23 April 1979

Monday.23 April St George's Day.

1979-04-23

Events

 * New Zealand-born teacher Blair Peach dies as a result of head injuries sustained during an anti-racism demonstration in Southall, Middlesex, England. Fighting began when thousands of protesters gathered to demonstrate against a National Front campaign meeting being held in Southall which holds one of the UK's largest Asian communities.
 * John Peel plays all the tracks from side one of The Undertones' eponymous debut album, due for release in May.
 * David Bowie performs a specially recorded version of Boys Keep Swinging for the Kenny Everett Video Show, broadcast this evening.David Bowie • Boys Keep Swinging • The Kenny Everett Show • April 23, 1979