What happened on August 12, 1979?

Headlines from August 12, 1979

• ☀️ Sun's Energy Costs – Islip townhouses will utilize solar energy, promising to lower costs as demand for sustainable housing increases.
• 📈 Carter's Economic Plan – The Carter Administration faces criticism for its economic strategies, particularly regarding support for Chrysler Corporation.
• 🏛️ New Criminal Code – New Jersey's first composite criminal code will take effect on September 1, reflecting contemporary public morality.
• 🎭 Shakespeare's Challenge – American theater grapples with diverse interpretations of Shakespeare as it approaches the 1980s amid cultural fragmentation.
• 🎶 Lin's Mozart Debut – Cho-Liang Lin's performance at the Mostly Mozart Festival marks a significant start to his concert career as a violinist.
• 🌍 Scholars in Ethiopia – Experts explore ancient Ethiopian monasteries, potentially uncovering manuscripts that could reshape views on early Christianity.
• 🏆 Kathy Horvath Wins – At just 13, Kathy Horvath becomes the youngest girl to win the U.S. girls' 16 championship in tennis.
• 🐘 Elephant Seal Resurgence – Once endangered, the elephant seal population is thriving, raising concerns about its impact on California's beaches.
• 🎉 Gone Away Farms Wins – Gone Away Farms polo team secures victory in the Monty Waterbury Tournament, advancing to the finals.
• 📊 Institutional Buyers Boost Dow – The stock market sees gains as institutional buying increases, with the Dow Jones industrial average rising significantly.