First to Fourth Martens Governments
Begins the First to Fourth Martens Governments in Brussels and serves as Prime Minister of Belgium.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1979 in Belgium
Explore 7 historical events and records for Belgium in 1979.
Historical records for Belgium in 1979
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March
Second Vanden Boeynants Government
The Second Vanden Boeynants Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as Prime Minister of Belgium.
May
Treaty of Accession
Martens signs for Belgium as Prime Minister during Greece's accession ceremony.
Treaty of Accession
Simonet adds Belgium's signature in his capacity as Foreign Minister.
Treaty of Accession
Van der Meulen signs for Belgium as Permanent Representative to the European Communities.
Other events (month unknown)
Ceulemans Begins Iconic Club Brugge Spell
Jan Ceulemans settles into Club Brugge after arriving from Lierse, beginning a long career that will make him a central figure at the club.
Prime Minister of Belgium
Appointed Prime Minister of Belgium, 1st term
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