Historical Events
- Left-wing Sandinistas revolutionaries occupy National Palace in Managua, Nicaragua
Famous Birthdays
James Corden (45 years old)
British actor, comedian and television host (The Late Late Show with James Corden), born in Hillingdon, London
Famous Deaths
- Ignazio Silone, Italian novelist (Fontamara, Pane e vino), dies at 78
Jomo Kenyatta (1891-1978)
1st Prime Minister of Kenya (1963-64) and the 1st President of Kenya (1964-78), dies at 83
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About August 22, 1978
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 8 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Grease - Frankie Valli
#1 Song: Three Times A Lady - Commodores
