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  1. Randy NewmanAugust 27, 1979
    Album⭐⭐⭐⭐
    Randy Newman released the album “Born Again”, which followed his breakthrough but controversially perceived hit “Short People”.
  2. Sarah NeufeldAugust 27, 1979
    Birth⭐⭐⭐
    Canadian violinist Sarah Neufeld was born in Merville, British Columbia. She became best known as a member of the indie rock band Arcade Fire.
  3. The KnackAugust 27, 1979
    Chart⭐⭐⭐⭐
    “My Sharona” by The Knack began a six-week run at No. 1 on the US chart.
  4. The Allman Brothers BandAugust 28, 1979
    Concert⭐⭐⭐
    The Allman Brothers Band performed at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, New York.
  5. Debby BooneSeptember 1, 1979
    Personal⭐⭐⭐⭐
    Singer Debby Boone, known for the song “You Light Up My Life,” married Gabriel Ferrer, the son of Rosemary Clooney and actor José Ferrer.
  6. INXSSeptember 1, 1979
    Concert⭐⭐⭐⭐
    INXS played their very first concert in Sydney, Australia.
  7. U2September 1, 1979
    Release⭐⭐⭐⭐
    They released their debut EP “U2-3,” their very first recording. The first pressing consisted of 1,000 individually numbered copies and was available only in Ireland.