What happened on June 4, 1979?

Headlines from June 4, 1979

• 🏛️ Pope's Historic Visit – Soviet TV broadcasts Pope John Paul II's visit to Poland, marking a significant moment in religious and political history.
• 🎨 Picassos Defaced – Eight paintings, including two by Picasso, were defaced at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
• ⚖️ Mauritania's President Resigns – President Mustapha Ould Salek of Mauritania resigns, replaced by Lieut. Col. Mohammed Mahmoud Ould Luiv.
• 🇨🇦 Quebec's Independence Vote – Quebec's ruling Parti Québécois agrees to submit a limited independence proposal to voters.
• 🏆 Nancy Lopez Wins Again – Golfer Nancy Lopez captures her third consecutive tournament, earning a $15,000 prize.
• 📈 U.S. Oil Outlook Fragile – Energy officials warn of a fragile balance between oil supply and demand, predicting shortages and price increases.
• 🎤 Carter Honors Randolph – President Carter pays tribute to civil rights leader A. Philip Randolph during a church service.
• 📊 Study on City Finances – A study reveals significant inadequacies in financial reports of 100 U.S. cities, impacting transparency.
• 🏇 200th English Derby – The 200th running of the English Derby captivates audiences, marking a historic moment in horse racing.
• 🎾 Borg Advances in Tennis – Top-seeded Bjorn Borg advances to the quarterfinals of the French Open after defeating Gilles Moretton.