1979 Number One Hits

1979 Billboard Number One Hits:December 9, 1978 – January 5, 1979:Le Freak – ChicJanuary 6 – January 19:Too Much Heaven – Bee GeesJanuary 20 – February 9:Le Freak – ChicFebruary 10 – March 9:Do Ya Think I’m Sexy? – Rod StewartMarch 10 – March 23:I Will Survive – Gloria GaynorMarch 24 – April 6:Tragedy –… Read More

1979 Fun Facts, Trivia and History

1979 Fun Facts, Trivia and HistoryQuick Facts from 1979World-Changing Event: Khomeini’s Iranian Revolution over Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi.The Other World-Changing Event: The Introduction of the Sony Walkman.The Top Song was My Sharona by The Knack.The Movies to Watch include Alien, Rocky 2, The Muppet Movie, Apocalypse Now and Star Trek: The Motion Picture, and The Life of Brian.The Most… Read More

Pop Culture Quiz: 1979

What Happened In 1979?79 Trivia Questions And Answers For 1979 History(answers)1. Where did America’s most serious nuclear power plant accident happen?2. A movie with a similar theme was released about the same time as the Three Mile Island accident. Name that film.3. Name the song from The Muppet Movie that peaked at #25 on the… Read More

1979 Oscars 51st Academy Awards

1979 Oscars 51st Academy AwardsWinners Announced: April 9, 1979Held at: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHost: Johnny Carson (introduced as “John Carson”)Eligibility Year: 1978Intriguing Trivia and HighlightsIntroduction Curveball: Johnny Carson, a seasoned late-night host, was formally introduced as “John Carson,” which was a bit unusual for TV audiences.Dear Hunter, the Winner: The Deer Hunter swept… Read More

1979 Grammy Award Winners

 Winners Announced: February 15, 1979Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHost: John DenverEligibility Year: October 1, 1977 – September 30, 1978Intriguing Trivia and Nuggets of KnowledgeEnd of the Disco Era: This year’s Grammy Awards coincided with the tail end of the disco craze, and the Bee Gees were the darlings of the night.Denver’s Final Act:… Read More