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August 21, 1979 was the 233rd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 21, 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 21, 1979, who was born and died on August 21, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Sharona by The Knack), movies (e.g. Org, directed by Fernando Birri), 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 21st, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 21, 1979?
- August 21, 1979: What happened on that day?
- August 21, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 21, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 21, 1979?
- August 21, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 21, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- August 21, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 21, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- August 21, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 21, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 21, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 21, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 21, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on August 21, 1979?
What day of the week was August 21, 1979?
August 21, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 21, 1979 can also be written as 8/21/1979 in the US and as 21/8/1979 in UK and Europe.
August 21, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 21, 1979:
- Mets win a protested game against astros, 5-0
August 21, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st 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 21, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 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 August 21st, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 21, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 21, 1979 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:07 am and setting at 07:44 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 21, 1979?
Famous people born on August 21, 1979:
- Kelis Rogers
Kelis is an American singer and songwriter known for her eclectic musical style and hit songs like 'Milkshake' and 'Trick Me'.
- Camelle Daly
Founder of a successful tech startup.
- Kelis
Kelis is a grammy-nominated pop singer known for hits like 'milkshake' and 'caught out there'.
- Kalil Greene
MLB shortstop with a promising career tragically cut short.
- Diego Klattenhoff
Canadian actor.
- Kelis Rogers-Jones
American singer.
- Joe Gorga
Reality star.
- Ashley Whitney
Nashville, tennessee -- 800m freestyle relay (1996 olympics).
- Jamie Cullum
Musician.
- Aiesha Lee Hendrick
Miss new york teen usa (1996).
- Toafik Salhi
- Jaynetta Saunders
- Joel Griffiths
- Alfredo Challenger
- Florian Bruns
- Kevin Janssens
Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:
![Kim Cattrall]()
Kim CattrallKim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.
![Usain Bolt]()
Usain BoltJamaican sprinter and athlete.
![Hayden Panettiere]()
Hayden PanettiereAmerican actress, model and singer.
![RJ Mitte]()
RJ MitteRj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.
![Joe Strummer]()
Joe StrummerBritish singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).
![Carrie-Anne Moss]()
Carrie-Anne MossCarrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.
![Alicia Witt]()
Alicia WittAmerican actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...
![Kenny Rogers]()
Kenny RogersAmerican entertainer.
![Peter Weir]()
Peter WeirSydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).
![Bo Burnham]()
Bo BurnhamAmerican comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.
August 21, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 8 months old,
or 536 months and 2 days old,
or 2331 weeks
or 16317 days old,
if you were born on August 21, 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 21, 1979?
There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 21, 1979.
August 21, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 21, 1979:
- Giuseppe Meazza
Italian footballer known for his skill and versatility.
- Hugo Gamper
- Jack Milburn
- Stuart Heisler
What famous deaths happened on August 21st?
Famous deaths on August 21st:
![Leon Trotsky]()
Leon TrotskyRussian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.
- Charles Eames
Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.
- Ray Eames
Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...
- Shivan Chandrasekhar
Shivan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of stellar structure and...
- Wahneta Twin
Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.
- Claude Navier
French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.
- Durelle White
Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.
- Raul Seixas
Pablo coelho's partner and brazilian singer, new age composer.
- Johnte Washington
Johnte Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 21st
August 21, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 21, 1979:
- Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
- Orthodox - Thaddaeus
- RC saints - Pope Pius X
- Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held
Observances on August 21, 1979:
- International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
August 21, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 21, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 20th and August 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 21, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1979 was My Sharona by The Knack, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 21, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 21, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Knack - My Sharona
- Chic - Good Times
- Barbra Streisand - The Main Event & Fight
- Earth, Wind and Fire - After The Love Has Gone
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
August 21, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 1979 was I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 21, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 21, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 20th and August 26th. 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 21, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 21, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 21, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Chic - Good Times
- Earth, Wind & Fire - After The Love Has Gone
- Teddy Pendergrass - Turn Off The Lights
- Ashford & Simpson - Found A Cure
- Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
August 21, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 21, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Org
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Fernando Birri
Starring: Terence Hill, Lidija Juracik, Isaac Twen Obu, Nolika Pareda
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
Home Movies
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Brian De Palma
Starring: Nancy Allen, Mary Davenport, Kirk Douglas, Vincent Gardenia
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
Kaala Patthar
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Yash Chopra
Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha, Rakhee Gulzar
August 21, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 21, 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
240-Robert
Release year: 1979
Country: United States of America
Stone
Release year: 1979
Country: United States of America
August 21, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 21, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Shibumi
By: Trevanian
Nicholai Hül is the most wanted man in the world. He was born in Shanghai during World War I chaos. His parents were an aristocratic Russian mother, and a mysterious German father.
Ghost Story
By: Peter Straub
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.
The Matarese Circle
By: Robert Ludlum
Two mortal enemies are the only people on the planet who can stop an evil plot that threatens all life.
The Complete Book Of Running
By: James F. Fixx
This article discusses the psychological benefits of running. It also addresses self-esteem and how running can help you cope with tension and pressure.
The Last Enchantment
By: Mary Stewart
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.
August 21, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 21, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Basic Programming
Space Fever
Auto Racing
Starhawk
Galaxian
Who was the US President on August 21, 1979?
On August 21, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1979?
On August 21, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 21, 1979?
On August 21, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 21st?
August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
- 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
- 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.
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.
