Historical Events
- Morarji Desai resigns as premier of India
- US Open Women's Golf, Brooklawn CC: Jerilyn Britz wins her first LPGA Tour event (and only major), 2 shots ahead of runners-up Debbie Massey and Sandra Palmer
Famous Birthdays
- Alexander Frei, Swiss footballer
- Laura Benanti, American musical theatre actress
Famous Deaths
- Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, Mexican politician (President of Mexico 1964-70), dies of cancer at 68
About July 15, 1979
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 2 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bad Girls - Donna Summer
#1 Song: Are 'Friends' Electric? - Tubeway Army
