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July 31, 1979 was the 212th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is July 31, 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 31, 1979, who was born and died on July 31, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 31, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bad Girls by Donna Summer), movies (e.g. Doing Time, directed by Dick Clement), 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 31st, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 31, 1979?
- July 31, 1979: What happened on that day?
- July 31, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 31, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 31, 1979?
- July 31, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 31, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- July 31, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 31, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- July 31, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 31, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 31, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 31, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 31, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 31, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on July 31, 1979?
What day of the week was July 31, 1979?
July 31, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 212th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 31, 1979 can also be written as 7/31/1979 in the US and as 31/7/1979 in UK and Europe.
July 31, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 31, 1979:
- But never jam today opens at longacre theater nyc for 7 performances
July 31, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 31st 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 31, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 31, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 31st, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 31, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 31, 1979 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 31, 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 31, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 12:53 pm and setting at 12:11 am.
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 31, 1979?
Famous people born on July 31, 1979:
- Nickolaos Papadopoulos
Renowned for expertise in network security and threat analysis.
- BJ Novak
Bj novak is an american actor, writer, and comedian best known for his role as ryan howard on the television series the office.
- Carlos Marchena
Spanish footballer.
- Mélanie Maudran
Mélanie maudran is a french actress known for her role in the tv series 'un si grand soleil'.
- J. J. Furmaniak
American baseball player.
- Per Krøldrup
Danish footballer.
- Jaco Erasmus
South african-born italian rugby player.
- Derek Waters
Actor.
- Nadia Roccia
Italian homicide victim.
- Jade Kwan
Hong kong singer-songwriter.
- Clotilde Hesme
Actress.
- William Arjona
- Florencia Di Concilio
Whose famous birthday is on July 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 31st:
![Louis de Funès]()
Louis de FunèsFrench screenwriter and actor (d. 1983).
![Rico Rodriguez]()
Rico RodriguezRico rodriguez is an american tv actor best known for his role as manny delgado on the tv show modern family.
![Dean Cain]()
Dean CainDean cain is an american actor best known for portraying superman in the tv series lois & clark: the new adventures of superman.
![Ernie Dingo]()
Ernie DingoAn actor and comedian from australia, he is a comic and actor of aboriginal origin.
![Geraldine Chaplin]()
Geraldine ChaplinAmerican actress, first of eight children of comedian-legend charlie chaplin, oona oaeur (tm),neill and his wife, oona oaeur (tm), the...
![Michael Biehn]()
Michael BiehnAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor directors.
![Ted Cassidy]()
Ted CassidyAmerican screenwriter and actor (d. 1979).
![Milton Friedman]()
Milton FriedmanAmerican statistician, economist, and writer, who taught at the university of chicago over three decades.
![France Nuyen]()
France NuyenFormer model for french-chinese and hollywood actress.
![Don Murray]()
Don MurrayAmerican actor.
July 31, 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 31, 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 31, 1979?
There are 98 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 31, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on July 31, 1979.
July 31, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 31, 1979:
- Indra Roy
Renowned Indian painter known for his unique style blending Indian traditions with Western techniques.
- Beatrix Lehmann
England, united kingdom -- actress.
- José Della Torre
- Ivo Coccia
- Frede Hansen
What famous deaths happened on July 31st?
Famous deaths on July 31st:
![Roddy Piper]()
Roddy PiperRoddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.
![Jeanne Moreau]()
Jeanne MoreauFrench actress and director, moreau has appeared in more than 49 films.
![Laura Betti]()
Laura BettiItalian actress, known for her collaborations with pier paolo pasolini, federico fellini and bernardo bertolucci.
![Michael Ansara]()
Michael AnsaraLowell, massachusetts -- actor (cochise-broken arrow, centennial).
![Virginia Grey]()
Virginia GreyAmerican singer and actress (d. 2004).
![Anne Shelton]()
Anne SheltonBritish singer (glenn miller band), dies at 66.
![James Rennie]()
James RennieActor (wilson skylark, illicit), is killed at 75.
- Antuane St. Exupery
Renowned French writer known for 'The Little Prince'.
- Mohammad Rafi
Renowned playback singer in Indian cinema with a melodious voice.
- Amadea Mozart
Talented musician and composer, known for her classical compositions.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 31st
July 31, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 31, 1979:
- St. John Columbini
- Republic of the Congo - Upswing of the Revolution
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint Ignatius of Loyola (founder of the Jesuits)
- St. Conrode (son of Leo and Kurt / El Gauchito Gil's former wife)
- St. Helen of Skofde
- La Hae Hawai?i - Hawaiian Flag Day
July 31, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 31, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 30th and August 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 31, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 31, 1979 was Bad Girls by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.
July 31, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 31, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
- Chic - Good Times
- Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
- Barbra Streisand - The Main Event & Fight
- John Stewart - Gold
July 31, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 31, 1979 was I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.
July 31, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 31, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Boomtown Rats - I Don't Like Mondays
- Cliff Richard - We Don't Talk Anymore
- Abba - Angeleyes / Voulez Vous
- The Police - Can't Stand Losing You
- Ian Dury & The Blockheads - Reasons To Be Cheerful (Part 3)
July 31, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 31, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.
July 31, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 31, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 30th and August 5th. 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 31, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 31, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Doing Time
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Dick Clement
Starring: Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Fulton Mackay, Brian Wilde
North Dallas Forty
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Ted Kotcheff
Starring: Nick Nolte, Charles Durning, Mac Davis, Dayle Haddon
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
Americathon
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Neal Israel
Starring: Harvey Korman, Fred Willard, Peter Riegert, Zane Buzby
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
July 31, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 31, 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 31, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 31, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
The Matarese Circle
By: Robert Ludlum
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.
Broca'S Brain
By: Carl Sagan
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 31, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 31, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Aim for the Ace!
Head On
Temple of Apshai
Bomb Bee
Galaxian
Who was the US President on July 31, 1979?
On July 31, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 31, 1979?
On July 31, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 31, 1979?
On July 31, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about July 31st?
July 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Terrorism and terrorist incidents in tajikistan: isil claims responsibility in a tajikistan attack that left four cyclists dead. it happened two days before.
- 2017 - Scripps networks interactive: discovery communications announced that it will acquire scripps networks interactive at us$ 14.6 billion.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): islamic state militants attacked two gas facilities northwest from kirkuk, northern iraq. at least five people were killed and six others were injured. three of the assailants set off their explosive vests, and one was killed during clashes with security forces.
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.
