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July 26, 1979 was the 207th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is July 26, 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 26, 1979, who was born and died on July 26, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 26, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bad Girls by Donna Summer), movies (e.g. North Dallas Forty, directed by Ted Kotcheff), 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 26th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 26, 1979?
- July 26, 1979: What happened on that day?
- July 26, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 26, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 26, 1979?
- July 26, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 26, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- July 26, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- July 26, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 26, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 26, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 26, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 26, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 26, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on July 26, 1979?
What day of the week was July 26, 1979?
July 26, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 207th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 26, 1979 can also be written as 7/26/1979 in the US and as 26/7/1979 in UK and Europe.
July 26, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 26, 1979:
- Estimated 109 cm (43 inches) of rain falls in alvin, texas (national record).
- (to july 27) in saint louis, missouri, auction '79 is held by four large coin companies: paramount, rare coin company of america, stack's, and superior.
July 26, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 26th 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 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 26, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 26, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 26th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 26, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 26, 1979 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 26, 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 26, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 08:09 am and setting at 10:11 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 26, 1979?
Famous people born on July 26, 1979:
- Teejay Ardern
Served as a Member of Parliament in New Zealand.
- Izekiel Gillum
Izekiel Gillum is an American politician who served as the 68th mayor of Tallahassee, Florida, from 2014 to 2018.
- Franck Nivard
French race horse trainer, harnessed trot driver, and jockey.
- Johnson Beharry
Johnson Beharry is a British Army soldier who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery in Iraq.
- Derek Paravicini
British autistic savant.
- Erik Westrum
American ice hockey player.
- Friedrich Michau
German rugby player.
- Juliet Rylance
English actress.
- Peter Sarno
Canadian ice hockey player.
- Juan Pablo Di Pace
Actor.
- Mageina Tovah
American actress.
- Stephan Vachousek
- Tamyra Gray
- Štěpán Vachoušek
- Darío Verón
- Paul Freier
- Simon Cruz
Whose famous birthday is on July 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 26th:
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Sandra BullockAmerican actress and producer.
![Jason Statham]()
Jason StathamJason statham is a british actor known for his roles in action films such as the transporter series and the fast & furious franchise.
![Mick Jagger]()
Mick JaggerBritish singer, songwriter, actor and musician.
![Kate Beckinsale]()
Kate BeckinsaleKate beckinsale is a british actress known for her roles in the underworld film series and for her work in various action and drama films.
![Walter Brennan]()
Walter BrennanWalter brennan was an american actor known for his distinctive voice and performances in over 200 films, winning three academy awards for...
![Taylor Momsen]()
Taylor MomsenTaylor momsen is an american singer and actress known for her role as jenny humphrey in the tv show gossip girl and as the lead vocalist of...
![Kevin Spacey]()
Kevin SpaceyAmerican actor.
![Helen Mirren]()
Helen MirrenBritish actress and winner of a variety of awards.
![Alice Taglioni]()
Alice TaglioniShe was a french actress, of corsican heritage.
![Elizabeth Gillies]()
Elizabeth GilliesElizabeth gillies is an american actress known for her role as jade west on the tv show victorious.
July 26, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 8 months old,
or 536 months and 24 days old,
or 2334 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16339 days old,
if you were born on July 26, 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 26, 1979?
There are 98 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 26th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 26, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on July 26, 1979.
July 26, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 26, 1979:
- Virginia Brissac
- Ugo Giacomozzi
- Zuhayr Muhsin
- Carlo Rizzo
What famous deaths happened on July 26th?
Famous deaths on July 26th:
![Olivia de Havilland]()
Olivia de HavillandOlivia de havilland was a british-born actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'gone with the wind' and 'the adventures of...
![June Foray]()
June ForayLegendary voice actress known for voicing many iconic animated characters.
![Russi Taylor]()
Russi TaylorAmerican voice actress (d. 2019).
![Lupe Ontiveros]()
Lupe OntiverosAmerican actress and producer (d.2012).
![Terry Scott]()
Terry ScottBritish actor (born 1927).
![Lilian Harvey]()
Lilian HarveyBritish actress (congress dances).
- Eva Perón
Argentine actress, who was active in radio and films before she married juan peron on 10/21/1945.
- Ikeya Seki
Renowned Japanese astronomer known for his discovery of several comets.
- Tawfiq al-Hakim
Renowned Egyptian playwright known for his works blending Western and Arab influences.
- Yun Wang
Renowned physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.
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July 26, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 26, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 23rd and July 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 26, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 26, 1979 was Bad Girls by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.
July 26, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 26, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 23rd and July 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
- Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
- Chic - Good Times
- Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
- David Naughton - Makin' It
July 26, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 26, 1979 was Are 'Friends' Electric by Tubeway Army, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.
July 26, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 26, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 23rd and July 29th. 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 26, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 26, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.
July 26, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 26, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 23rd and July 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Chic - Good Times
- Teddy Pendergrass - Turn Off The Lights
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
- ConFunkShun - Chase Me
- The Jones Girls - You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else
July 26, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 26, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
North Dallas Forty
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Ted Kotcheff
Starring: Nick Nolte, Charles Durning, Mac Davis, Dayle Haddon
The Lady in Red
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Lewis Teague
Starring: Pamela Sue Martin, Robert Conrad, Louise Fletcher, Robert Hogan
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
The Amityville Horror
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Stuart Rosenberg
Starring: James Brolin, Margot Kidder, Rod Steiger, Don Stroud
Country: United States of America
July 26, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 26, 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 26, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 26, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Good As Gold
By: Joseph Heller
Bruce Gold, a Jewish, middle-aged professor of English literature, is on the verge of a great career in politics. It's not too soon as Gold longs for it.
The White Album
By: Joan Didion
The White Album was first published in 1979. It records the turmoil and aftermaths that took place in the 1960s. The White Album examines key figures and trends from the era, including Charles Manson and the Black Panthers.
War and Remembrance
By: Herman Wouk
These two classic works capture the current world events and tell the story of one American family caught up in the middle of the war's chaos.
July 26, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 26, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Auto Racing
Barrier
The Datestones of Ryn
NASL Soccer
Monkey Magic
Who was the US President on July 26, 1979?
On July 26, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 26, 1979?
On July 26, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 26, 1979?
On July 26, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about July 26th?
July 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:
- 2019 - The u.s. department of justice has approved a $26 billion merger of sprint and t-mobile. they will be the third largest mobile network operator in the country if they are successful.
- 2018 - Facebook stock drops 20% (us$118billion), setting a new record for the largest stock market loss in one trading day and the first time that a stock has lost more than $100 billion in one trading day.
- 2017 - According to the defense ministry between 26 and 30 military personnel have died and more than 80 taliban militants were either killed or injured in intense fighting at a kandahar province military base.
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.
