The Number 79: Properties and Meanings

79 is a Prime Number.

79 can be Partitioned 40 times with each term no larger than 2.

79 can be Partitioned 560 times with each term no larger than 3.

79 is a Centered 13-gonal Number.

79 is a Centered 26-gonal Number.

79 is the maximal number of regions into which 12 lines divide a plane.

There are 79 connected graphs with 7 edges.

The Chemical Element Gold has an atomic number of 79.

The Year 79 AD

In the year 79 AD an earthquake accompanied by the eruption of Vesuvius; the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum were buried.

In the year 79 AD King Huzziya IV of Hatti died. He was succeeded by his son, who reigns as King Suppiluliuma VI

In the year 79 AD the Five Classics of Confucianism were assembled in China.