Historical Events
- "C'est Chic" second studio album by Chic is released featuring single "Le Freak" (Billboard Album of the Year 1979)
Funeral of Pope Paul VI
Funeral of Pope Paul VI held in the Vatican
- Legionnaire's disease bacteria isolated in Atlanta
Famous Birthdays
- Amber Brkich, American reality television personality
- Jermain Taylor, American boxer
Famous Weddings
About August 11, 1978
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 7 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Three Times A Lady - Commodores
#1 Song: You're The One That I Want - John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
