On this day
November 29, 1979
Revisit the music, news, notable people, and historical moments connected to this date.
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Headlines from November 29, 1979
CORRECTION
Because of an editing error, an article in The Living Section yesterday misstated the location of Upper Volta. It should have said Upper Volta is an independent country in West Africa.
Hints of an Airframe Downturn
Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith aviation analyst Edmund S Greenslet says dwindling profits of airlines have set stage for downturn in commercial aircraft orders that are currently booming; says incoming orders dropped to 89 in '79 third quarter, compared with 203 in second quarter and 207 in '78 third quarter; graph compares new orders, '77‐79, received by Boeing and McDonnell Douglas, leading manufacturers (M)
Despite Abuse, Hudson Remains A River of Life;
“It is as pleasant a land as one can tread upon,” Henry Hudson noted 340 years ago this fall when he ventured ashore after coming upon the majestic river that was eventually to be named after him.
Stock Offer Is Planned By Chrysler
Chrysler Corp will offer new issue of preferred stock to ‘parties having particular interest in company,’ such as its suppliers and dealers; will make estimated $250 million offer by prospectus (S)
Music on My Birthday
Billboard 200
The Top 50 albums for the chart week of November 28, 1979, covering November 29, 1979.
- 1
The Long Run
Eagles
- Last week
- 1
- Peak
- 1
- Weeks
- 7
- 2
On The Radio: Greatest Hits: Volumes I & II
Donna Summer
- Last week
- 5
- Peak
- 2
- Weeks
- 5
- 3
In Through The Out Door
Led Zeppelin
- Last week
- 3
- Peak
- 1
- Weeks
- 13
- 4
Tusk
Fleetwood Mac
- Last week
- 4
- Peak
- 4
- Weeks
- 5
- 5
Journey Through The Secret Life Of Plants
Stevie Wonder
- Last week
- 6
- Peak
- 5
- Weeks
- 2
Notable Births

1979Adam Barrett, English footballer[†]
Adam Nicholas Barrett is an English former professional footballer who played as a central defender. During his career, which lasted from 1998 to 2017, he made 647 appearances in the Football League, including 308 for Southend United. He is assistant head coach at Cambridge United.
1979The Game, American rapper[†]
Jayceon Terrell Taylor, better known by his stage name the Game or simply Game, is an American rapper. Born in Compton, California, he initially released a series of mixtapes under the wing of fellow West Coast rapper JT the Bigga Figga. After releasing his debut album Untold Story independently in 2004, he was discovered by record producer Dr. Dre and signed to his Aftermath Records label imprint. The Game rose to fame in 2005 following the release of his major-label debut album The Documentary, which peaked the Billboard 200 along with its 2006 follow-up, Doctor's Advocate. The former album received double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and two Grammy Award nominations—Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for its single, "Hate It or Love It".
Historical Context for November 29, 1979
In 1979, the world population was approximately 4,368,539,528 people[†]