Events Of The Year 1979

Sports, Politics, and Advancements in Science in 1979

The year 1979 was an important year for many reasons. One reason was because of the world of sports. This helped keep the world entertained during the year 1979. Another important area in 1979 was the area of politics. This area caused both happiness and grief, especially in the United States. The third area that was influential in

1979 was the area of science. There were many important advancements and discoveries in the science field during 1979. The year 1979 was important because of sports, politics, and the advancements in science.

Sports are very influential in American society. The World Series of 1979 is no exception. The World Series hosted the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Baltimore Orioles. The Pirates won the first game while

Baltimore bounced back to take the next two games in convincing fashion (Ivor-Campbell). Down three games to one, the Pirates rebounded in Game Five (Ivor Campbell). The Pirates took advantage of their momentum and held on to stage an amazing comeback and win the

World Series of 1979.

The World Series is not the only important sports event. The Super

Bowl is an event watched by millions. Super Bowl thirteen was the

Super Bowl played in the year 1979. The game was played between the

Steelers and the Cowboys. Terry Bradshaw threw a record 4 touchdown passes to lead the Steelers to the victory (NFL Record and Fact Book).

The Steelers became the first team to win three Super Bowls. The

Steelers scored seven points in the first, fourteen points in the second, no points in the third, and fourteen points in the fourth quarter to seal the victory over the Dallas Cowboys (NFL Record and Fact Book).

Politics was also an important factor in the year 1979. The

President of the United States in 1979 was Jimmy Carter. Jimmy Carter was a major influence in the United States. Jimmy Carter proved to be an able negotiator (Microsoft). Carter helped develop the framework for the Camp David Accords. Carter’s relationship with the Congress, however, was often strained. Many members of Congress did not feel that he was a capable President. Some felt Carter was aloof and clumsy at political dealing. Carter eventually won congressional approval of a program to decrease U.S. dependence on imported oil by encouraging alternative sources of energy and deregulating the price of oil and natural gas produced in the United States. This program, however, caused a rise in inflation which now reached its highest point since the end of World War II in 1945 (Microsoft). President Carter’s problems