Historical Events
- English seaside resort Brighton gets 1st British nude beach
Famous Birthdays
- Alizah Allen, American figure skater (1997 North Atlantic Sr champ), born in New York City
Famous Deaths
- Allan Frank, American actor (Charade Quiz), dies at 64
- Raymond Washington, American gangster, founder of Los Angeles gang the Crips, murdered in drive-by shooting at 25
- Walter O'Malley, American Baseball HOF executive (owner Brooklyn/LA Dodgers 1950-79), dies of congestive heart failure at 75
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About August 9, 1979
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 8 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bad Girls - Donna Summer
#1 Song: I Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats
