Friday June 22, 1979: on this day
June 22, 1979 was the 173rd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Friday.
Is June 22, 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 June 22, 1979, who was born and died on June 22, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 22, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hot Stuff by Donna Summer), movies (e.g. Moonraker, directed by Lewis Gilbert), TV series (e.g. The Mallens) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 22nd, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 22, 1979?
- June 22, 1979: What happened on that day?
- June 22, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 22, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 22, 1979?
- June 22, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 22, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- June 22, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- June 22, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 22, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 22, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- June 22, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 22, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 22, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on June 22, 1979?
What day of the week was June 22, 1979?
June 22, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 173rd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 22, 1979 can also be written as 6/22/1979 in the US and as 22/6/1979 in UK and Europe.
June 22, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 22, 1979:
- Larry holmes tkos mike weaver in 12 for heavyweight boxing title
- Little richard quits rock & roll for religious pursuit
- Pro football researchers association founded at canton, ohio.
- Stack's of new york sells a 1907 double eagle ultra high relief for $225,000, a record for a gold coin at public auction.
- Former liberal party leader jeremy thorpe was acquitted of conspiracy to murder norman scott, who had accused thorpe of having a relationship with him.
June 22, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 22nd 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 June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 22, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 22, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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June 22, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 22, 1979 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 22, 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 June 22, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:13 am and setting at 07:39 pm.
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 June 22, 1979?
Famous people born on June 22, 1979:
- Chris Pratt
Chris pratt is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as guardians of the galaxy and jurassic world.
- Eiman Al-Nafjan
Saudi Arabian women's rights activist and blogger.
- Marl
Renowned singer-songwriter known for hit singles.
- Ederson Tadeu
Founder of a successful tech startup.
- Hisashi Mitsui
Japanese former basketball player who excelled in the sport during his career.
- Lylith LeVey
Talented artist known for her unique style.
- Khristin Kyllo
American glass artist known for her innovative glass sculptures.
- Thomas Voeckler
A professional cyclist from france, this french athlete has taken part in many tours de france.
- Brad Hawpe
American baseball player.
- Sherwood Lloyd
Investigative reporter known for his coverage of political scandals and government accountability.
- Shelton Wang
Software architect known for designing robust and scalable software systems.
- Kane Minkus
Co-founder of the popular e-commerce platform, Shopify.
- Nicol Paone
Nicol Paone is a journalist and writer known for her contributions to various publications.
- Shawn Fanning
Co-created the original code for the music-sharing platform Napster.
- Coker Hoggard
Co-founder of the popular social media platform, Wattpad.
- Trig Paxton
Co-founder of the software company, Jamf.
- Joey Cheek
American speed skater.
- Leire Martínez
Spanish singer-songwriter (la oreja de van gogh).
- Jai Rodriguez
American singer and actor.
Whose famous birthday is on June 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 22nd:
- Meryl Streep
American actress and most admired actress of her generation.
- Cyndi Lauper
American singer, songwriter and actress.
- Emmanuelle Seigner
French actress and former model.
- Elizabeth Warren
American lawyer and law professor.
- Dan Brown
American author of "the da vinci code", made into a movie with tom hanks, audrey tatou and others.
- Lindsay Wagner
After appearing as a guest on "six million dollar man" in 1976, american actress, she launched her own series, "the bionic woman.
- Bruce Campbell
Bruce campbell is an american actor known for his role as ash williams in the evil dead franchise.
- Kris Kristofferson
American country singer, actor, songwriter and recording artist.
- Freddie Prinze
American comedian and actor, best known for his role in the tv series "chico and the man.
- Amy Brenneman
American actress known for her portrayal of strong and unpredictable women.
June 22, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 10 months old,
or 538 months and 1 day old,
or 2339 weeks and 4 days old,
or 16377 days old,
if you were born on June 22, 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 June 22, 1979?
There are 60 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 22nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 22, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on June 22, 1979.
June 22, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 22, 1979:
- Louis Chiron
Monaco race driver, one the most prominent motor racing drivers in the '20s & '30s.
- Emory Parnell
Actor (life of riley) dies in saint paul, minnesota at the age of 85.
- Julius Sommer
In dayton ohio, buried as a result of heart failure.
- Wiard Ihnen
- Abdelkader Benzaoui
What famous deaths happened on June 22nd?
Famous deaths on June 22nd:
- Fred Astaire
Fred astaire was an american actor, dancer, and singer known for his elegant and graceful dancing in numerous hollywood musicals.
- Judy Garland
American actress and singer, she was a star of "the wizard of oz", her first film at the age of 13.
- George Carlin
American comedian who started doing tv variety shows and nightclubs in 1966.
- Dody Goodman
Columbus, ohio -- comedienne mary hartman! max duggan.
- Lola Lane
Actress (zanzibar mystery ship, big fight, zanzibar).
- Oryon Legend
Famous for his thought-provoking plays.
- Knolan Frost
Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.
- Herberta Jones
Influential playwright whose plays continue to be performed worldwide.
- Toris Wilde
Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.
- Cace Noble
Award-winning playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.
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June 22, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 22, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 18th and June 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 22, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 22, 1979 was Hot Stuff by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.
June 22, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 22, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 18th and June 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
- Sister Sledge - We Are Family
- Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
- Randy Vanwarmer - Just When I Needed You Most
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
June 22, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 22, 1979 was Sunday Girl by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.
June 22, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 22, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 18th and June 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Blondie - Sunday Girl
- Roxy Music - Dance Away
- Tubeway Army - Are 'Friends' Electric
- Earth Wind & Fire With The Emotions - Boogie Wonderland
June 22, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 22, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.
June 22, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on June 22, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 18th and June 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Boogie Wonderland
- Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
- McFadden & Whitehead - Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now
- Sister Sledge - We Are Family
June 22, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 22, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
June 22, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 22, 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:
June 22, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 22, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
June 22, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on June 22, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on June 22, 1979?
On June 22, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 22, 1979?
On June 22, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 22, 1979?
On June 22, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about June 22nd?
June 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of June. 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 June 22nd, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 amhara region coup attempt: a coup attempt in ethiopia's amhara region leaves many people dead. this includes the regional president ambachew mekonnen as well as the chief of staff for the ethiopian national defense forces, general se'are mekonnen.
- 2018 - A bnsf railway freight train carrying 33 oil tanker cars, derailed in lyon county iowa. some of the crude oil leaked into the rain-swollen rock river. there were no injuries and a mandatory evacuation was ordered.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: 2017 lashkargah bombing: at least 20 people are killed in a car bombing outside a new kabul bank branch, lashkargah in helmand province. the taliban claim responsibility.
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 June 1979?
June 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.