Events in the year 1979 in Bulgaria. Incumbents General Secretaries of the Bulgarian Communist Party: Todor Zhivkov Chairmen of the Council of Ministers: Stanko Todorov Events 4 March – The Vrancea/Svishtov earthquake occurs, leading to the collapse of three blocks of flats in the Bulgarian town of Svishtov (near Zimnicea) and the deaths of more than 100 people. Sports The 1977 Canoe Sprint World Championships are held in Sofia, Bulgaria. References 1970s in Bulgaria Years of the 20th century in Bulgaria Bulgaria Bulgaria