Historical Events
Boxing Title Fight
Larry Holmes beats Earnie Shavers by TKO in 11th round in Las Vegas for WBC heavyweight boxing title
Famous Birthdays
- (Brandon) "Bam" Margera, American skateboarder and reality TV personality (Jackass; Viva La Bam), born in West Chester, Pennsylvania
- Anndi Lynn McAfee, actress (Ice Cream Man, Conagher)
Famous Deaths
- John Herbert Chapman, Canadian physicist, and space researcher, dies at 58
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About September 28, 1979
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 9 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: My Sharona - The Knack
#1 Song: Message In A Bottle - The Police
