Historical Events
- Mets win a protested game against Astros, 5-0
- Russian Bolshoi Ballet dancer Alexander Godunov defects in NYC; joins the American Ballet Theatre, and works as a film actor
Famous Birthdays
- Ashley Whitney, American swimmer (Olympic gold 4x200m freestyle relay 1996), born in Nashville, Tennessee
- Kelis Rogers-Jones, American singer ("Milkshake"), born in New York City
Famous Deaths
- Giuseppe Meazza, Italian footballer, dies at 68
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About August 21, 1979
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 7 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: My Sharona - The Knack
#1 Song: We Don't Talk Anymore - Cliff Richard
