Wednesday August 08, 1979: on this day
About August 8th, 1979, in brief:
- Historical events: Iraqi President Saddam Hussein executes 22 political opponents
- Day of the week: August 8th, 1979 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Faye Wong, Peyton List
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Bad Girls by Donna Summer
- #1 UK song: I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats
- Popular movie: Life of Brian directed by Terry Jones
More about August 8th, 1979? See below for more news and curiosities on August 8th, 1979.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 08, 1979?
- August 08, 1979: What happened on that day?
- August 08, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 08, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 08, 1979?
- How old is someone born on August 08, 1979?
- August 08, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- August 08, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 08, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- August 08, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 08, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 08, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 08, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 08, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on August 08, 1979?
What day of the week was August 08, 1979?
August 08, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 220th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 08, 1979 can also be written as 8/8/1979 in the US and as 8/8/1979 in UK and Europe.
August 08, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 08, 1979:
- Iraqi president saddam hussein executes 22 political opponents
August 08, 1979: What were the magazines covers that day?
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August 08, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th 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 08, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 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 8th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 08, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 08, 1979 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 08:28 pm and setting at 07:41 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 09, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 1979.
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Who was born on August 08, 1979?
Famous people born on August 08, 1979:
- Rashard Lewis
American basketball player.
- Paris Latsis
Paris latsis is a greek shipping heir known for his high-profile relationships with celebrities.
- Richard Lyons
Northern irish racing driver.
- Richard Harwood
English cellist.
- Pooja Shah
English actress.
- Gu?jon Valur Sigur?sson
Icelandic handball player.
- Dan Smith
English musician (noisettes).
- Eric Johnson
Actor.
- Guðjón Sigurðsson
Icelandic handball player.
- Benjamin Boyer
- Daniel Leon «Danny» Gabbidon
- Sam Totman
- Jonas Tomalty
- Keiji Yoshimura
Whose famous birthday is on August 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 8th:
![Faye Wong]()
Faye WongFaye wong is a chinese singer and actress known for her ethereal voice and influential presence in the chinese music industry.
![Peyton List]()
Peyton ListPeyton list is an american actress known for her roles in the disney channel series jessie and the film diary of a wimpy kid: rodrick rules.
![Dustin Hoffman]()
Dustin HoffmanAmerican actor who created some of the most memorable characters in cinema history, winning two oscars, five oscar nominations and an emmy...
![Robin Quivers]()
Robin QuiversAmerican radio personality, author, and co-host of howard sternaeur (tm), the nationally syndicated radio show and cable tv show.
![Esther Williams]()
Esther WilliamsAmerican actress and swimmer, who became a swimming champion and became a leading lady in aquatic extravaganzas during the '50s, '60s and...
![Keith Carradine]()
Keith CarradineAmerican actor from a theatre family.
![Rory Calhoun]()
Rory CalhounAmerican actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".
![Roger Penrose]()
Roger PenroseMathematician and english physicist.
![Katie Leung]()
Katie LeungKatie Leung is a Scottish actress best known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series.
![Rena Mero]()
Rena MeroAmerican wrestler.
How old is someone born on August 08, 1979?
Someone born on August 08, 1979 is:
44 years 9 months old,
or 537 months and 15 days old,
or 2337 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16360 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 1979?
There are 77 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 8th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 08, 1979.
August 08, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 08, 1979:
- Nicholas Monsarrat
English lieutenant and author (b. 1910).
- Feodor Lynen
What famous deaths happened on August 8th?
Famous deaths on August 8th:
![Louise Brooks]()
Louise BrooksIconic silent film actress known for her bob haircut and roles in Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl.
![Patricia Neal]()
Patricia NealAmerican actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.
![Olivia Newton-John]()
Olivia Newton-JohnAn american singer, born in australia.
![Karen Black]()
Karen BlackAmerican actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.
![Glen Campbell]()
Glen CampbellAmerican country and western singer, recording artist, and actor in tv and film.
![Barbara Bel Geddes]()
Barbara Bel GeddesNyc, new york -- actress.
![Fay Wray]()
Fay WrayFay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.
![Richard Deacon]()
Richard DeaconAmerican actor and singer (d.1984).
![Alan Napier]()
Alan NapierAmerican actor, alfred the butler on batman, at 85 years old (born 1903).
![Ilse Werner]()
Ilse WernerActress and singer from the netherlands, german (d. 2005).
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August 08, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 08, 1979:
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Dominic de Guzman, priest, (1170-1221).
- Sweden - Namesday of Queen Silvia, an Official Flag Day.
- Taiwan: Father's Day. (In Mandarin, Ba Ba means father and 8-8, or August 8).
- St. Hormisdas
- St. Smaragdus (and companions)
- St. Largus
- St. Cyriacus
August 08, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 08, 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 08, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 1979 was Bad Girls by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.
August 08, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 08, 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 08, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 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 08, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 08, 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 08, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.
August 08, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 08, 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 08, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 08, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 08, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 08, 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 08, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 08, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
Chesapeake
By: James A. Michener
James A. Michener, a classic novelist, brings his epic legacy to bear on America's Eastern Shore's four-hundred year-old saga, from its Native American roots through the present.
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.
War and Remembrance
By: Herman Wouk
These two classic works capture the current world events and tell the story of one American family caught up in the middle of the war's chaos.
Class Reunion
By: Rona Jaffe
Fictional Novel, Literary Fiction
August 08, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 08, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Trek-80
Samurai (Europe) Dynasty! (US)
Star Fire
Alien Attack
Armor Battle
Who was the US President on August 08, 1979?
On August 08, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 1979?
On August 08, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 08, 1979?
On August 08, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 8th?
August 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:
- 2018 - Academy awards: academy of motion picture arts and sciences announces changes to the oscars. this includes a shorter ceremony and a category called "most popular film".
- 2017 - Battle of marawi. the pentagon is looking into conducting airstrikes on marawi. if approved, this would allow the united states to send troops into the area to fight the isis-affiliated maute and other islamist terror groups. later, a spokesperson denied the claims and clarified that the philippines had not requested such an airstrike.
- 2016 - 2016 ethiopian protests. more than 50 protesters were killed by ethiopian security force forces in the past few days. the government blocked internet access and restricted journalistic access to the country.
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.
