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About June 28th, 1979, in brief:
- Historical events: OPEC raises oil prices 24%
- Day of the week: June 28th, 1979 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Kathy Bates, Ji-won Ha
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Ring My Bell by Anita Ward
- #1 UK song: Are 'Friends' Electric by Tubeway Army
- Popular movie: The Wanderers directed by Philip Kaufman
More about June 28th, 1979? See below for more news and curiosities on June 28th, 1979.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 28, 1979?
- June 28, 1979: What happened on that day?
- June 28, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 28, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 28, 1979?
- June 28, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 28, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- June 28, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 28, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- June 28, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 28, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 28, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- June 28, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 28, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 28, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on June 28, 1979?
What day of the week was June 28, 1979?
June 28, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 179th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 28, 1979 can also be written as 6/28/1979 in the US and as 28/6/1979 in UK and Europe.
June 28, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 28, 1979:
- Opec raises oil prices 24%
June 28, 1979: What were the magazines covers that day?
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June 28, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 28th 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 28, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 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 June 28th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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June 28, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 28, 1979 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 28, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 09:21 am and setting at 11:08 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 28, 1979?
Famous people born on June 28, 1979:
![Felicia Day]()
Felicia DayAmerican actress, writer and director.
- Florian Zeller
He is a french playwright and novelist, whose works have been translated into more than a dozen languages.
- Kiyah Duffey
Kiyah Duffey is a politician known for her work in advocating for social justice and equality.
- Zoe Foster
Founder of Zoe Foster Beauty Co.
- Kimber Lee
Kimber Lee is a professional wrestler known for her work in various wrestling promotions.
- Randy McMichael
American football player.
- Kaidi Jekimova
Estonian footballer.
- Neil Shanahan
Irish race car driver (d.1999).
- Jeanette Aw
Singer and dancer from singapore, actress.
- Islamic state
- Vladislav Abashin
- Damone Brown
- Alejandro Lago
- Tim McCord
- Aaron McGhee
Whose famous birthday is on June 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 28th:
![Kathy Bates]()
Kathy BatesAmerican actress.
![Ji-won Ha]()
Ji-won HaJi-won ha is a south korean actress known for her roles in popular korean dramas and films.
![John Cusack]()
John CusackJohn cusack is an american actor known for his roles in iconic 80s and 90s films such as 'say anything' and 'high fidelity'.
![Sabrina Ferilli]()
Sabrina FerilliItalian actress, seen in films that are lighthearted and funny such as "the sky is always blue" and "august holliday.
![Mel Brooks]()
Mel BrooksAmerican screenwriter, comedian and actor.
![Gilda Radner]()
Gilda RadnerAmerican comedian on film and stage who created a collection of funny characters for tv's "saturday night live".
![Alessandro Nivola]()
Alessandro NivolaAmerican producer and actor, who has appeared in feature films like american hustle.
![Alice Krige]()
Alice KrigeSouth africa -- actress (chariots of fire, ladykiller).
![Steve Burton]()
Steve BurtonAmerican actor.
![John Inman]()
John InmanBritish actor, born in 13 years.
June 28, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 10 months old,
or 538 months and 13 days old,
or 2341 weeks and 2 days old,
or 16389 days old,
if you were born on June 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 June 28, 1979?
There are 48 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 28, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on June 28, 1979.
June 28, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 28, 1979:
- Tank Dempsey
Tank Dempsey was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives.
- Paul Dessau
German composer / conductor (berlin 1925-33), died at 84.
What famous deaths happened on June 28th?
Famous deaths on June 28th:
![Rod Serling]()
Rod SerlingAmerican radio and television script writer.
![Stanley Baker]()
Stanley BakerActor (accident guns of navarone), died at 49.
![Robert Byrd]()
Robert ByrdAmerican politician.
![Meshach Taylor]()
Meshach TaylorAmerican actor and singer (d. 2014.
- James Madison
American politician who contributed to the details and philosophy of the new form government being created for the revolutionary u.s.
- Terilynn Shaw
Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that touched the hearts of many.
- Dracen Dragonscale
Dracen Dragonscale was a pioneering alchemist who developed several groundbreaking potions and elixirs that revolutionized the field of...
- Mihail Tal
Mihail Tal was a Latvian-Soviet chess grandmaster and the eighth world chess champion.
- Allin
American professional wrestler known for his wild and unpredictable behavior.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on June 28th
June 28, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 28, 1979:
- Feast of St Irenaeus of Lyon
- Vidovdan, Orthodox religious holiday commemorating St. Vitus
- National Handshake Day
June 28, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 28, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 25th and July 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 28, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 28, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.
June 28, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 28, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 25th and July 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
- Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
- Sister Sledge - We Are Family
- Rickie Lee Jones - Chuck E.'s In Love
June 28, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 28, 1979 was Are 'Friends' Electric by Tubeway Army, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.
June 28, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 28, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 25th and July 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tubeway Army - Are 'Friends' Electric
- Janet Kay - Silly Games
- The Sex Pistols - C'mon Everybody
- Dave Edmunds - Girls Talk
- Chic - Good Times
June 28, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 28, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.
June 28, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on June 28, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 25th and July 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Boogie Wonderland
- McFadden & Whitehead - Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now
- Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
- Sister Sledge - We Are Family
June 28, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 28, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Wanderers
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Philip Kaufman
Starring: Ken Wahl, Karen Allen, John Friedrich, Toni Kalem
Country: United States of America
Moonraker
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Lewis Gilbert
Starring: Roger Moore, Lois Chiles, Michael Lonsdale, Richard Kiel
Country: United States of America
The Frisco Kid
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Robert Aldrich
Starring: Gene Wilder, Harrison Ford, Ramon Bieri, Val Bisoglio
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
Arabian Adventure
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Kevin Connor
Starring: Christopher Lee, Milo O'Shea, Oliver Tobias, Emma Samms
June 28, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 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:
The Mallens
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Brian Mills
Carga Pesada
Release year: 1979
Thundercloud
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Talon Clemow
Love Thy Neighbour in Australia
Release year: 1979
Directed by: William G. Stewart
June 28, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 28, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
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.
I'M Dancing As Fast As I Can
By: Barbara Gordon
Barbara Gordon's remarkable memoir is about a woman who thinks she has it all. She works as a documentary producer for Emmy-awarded documentary producers, and she loves the man she loves.
Sophie's Choice
By: William Styron
Three stories are told: A young Southerner is determined to be a writer. There's also a love-hate relationship between a brilliant Jew, and a beautiful Polish woman. And finally, there's a terrible wound from the past of that woman that …
June 28, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on June 28, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Sundance
Star Fire
Bowling
Heiankyo Alien
Monkey Magic
Who was the US President on June 28, 1979?
On June 28, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 28, 1979?
On June 28, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 28, 1979?
On June 28, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about June 28th?
June 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 indanan bombings - two suicide bombers set off their bombs in sulu (philippines), killing four soldiers as well as two civilians. isil claims responsibility.
- 2018 - 2018 uy aviation king air c90 crashes: four people were killed in a light aircraft crash in mumbai's ghatkopar, india.
- 2017 - Type 055 destroyer: china’s state-run global times newspaper reports that the type 055 destroyer was launched at the jiangnan shipyard, shanghai. it is a 10,000-ton "new-generation" warship.
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.
