Friday July 06, 1979: on this day

July 06, 1979 was the 187th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Friday.

Is July 06, 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 06, 1979, who was born and died on July 06, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 06, 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 6th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 06, 1979?


July 06, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 187th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 06, 1979 can also be written as 7/6/1979 in the US and as 6/7/1979 in UK and Europe.

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July 06, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 06, 1979:

  • 86th wimbledon womens tennis: m navratilova beats chris evert (64 64)
  • Ira-bomb explodes in british consulate in antwerp

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July 06, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 6th 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 06, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 06, 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 6th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 06, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 06, 1979 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 06, 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 06, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 05:11 pm and setting at 03:34 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 06, 1979?


Famous people born on July 06, 1979:

  • Kevin Hart
    Kevin Hart

    Kevin hart is a popular american comedian known for his stand-up comedy specials and roles in various comedy films.

  • Kevin Hart (actor)

    Kevin hart is a popular american comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy specials and roles in movies such as 'ride along' and...

  • Anacarolina de Oliveira

    Brazilian actress known for her roles in telenovelas.

  • Amelie Mauresmo

    Amelie mauresmo is a retired professional tennis player from france, known for being the first french woman to reach the world no.

  • Dorothyann Lucas

    Dorothyann Lucas was a talented basketball player known for her skills on the court.

  • Nicolas Guillermo

    The son and second child of princess christina and jorge guillermo, dutch royalty.

  • Bartek Jurecki

    Polish handball player who competed in multiple Olympic Games.

  • Nic Cester

    Australian singer-songwriter/guitarist (jet and the wrights).

  • Matthew Barnson

    American composer and viola player.

  • Amy Jo Martin

    Author.

  • Nicolas Daniel Maricio

    Prince of the netherlands.

  • Shane Filan

    Musician.

  • Fabrice Abriel
  • Cédric Kanté
  • Moshe Kasher
  • Goran Šprem
  • Ella Alpiger
  • Mirsad Bešlija

Whose famous birthday is on July 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 6th:

  • Sylvester Stallone
    Sylvester Stallone

    American actor who achieved overnight success by writing and starring as rocky in 1976, an oscar-winning picture.

  • 50 Cent
    50 Cent

    50 cent is an american rapper known for his hit albums and singles, as well as his business ventures in the entertainment industry.

  • Nancy Reagan
    Nancy Reagan

    American first lady, wife of president ronald reagan.

  • Burt Ward
    Burt Ward

    Burt ward is an american tv actor best known for his role as robin in the 1960s batman television series.

  • Geoffrey Rush
    Geoffrey Rush

    Geoffrey rush is an australian actor known for his versatile performances in both film and theater, including his academy award-winning role...

  • Nathalie Baye
    Nathalie Baye

    French actress, who has starred in films such as "day for night," the man who loved women", and "the return of martin guerre.

  • Audrey Fleurot
    Audrey Fleurot

    Audrey fleurot is a french actress known for her roles in popular tv series such as 'spiral' and 'the intouchables'.

  • Janet Leigh
    Janet Leigh

    American actress and author, leigh is best known for her scene in the shower in psycho in 1960.

  • Merv Griffin
    Merv Griffin

    American entertainer and tv host.

  • Fred Dryer
    Fred Dryer

    American actor and football player.

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July 06, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 9 months old,

or 537 months and 20 days old,

or 2338 weeks

or 16366 days old,

if you were born on July 06, 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 06, 1979?

There are 71 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 06, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on July 06, 1979.

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July 06, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 06, 1979:

  • Muriel Bristol

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

  • Van McCoy

    Singer/songwriter (hey mr.

  • Angelo Costa
  • Luisa Guidotti Mistrali
  • Max Beier
  • Antonio María Barbieri
  • Marino Moretti
  • Elizabeth Ryan

What famous deaths happened on July 6th?

Famous deaths on July 6th:

  • Cameron Boyce
    Cameron Boyce

    Cameron boyce was a talented tv actor known for his roles in disney channel shows and movies, such as 'jessie' and 'descendants'.

