1979

1979 (MCMLXXIX) was a common year of the 197th decade, the 20th century, the 2nd millennium and was starting on a Monday.

Unknown

 * Kajagoogoo was formed in Leighton Buzzard.
 * Men at Work is formed.

February

 * February 11 - Brandy Norwood

March

 * March 30 - Simon Webbe, member of the Blue group.

December

 * December 3 - Daniel Bedingfield