Monday July 02, 1979: on this day

July 02, 1979 was the 183rd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Monday.

Is July 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 July 02, 1979, who was born and died on July 02, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 02, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Ring My Bell by Anita Ward), movies (e.g. Breaking Away, directed by Peter Yates), TV series (e.g. The Mallens) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was July 02, 1979?


July 02, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 183rd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 02, 1979 can also be written as 7/2/1979 in the US and as 2/7/1979 in UK and Europe.

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July 02, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 02, 1979:

  • Susan b anthony dollar is issued, 1st us coin to honor a woman
  • The us mint releases the new susan b. anthony small diameter dollar coin to circulation.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 2nd is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 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 July 2nd, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 02, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 01:06 pm and setting at 01:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 10, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Jul 09, 1979.

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Who was born on July 02, 1979?


Famous people born on July 02, 1979:

  • Melondy Tanaka

    Melondy Tanaka is a robotics engineer who has designed and built advanced robotic systems for various industries.

  • Allesandra Valentini

    Allesandra Valentini is a robotics engineer who has worked on developing advanced robotic systems for industrial and medical applications.

  • Tamelia Eriksson

    Tamelia Eriksson is the founder and CEO of a successful sustainable energy startup.

  • Joe Thornton

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Sam Hornish Jr.

    American race car driver.

  • Ahmed al-Ghamdi

    Saudi arabian terrorist, hijacker of united airlines flight 175 (d. 2001).

  • Walter Davis

    American triple jumper.

  • Diana Gurtskaya

    Georgian singer.

  • Tomislav Ružić
  • Alexandre Simoni
  • Romauld Aguillera
  • Najat El Hachmi
  • David Grellier
  • Kris Meeke

Whose famous birthday is on July 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 2nd:

  • Lindsay Lohan
    Lindsay Lohan

    American actress, singer-songwriter, model, director, and producer.

  • Alex Morgan
    Alex Morgan

    Alex morgan is a professional soccer player known for her success with the united states women's national soccer team and her club teams, as...

  • Ashley Tisdale
    Ashley Tisdale

    Ashley tisdale is an american singer and actress known for her roles in the high school musical series and her music career.

  • Margot Robbie
    Margot Robbie

    Margot robbie is an australian actress known for her roles in movies such as 'the wolf of wall street' and 'suicide squad'.

  • Charles Laughton
    Charles Laughton

    Charles laughton was a renowned british actor known for his powerful performances in classic films such as the hunchback of notre dame and...

  • Line Renaud
    Line Renaud

    French star with legendary successes in every aspect of show business.

  • Larry David
    Larry David

    Brooklyn, new york -- comedian (fridays) / writer (seinfeld).

  • Michelle Branch
    Michelle Branch

    American singer (the wreckers).

  • Kathryn Erbe
    Kathryn Erbe

    American actress, best known for her role in det.

  • Ron Silver
    Ron Silver

    American actor, director, and political activist (d. 2009).

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


You are 44 years 8 months old,

or 536 months and 26 days old,

or 2334 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16341 days old,

if you were born on July 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 July 02, 1979?

There are 96 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 2nd 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on July 02, 1979:

  • Carlyle Smith Beals

    Canadian astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of variable stars.

  • Larisa Shepitko

    Larisa Shepitko was a renowned Soviet film director known for her poetic and powerful works.

  • Anton Kaltenberger
  • Larisa Efimovna Šepit'ko

What famous deaths happened on July 2nd?

Famous deaths on July 2nd:

  • James Stewart
    James Stewart

    James stewart was an iconic american actor known for his roles in classic films such as it's a wonderful life and mr.

  • Betty Grable
    Betty Grable

    American actress, singer, and dancer.

  • Lee Remick
    Lee Remick

    Actress (days of wine & roses), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 55.

  • Beverly Sills
    Beverly Sills

    American singer.

  • Fred Gwynne
    Fred Gwynne

    American comedian and actor (born 1926).

  • Elizabeth Spriggs
    Elizabeth Spriggs

    English actress and screenwriter (b. 1929).

  • Jan Murray
    Jan Murray

    Bronx, new york -- comedian - (treasure hunt: who killed teddy bear?.

