Historical Events
- 28°F in Embarrass Minnesota
- British rock band Led Zeppelin performs for what becomes the final time in England at Knebworth Park, Hertfordshire, before over 200,000 fans
- Phillies Tug McGraw gives up record 4th grand slam of year
1979 Highlights
About August 11, 1979
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 7 months and 17 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