The #1 country song on August 21, 1979

The Devil Went Down to Georgia By Charlie Daniels Band

Other #1 songs on August 21, 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 21 birthdays in the 1970s

Reuben Droughns

Born August 21, 1978
Alex Brooks

Born August 21, 1976
Alicia Witt

Born August 21, 1975
Sergey Brin

Born August 21, 1973
Craig Counsell

Born August 21, 1970