This page refers to the year 1979. For the Smashing Pumpkins song, see 1979 (song). 1979 (MCMLXXIX) is a common year starting on Monday. 1979 - Events. 1979 energy crisis - occurred in the wake of the Iranian Revolution January 1 - United Nations Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim heralds the start of the "International Year of the Child." Many musicians donate to the "Music for UNICEF" fund. January 1 - Sino-American relations: United States and ...

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1979 - January-March. January 3 - Conrad Hilton, American hotelier (b. 1887) January 5 - Charles Mingus, American musician (b. 1922) January 13 - Donny Hathaway, American musician (b. 1945) January 26 - Nelson Rockefeller, Governor of New York, Vice President of the United States (b. 1908) February 2 - Sid Vicious, English musician (Sex Pistols) (drug overdose) (b. 1957) February 7 - Josef Mengele, Nazi war criminal (b. 1911) February 9 - Dennis Gabor, H ...

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The Astra name originated with Vauxhall's 1979 model, though the car was designed and built a year earlier in Germany as an Opel Kadett. This model replaced the Vauxhall Viva in the UK, along with some versions of the Vauxhall Chevette. However, the Chevette remained on the price list for several years afterwards until the Vauxhall Nova was launched. The Astra was Vauxhall's first model to have front-wheel drive. The car featured a new unified engine for Vauxhall/Opel, featuring an all-aluminium head, overhead camshaft and hydraulic v ...

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The first Mazda 626 in most markets appeared in 1979. It was a rear wheel drive compact, little changed from the Japan-market Mazda Capella it was based on. With a 75 hp 2.0 L SOHC straight-4 F/MA engine, it performed well, with both Consumer Guide and Car and Driver magazines comparing it with a BMW. One innovative feature was a split-folding rear seat, increasing cargo capacity and flexibility tremendously. This first 626 was a hit, doubling Mazda's US sales. Engine: 1979-1982 2.0 L F/MA ...

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Another car, now called simply the Hurst/Olds, appeared in 1979, based on the Cutlass Calais coupe. It used a special high-output version of Oldsmobile's 5.7 L (350 in³) V8 engine. Known as the W-30, it was produced for the following year. ...

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The third generation (image) ran from 1979 through 1985. This was a seriously downsized model and carried V8 engines of 350 in³ (5.7 L) and later 307 in³ (5.0 L). More startlingly, a larger version of Buick's V6 was made available—252 in³ (4.1 L), up from 231 in³ (3.8 L), and also a diesel V8, converted from Olds' well-regarded gasoline-powered 350 in³ (5.7 L) V8. The V6 was not popular, though, and the diesel conversion acquired a terrible mechanical reputation, ...

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In 1979, the new Lancer EX (the EX tag was not used for all export markets) débuted. The EX series included, from 1980, a turbocharged 1800 cm³ model. Stylistically, the boxy, angular look replaced the "coke bottle" of the LAs and LBs. Mitsubishi Lancer - Lancer Fiore. In 1982, a confusing new model was launched called the Lancer Fiore, based on the Mitsubishi Mirage. The Fiore was often sold as a Lancer in international markets, but also the Mirage Sedan and, with the five-door hatchback m ...

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The same model lineup continued, with a revision of both the front grille and taillight lenses. A diesel-powered Oldsmobile 260 (based on the Olds 350 Diesel) was optional; diesel Cutlasses had the "Oldsmobile Diesel" badges on the decklids, where gas-powered Cutlasses had the Olds Rocket logo. About 3000 Cutlass Calais coupes were equipped with the Hurst/Olds W-30 package. ...

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April 1 - 1979 Intercosmos Group - USSR Tuân Pham, Thanh Liem Bui ...

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See also: 1978 in music, other events of 1979, 1980 in music, 1970s in music and the list of 'years in music' 1979 in music - Events. Disco reigned supreme in 1979, with several #1 hits from The Bee Gees and Donna Summer that year. Several artists who were not regarded as dance/disco acts, scored major successes by releasing disco singles, including New Wave band Blondie with their first US number one single "Heart Of Glass" and Rod Stewart with "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy". However, the backlash against d ...

