Historical Events
- Iranian army opens offensive against Kurds
- UN's Vienna office opens
Famous Birthdays
- Edgar Sosa, Mexican boxer, born in Mexico City
- Ritchie Neville, British musician, born in Solihull, United Kingdom
Famous Deaths
- Mian Mohammad Saeed, cricketer (1st Pakistan captain 1948-49), dies
- Richard Hearne, British actor (Tons of Trouble, The Time of His Life), dies at 71
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About August 23, 1979
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 8 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: My Sharona - The Knack
#1 Song: We Don't Talk Anymore - Cliff Richard
