Historical Events
- ABC broadcasts "Iran Crisis: American Held Hostage" with Frank Reynolds (forerunner to "Nightline")
Romantic Comedy
Bernard Slade's stage comedy "Romantic Comedy", starring Mia Farrow and Anthony Perkins, opens at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, NYC; runs for 396 performances
- The Chilean Communist Party (Proletarian Action) is formed.
Famous Birthdays
- Aaron Hughes, Northern Irish footballer, born in Cookstown, Northern Ireland
- Dania RamÃrez, Dominican-American television and film actress, born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Famous Deaths
- Sydney Tafler, English actor (Too Many Crooks), dies at 63
- Yvonne de Gaulle, wife of French President Charles de Gaulle, dies at 79
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About November 8, 1979
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 5 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Heartache Tonight - Eagles
#1 Song: One Day At A Time - Lena Martell