  • Frances Howard
    Frances Howard

    Actress (swan and shock punch), died at 73.

  • Mayjor Hemingway

    Iconic writer known for his impactful prose and storytelling.

  • Joseff Hemingway

    Iconic American novelist and short story writer.

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

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


Holidays on July 02, 1979:

  • Feast Day of St. John Regis
  • Originally, in the Roman Catholic Church, the Feast of the Visitation was celebrated on this day, although it has since been transferred to May 31
  • Palio di Provenzano in Siena, Italy
  • Canada Day. Under the Holidays Act, Canada Day is always observed on July 1 unless that date falls on a Sunday, in which case it is observed on July 2.
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July 02, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 02, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 2nd and July 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 02, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the music chart for the week July 2nd and July 8th.

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

The music chart in the USA on July 02, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 2nd and July 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Ring My Bell
  2. - Bad Girls
  3. - Hot Stuff
  4. - Chuck E.'s In Love
  5. - She Believes In Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 02, 1979 was Are 'Friends' Electric by Tubeway Army, according to the music chart for the week July 2nd and July 8th.

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

The music chart in the UK on July 02, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 2nd and July 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Are 'Friends' Electric
  2. - Silly Games
  3. - I Don't Like Mondays
  4. - C'mon Everybody
  5. - Up The Junction

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 02, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 2nd and July 8th.

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

The R&B music chart on July 02, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 2nd and July 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Ring My Bell
  2. - Boogie Wonderland
  3. - Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now
  4. - Hot Stuff
  5. - Chase Me

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

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

Breaking Away

Breaking Away

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Peter Yates

Starring: Dennis Christopher, Dennis Quaid, Daniel Stern, Jackie Earle Haley

Country: United States of America

Dracula

Dracula

Release year: 1979

Directed by: John Badham

Starring: Frank Langella, Laurence Olivier, Donald Pleasence, Kate Nelligan

Country: United States of America

The Last of the Knucklemen

The Last of the Knucklemen

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Tim Burstall

Starring: Gerard Kennedy, Michael Preston, Peter Hehir, Dennis Miller

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

Unidentified Flying Oddball

Unidentified Flying Oddball

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Russ Mayberry

Starring: Dennis Dugan, Jim Dale, Ron Moody, Kenneth More

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

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

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

Love Thy Neighbour in Australia

Love Thy Neighbour in Australia

Release year: 1979

Directed by: William G. Stewart

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

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

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.

The Vicar Of Christ by Walter F. Murphy

The Vicar Of Christ

By:

The 35th Anniversary Edition of The New York Times Bestseller features a new introduction by Justice Samuel Alito, U.S.

Class Reunion by Rona Jaffe

Class Reunion

By:

Fictional Novel, Literary Fiction

Chesapeake by James A. Michener

Chesapeake

By:

James A. Michener, a classic novelist, brings his epic legacy to bear on America's Eastern Shore's four-hundred year-old saga, from its Native American roots through the present.

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.

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

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

Sundance

Sundance

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Cinematronics

Super Invader

Super Invader

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Space Invaders clone fixed shooter

Publisher: California Pacific Computer Company

4-Player Bowling Alley

4-Player Bowling Alley

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Midway

Basic Programming

Basic Programming

Platform: Atari 2600

Publisher: Atari

ABPA Backgammon

ABPA Backgammon

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Board game

Publisher: Mattel Electronics Sears

history

Who was the US President on July 02, 1979?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on July 02, 1979?

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

history

What is special about July 2nd?

July 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of July. 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 July 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Two car bombs and gunmen were used by islamist militants to attack the niger armed forces base in inates, close to the border with mali. they killed 18 soldiers. they also kidnapped four nigerien soldiers, and stole dozens more vehicles.
  • 2018 - Crossing the ditch. scott donaldson, a new zealander, becomes the first solo kayaker who successfully crosses the tasman sea. after 62 days at sea, donaldson landed at ngamotu beach in new plymouth at 8.44 pm local time (08.44 utc).
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: three suicide bombers attack damascus killing at least 21 and injuring 12 more.

Find out more about July 2nd

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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 July 1979?

July 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1979 calendar looked like.

Monday July 2, 1979