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1979 was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1979th year of the Common Era and Anno Domini designations. It saw the end of the Cambodian–Vietnamese War, the Iranian Revolution, the Three Mile Island accident, and the rise of the Walkman and hip hop music.
11 August – Morvi dam burst, the worst flood disaster in independent India, happens in Gujarat, killing 1500-15000 people. 12 October – C. H. Mohammed Koya sworn in as Chief minister of Kerala. He is the first Muslim League leader to become Chief Minister of an Indian state.
- 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.
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Apr 29, 2024 · A summary of the major events and trends in 1979, from politics and music to science and culture. Learn about the Iran hostage crisis, the Sony Walkman, the Klein Matterhorn, and more.
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