Thursday August 02, 1979: on this day

August 02, 1979 was the 214th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 02, 1979 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 02, 1979, who was born and died on August 02, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bad Girls by Donna Summer), movies (e.g. Doing Time, directed by Dick Clement), TV series (e.g. Ride On Stranger) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 2nd, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 02, 1979?


August 02, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 214th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1979 can also be written as 8/2/1979 in the US and as 2/8/1979 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 1979 in August 1979 calendar

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August 02, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 02, 1979:

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August 02, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 02, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Goat personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 2nd, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 02, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 02, 1979 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 1979 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 02, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 02:54 pm and setting at 01:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 09, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Aug 08, 1979.

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Who was born on August 02, 1979?


Famous people born on August 02, 1979:

  • Cayton Holland

    Founder of a successful tech startup.

  • Smita Sharma

    Founder of a successful tech startup focused on sustainability solutions.

  • Gentri Lee

    Bestselling author known for her captivating novels.

  • Recie Tisdale

    Founder of Recie's Pieces, a successful online retail business.

  • Meygan Heaney-Grier

    Famous diver and actress who gained recognition for her underwater performances.

  • Phinneas Jones

    Contemporary painter known for vibrant and abstract works.

  • Emmilee Hahn

    Former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

  • Reuben Kosgei

    Kenyan long- and middle-distance runner.

  • Marco Bonura

    Italian footballer.

  • Jason Momoa

    Actor.

  • Honeysuckle Weeks

    Actress.

  • Donna Air

    Singer and actress english model.

  • Susanne Bormann
  • Henri Antchouet
  • Samo Udrih
  • Alessandro Vanni
  • Łukasz Żygadło
  • Colby Lewis
  • Juliana Steinbach
  • Hitoshi Sogahata

Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:

  • Carroll O'Connor
    Carroll O'Connor

    Carroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.

  • Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise

    Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

  • Isabel Allende
    Isabel Allende

    Isabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...

  • Muriel Robin
    Muriel Robin

    She is a french comedian, singer, and actress.

  • Kevin Smith
    Kevin Smith

    Kevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.

  • Sam Worthington
    Sam Worthington

    Sam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.

  • Wes Craven
    Wes Craven

    American screen writer, filmmaker and author.

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Joanna Cassidy
    Joanna Cassidy

    American actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.

  • Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy

    American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.

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August 02, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 7 months old,

or 535 months and 26 days old,

or 2330 weeks

or 16310 days old,

if you were born on August 02, 1979.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 02, 1979?

There are 127 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 02, 1979.

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August 02, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 02, 1979:

  • Thurman Munson

    American hardworking, intense, competitive, and at one point, the best all-around american league catcher.

  • Víctor Raúl Haya de la Torre
  • Maria Adelaide di Savoia-Genova

What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?

Famous deaths on August 2nd:

  • Jean-Pierre Melville
    Jean-Pierre Melville

    French filmmaker.

  • David Huddleston
    David Huddleston

    American actor (b. 1930).

  • Cathleen Nesbitt
    Cathleen Nesbitt

    English actress (separate tables) dies at 93.

  • Josehua Bell

    Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.

  • Lexander Graham Bell

    Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.

  • Sruly Halberstam

    Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.

  • Vin Scully

    Vin scully is a retired american sportscaster best known for his 67 seasons as the play-by-play announcer for the los angeles dodgers.

  • Rydge Harding

    Rydge Harding was an American politician who served as the 29th President of the United States from 1921 until his death in 1923.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 2nd

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August 02, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 02, 1979:

  • St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
  • St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
  • St. Stephen
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
  • Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
  • Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
  • Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
  • Day of airborne forces in Russia
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August 02, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 02, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 30th and August 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 02, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1979 was Bad Girls by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

August 02, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 02, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bad Girls
  2. - Good Times
  3. - Ring My Bell
  4. - The Main Event & Fight
  5. - Gold

August 02, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1979 was I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

August 02, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 02, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Don't Like Mondays
  2. - We Don't Talk Anymore
  3. - Angeleyes / Voulez Vous
  4. - Can't Stand Losing You
  5. - Reasons To Be Cheerful (Part 3)

