Today in History for 1st October 1979

Historical Events

Events 1 - 4 of 4

- Nigeria adopts constitution, Alhaji Shagari becomes president
- Pope John Paul II begins visit of US
- RKO radio network begins operation
- US returns Canal Zone to Panama after 75 years (but not the canal)

Famous Birthdays

Birthdays 1 - 4 of 4

- Cameron Bruce, Australian rules footballer
- Gilberto Martínez, Costa Rican footballer
- Marko Stanojevic, English-born Italian rugby union footballer
- Rudi Johnson, American football player

Famous Deaths

Deaths 1 - 1 of 1

- Roy Harris, US composer, dies at 81

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