Tuesday August 28, 1979: on this day

August 28, 1979 was the 240th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 28, 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 28, 1979, who was born and died on August 28, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 28, 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 28th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 28, 1979?


August 28, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 240th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 1979 can also be written as 8/28/1979 in the US and as 28/8/1979 in UK and Europe.

August 28, 1979 in August 1979 calendar

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August 28, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 28, 1979:

  • Ira bomb explodes on brussels great market
  • Train crash at nijmegen, 7 die
  • The death toll of the previous day's ira bombing reaches 5 when doreen knatchbull, baroness brabourne, 83, dies in a hospital as a result of her injuries.

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August 28, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th 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 28, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 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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Discover the planets positions on August 28th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 28, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 28, 1979 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 28, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 11:43 am and setting at 10:45 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 28, 1979?


Famous people born on August 28, 1979:

  • Ruth Riley

    American basketball player.

  • Shaila Dúrcal

    Spanish singer-songwriter.

  • Robert Hoyzer

    Referee and german footballer.

  • Kristen Hughes

    Australian netball player.

  • Markus Pröll

    German footballer.

  • Aaron Paul

    Actor.

  • Nataša Vojnović
  • Shane Van Dyke
  • Ivana Voračková
  • Luis Arturo Mena
  • Andrew Lepani
  • Matteo Manfredi
  • Cristian Martins Cabral
  • Magdalena Mroczkiewicz
  • Christopher Sembroski
  • Ismed Sofyan
  • Kenny Stamatopoulos

Whose famous birthday is on August 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 28th:

  • Shania Twain
    Shania Twain

    Shania twain is a canadian country singer known for her hit songs such as 'man! i feel like a woman!' and 'you're still the one'.

  • Jack Black
    Jack Black

    Jack black is a comedic actor known for his roles in movies such as school of rock, nacho libre, and the kung fu panda series.

  • Sheryl Sandberg
    Sheryl Sandberg

    Sheryl sandberg is an american technology executive, author, and billionaire philanthropist known for her role as the chief operating...

  • Kay Parker
    Kay Parker

    British-american actress.

  • David Fincher
    David Fincher

    American music video and film director.

  • Jason Priestley
    Jason Priestley

    Vancouver, british columbia -- actor (brandon-beverly hills 90210).

  • Amanda Tapping
    Amanda Tapping

    Canadian actress, producer and director.

  • David Soul
    David Soul

    American actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.

  • Luis Guzmán
    Luis Guzmán

    Puerto rican-american producer and actor.

  • Emma Samms
    Emma Samms

    English actress.

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August 28, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 7 months old,

or 535 months and 1 day old,

or 2326 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16285 days old,

if you were born on August 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 August 28, 1979?

There are 152 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 28, 1979.

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August 28, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 28, 1979:

  • Simonow

    Writer.

  • Calogero Di Bona
  • Giacomo Pellegrini
  • Mathieu André
  • Tat'jana Konstantinovna Romanova
  • Konstantin Michajlovič Simonov

What famous deaths happened on August 28th?

Famous deaths on August 28th:

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Robert Shaw
    Robert Shaw

    American conductor and longtime musical director of atlanta symphony.

  • Chadwick Boseman
    Chadwick Boseman

    American actor and playwright (b. 1976).

  • Ruth Gordon
    Ruth Gordon

    American actress, born in 1915.

  • Hazel Dawn
    Hazel Dawn

    Us singer/actress (under clover margie) dies at 98.

  • Rafel Lemkin

    Legal scholar and journalist who coined the term 'genocide'.

  • Lovel ace

    Pioneering astronomer who discovered the first pulsar.

  • Rally Jones

    Civil rights activist known for her work in voter registration and education.

  • Havah Armstrong

    Renowned for her work in studying planetary atmospheres.

  • Anaissa Jones

    Anaissa Jones was a child actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Family Affair'.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 28th

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August 28, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 28, 1979:

  • Many Christian churches: feast day of Saint Augustine of Hippo.
  • Hong Kong: Liberation Day (1945)
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August 28, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 28, 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 28, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 1979 was My Sharona by The Knack, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

August 28, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 28, 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 28, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 1979 was We Don't Talk Anymore by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

August 28, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 28, 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 28, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

August 28, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 28, 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 28, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 28, 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 28, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 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:

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 28, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 28, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Hanta Yo by Ruth Beebe Hill

Hanta Yo

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Broca'S Brain by Carl Sagan

Broca'S Brain

By:

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.

There'S No Such Place As Far Away by Richard Bach

There'S No Such Place As Far Away

By:

Rae Hansen, a five-year-old girl from Texas, invited Richard Bach to her fifth birthday party. Rae and Richard were separated by thousands of miles, through storms, deserts, mountains, and even a thousand miles.

Shibumi by Trevanian

Shibumi

By:

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.

The Complete Book Of Running by James F. Fixx

The Complete Book Of Running

By:

This article discusses the psychological benefits of running. It also addresses self-esteem and how running can help you cope with tension and pressure.

August 28, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 28, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Adventure

Adventure

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action-adventure, maze

Publisher: Atari, Inc

Basic Programming

Basic Programming

Platform: Atari 2600

Publisher: Atari

Radar Scope

Radar Scope

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Nintendo

Deep Scan

Deep Scan

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Sega Saturn (as a minigame in Die Hard Arcade)

Publisher: Sega

Warrior

Warrior

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Vectorbeam

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Who was the US President on August 28, 1979?

On August 28, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1979?

On August 28, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 28, 1979?

On August 28, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 28th?

August 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two people were killed and 35 injured when a suspected improvised explosive device was planted by the bangsamoro islamic freedom fighters detonated at a festival in isulan sultan kudarat, philippines.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war, syrian civil war spillover in lebanon: qalamoun offensive, july-august 2017,: isil militants, along with their families, leave their strongholds at the lebanon-syria border, qalamun mountains, and make way for the deir ez-zor governorate, under syrian military escort. yesterday, warring parties reached a ceasefire.
  • 2016 - Moro conflict: supporters of the islamic state of iraq & the levant are freed from a marawi prison in the philippines by islamic state of iraq & the levant militants.

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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.

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