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September 6, 1979 (Thursday) U.S. President Jimmy Carter commuted the long prison sentences given to four Puerto Rican nationalists in the 1950s who had been convicted of attempted assassinations, including that of Oscar Collazo, who had attempted to kill U.S. President Harry S Truman.
The treaty would enter into force on July 16, 1979. Four journalists for the Fresno Bee of Fresno, California , were jailed for contempt of court after refusing to reveal the identity of a confidential source who had leaked grand jury testimony about a public official charged with bribery.
1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1979th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 979th year of the 2nd millennium, the 79th year of the 20th century, and the 10th and last year of the 1970s decade.
1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1976th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 976th year of the 2nd millennium, the 76th year of the 20th century, and the 7th year of the 1970s decade.
Jean-Bédel Bokassa is crowned as 'Emperor of Central Africa' atop a golden throne in 1976 Sep 20 Lee Iacocca is elected president of the Chrysler Corporation Sep 20 NASA launches HEAO 3
Jean-Bédel Bokassa is crowned as 'Emperor of Central Africa' atop a golden throne in 1976 Sep 20 Lee Iacocca is elected president of the Chrysler Corporation Sep 20 NASA launches HEAO 3
April 3 – The 1974 Super Outbreak, at the time the largest series of tornadoes in history, occurs in 13 U.S. states and one Canadian province, leaving over 300 people dead, over 5,000 people injured, and hundreds of millions of dollars in damage. April 4 – Hank Aaron ties Babe Ruth for the all-time home run record with his 714th at ...
