Historical Events
- Cardinal Albino Luciani of Venice becomes Pope John Paul I
- Soyuz 31 carries 2 cosmonauts (1 East German) to Salyut 6
Famous Birthdays
- Amanda Schull, American actress (12 Monkeys), born in Honolulu, Hawaii
- Cedric Burnside, American Blues musician and singer-songwriter (I Be Trying), born in Memphis, Tennessee
- Raja Kashif, Pakistani singer and songwriter, born in Isleworth, Hounslow, England
Famous Deaths
- Charles Boyer, French actor (Gaslight, Rogues), dies at 78
- Charles Trowbridge Haubiel, American composer, pianist and lecturer (Tre Ritratti Characteristici), dies at 86
- José Manuel Moreno, Argentine footballer, dies at 62
Died in 1978 1978 Highlights
About August 26, 1978
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 8 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Grease - Frankie Valli
#1 Song: Three Times A Lady - Commodores