August 02, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

August 02, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 02, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Good Times
  2. - Turn Off The Lights
  3. - Bad Girls
  4. - Chase Me
  5. - You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else

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August 02, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 02, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Doing Time

Doing Time

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Dick Clement

Starring: Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Fulton Mackay, Brian Wilde

North Dallas Forty

North Dallas Forty

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Ted Kotcheff

Starring: Nick Nolte, Charles Durning, Mac Davis, Dayle Haddon

Ernesto

Ernesto

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Salvatore Samperi

Starring: Michele Placido, Renato Salvatori, Virna Lisi, Lara Wendel, Turi Ferro, Gisela Hahn, Concha Velasco, Martin Halm, Miranda Nocelli, Francisco Marsò

Country: Italy

Americathon

Americathon

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Neal Israel

Starring: Harvey Korman, Fred Willard, Peter Riegert, Zane Buzby

Org

Org

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Fernando Birri

Starring: Terence Hill, Jean-Luc Godard, Glauber Rocha, Roberto Rossellini, Lidija Juracik, Julio García Espinosa, Herbert Marcuse, Nolika Pareda, Francesco Di Giacomo (II), Jonas Mekas, Isaac Twen Obu, Pietro Santalamazza

Country: Italy

August 02, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 02, 1979 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Ride on Stranger

Ride on Stranger

Release year: 1979

Jigsaw

Jigsaw

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Michael Spierig

The Mallens

The Mallens

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Brian Mills

Carga Pesada

Carga Pesada

Release year: 1979

Thundercloud

Thundercloud

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Talon Clemow

August 02, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 02, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Sophie's Choice by William Styron

Sophie's Choice

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Three stories are told: A young Southerner is determined to be a writer. There's also a love-hate relationship between a brilliant Jew, and a beautiful Polish woman. And finally, there's a terrible wound from the past of that woman that …

Cruel Shoes by Steve Martin

Cruel Shoes

By:

Cruel Shoes

War and Remembrance by Herman Wouk

War and Remembrance

By:

These two classic works capture the current world events and tell the story of one American family caught up in the middle of the war's chaos.

Ghost Story by Peter Straub

Ghost Story

By:

Not every sin is unpunished in life. GHOST STORY Four aging men from Milburn, New York were convicted of a crime they committed in their youth.

To Set The Record Straight by John J. Sirica

To Set The Record Straight

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To set the record straight: The Break-in and Tapes, Conspirators, and the Pardon by Sirica John J.

August 02, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 02, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Sheriff

Sheriff

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Nintendo (Japan, Europe) Exidy (North America)

Beam Invader

Beam Invader

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: Tekunon Kougyou

Samurai (Europe) Dynasty! (US)

Samurai (Europe) Dynasty! (US)

Platform: Philips Videopac (Europe) Magnavox Odyssey² (US)

Genre: Strategy game

Publisher: Philips, Magnavox

NASL Soccer

NASL Soccer

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Traditional soccer simulation

Publisher: Mattel

Star Raiders

Star Raiders

Platform: Atari 8-bit family

Genre: Space simulation

Publisher: Atari, Inc

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Who was the US President on August 02, 1979?

On August 02, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1979?

On August 02, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 02, 1979?

On August 02, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 2nd?

August 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention, battle of al hudaydah in yemen: at least 20 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition in al hudaydah (yemen). saudi arabia's spokesperson denied that its jets were present in the area, but blamed rebels.
  • 2017 - Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: a volunteer search and rescue team from the syria civil defence says that 33 people were injured by toxic gas dropped from an unmanned helicopter onto saraqeb, rebel-held idlib governorate.

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What happened in 1979?

1979 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Coup in Central African Republic: David Dacko overthrows Emperor Bokassa I
  • Jose E dod Santos becomes President of Angola
  • 100,000 demonstrate in Bonn against nuclear energy

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What was the calendar for August 1979?

August 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how August 1979 calendar looked like.

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