Historical Events
- "But Never Jam Today" opens at Longacre Theater NYC for 7 performances
Famous Birthdays
- B. J. Novak, American actor (Inglourious Basterds), born in Newton, Massachusetts
- Carlos Marchena, Spanish footballer and coach, born in Las Cabezas de San Juan, Spain
- J. J. Furmaniak, American baseball player
- Jade Kwan, Hong Kong singer, born in Hong Kong
- Per Krøldrup, Danish footballer
Famous Deaths
- Beatrix Lehmann, British actress (Candles at Nine, Staircase), dies at 76
1979 Highlights
About July 31, 1979
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 6 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bad Girls - Donna Summer
#1 Song: I Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats
