What Happened on November 5, 1979

Historical Events

Iran government of Bazargan resigns

Event of Interest

Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Khomeini describes the United States as "The Great Satan" amid accusations of imperialism and the sponsoring of corruption

Events in 1979

Famous Birthdays

Mihalis Hatzigiannis, Greek-Cypriot songwriter and singer, born in Nicosia, Cyprus

Born in 1979

Famous Deaths

Al Capp, [Alfred Gerald Caplin], American cartoonist (Li'l Abner), dies at 70
Amedeo Nazzari [Buffa], Italian actor (Nights of Cabiria; Chains; Caravaggio), dies from cardiac arrest at 71

Died in 1979 1979 Highlights