Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (Womenâs Convention) (adopted 1979; entered into force 1981): The first legally binding international document prohibiting discrimination against women and obligating governments to take affirmative steps to advance the equality of women.
Making 'History': The Eagles' Legacy as the Billion-Dollar Road Band. Don Felder, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Glenn Frey of The Eagles perform on the television show Don Kirschners Rock Concert, 1979.
Iron Maiden were formed on Christmas Day 1975 by bassist Steve Harris shortly after he left his previous group, Smiler. Harris attributes the band's name to a film adaptation of The Man in the Iron Mask from the novel by Alexandre Dumas, the title of which reminded him of the iron maiden torture device.