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Monday August 13, 1979: on this day
August 13, 1979 was the 225th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 13, 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 13, 1979, who was born and died on August 13, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 13, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Good Times by Chic), movies (e.g. Kaala Patthar, directed by Yash Chopra), 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 13th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 13, 1979?
- August 13, 1979: What happened on that day?
- August 13, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 13, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 13, 1979?
- August 13, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 13, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- August 13, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 13, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- August 13, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 13, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 13, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 13, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 13, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 13, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on August 13, 1979?
What day of the week was August 13, 1979?
August 13, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 225th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 13, 1979 can also be written as 8/13/1979 in the US and as 13/8/1979 in UK and Europe.
August 13, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 13, 1979:
- Lou brock, is 14th to get 3,000 hits
August 13, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 13th 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 13, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 13th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 13, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 13, 1979 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 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 13, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 10:59 pm and setting at 01:29 pm.
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 13, 1979?
Famous people born on August 13, 1979:
- Corey Patterson
American baseball player.
- Kasia Smutniak
Kasia smutniak is a polish actress known for her roles in italian films and television series.
- Brendan Iribe
Co-founder of Oculus VR, a virtual reality company acquired by Facebook.
- Taizō Sugimura
Japanese politician.
- Román Colón
Dominican baseball player.
- Kamya Panjabi
- Chris Christoffersen
- Bélux Kasongo
- Dan Anton Johansen
- Siméon Jonas
- Eġiše Melik’yan
- Bledi Shkëmbi
- Federica Cellini
- Andrés Chitiva
- Joseph Hansen
Whose famous birthday is on August 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 13th:
![Moritz Bleibtreu]()
Moritz BleibtreuGerman actor known for his roles in movies like 'Run Lola Run' and 'The Baader Meinhof Complex'.
![Heike Makatsch]()
Heike MakatschHeike makatsch is a german actress known for her roles in love actually and resident evil.
![Sebastian Stan]()
Sebastian StanSebastian stan is a romanian-american actor known for his role as bucky barnes/winter soldier in the marvel cinematic universe.
![Dan Fogelberg]()
Dan FogelbergAmerican singer-songwriter with a sweet voice and sweet face.
![Robert Ryan]()
Robert RyanAmerican bullfighter.
![John Slattery]()
John SlatteryAmerican actor and director.
![Paul Greengrass]()
Paul GreengrassEnglish screenwriter and director.
![Neville Brand]()
Neville BrandAmerican actor (d. 1992).
![Madhur Jaffrey]()
Madhur JaffreyAuthor of cookbooks / actress (shakespeare wallah).
![Debi Mazar]()
Debi MazarDebi mazar is an american actress known for her roles in 'goodfellas' and 'entourage'.
August 13, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 8 months old,
or 536 months and 7 days old,
or 2331 weeks and 5 days old,
or 16322 days old,
if you were born on August 13, 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 13, 1979?
There are 115 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 13th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 13, 1979.
August 13, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 13, 1979:
- Andrew Dasburg
American painter and sculptor (b. 1887).
- Carlo Izzo
- Johanna Martzy
- Takehiko Fukunaga
- John Bunn
- Wilhelm Oxenius
- Renato Raccis
What famous deaths happened on August 13th?
Famous deaths on August 13th:
![Nino Ferrer]()
Nino FerrerPop music songwriter and singer from italy.
![Julia Child]()
Julia ChildAmerican chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.
![Helen Mack]()
Helen MackAmerican singer and actress (d. 1986).
![Kenny Baker]()
Kenny BakerEnglish actor and musician (b. 1934).
![Jane Darwell]()
Jane DarwellActress (girls in prison), dies at 87 from a heart attack.
![Marion Martin]()
Marion MartinActress (dakota lil queen of burlesque), is killed at 67.
![Elaine Hammerstein]()
Elaine HammersteinAmerican actress (born 1897).
- Flornce Nightingale
Pioneering nurse known for her work during the Crimean War.
- Estellar Delacroix
Estellar Delacroix was a French Romantic painter known for his dramatic and colorful historical paintings.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 13th
August 13, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 13, 1979:
- International Lefthanders Day
- St. Wigbert
- RC saints - Pontianus and Hippolytus, Radegunde (help against the pox), Cassianus of Imola (patron of shorthand-writers)
- In Brasil, Friday 13 August (agosto) is considered to be especially filled with sorrow (desgosto)
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 6 saints: St. Hippolytus
- St. Cassian
- St. John Berchmans
- St. John Bosco
- St. Radegund
- Roman festivals - Vertumnalias in honor of Vertumnus, and also Diana, on the Aventine hill
August 13, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 13, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 13th and August 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 13, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 13, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.
August 13, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 13, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Chic - Good Times
- The Knack - My Sharona
- Barbra Streisand - The Main Event & Fight
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
- Earth, Wind and Fire - After The Love Has Gone
August 13, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 13, 1979 was I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.
August 13, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 13, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. 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 13, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 13, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.
August 13, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 13, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Chic - Good Times
- Teddy Pendergrass - Turn Off The Lights
- Earth, Wind & Fire - After The Love Has Gone
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
- ConFunkShun - Chase Me
August 13, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 13, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Kaala Patthar
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Yash Chopra
Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha, Rakhee Gulzar
Fish Hawk
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Donald Shebib
Starring: Will Sampson, Don Francks, Charles Fields, Mary Pirie
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
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
Life of Brian
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Terry Jones
Starring: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam
Country: United States of America
August 13, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 13, 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 13, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 13, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Chesapeake
By: James A. Michener
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.
Lauren Bacall By Myself
By: Lauren Bacall
"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
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.
The Matarese Circle
By: Robert Ludlum
The Matarese are an international group of criminals that will in no time take over the world. Two rival spies are able to stop them: Talaniekov and Scofield, CIA.
August 13, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 13, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Trek-80
Star Fire
Cosmic Guerilla
Bomb Bee
Deep Scan
Who was the US President on August 13, 1979?
On August 13, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 13, 1979?
On August 13, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 13, 1979?
On August 13, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 13th?
August 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:
- 2018 - In afghanistan, war: more than 100 afghan soldiers, police officers, 13 civilians, and hundreds of taliban are killed in the ongoing offensive in ghazni. (bbc). the taliban seize camp chenaya in afghanistan, an afghan army base located in ghormach district of faryab province.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: two u.s. military personnel are killed in combat operations in northern iraq and five others are injured.
- 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015): a bombing attack on a school in northern yemen has resulted in the deaths of at least 10 children and 28 injuries. houthi rebels claim that the saudi arabia-led coalition is responsible.
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.
