Saturday July 28, 1979: on this day

July 28, 1979 was the 209th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is July 28, 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 28, 1979, who was born and died on July 28, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 28, 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 28th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 28, 1979?


July 28, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 209th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 28, 1979 can also be written as 7/28/1979 in the US and as 28/7/1979 in UK and Europe.

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July 28, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 28, 1979:

  • Dave kingman becomes 6th to have a second three home run game.

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July 28, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 28th 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 28, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 28, 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 28th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 28, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on July 28, 1979 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 28, 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 28, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 10:01 am and setting at 10:40 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 28, 1979?


Famous people born on July 28, 1979:

  • Haylyn Nguyen

    Contributed to the field of quantum mechanics and particle physics.

  • Birgitta Haukdal

    Icelandic producer and singer (arafa!r).

  • Milana Aleksandrovna

    Renowned Russian ballet dancer.

  • Alena Popchanka

    Swimmer and coach in belarusian-french.

  • Henrik Hansen

    Danish footballer.

  • Lee Min-woo

    South korean singer-songwriter and dancer.

  • Stefanie Küster

    Paraguayan-german model actress, and dancer.

  • James Piotr Montague

    British journalist and writer.

  • Kimberly Whiting

    Miss idaho teen usa (1997).

  • Jed Bernard
  • Petar Popović
  • Dan Nicolae Potra
  • Shahzoda
  • Maria Edera Spadoni
  • Uģis Viļums
  • Luciano Abis
  • Ognjen Aškrabić
  • Maurice Baker
  • Roland Bättig
  • Vegar Bjerke

Whose famous birthday is on July 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 28th:

  • Georgia Engel
    Georgia Engel

    American actress known for her roles in television sitcoms such as 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' and 'Everybody Loves Raymond'.

  • Dulquer Salmaan
    Dulquer Salmaan

    Dulquer salmaan is an indian actor known for his work in malayalam cinema and has gained popularity for his versatile performances.

  • Lori Loughlin
    Lori Loughlin

    Lori loughlin is an american actress known for her role as rebecca donaldson-katsopolis on the sitcom full house and its sequel fuller...

  • Sally Struthers
    Sally Struthers

    American actress gloria, a vacuous character in the tv series all in the family that debuted on 1/12/1971, is her most well-known role.

  • Leonor Watling
    Leonor Watling

    Spanish singer and actress (marlango).

  • Alexis Arquette
    Alexis Arquette

    American actress, musician and cabaret performer (b. 1969).

  • Francis Veber
    Francis Veber

    French screenwriter, producer, director and theater playwright.

  • Bill Bradley
    Bill Bradley

    American politician and former basketball star.

  • Woody Strode
    Woody Strode

    Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.

  • Rudy Vallee
    Rudy Vallee

    Rudy Vallee was a popular American singer and actor known for his distinctive voice and crooning style.

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July 28, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 8 months old,

or 536 months and 23 days old,

or 2334 weeks

or 16338 days old,

if you were born on July 28, 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 28, 1979?

There are 99 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 28, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on July 28, 1979.

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July 28, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 28, 1979:

  • Marino Moretti

    Italian poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Charles Shadwell

    English bandleader and conductor (born 1898).

  • Don Miller

    American football coach and player (d. 1979).

  • George Seaton
  • Frederick Stafford

What famous deaths happened on July 28th?

Famous deaths on July 28th:

  • Eileen Brennan
    Eileen Brennan

    American actress, who is the daughter a doctor and actress.

  • Bernard Cribbins
    Bernard Cribbins

    British comedian actor, voice-over and tv personality.

  • Marie Dressler
    Marie Dressler

    Canadian-american singer and actress (d. 1934).

  • Eugene Roche
    Eugene Roche

    Boston, massachusetts -- actor (foul play and slaughterhouse five).

  • Jill Esmond
    Jill Esmond

    Actress (13 women, my pal wolfe fp 1, 82).

  • Helen Traubel
    Helen Traubel

    American actress and soprano (d. 1972).