  • Louis Armstrong
    Louis Armstrong

    American jazz trumpeter.

  • James Caan
    James Caan

    American actor.

  • Buddy Ebsen
    Buddy Ebsen

    Buddy ebsen was an american actor known for his role as jed clampett in the television series the beverly hillbillies.

  • Roy Rogers
    Roy Rogers

    American entertainer and star cowboy movie star from the 1930s.

  • Robert McNamara
    Robert McNamara

    American business executive, president of a world bank and official in government who was secretary of defense during the bay of pigs war...

  • Evan Hunter
    Evan Hunter

    American novelist (born in 1926).

  • Cameron Mitchell
    Cameron Mitchell

    Dallastown, pennsylvania -- actor (buck high chaparral).

  • Gail Patrick
    Gail Patrick

    Actress (my man godfrey), passes away from leukemia at the age of 69.

  • Kasey Rogers
    Kasey Rogers

    American actress and author (d. 2006).

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July 06, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 06, 1979:

  • Comoros - Independence Day (1975).
  • Feast day of St Maria Goretti.
  • Lithuania - Statehood Day.
  • Malawi - Independence Day (1964).
  • Malawi - Republic Day (1966).
  • Roman festivals: Ludi Apollinares, games in honour of Apollo (since 208 BC) began today.
  • San Fermin a Spanish Catholic festival centered in Pamplona begins today.
  • Music festival EXIT begins today in Serbian town of Novi Sad.
  • Czech Republic - Jan Hus Day (1415).
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July 06, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 06, 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 06, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 06, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the music chart for the week July 2nd and July 8th.

July 06, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 06, 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 06, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 06, 1979 was Are 'Friends' Electric by Tubeway Army, according to the music chart for the week July 2nd and July 8th.

July 06, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 06, 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 06, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 06, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 2nd and July 8th.

July 06, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 06, 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 06, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 06, 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 06, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 06, 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 06, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 06, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

There'S No Such Place As Far Away by Richard Bach

There'S No Such Place As Far Away

By:

Rae Hansen, a five-year-old girl from Texas, invited Richard Bach to her fifth birthday party. Rae and Richard were separated by thousands of miles, through storms, deserts, mountains, and even a thousand miles.

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.

How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years by Howard J. Ruff

How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years

By:

Howard J. Ruff is an author, financial advisor and founder of The Ruff Times Financial Newsletter. Howard started publication of The Ruff Times in 1975. It is a pioneering financial advisory newsletter.

Lauren Bacall By Myself by Lauren Bacall

Lauren Bacall By Myself

By:

"In a Word, LAUREN BALALL BY MYSELF...one of the most real-life heroines in our time...and she wrote it as she lived it. "BOSTON

July 06, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 06, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Invasion Orion

Invasion Orion

Platform: PET, TRS-80, Apple II, Atari 8-bit

Genre: Sci-Fi strategy game

Publisher: Epyx

Sundance

Sundance

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Cinematronics

ABPA Backgammon

ABPA Backgammon

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Board game

Publisher: Mattel Electronics Sears

Heiankyo Alien

Heiankyo Alien

Platform: PC-8001 Arcade Apple II Game Boy Super Famicom Microsoft Windows Mobile phone

Genre: Action, Puzzle, Maze

Publisher: Denki Onkyō (original release) Meldac (Game Boy) Nihon Bussan (Super Famicom)

Monkey Magic

Monkey Magic

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Breakout clone

Publisher: Nintendo

history

Who was the US President on July 06, 1979?

On July 06, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 06, 1979?

On July 06, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 06, 1979?

On July 06, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about July 6th?

July 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:

  • 2019 - Islamist insurgency: isil claims responsibility in wednesday's attack in nangade district, mozambique. seven people were killed.
  • 2018 - Off the coast of galicia in spain, was found the wreckage of u-966, a nazi german submarine. it was lost to enemy fire in november 1943.
  • 2017 - World heritage sites: unesco meets in krakow, poland to discuss concerns regarding the state of machu picchu.

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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.

Friday July 6, 1979