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August 09, 1979 was the 221st day of the year 1979, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 09, 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 09, 1979, who was born and died on August 09, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 09, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bad Girls by Donna Summer), movies (e.g. Life of Brian, directed by Terry Jones), 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 9th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 09, 1979?
- August 09, 1979: What happened on that day?
- August 09, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 09, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 09, 1979?
- August 09, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 09, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- August 09, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 09, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- August 09, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 09, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 09, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 09, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 09, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 09, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on August 09, 1979?
What day of the week was August 09, 1979?
August 09, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 221st day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 09, 1979 can also be written as 8/9/1979 in the US and as 9/8/1979 in UK and Europe.
August 09, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 09, 1979:
- English seaside resort brighton gets 1st british nude beach
August 09, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th 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 09, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 9th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 09, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 09, 1979 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 09, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 09:09 pm and setting at 08:55 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 1979.
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Who was born on August 09, 1979?
Famous people born on August 09, 1979:
- Leidi Diana
Bestselling author known for her captivating romance novels.
- Ashley Johnson
Bestselling author known for her mystery novels.
- Michael Kingma
Australian basketball player.
- Alizah Allen
Alizah Allen was a talented basketball player known for her exceptional skills on the court.
- Lisa Nandy
Lisa Nandy is a British Labour Party politician.
- Gannon Breslin
Award-winning investigative journalist known for his in-depth reporting on social issues.
- Tony Stewart
American football player.
- Jessica Gregory
Miss massachusetts teen usa (1997).
- Rashard Lewis
Athlete.
- Salim Tuama
- Anna Zaporožanova
- Helge Payer
- Ronnie Quintarelli
- Paulin Dhëmbi
- Pablo Couñago
- Anastasios Sidīropoulos
- Kliff Kingsbury
- Tore Ruud Hofstad
Whose famous birthday is on August 9th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 9th:
![Mahesh Babu]()
Mahesh BabuMahesh Babu is an Indian actor and producer who has established himself as one of the most popular and influential actors of Telugu cinema.
![Gillian Anderson]()
Gillian AndersonAmerican actress.
![Whitney Houston]()
Whitney HoustonAmerican pop diva, with three octaves of range.
![Melanie Griffith]()
Melanie GriffithAmerican actress, 5'9" tall and voluptuous.
![Anna Kendrick]()
Anna KendrickAnna kendrick is an american actress known for her roles in the pitch perfect movies and her oscar-nominated performance in up in the air.
![Audrey Tautou]()
Audrey TautouFrench actress who made waves in 2001's "ama(c]lie".
![Sam Elliott]()
Sam ElliottSam elliott is a renowned american actor known for his deep voice and iconic mustache, often cast in western and tough guy roles.
![Bill Skarsgård]()
Bill SkarsgårdBill skarsgård is a swedish actor known for his role as pennywise the dancing clown in the horror film it and its sequel it chapter two.
![Adelaide Kane]()
Adelaide KaneTv actress.
![Nikki Ziering]()
Nikki ZieringAmerican actress and model.
August 09, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 8 months old,
or 536 months and 10 days old,
or 2332 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16325 days old,
if you were born on August 09, 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 09, 1979?
There are 112 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 9th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 09, 1979.
August 09, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 09, 1979:
- Walter O'Malley
American businessman and lawyer (d. 1979).
- Raymond Washington
American gang leader and founder of the crips (born 1953).
- Allan Frank
Actor (charade quiz), passes away at 64.
- Charles Spinasse
- Chus Alonso
What famous deaths happened on August 9th?
Famous deaths on August 9th:
![Sharon Tate]()
Sharon TateAmerican actress, model and sex symbol.
![Gregory Hines]()
Gregory HinesGregory Hines was a talented American dancer and actor, known for his contributions to tap dancing.
![Bernie Mac]()
Bernie MacAmerican comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957).
![Frank Gifford]()
Frank GiffordAmerican sportscaster.
![Al Freeman]()
Al FreemanJr.
![Anton Walbrook]()
Anton WalbrookActor (laura i accuse), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.
- Mahmoud Darwish
Mahmoud Darwish was a Palestinian poet and author who was regarded as the Palestinian national poet.
- Mouhamad Darwish
Mouhamad Darwish was a renowned Palestinian poet and author who is considered one of the most important literary figures in the Arab world.
- Chayim Soutine
Renowned Russian-French expressionist painter known for his emotionally charged landscapes and still lifes.
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August 09, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 09, 1979:
- St. Nathy (or David)
- Feast day of the great martyr Saint Panteleimon in Russian Orthodox Church
- St. Fedlimid/Felimy
- St. Romanus Ostiarius
- St. Edith Stein
- Singapore: National Day
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Jean Vianney
Observances on August 09, 1979:
- International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
August 09, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 09, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 6th and August 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 09, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 1979 was Bad Girls by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.
August 09, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 09, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
- Chic - Good Times
- Barbra Streisand - The Main Event & Fight
- The Knack - My Sharona
- John Stewart - Gold
August 09, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 09, 1979 was I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.
August 09, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 09, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Boomtown Rats - I Don't Like Mondays
- Cliff Richard - We Don't Talk Anymore
- Abba - Angeleyes / Voulez Vous
- The Police - Can't Stand Losing You
- Ian Dury & The Blockheads - Reasons To Be Cheerful (Part 3)
August 09, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 09, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.
August 09, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 09, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Chic - Good Times
- Teddy Pendergrass - Turn Off The Lights
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
- Earth, Wind & Fire - After The Love Has Gone
- ConFunkShun - Chase Me
August 09, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 09, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Life of Brian
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Terry Jones
Starring: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam
Country: United States of America
The Seduction of Joe Tynan
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Jerry Schatzberg
Starring: Alan Alda, Barbara Harris, Meryl Streep, Rip Torn
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
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Neal Israel
Starring: Harvey Korman, Fred Willard, Peter Riegert, Zane Buzby
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 09, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 09, 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
Release year: 1979
Jigsaw
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Michael Spierig
The Mallens
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Brian Mills
Carga Pesada
Release year: 1979
Thundercloud
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Talon Clemow
August 09, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 09, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
To Set The Record Straight
By: John J. Sirica
To set the record straight: The Break-in and Tapes, Conspirators, and the Pardon by Sirica John J.
The Vicar Of Christ
By: Walter F. Murphy
The 35th Anniversary Edition of The New York Times Bestseller features a new introduction by Justice Samuel Alito, U.S.
How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years
By: Howard J. Ruff
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.
Broca'S Brain
By: Carl Sagan
Carl Sagan, scientist and writer, returns to the frontier to share his insights about the world. He explores and explains the amazing future of intelligent people in his charmingly down-to earth style.
August 09, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 09, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
4-Player Bowling Alley
The Datestones of Ryn
Tail Gunner
Starhawk
Warrior
Who was the US President on August 09, 1979?
On August 09, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 09, 1979?
On August 09, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 09, 1979?
On August 09, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 9th?
August 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th 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 9th, such as:
- 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015): more than 60 people are injured and 43 are killed by an airstrike in which the saudi-led coalition attacked a bus that was parked at a dahyan market. the coalition called the strike a "legitimate war action" against houthis and accused them of using children as human shields.
- 2017 - Six french soldiers were injured in a terror attack when a man drove a car into them at the levallois-perret barracks. three of them are seriously.
- 2016 - Conflict between israel and palestine: israel accuses a un administrative manager that he was a hamas-linked operative working from gaza.
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.
