Historical Events
But Never Jam Today
Bert Keyes and Bob Larimer's musical "But Never Jam Today", based on the works of Lewis Carroll, closes at Longacre Theater, NYC, after 8 performances
- Government of Mauretania signs peace treaty with Polisario
PGA Championship
PGA Championship Men's Golf, Oakland Hills CC: Australian David Graham wins on the 3rd playoff hole against Ben Crenshaw
Baseball Record
Philadelphia Phillies 3rd baseman Pete Rose collects NL record 2,427th career single in a 5-2 home loss vs Pirates
- Varetta Shankle (Miss), crowned 12th Miss Black America
Baseball Hall of Fame
Willie Mays, Warren Giles, and Hack Wilson inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY
1979 History
Famous Birthdays
- David Healy, Northern Irish footballer and manager (Linfield), born in Killyleagh, County Down
1979 Highlights
About August 5, 1979
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 8 months and 13 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
