Historical Events
- Charlie Daniels hosts Volunteer Jam
- YMCA files libel suit against Village People's YMCA song
Famous Birthdays
- Jill Wagner, American Actress and TV host, known for "Wipeout", born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Famous Deaths
- Donny Hathaway, American gospel and soul singer-songwriter, and keyboardist ("The Ghetto"; "Where is the Love?"), commits suicide at 33
- Marjorie Lawrence, Australian operatic soprano who specialized in Wagnerian roles, dies of heart failure at 71
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About January 13, 1979
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 5 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Too Much Heaven - Bee Gees
#1 Song: Y.M.C.A. - Village People