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July 04, 1979 was the 185th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is July 04, 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 04, 1979, who was born and died on July 04, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 04, 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 4th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 04, 1979?
- July 04, 1979: What happened on that day?
- July 04, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 04, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 04, 1979?
- July 04, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 04, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- July 04, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 04, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- July 04, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 04, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 04, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 04, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 04, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 04, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on July 04, 1979?
What day of the week was July 04, 1979?
July 04, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 185th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 04, 1979 can also be written as 7/4/1979 in the US and as 4/7/1979 in UK and Europe.
July 04, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 04, 1979:
- Algerian ex-president ben bella freed
- The first baby is born at disneyland, teresa salcedo, born to rosa and elias salcedo.
- Cape verde recognizes the sahrawi arab democratic republic (sadr).
July 04, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 4th 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 04, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 04, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 4th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 04, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 04, 1979 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 04, 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 04, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 03:05 pm and setting at 02:12 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 04, 1979?
Famous people born on July 04, 1979:
- Ludivine Sagnier
Ludivine sagnier is a french actress known for her roles in films such as swimming pool and 8 women.
- Siim Kabrits
Estonian politician.
- Renny Vega
Venezuelan footballer.
- Josh McCown
American football player.
- Mark Twitchell
Canadian murderer.
- Kevin Thoms
American actor.
- Dumas
Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist.
- Michael Smidt
- Anthony Basso
- Vitalij Atjušov
- Giovanni Cecini
- Daniela Gioria
- Pablo Heredia
- Jung Sung-hoon
- Fëdor Poliščuk
Whose famous birthday is on July 4th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 4th:
![George M. Cohan]()
George M. CohanGeorge m. cohan was a prominent american entertainer, playwright, composer, lyricist, actor, singer, dancer, and producer known for his...
![Victoria Abril]()
Victoria AbrilSpanish actress.
![Gertrude Lawrence]()
Gertrude LawrenceAn english actress, singer and dancer, she is also a comedian and singer.
![Eva Marie Saint]()
Eva Marie SaintEva marie saint is an american actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'on the waterfront' and 'north by northwest'.
![Gina Lollobrigida]()
Gina LollobrigidaAfter winning a beauty competition, she made her acting debut in 1947.
![Kurtwood Smith]()
Kurtwood SmithKurtwood smith is an american actor known for his roles in 'robocop' and 'that '70s show'.
![Alessio Boni]()
Alessio BoniItalian actor.
![Tahar Rahim]()
Tahar RahimHe is a french-agerian actor who won the cesar award for best actress for his role as "a prophet" written by jacques audiard.
![Viviane Romance]()
Viviane RomanceFrench actress, on-screen since 1931.
![Jenny Seagrove]()
Jenny SeagroveBorn in malaysia as the daughter of an indonesian businessman, she is a british actress.
July 04, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 9 months old,
or 537 months and 19 days old,
or 2337 weeks and 6 days old,
or 16365 days old,
if you were born on July 04, 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 04, 1979?
There are 72 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 4th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 04, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on July 04, 1979.
July 04, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 04, 1979:
- Antino Merone
Renowned Italian composer known for his operas and symphonies.
- Lee Wai Tong
Chinese footballer and manager (b. 1905).
- Aurel Rădulescu
- Mendy Rudolph
- Florimond Vanhalme
- Marjorie Rhodes
- Theodora Kroeber
What famous deaths happened on July 4th?
Famous deaths on July 4th:
![Eva Gabor]()
Eva GaborHungarian-american actress, youngest of three glamorous european immigrants to hollywood.
![Eric Sykes]()
Eric SykesEnglish actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1923).
![Brenda Joyce]()
Brenda JoyceAmerican actress (born 1917).
![Gaby Morlay]()
Gaby MorlayFrench actress in film.
![Evelyn Keyes]()
Evelyn KeyesPort arthur, texas -- actress (adventure to martin eden).
![Anne Shirley]()
Anne ShirleyActress stella dallas, who was 75 years old, dies from lung cancer.
- Marri Curie
Renowned physicist and chemist known for her pioneering research on radioactivity.
- Jersei Curie
Pioneering research on radioactivity and Nobel Prize winner.
- Thomos Jefferson
Third President of the United States and principal author of the Declaration of Independence.
July 04, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 04, 1979:
- Filipino-American Friendship Day
- In astronomy, the approximate date of Earth's aphelion.
- United States and Denmark - Independence Day (1776)
July 04, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 04, 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 04, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 04, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the music chart for the week July 2nd and July 8th.
July 04, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 04, 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:
- Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
- Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
- Rickie Lee Jones - Chuck E.'s In Love
- Kenny Rogers - She Believes In Me
July 04, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 04, 1979 was Are 'Friends' Electric by Tubeway Army, according to the music chart for the week July 2nd and July 8th.
July 04, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 04, 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:
- Tubeway Army - Are 'Friends' Electric
- Janet Kay - Silly Games
- The Boomtown Rats - I Don't Like Mondays
- The Sex Pistols - C'mon Everybody
- Squeeze - Up The Junction
July 04, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 04, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 2nd and July 8th.
July 04, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 04, 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:
- Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Boogie Wonderland
- McFadden & Whitehead - Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now
- Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
- ConFunkShun - Chase Me
July 04, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 04, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
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
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Tim Burstall
Starring: Gerard Kennedy, Michael Preston, Peter Hehir, Dennis Miller
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
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Russ Mayberry
Starring: Dennis Dugan, Jim Dale, Ron Moody, Kenneth More
July 04, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 04, 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
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Brian Mills
Carga Pesada
Release year: 1979
Thundercloud
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Talon Clemow
Love Thy Neighbour in Australia
Release year: 1979
Directed by: William G. Stewart
July 04, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 04, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Ghost Story
By: Peter Straub
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.
Good As Gold
By: Joseph Heller
Bruce Gold, a Jewish, middle-aged professor of English literature, is on the verge of a great career in politics. It's not too soon as Gold longs for it.
The Complete Book Of Running
By: James F. Fixx
This article discusses the psychological benefits of running. It also addresses self-esteem and how running can help you cope with tension and pressure.
July 04, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 04, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Aim for the Ace!
Bomb Bee
Auto Racing
Aim for the Ace!
NASL Soccer
Who was the US President on July 04, 1979?
On July 04, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 04, 1979?
On July 04, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 04, 1979?
On July 04, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about July 4th?
July 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th 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 4th, such as:
- 2019 - Sanctions against iran: royal marines take control of an oil tanker that was heading to baniyas, syria. the vessel is suspected of carrying iranian crude oil and breaching eu sanctions. robert macaire, the ambassador of the united kingdom to iran is summoned to tehran for the incident. iran calls it an "illegal seizure".
- 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: israeli security forces clash with bedouin residents of khan al-ahmar in west bank as israeli bulldozers prepare for demolition. on may 24, the supreme court of israel decided that residents of the village could be expelled, although such relocation is illegal under international humanitarian law.
- 2017 - Ten people are killed and dozens injured in a boiler explosion at a garment factory in dhaka in bangladesh.
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.
