Thursday July 05, 1979: on this day

July 05, 1979 was the 186th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is July 05, 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 05, 1979, who was born and died on July 05, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 05, 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 5th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 05, 1979?


July 05, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 186th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 05, 1979 can also be written as 7/5/1979 in the US and as 5/7/1979 in UK and Europe.

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July 05, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 5th 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 05, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 05, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on July 5th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 05, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 05, 1979 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 05, 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 05, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 04:07 pm and setting at 02:50 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 05, 1979?


Famous people born on July 05, 1979:

  • Amélie Mauresmo

    She was a french tennis pro and a two-time grand slam title holder.

  • Shane Filan

    Irish singer and songwriter.

  • Forest Griffin

    Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and UFC Hall of Famer.

  • Stiliyan Petrov

    Manager and footballer from bulgaria.

  • Tim Coly

    German rugby player.

  • Darine Hamze

    Lebanese actress.

  • Mehdi Meriah
  • Mike Cahill
  • Stuart Addis
  • Nigel Codrington

Whose famous birthday is on July 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 5th:

  • Eva Green
    Eva Green

    She is a french actress who was cast in bernardo bertolucci's 2003 film "the dreamers.

  • Edie Falco
    Edie Falco

    Edie falco is an american actress best known for her roles as carmela soprano in the sopranos and nurse jackie peyton in nurse jackie.

  • Katherine Helmond
    Katherine Helmond

    Katherine helmond was an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows 'soap' and 'who's the boss?'.

  • Huey Lewis
    Huey Lewis

    American singer (and the news).

  • Geneviève Grad
    Geneviève Grad

    Geneviève grad is a french actress known for her roles in popular french films of the 1960s and 1970s.

  • Shirley Knight
    Shirley Knight

    American actress (b. 1936).

  • Brooke Hayward
    Brooke Hayward

    American actress and model, who is also a stage actress.

  • Michael Stuhlbarg
    Michael Stuhlbarg

    Movie actor.

  • Gilles Lellouche
    Gilles Lellouche

    Gilles lellouche is a french actor known for his roles in popular french films such as 'little white lies' and 'point blank'.

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July 05, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 8 months old,

or 536 months and 23 days old,

or 2334 weeks

or 16338 days old,

if you were born on July 05, 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 05, 1979?

There are 99 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 05, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on July 05, 1979.

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July 05, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 05, 1979:

  • Elizabeth Ryan

    Wimbledon ace tennis player, dies at 87.

  • Judson Laire

    Actor/singer (papa-mama), dies at age 76.

  • Émile Dewoitine
  • Rolf Holmberg
  • Constantino Láscaris Comneno Micolaw

What famous deaths happened on July 5th?

Famous deaths on July 5th:

  • Raffaella Carrà
    Raffaella Carrà

    Raffaella carrà is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music and television career, as well as her iconic dance...

  • Katy Jurado
    Katy Jurado

    Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.

  • Kerwin Mathews
    Kerwin Mathews

    Kerwin Mathews was an American actor known for his role in the film 'The 7th Voyage of Sinbad'.

  • Carole Landis
    Carole Landis

    Carole Landis was an American actress and singer known for her roles in Hollywood films during the 1940s.

  • Karin Swanström
    Karin Swanström

    Swedish actress, director, and producer (b. 1873).

  • Amaliya Maksimova

    Acclaimed ballerina known for her grace and talent.

  • Dorothia Jordan

    Renowned English actress and mistress of King William IV.

  • Shizuo Yasuda

    Renowned Japanese novelist known for his impactful storytelling.

  • Alver Mangasarian

    Known for his work in mathematical optimization and machine learning.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 5th

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July 05, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 05, 1979:

  • Isle of Man: Tynwald Day (1266).
  • Venezuela: Independence Day (1811).
  • Algeria: Independence Day (1962).
  • Cape Verde: Independence Day (1975).
  • Church of the SubGenius: X-Day (1998).
  • Armenia: Constitution Day (1995)
  • Czech Republic and Slovakia: Arrival of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Great Moravia (around 863).
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July 05, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 05, 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 05, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 05, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the music chart for the week July 2nd and July 8th.

July 05, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 05, 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 05, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 05, 1979 was Are 'Friends' Electric by Tubeway Army, according to the music chart for the week July 2nd and July 8th.

July 05, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 05, 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 05, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 05, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 2nd and July 8th.

July 05, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 05, 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 05, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 05, 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 05, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 05, 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 05, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 05, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Hanta Yo by Ruth Beebe Hill

Hanta Yo

By:

First edition.

The Complete Book Of Running by James F. Fixx

The Complete Book Of Running

By:

This article discusses the psychological benefits of running. It also addresses self-esteem and how running can help you cope with tension and pressure.

Sphinx by Robin Cook

Sphinx

By:

Erica Baron was drawn to the mystery and magic of an empire long gone by her innocent eyes. She looked innocently in uncharted places until she found the clue.

Shibumi by Trevanian

Shibumi

By:

Nicholai Hül is the most wanted man in the world. He was born in Shanghai during World War I chaos. His parents were an aristocratic Russian mother, and a mysterious German father.

Cruel Shoes by Steve Martin

Cruel Shoes

By:

Cruel Shoes

July 05, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 05, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cutie Q

Cutie Q

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Pinball, Breakout clone

Publisher: Namco

Barrier

Barrier

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Vectorbeam

Radar Scope

Radar Scope

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Nintendo

Galaxian

Galaxian

Platform: Arcade, Various

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Midway

Monkey Magic

Monkey Magic

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Breakout clone

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on July 05, 1979?

On July 05, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 05, 1979?

On July 05, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 05, 1979?

On July 05, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about July 5th?

July 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 reyhanli car explosion: a car bomb explodes at the turkish city reyhanli. three syrian citizens were killed in the blast.
  • 2018 - Incidents and accidents involving fireworks: at least 19 people were killed in two explosions at tultepec's fireworks workshops, mexico. several more were injured. tultepec has a large fireworks industry.
  • 2017 - Mexican drug war: at least 14 people are killed in a gunfight between la linea gang members, and a rival cartel in madera municipality (chihuahua).

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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.

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