Events concerning the Grand Theft Auto series in 1979.
Game World
2D Universe
- Johnny Rotten gets one year suspended jail ban for illegally prescribing untested drugs.
3D Universe
- The Hyman Memorial Stadium is opened in Downtown, Vice City.
- Kent Paul walked in on his sister and Martin having sex in Kent, England.
- The Remington vehicle is built.
HD Universe
- Ling Shan is born in China.
- Patrick McReary is born in Dukes, Liberty City.
- Gordon Sargent is born in Dukes, Liberty City.
- Mallorie Bardas is born in Puerto Rico.
- Jason Michaels is born in Acter, State of Alderney.
- Alexandra Chilton is born in Liberty City.
- Tony McTony is born in Bohan, Liberty City.
- Cherise Glover is born in North Holland, Liberty City.
- Jimmy Pegorino is arrested for grand larceny, aged 22.
- Brian White starts working at the oil field.