1979

Events

 * In the Biffhorrific Hill Valley Alternate timeline, Biff Tannen lobbies to legalize gambling in at least Hill Valley, California, although his influence stems throughout the United States of America, so he may have influenced the country to legalize it throughout all the states. (Back to the Future Part II)

Births

 * Hermione Granger is born. (Its Hour Come Round at Last)