What happened on November 7, 1979?

Headlines from November 7, 1979

• 🌍 Hua Winds Up Trip – Chinese Prime Minister Hua Guofeng concluded a historic 23-day tour of Western Europe, marking the first visit by a Chinese head of government.
• 🇺🇸 Carter's Census Cooperation – President Carter reminded Americans of their legal duty to cooperate with the upcoming Federal census, emphasizing its importance.
• 📈 Italian Wages Rise – Italy's wage escalator increased by a record 8 points, resulting in a monthly pay raise of approximately $22.90 for workers.
• 📊 Global Drop In Grain – Worldwide coarse grain production is expected to fall by 9%, primarily due to a decline in output from the Soviet Union.
• 🏛️ Cardinals Hear Vatican Data – For the first time, the College of Cardinals received information on the Vatican's finances, previously kept secret.
• 🌐 Mexico Nearer GATT Entry – Mexico's path to joining the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade was cleared, enhancing its role in global commerce.
• 🗳️ Democrats Retain Governorships – Democrats successfully held onto governorships in Kentucky and Mississippi, while a Republican won in Cleveland.
• 🏭 Goodrich Expanding Plant – B.F. Goodrich announced plans to expand its Indiana plant, creating 240 new jobs over the next two years.
• 📉 Market Down in Slow Trading – Stock prices fell, hovering just above their lowest level of 1979 amid adverse corporate developments and inflation concerns.
• 🌪️ Cyclone Strikes German Town – A cyclone caused damage and injuries in Cloppenburg, West Germany, ripping off roofs and injuring at least 15 people.