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1. The Three Mile Island accident of 1979, was a partial core meltdown of the nuclear power plant in Dauphin County. In which U.S. state is this?
2. President Jimmy Carter is attacked by what animal while on vacation in Georgia?
3. On June 11, 1979 this beloved cowboy actor passed away. Who was he?
4. October 16, 1979 twenty three people died in this country after a coastal town is hit by tsunami. What is the name of the city and country?
5. Who won the NASCAR Winston Cup championship in 1979?
6. In 1979 which world leader (known for his crimes against humanity) came to power?
7. Who was vice president of the United States in 1979?
8. Who was appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on May 4, 1979?
9. Which movie won the Academy Awards Oscar for best picture?
10. The U.S. Mint introduced what coin in 1979?
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