What happened on November 29, 1979?

Headlines from November 29, 1979

• ✈️ DC-10 Crash in Antarctica – A New Zealand DC-10 sightseeing flight crashed into a mountain in Antarctica, killing all 257 aboard, including 20 Americans.
• 🇮🇳 Gandhi Gains Support – Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi appears to be gaining popular support ahead of January's elections in India.
• ⚖️ Veterans' Benefits Increased – President Carter signed legislation raising benefits for 2.5 million disabled veterans and survivors by 9.9%, retroactive to October 1.
• 📈 Japan's Vehicle Exports Rise – Japan exported 410,269 motor vehicles in October, marking a 32.4% increase compared to the same month in 1978.
• 🌍 Trade Accord Supported – Delegates at the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade endorsed accords to cut tariffs and lower trade barriers for the 1980s.
• 🎭 Ballet Festival in Denmark – The Royal Danish Ballet celebrates the Bournonville Centenary Festival, showcasing the works of the famed choreographer.
• 🏗️ French-Chinese Labor Accord – A preliminary agreement signed between French contractors and Chinese firms will see Chinese laborers work on overseas projects.
• 📚 New Life for Classics – A nonprofit company is formed to publish affordable editions of significant American literary works, funded by a $1.8 million grant.
• 🏠 Housing Slump Predicted – Analysts predict a 20% decline in housing starts for 1980, marking a significant downturn in the housing market.
• 💼 U.S. Budget Clears Congress – The Federal Government finally passed a budget for 1980, nearly two months after the fiscal year began.