Historical Events
Sports History
Dave Kingman becomes 6th to have a 2nd 3 HR game
- France performs nuclear Test
Famous Birthdays
- Birgitta Haukdal, Icelandic singer, born in Húsavík, Iceland
- Lee Minwoo, Korean singer (Shinhwa), born in Namwon, South Korea
Famous Deaths
- Charles Shadwell, British conductor (BBC Variety Orchestra, 1936-46), and bandleader dies at 81
1979 Highlights
About July 28, 1979
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 44 years and 8 months
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