Historical Events
The House on Garibaldi Street
ABC premiere of TV's "The House on Garibaldi Street", based on the 1960 capture of Adolf Eichmann in Argentina
- European Market accepts Greece as member
Famous Birthdays
- Jesse Bradford, American actor
- Joeri Jansen, Belgian athlete
- Monica Keena, American actress
Famous Deaths
- William Edmonson, American bass harmony and gospel vocalist (Southernaires), radio, stage and screen actor (Thirty Years Later), dies at 76
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About May 28, 1979
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 44 years and 11 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini
Holidays: Memorial Day (United States), Spring Bank Holiday (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Hot Stuff - Donna Summer
- #1 Song: Sunday Girl - Blondie