What Happened on August 13, 1979

Historical Events

Baseball Record

MLB St Louis Cardinals Lou Brock, is 14th MLB player to get 3,000 hits

Famous Birthdays

  • Corey Patterson, American baseball player, born in Atlanta, Georgia
  • Román Colón, Dominican baseball player, born in Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic
  • Taizō Sugimura, Japanese politician, born in Asahikawa, Hokkaidō

About August 13, 1979

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 8 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Good Times - Chic
  • UK #1 Song: I Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats