Historical Events
- 200 black leaders meet in NY to support Andrew Young
Famous Birthdays
- Brandon Quintin Adams, American actor (The People Under the Stairs), born in Topeka, Kansas
- Jennifer Finnigan, Canadian actress (The Bold and the Beautiful), born in Montreal, Quebec
- Steve Kornacki, American political journalist, writer and TV presenter (NBC), born in Groton, Massachusetts
Famous Deaths
- Henry Beernink, politician, dies at 69
- James T. Farrell, American writer (Studs Lonigan trilogy), dies at 75
- John Lee Granderson, American Chicago-style blues guitarist, dies at 71
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About August 22, 1979
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 8 months and 6 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
