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January 1979

The year began with the Shah of Iran fleeing into exile, marking the start of the Iranian Revolution. In the US, the final episode of "All in the Family" aired.

birth
James McAvoy

The future Professor X is born in Glasgow.
Pink

The "So What" singer is born in Pennsylvania.
politics
Iranian Revolution Begins

The Shah flees as Ayatollah Khomeini returns.
The Shah Flees Iran

The end of the Pahlavi dynasty.
China and US Normalize Relations

Ending 30 years of diplomatic silence.
Notable Passings: John Wayne, Sid Vicious, Nelson Rockefeller