Historical Events
- As a result of rainfall from Typhoon Nina, the Banqiao Dam in China fails, causing the collapse of almost 6 million buildings and 229,000 deaths
Music History
Hank Williams Jr. falls off the side of Ajax Peak in Montana
Famous Birthdays
- Jeremy Scott, American fashion designer (Moschino), born in Kansas City, Missouri
Famous Deaths
- Bernie Green, American orchestra leader (Arthur Godfrey Show, Garry Moore Show), dies at 66
- Julian "Cannonball" Adderley, American jazz alto saxophonist and bandleader of the 1950-60s hard bop era (The Black Messiah), dies of a stroke at 46
About August 8, 1975
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 9 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Jive Talkin' - Bee Gees
#1 Song: Barbados - Typically Tropical
