Historical Events
- Sandinistas occupy National Palace in Managua, Nicaragua
Famous Birthdays
- James Corden, British actor, comedian and television host (The Late Late Show with James Corden), born in Hillingdon, London
- Jeff Stinco, Canadian musician (Simple Plan), born in Montreal, Quebec
Famous Deaths
- Ignazio Silone, Italian novelist (Fontamara, Pane e vino), dies at 78
Jomo Kenyatta
Jomo Kenyatta, 1st Prime Minister of Kenya (1963-78), dies at 83
Jomo Kenyatta
1978 Highlights
About August 22, 1978
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 11 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
