Historical Events
The Wall
Pink Floyd's "The Wall" released, sells 6 million copies in 2 weeks
- Ted Koppel becomes anchor of late nightly news on Iran "America Held Hostage" (ABC)
- USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan
Famous Birthdays
- Andrés Nocioni, Argentine basketball player
- Chris Atkinson, Australian rally driver
Famous Deaths
- Joyce Grenfell (Adventure for Two), actress, dies at 69
- Zeppo Marx [Herbert], American comedian and actor (Marx Brothers), dies at 78
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About November 30, 1979
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 4 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Holidays: St. Andrew's Day (United Kingdom)
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
