Historical Events
- Marcus Hooper, 12, becomes then youngest person to swim English Channel
Famous Deaths
- Kurt Kaszner [Serwicher], Austrian actor (Kiss Me Kate, Lili, Casino Royale), dies of cancer at 65
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About August 6, 1979
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 8 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
Holidays: Civic Holiday (Canada), Summer Bank Holiday (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bad Girls - Donna Summer
#1 Song: I Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats
