Thursday August 30, 1979: on this day

August 30, 1979 was the 242nd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 30, 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 August 30, 1979, who was born and died on August 30, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 30, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Sharona by The Knack), movies (e.g. Time After Time, directed by Nicholas Meyer), TV series (e.g. A Moment In Time) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 30th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 30, 1979?


August 30, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 242nd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 30, 1979 can also be written as 8/30/1979 in the US and as 30/8/1979 in UK and Europe.

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August 30, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 30, 1979:

  • 1st recorded occurrance-comet hits sun (energy=1 mil hydrogen bombs)
  • Ian botham makes 1000 runs / 100 wkts in tests in his 21st match
  • Kathy horvath (14y5d) is youngest to play in us tennis open, she loses
  • Wildest us tennis open match, mcenroe defeats ilie nastase 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2. nastase was defaulted by the umpire then reinstated
  • Us president jimmy carter attacked by a rabbit on a canoe trip in plains, georgia.

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August 30, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 30, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 30th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 30, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 30, 1979 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 August 30, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 01:43 pm and setting at 12:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 1979.

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Who was born on August 30, 1979?


Famous people born on August 30, 1979:

  • Jerauld Wright

    Professional basketball player known for his exceptional shooting skills.

  • Juan Ignacio Chela

    Argentine tennis player.

  • Tavia Yeung

    Actress and singer from hong kong.

  • Niki Chow

    Actress and singer from hong kong.

  • Leon Lopez

    English actor and singer-songwriter.

  • Scott Richmond

    Canadian baseball player.

  • Juan Chela

    Argentinian tennis player.

  • Marin Ireland
  • Jang Ji-won
  • Sergio Mora Sánchez
  • Rodrigo Naranjo
  • Jevhen Pichkur
  • Riccardo Trevisani
  • Wang Xiao
  • Othon & Tomasini
  • Manuel Baum
  • Marco Büchel
  • Santiago Cafiero

Whose famous birthday is on August 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 30th:

  • Cameron Diaz
    Cameron Diaz

    American actress, producer and former fashion model.

  • Kitty Wells
    Kitty Wells

    American country-western singer who was so popular during the decade between the 1950s and the early 1970s, she was called "the queen of...

  • Peggy Lipton
    Peggy Lipton

    American actress.

  • Michael Chiklis
    Michael Chiklis

    American actor and star of "the shield," a tv drama about police.

  • Ted Williams
    Ted Williams

    American baseball player.

  • Fred MacMurray
    Fred MacMurray

    Actor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83.

  • Joan Blondell
    Joan Blondell

    American actress and singer (b. 1906).

  • Elden Henson
    Elden Henson

    Elden Henson is an actor who gained fame for his roles in sports-related movies.

  • Elizabeth Ashley
    Elizabeth Ashley

    American actress, she was young, beautiful, and intense when she played her first stage role in 1961-62's "take her, she's mine" for which...

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

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August 30, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 6 months old,

or 534 months and 28 days old,

or 2326 weeks

or 16282 days old,

if you were born on August 30, 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 August 30, 1979?

There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 30th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 30, 1979.

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August 30, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 30, 1979:

  • Jean Seberg

    Known for her roles in French New Wave films, Seberg was also involved in civil rights activism.

What famous deaths happened on August 30th?

Famous deaths on August 30th:

  • Bharat Gopy
    Bharat Gopy

    Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.

  • Charles Bronson
    Charles Bronson

    American actor who has appeared in more than 70 films.

  • Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor.

  • Valerie Harper
    Valerie Harper

    American actress who was well-known for her role as the worrywart in the "mary tyler moore show," which ran from 1970 to 1974.

  • Charles Coburn
    Charles Coburn

    American actor and singer (d. 1961).

  • William Talman
    William Talman

    American actor and screenwriter (d. 1968).

  • Milian Cavalcanti

    Pioneering Brazilian filmmaker known for his avant-garde works.

  • Oliver Sacks

    Renowned neurologist known for his work in the field of neurology and his bestselling books.

  • Muhannad Al-Hakim

    Influential physician and scholar in the Islamic Golden Age.

  • Mihail Gorbachev

    Mihail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union and a prominent figure in the business world after the dissolution of the USSR.

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August 30, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 30, 1979:

  • International Day of the Disappeared
  • Turkey - Victory Day (to commemorate the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922)
  • Peru - Saint Rose of Lima's Day

Observances on August 30, 1979:

  • International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
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August 30, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 30, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 27th and September 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 30, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 1979 was My Sharona by The Knack, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

August 30, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 30, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Sharona
  2. - Good Times
  3. - The Main Event & Fight
  4. - After The Love Has Gone
  5. - Don't Bring Me Down

August 30, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 1979 was We Don't Talk Anymore by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

August 30, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 30, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - We Don't Talk Anymore
  2. - Cars
  3. - Bang Bang
  4. - Message In A Bottle
  5. - If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me

August 30, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

August 30, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 30, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Good Times
  2. - After The Love Has Gone
  3. - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
  4. - Found A Cure
  5. - Turn Off The Lights

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August 30, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 30, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Time After Time

Time After Time

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Nicholas Meyer

Starring: Malcolm McDowell, Mary Steenburgen, David Warner, Charles Cioffi

Country: United States of America

The Onion Field

The Onion Field

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Harold Becker

Starring: John Savage, James Woods, Franklyn Seales, Ted Danson

Country: United States of America

Jade Claw

Jade Claw

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Shan Hua

Starring: Billy Chong, Siu Tin Yuen, Chiu-Sing Hau, Brandy Yuen

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

A Man, a Woman and a Bank

A Man, a Woman and a Bank

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Noel Black

Starring: Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams, Paul Mazursky, Allan Kolman

August 30, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 30, 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:

A Moment in Time

A Moment in Time

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Ruby Yang

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

SportsCenter

SportsCenter

Release year: 1979

Starring: Neil Everett, Jalen Rose, Jenn Brown

Country: United States of America

August 30, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 30, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Cruel Shoes by Steve Martin

Cruel Shoes

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Cruel Shoes

The Matarese Circle by Robert Ludlum

The Matarese Circle

By:

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.

I'M Dancing As Fast As I Can by Barbara Gordon

I'M Dancing As Fast As I Can

By:

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.

The Last Enchantment by Mary Stewart

The Last Enchantment

By:

Arthur Pendragon is the King! He is unchallenged at the battlefield and he unites the country in a time full of promise. Camelot is under attack by sinister powers, and the witch-queen Morgause plots to kill it.

Ghost Story by Peter Straub

Ghost Story

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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.

August 30, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 30, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Samurai (Europe) Dynasty! (US)

Samurai (Europe) Dynasty! (US)

Platform: Philips Videopac (Europe) Magnavox Odyssey² (US)

Genre: Strategy game

Publisher: Philips, Magnavox

Head On

Head On

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Driving, Maze

Publisher: Sega/Gremlin

Barrier

Barrier

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Vectorbeam

Tail Gunner

Tail Gunner

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Vectorbeam

Radar Scope

Radar Scope

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on August 30, 1979?

On August 30, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1979?

On August 30, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 30, 1979?

On August 30, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 30th?

August 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th day of the month of August. 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 August 30th, such as:

  • 2018 - Economy of argentina: argentina raises its interest rate to 60% as its currency plummets.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 11 afghan civilians were killed and 16 others were injured when a nato helicopter attacked logar province east of kabul, where taliban insurgents had sought refuge.
  • 2016 - Sinjar massacre: many yazidi were killed in the massacre of 2014. isil discovered 72 mass graves.

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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 August 1979?

August 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.

Discover how August 1979 calendar looked like.

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