1979

Type: Event

As of November 2026, 1979 has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Nov 2025 on 48 Hours. Podcasts reference 1979 as a significant year for various reasons. In the "48 Hours" episode, it marks the year of the Michelle Martino murder, which initiated a long investigation leading to DNA breakthroughs. In Glenn Beck's show, 1979 is highlighted as the turning point in Iran after the Shah's overthrow, signaling the beginning of decades of repression under the current regime.

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.