Historical Events
- Italian government of Cossiga begins
- USSR performs nuclear test at Eastern Kazakh/Semipalitinsk USSR
Famous Birthdays
- Brandi Siegel, rhythmic gymnast (Olympics 1996), born in Miami, Florida
- Robin Peterson, South African cricketer
1979 Highlights
About August 4, 1979
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 42 years
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
