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This Week in History – May 16, 1979

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It’s 1979 again! I was sweet sixteen (well, almost) and it was a great time to be alive. I remember looking forward to the 80’s! Here is what was happening this week in 1979: In national news, President Carter said he hoped the gasoline shortage was over and took some actions to relieve the problem in hotspots like California. Rioters hit the streets of San Francisco after the killer of Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk is found guilty of manslaughter and not murder in what is dubbed the “Twinkie defense.” May 21 – San Francisco gays riot after … Continue reading →

Tony Danza Splits With Wife

After 20 years of marriage Tony Danza and his wife, Tracy have decided to go their separate ways. According to PEOPLE magazine, distance and the stress resulting from Danza’s recently cancelled talk show may have led to the split. Danza’s now defunct talk show, “The Tony Danza Show” aired for two seasons before being canceled in May. According to the magazine, since the show filmed in New York City and Danza lived in California he spent more time commuting than he did with his family. Danza admitted to PEOPLE in 2004 that the commute was hard on him and his … Continue reading →