Sunday August 12, 1979: on this day
August 12, 1979 was the 224th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is August 12, 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 12, 1979, who was born and died on August 12, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 12, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bad Girls by Donna Summer), movies (e.g. Life of Brian, directed by Terry Jones), TV series (e.g. Ride On Stranger) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 12th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 12, 1979?
- August 12, 1979: What happened on that day?
- August 12, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 12, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 12, 1979?
- August 12, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 12, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- August 12, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 12, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- August 12, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 12, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 12, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 12, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 12, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on August 12, 1979?
What day of the week was August 12, 1979?
August 12, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 224th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 12, 1979 can also be written as 8/12/1979 in the US and as 12/8/1979 in UK and Europe.
August 12, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th 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 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 12, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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August 12, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 12, 1979 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 12, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 10:23 pm and setting at 12:24 pm.
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 12, 1979?
Famous people born on August 12, 1979:
- Jaria Martin
Bestselling author known for her fantasy novels.
- Mathea Kelley
Award-winning investigative journalist known for her in-depth reporting on social issues.
- Sacoya Davis
Renowned chemist known for groundbreaking research in materials science.
- Tericka Dye
Founder of a successful tech startup.
- Wilmarie Velazquez
Renowned chemist known for her groundbreaking research in materials science.
- Idalie Vélez
Award-winning investigative journalist known for her in-depth reporting on social issues.
- Mickelle Weaver
Founder of a successful tech startup.
- Tyress Gathright
Award-winning investigative journalist known for uncovering corruption.
- Tanicka Gibson
Bestselling author known for her captivating mystery novels.
- Rocquel Davis
Renowned actress known for her versatile roles in film and television.
- Meredeth Powell
Founder of a successful tech startup.
- Lakeisa Walker
Renowned actress known for her versatile roles in film and television.
- Tephanie Moore
Renowned actress known for her versatile roles in film and television.
- Falana Folarin
Bestselling author known for her captivating mystery novels.
- Keanen Khoosal
South African politician known for his advocacy for social justice.
- Takeesha Berry-Brooks
Founder of a successful tech startup.
- Cindy Klassen
Cindy klassen is a canadian speed skater known for winning six medals at the 2006 winter olympics, making her the most decorated canadian...
- Allexa Shumate
Served as a state senator advocating for education reform.
- Airica Duckett
Served as a city council member advocating for social justice.
- Chelcey Troisi
Served as a member of the New York State Assembly.
Whose famous birthday is on August 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 12th:
- Casey Affleck
American actor with credits in hollywood feature movies.
- Cara Delevingne
Cara delevingne is a british model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and for her roles in movies such as 'paper towns'...
- George Hamilton
American actor, beautiful sex symbol and tanned.
- Dominique Swain
American actress chosen from 2,500 girls to portray the lead role in a movie remake of vladimir nabokov’s "lolita" it was scandalous back...
- Luis Mariano
His family settled in bordeaux after he sang spanish basque.
- John Cazale
Actor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.
- John Derek
After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.
- Iza Calzado
Filipino tv actress.
- Leah Pipes
American actress.
- Jane Wyatt
American singer and actress (d. 2006).
August 12, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 8 months old,
or 536 months and 6 days old,
or 2331 weeks and 4 days old,
or 16321 days old,
if you were born on August 12, 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 12, 1979?
There are 116 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 12, 1979.
August 12, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 12, 1979:
- Ernst Boris Chain
German-irish biochemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1979).
- Chain Ernest
Chain Ernest was a biochemist known for his work on the structure of penicillin and the discovery of the structure of insulin.
- Chain Ernst Boris
Ernst Boris Chain was a biochemist who shared the 1945 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of penicillin.
- Gilbert Cesbron
- Alberto Mario Pucci
What famous deaths happened on August 12th?
Famous deaths on August 12th:
- Lauren Bacall
American actress and star for more than a century.
- Henry Fonda
American actor.
- Ian Fleming
James bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).
- Merv Griffin
American entertainer and tv host.
- Loretta Young
American actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.
- Peter Woodthorpe
British actor (born 1931).
- Una Stubbs
Una Stubbs is a British actress best known for her role as Mrs.
- Arlene Martel
Arlene Martel was an actress best known for her role as T'Pring in the original Star Trek series.
- Stephen Lewis
Canadian diplomat and politician 14th canadian ambassador at the united nations.
- Dorothy Mackaill
Actress in love affair, dies at 87 from kidney failure.
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August 12, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on August 12, 1979:
- International Youth Day
August 12, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 12, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 6th and August 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 12, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 1979 was Bad Girls by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.
August 12, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 12, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
- Chic - Good Times
- Barbra Streisand - The Main Event & Fight
- The Knack - My Sharona
- John Stewart - Gold
August 12, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 1979 was I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.
August 12, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 12, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 6th and August 12th. 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)
August 12, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.
August 12, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 12, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Chic - Good Times
- Teddy Pendergrass - Turn Off The Lights
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
- Earth, Wind & Fire - After The Love Has Gone
- ConFunkShun - Chase Me
August 12, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 12, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 12, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 12, 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:
August 12, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 12, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
August 12, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 12, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 12, 1979?
On August 12, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1979?
On August 12, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 12, 1979?
On August 12, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 12th?
August 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:
- 2018 - August 2018 lombok earthquake: sutopo purwo nugroho, spokesperson for bnpb, confirmed that 436 people have died in the earthquake in lombok.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: seven white helmets members are killed by unidentified gunmen storming their office in rebel-held sarmin in northwestern syria.
- 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings the attacks were not claimed by any group.
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.