Famous Birthdays
- Wes Brown, English soccer defender (23 caps; Manchester United 232 games), born in Manchester, England
Famous Deaths
- Clarence Muse, American actor, screenwriter and director (Casablanca, Black Stallion), dies at 89
- Rebecca Clarke, British-American violist and classical composer (Morpheus), dies at 93
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About October 13, 1979
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 6 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough - Michael Jackson
- #1 Song: Message In A Bottle - The Police