What Happened on November 24, 1979

Historical Events

Salem's Lot

"Salem's Lot", American two-part miniseries based on the horror novel of the same name by Stephen King, concludes in the United States

  • Kings' Charley Simmer fails on 8th penalty shot against Islanders

Agent Orange in Vietnam

Senate report proves US troops in Vietnam were exposed to the toxic chemical defoliant Agent Orange


Famous Weddings

Kurt Vonnegut

Author Kurt Vonnegut Jr. (57) weds photographer Jill Krementz (39)

Died in 1979 1979 Highlights

About November 24, 1979

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 5 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Sagittarius

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