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1979 was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1979th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 979th year of the 2nd millennium, the 79th year of the 20th century, and the 10th and last year of the 1970s decade.
- Michael Jackson. Michael Jackson releases his breakthrough album "Off the Wall" on August 10. More Information and Timeline for the Michael Jackson "Off the Wall"
- UK -- Public Sector workers strike. Public Sector workers go on strike in the United Kingdom. "Winter of Discontent" Leads to Election of Margaret Thatcher.
- ESPN launches. ESPN launches on cable television. More Information and Timeline for the ESPN Launch. The ESPN (Entertainment and Sports Programming Network) television network is launched on cable television at 7pm Eastern Time on September 7th, 1979.
- SALT II Treaty. The Soviet Union and the United States sign the SALT II Treaty. More Information for SALT II. The United States and Soviet Union reach an agreement during the Strategic Arms Limitations Talks during June of 1979.
Browse the calendar of historical events in 1979, from international politics and culture to sports and entertainment. Find out what happened on any date in 1979, from the Iranian Revolution to the Super Bowl.
Find out what happened in 1979, from major events and world leaders to famous birthdays and deaths. See highlights, fun facts, articles and more about the year 1979.
Oct 30, 2009 · Could it be that what happened 10 years earlier, in the annus mirabilis 1979, was the real historical turning point?
Jun 7, 2024 · This article teaches you fun facts, trivia, and history events from the year 1979. Find out about popular TV shows, movies, music, books, foods, sports facts, famous birthdays, and other cool pop culture trends to get the right mix of questions and answers for your 1970s-themed trivia game.
Oct 15, 2016 · Find out what happened in history year 1979, from the Iranian Revolution and the Sino-Vietnamese War to the first space shuttle launch and the Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty. Browse the monthly calendar of major events and discover the historical facts and figures of 1979.
