1979

1979 (1979th) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1979th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 979th year of the 2nd millennium, the 79th year of the 20th century, and the 10th and last year of the 1970s decade.

National Convention

The 1979 Libertarian National Convention was held in Los Angeles. In a tight race, Ed Clark for the party nomination over Bill Hunscher. David Koch recieved the nod for Vice President.

State Parties

• The Libertarian Party of California earned permanen ballot status with more than 80,000 voters registering Libertarian.
• The Libertarian Party of Wisconsin got on the ballot for the first time as a party by petitioning 10% of those who had voted in the last gubernatorial campaign in 10 different counties.
• The Libertarian Party of Michigan elected James Hudler once again as its state chair.

Births

• Donavan Pantke (d. 2023)