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July 19, 1979 was the 200th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is July 19, 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 19, 1979, who was born and died on July 19, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 19, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bad Girls by Donna Summer), movies (e.g. The Amityville Horror, directed by Stuart Rosenberg), TV series (e.g. Ride On Stranger) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 19th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 19, 1979?
- July 19, 1979: What happened on that day?
- July 19, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 19, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 19, 1979?
- July 19, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 19, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- July 19, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 19, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- July 19, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 19, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 19, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 19, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 19, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 19, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on July 19, 1979?
What day of the week was July 19, 1979?
July 19, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 200th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 19, 1979 can also be written as 7/19/1979 in the US and as 19/7/1979 in UK and Europe.
July 19, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 19, 1979:
- 2 supertankers collide off tobago-260,000 tons of oil spill
- Maritza sayalero, 18, of venezuela, crowned 28th miss universe
- Patricia harris, becomes secretary of hew
- Nicaragua liberation day; sandinistas take over from somoza.
- The oil tanker ss atlantic empress collides with another oil tanker, causing the largest ever ship-borne oil spill.
July 19, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 19th 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 19, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 19, 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 19th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 19, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 19, 1979 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 19, 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 19, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 02:14 am and setting at 05:33 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 09, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Aug 08, 1979.
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Who was born on July 19, 1979?
Famous people born on July 19, 1979:
- Phoenix Jiang
Leading neuroscientist known for groundbreaking research on memory.
- Dilhara Fernando
Sri lankan cricketer.
- Luke Young
English footballer.
- Josué Anunciado de Oliveira
Brazilian footballer.
- Rick Ankiel
American baseball player.
- Josué de Oliveira
Brazilian footballer.
- Michelle Heaton
English actress and singer (liberty x).
- British Columbia
- Ellen Rocche
- Rike Schmid
- Vera Šnjukova
- Zvonimir Vukić
- Wang Liang
- Tracy Yardley
- Zhang Hanlan
- Elias Storm
- Roger Torrent
- Brian Vahaly
Whose famous birthday is on July 19th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 19th:
![Jared Padalecki]()
Jared PadaleckiJared padalecki is an american actor known for his role as sam winchester in the tv series supernatural.
![Shane Dawson]()
Shane DawsonShane dawson is an american youtube comedian known for his sketch comedy and vlogs, as well as his documentary-style series on conspiracy...
![Abel Ferrara]()
Abel FerraraAmerican screenwriter and producer of director films.
![Atom Egoyan]()
Atom EgoyanCanadian film and stage director.
![Isabel Jewell]()
Isabel JewellAmerican actress on stage, film and television.
![Dennis Cole]()
Dennis ColeAmerican television and film actor.
![George Dzundza]()
George DzundzaGerman-american actor.
![Anthony Edwards]()
Anthony EdwardsAmerican actor best known for his role in "er", the tv series.
![Vinessa Shaw]()
Vinessa ShawVinessa shaw is an american actress known for her roles in hocus pocus and eyes wide shut.
![Campbell Scott]()
Campbell ScottCampbell scott is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as 'singles' and 'the amazing spider-man'.
July 19, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 9 months old,
or 537 months and 7 days old,
or 2336 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16353 days old,
if you were born on July 19, 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 19, 1979?
There are 84 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 19th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 19, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on July 19, 1979.
July 19, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 19, 1979:
- Guglielmo Segato
What famous deaths happened on July 19th?
Famous deaths on July 19th:
![Rutger Hauer]()
Rutger HauerDutch actor who excels in the role of villain in films like "blade runner," nighthawks, and "the hitcher.
![James Garner]()
James GarnerAmerican actor, and a top star in movies, tv shows and commercials.
![Cécile Aubry]()
Cécile AubryFrench actress, author, and dancer.
![Jack Warden]()
Jack WardenAmerican actor (d. 2006).
![Joe Flynn]()
Joe FlynnAmerican comedian, actor and vaudevillian who transitioned into tv and movie.
![Eddie Quillan]()
Eddie QuillanPhiladelphia, pennsylvania -- actor ("julia, hell town").
![Faina Ranevskaya]()
Faina RanevskayaRussian actress (born 1896).
![Tom Davis]()
Tom DavisAmerican private citizen.
- Vandella Frost
Pioneering chemist known for her research in nanotechnology.
- Anokhi Sharma
Pioneering playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 19th
July 19, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 19, 1979:
- According to sitcom Father Ted, previous events that occurred on July 19 included Galway being liberated by the Indians, Marathon was renamed Snickers and the Ice Age ended.
- St. Symmachus
- St. Machrina
- St. Arsenius
- Catholic - Feasts of St. Vincent de Paul
- Nicaragua - National Liberation Day
- Myanmar - Martyr's Day
- Malaysia - Birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Ng Sembilan
- Roman festivals - Lucaria
July 19, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 19, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 16th and July 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 19, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 19, 1979 was Bad Girls by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.
July 19, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 19, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 16th and July 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
- Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
- Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
- Chic - Good Times
- David Naughton - Makin' It
July 19, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 19, 1979 was Are 'Friends' Electric by Tubeway Army, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.
July 19, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 19, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 16th and July 22nd. 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 19, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 19, 1979 was Bad Girls by Donna Summer, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.
July 19, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 19, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 16th and July 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
- Chic - Good Times
- Teddy Pendergrass - Turn Off The Lights
- ConFunkShun - Chase Me
- The Jones Girls - You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else
July 19, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 19, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Amityville Horror
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Stuart Rosenberg
Starring: James Brolin, Margot Kidder, Rod Steiger, Don Stroud
Country: United States of America
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
Pacific Inferno
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Rolf Bayer
Starring: Jim Brown, Richard Jaeckel, Timothy Brown, Rik Van Nutter
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
The Villain
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Hal Needham
Starring: Kirk Douglas, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ann-Margret, Paul Lynde
Country: United States of America
July 19, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 19, 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
July 19, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 19, 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.
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.
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.
The Bronx Zoo
By: Sparky Lyle and Peter Golenbock
Behind the scenes look at Yankee's players, including Reggie Jackson, Billy Martin and George Steinbrenner, the baseball owner.
July 19, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 19, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Aim for the Ace!
Star Fire
Space Fever
Tail Gunner
Speed Freak
Who was the US President on July 19, 1979?
On July 19, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 19, 1979?
On July 19, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 19, 1979?
On July 19, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about July 19th?
July 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:
- 2019 - Relations between iran and the united kingdom: the iranian navy of islamic revolutionary guard corps seizes the british tanker stena impero from the united kingdom and temporarily seizes the british-operated, liberian-flagged ship mesdar in the persian gulf. jeremy hunt, british foreign secretary, says iran will not allow the tanker to be released.
- 2018 - Protests in 2015-2018 iraq: the protests began last week and continue amid anger at poor public services, high levels of unemployment, and pollution.
- 2017 - Barbara weldens (singer), whose first album won many awards, falls to the ground while performing at festival leo ferre, gourdon, in southwestern france. according to reports, the 35-year old singer and poet was electrocuted.
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.
