Historical Events
Petty's NASCAR Record Win
29th NASCAR Series Cup: Richard Petty is the first person to win seven times
US Ambassador Charged
Ayatollah Khomeini charges US ambassador and embassy with espionage
Famous Deaths
- Freddie Fitzsimmons, American baseball pitcher (MLB record career double plays [79] 1938-64) and manager (Philadelphia Phillies), dies of a heart attack at 78
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About November 18, 1979
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 5 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: No More Tears (Enough Is Enough) - Barbra Streisand/Donna Summer
#1 Song: When You're in Love With a Beautiful Woman - Dr. Hook
