The #1 country song on August 28, 1979

Heartbreak Hotel By Willie Nelson and Leon Russell

Other #1 songs on August 28, 1979

#1 Hit Song

My Sharona
The Knack

UK #1 Song

We Don't Talk Anymore
Cliff Richard

#1 R&B Song

Good Times
Chic

#1 Dance Track

The Boss (all cuts)
Diana Ross

Notable August 28 birthdays in the 1970s

Sal Masekela
Sportscaster
Born August 28, 1971
Steve Mesler
Bobsledder
Born August 28, 1978
Eugene Byrd
TV Actor
Born August 28, 1975
Arve Isdal
Guitarist
Born August 28, 1977
Amelia Curtis
TV Actress
Born August 28, 1972
Berit Brogaard
Philosopher
Born August 28, 1970
Kirby Morrow
Voice Actor
Born August 28, 1973