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1978 in film 1979 1980 in film 1970s in film years in film film 1979 in film - Events. March 5 - Production begins on Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. November 1 - Production begins on Raiders of the Lost Ark. December 7 - Star Trek: The Motion Picture debuts in the United States to mixed reviews but strong box office, launching a film franchise that would span 10 films over the next 23 years. It also would eventually lead to t ...

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The following are the baseball events of the year 1979 throughout the world.   2000s 2009 • 2008 • 2007 • 2006 • 2005 2004 • 2003 • 2002 • 2001 • 2000 1990s 1999 • 1998 • 1997 • 1996 • 1995 1994 • 1993 • 1992 • 1991 • 1990 1980s 1989 • 1988 • 1987 • 1986 • 1985 1984 • 1983&# ...

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The 1979 (or second) oil crisis occurred in the wake of the Iranian Revolution. In the wake of protests, the Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, fled his country in early 1979, allowing Ayatollah Khomeini to gain control. The protests shattered the Iranian oil sector. While the new regime resumed oil exports, it was inconsistent and at a lower volume, forcing up prices. Saudi Arabia and other OPEC nations increased production to offset the decline, and the total loss in production was just about 4%. However, a widesprea ...

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"1979" is a song by The Smashing Pumpkins. It was the second single from their third album, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. The song was written by Billy Corgan and nominated for the Grammy Award for Record of the Year. "1979" was a definite new direction for the band, featuring for the first time loops and samples. It was so popular that it spawned a second single CD ...

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The UK general election, 1979 was held on May 3, 1979 and is regarded as a pivotal point in 20th century British politics. The Conservatives and their leader Margaret Thatcher won and replaced the Labour government. Labour had been in power from February 1974, with James Callaghan succeeding Harold Wilson after his surprise resignation in April 1976. The administration had been a minority government for most of its term, and from March 1977 to August 1978 the government had reached an agreement with the Liberal Party, in a so-c ...

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1979 in aviation - January. January 12 - Pilatus Aircraft acquires Britten-Norman 1979 in aviation - February. February 26 - Production of the A-4 Skyhawk ends after 26 years, with the delivery of the 2,690th and final aircraft to the United States Marine Corps. 1979 in aviation - March. March 10 - The US Air Force sends E-3 Sentry aircraft to monitor the civil war in Yemen March 25 - QANTAS retires its last Boeing 707 and becomes the world's first airline wit ...

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1979 in sports - January-March. January 2 - Hanna Ljungberg, Swedish soccer star January 3 - Brooke Morrison, Australian field hockey player January 9 - Kate Wilson-Smith, badminton player January 14 - Whynter Lamarre, water polo goalie January 15 - Marie-Helene Chisholm, judoka January 16 - Helen Grant, English field hockey player January 17 - Oleg Lisogor, Ukrainian swimmer January 21 - Brian O'Driscoll, Irish rugby player January 24 ...

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Men's Golf Grand Slam of golf results: May - The Masters - Fuzzy Zoeller June - US Open - Hale Irwin July 20 - British Open - Seve Ballesteros August - PGA Championship - David Graham PGA tour's leading money winner for the year: Tom Watson - $462,636 Ryder Cup: United States won 17-11 over Europe in the first Ryder Cup to feature a side representing all Europe. Women's Golf US Women's Open - Jerilyn Britz LPGA Championship - Donna Caponi Nancy Lopez: leading money winner on ...

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1979 in baseball - Major League Baseball. World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates over Baltimore Orioles (4-3); Willie Stargell, MVP American League Championship Series: Baltimore Orioles (East) over California Angels (West) (3-1) National League Championship Series: Pittsburgh Pirates (East) over Cincinnati Reds (West) (3-0); Willie Stargell, MVP All-Star Game, July 17 at the Kingdome: ...

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