What happened on December 29, 1979?

Headlines from December 29, 1979

• ✈️ China Opens New Airport – A new airport, the largest in northeast China, began operations in Harbin, enhancing regional connectivity and infrastructure.
• 📬 W.C. Fields Stamp – The U.S. Postal Service will issue a special stamp honoring entertainer W.C. Fields on January 29, 1980, for his centenary.
• 🏈 North Carolina Wins Gator Bowl – North Carolina upset 14th-ranked Michigan 17-15 in the Gator Bowl, marking Michigan's seventh consecutive postseason loss.
• 🏒 Flyer Streak Reaches 32 – The Philadelphia Flyers extended their NHL unbeaten streak to a record 32 games with a 5-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets.
• 🏗️ Steel Exports Up in Japan – Japan's steel exports rose by 4.6% in November, reflecting a growing demand for its products in international markets.
• 📈 Mortgage Rate Ceilings Suspended – President Carter signed legislation suspending state-imposed ceilings on mortgage interest rates until March 31, aiding homebuyers.
• 📊 Stocks of Crude Fell – Crude oil inventories in the U.S. fell by 4.9 million barrels last week, indicating a tightening supply in the market.
• 🏗️ BL's Fight for Survival – British Leyland Ltd. initiated a partnership with Honda to produce new cars, aiming to revitalize its struggling operations.
• 📅 Rhodesian Vote Set – General elections in Rhodesia are scheduled for February, paving the way for potential legal independence after years of conflict.
• 📈 Takeover Stocks Up – Takeover situations and silver stocks led a stable stock market, indicating investor interest in mergers and acquisitions.