On This Day: April 2, 1979 – The Soviet Anthrax Bio Weapon Incident – Video
“On 2 April 1979, spores of Bacillus anthracis (the causative agent of anthrax) were accidentally released from a Soviet military research facility in the city of Sverdlovsk, Soviet Union (now Yekaterinburg, Russia). The ensuing outbreak of the disease resulted in the deaths of at least 66 people, although the exact number of victims remains unknown.”
Sverdlovsk anthrax leak ☞ Wikipedia
On This Day: March 28, 1979 – Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station – ASMR Video
“It’s April 1979, weeks after the accident that occurred on March 28 at Three Mile Island, Pennsylvania… you haven’t been feeling too well and are concerned it might be related to radiation exposure. The doctor performs a health assessment, eye exam, hearing exam, and even uses some unorthodox methods including hypnosis to help put your mind at ease.”
Marianne Faithfull – Broken English (Short Film by Derek Jarman) (1979) – Music Video
“The complete 1979 12 minute short film for ‘Broken English’ directed by Derek Jarman, comprised of ‘Witches Song’, ‘The Ballad of Lucy Jordan’ and ‘Broken English’.”