3 December 1979 December 2, 2021 Author: Staff Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini becomes the first Supreme Leader of Iran. Famous Words of Inspiration..."People with many interests live, not only longest, but happiest." George Matthew Allen — Click here for more from George Matthew Allen Related posts: 3 December 1979 11 February 1979 11 February 1979 11 February 1979 24 February 1989 21 November 1979 16 January 1979 16 January 1979 16 February 1985 16 February 1985 Categories: History Tags: 1979, 3 December