Historical Events
Film Release
"Apocalypse Now", directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Marlon Brando, Robert Duvall, and Martin Sheen, is released (Palme d'Or 1979)
- Andrew Young resigns as US ambassador to the United Nations
Famous Birthdays
- Ailyn Perez, American operatic soprano, born in Chicago, Illinois
- Carl Edwards, American NASCAR driver
About August 15, 1979
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 9 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
Holidays: Independence Day (India)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Good Times - Chic
#1 Song: I Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats
