Historical Events
- 10,000s UK public sector workers go on strike
Famous Deaths
- Ali Hassan Salameh [Abu Hassan], killed by car bomb; believed to have helped mastermind massacre of 1972 Munich Olympics athletes
- Helma Wolf-Catz, Dutch author (Undercurrent, Coral Reef), dies at 78
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About January 22, 1979
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 5 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Le Freak - Chic
#1 Song: Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick - Ian Dury & The Blockheads