  • Joahan Sebastian Bach

    One of the greatest composers of all time, known for his masterful compositions.

  • Kyen Smith

    Inventor of a groundbreaking technology that revolutionized communication.

  • Sebasthian Bach

    Renowned composer of the Baroque period known for his compositions such as the Brandenburg Concertos.

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July 28, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 28, 1979:

  • St. Celsus
  • St. Victor
  • St. Innocent
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Nazarius
  • San Marino - Fall of the Fascist Government
  • Peru - Independence Day
  • Canada - Commemoration of the deportation of the Acadians
  • St. Sampson (a bishop)
  • Faroe Islands - álavsáka Eve

Observances on July 28, 1979:

  • World Hepatitis Day [WHO]
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July 28, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 28, 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 28, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 28, 1979 was Bad Girls by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

July 28, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 28, 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:

  1. - Bad Girls
  2. - Ring My Bell
  3. - Good Times
  4. - Hot Stuff
  5. - Makin' It

July 28, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 28, 1979 was Are 'Friends' Electric by Tubeway Army, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

July 28, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 28, 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:

  1. - Are 'Friends' Electric
  2. - Silly Games
  3. - I Don't Like Mondays
  4. - C'mon Everybody
  5. - Up The Junction

July 28, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 28, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

July 28, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 28, 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:

  1. - Good Times
  2. - Turn Off The Lights
  3. - Bad Girls
  4. - Chase Me
  5. - You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else

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July 28, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 28, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

North Dallas Forty

North Dallas Forty

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Ted Kotcheff

Starring: Nick Nolte, Charles Durning, Mac Davis, Dayle Haddon

The Lady in Red

The Lady in Red

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Lewis Teague

Starring: Pamela Sue Martin, Robert Conrad, Louise Fletcher, Robert Hogan

Ernesto

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

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

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 28, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 28, 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

Ride on Stranger

Release year: 1979

Jigsaw

Jigsaw

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Michael Spierig

The Mallens

The Mallens

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Brian Mills

Carga Pesada

Carga Pesada

Release year: 1979

Thundercloud

Thundercloud

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Talon Clemow

July 28, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 28, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The White Album by Joan Didion

The White Album

By:

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.

Hanta Yo by Ruth Beebe Hill

Hanta Yo

By:

First edition.

A Necessary Woman by Helen Van Slyke

A Necessary Woman

By:

A WOMAN'S POINT OF DECISIONMARY Farr Morgan seemed to have it all: a handsome husband and a brilliant career. She also had great looks and was full of vitality. Only she could see her hunger for a man who could …

Chesapeake by James A. Michener

Chesapeake

By:

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.

Broca'S Brain by Carl Sagan

Broca'S Brain

By:

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.

July 28, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 28, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Sundance

Sundance

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Cinematronics

Aim for the Ace!

Aim for the Ace!

Genre: Sports, Romance

Radar Scope

Radar Scope

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Nintendo

NASL Soccer

NASL Soccer

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Traditional soccer simulation

Publisher: Mattel

Deep Scan

Deep Scan

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Sega Saturn (as a minigame in Die Hard Arcade)

Publisher: Sega

history

Who was the US President on July 28, 1979?

On July 28, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 28, 1979?

On July 28, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 28, 1979?

On July 28, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about July 28th?

July 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - 28 july 2019, kabul suicide bombing: gunfire, an explosion and more than 50 people were killed in a attack on the kabul office for vice presidential candidate amrullah salh. saleh was only slightly hurt in the attack.
  • 2018 - The ground breaking for the barack obama presidential center in jackson park (illinois) is being pushed back until all federal approvals have been completed. this won't happen until 2019.
  • 2017 - 2017 hamburg attack: a knife attack at the edeka supermarket, barmbek in hamburg leaves one person dead and four others injured. olaf scholz, the mayor of hamburg, stated that the attackers were motivated by hatred. according to reports, the attacker shouted "allahu akbar" before attacking.

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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.

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