Saturday August 18, 1979: on this day
About August 18th, 1979, in brief:
- Historical events: Iran Ayatollah Khomeini demands Saint War against Kurds
- Day of the week: August 18th, 1979 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Robert Redford, Mae West
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Good Times by Chic
- #1 UK song: I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats
- Popular movie: Kaala Patthar directed by Yash Chopra
More about August 18th, 1979? See below for more news and curiosities on August 18th, 1979.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 18, 1979?
- August 18, 1979: What happened on that day?
- August 18, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 18, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 18, 1979?
- How old is someone born on August 18, 1979?
- August 18, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- August 18, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 18, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- August 18, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 18, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 18, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 18, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 18, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 18, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on August 18, 1979?
What day of the week was August 18, 1979?
August 18, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 230th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 18, 1979 can also be written as 8/18/1979 in the US and as 18/8/1979 in UK and Europe.
August 18, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 18, 1979:
- Iran ayatollah khomeini demands saint war against kurds
- Nick lowe marries singer carlene carter
August 18, 1979: What were the magazines covers that day?
Browse magazine from August 18, 1979
Looking for other vintage memories?Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
August 18, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th 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.
Discover the personality of August born.
Unlock the Mysteries of August 18, 1979! Claim Your Free Numerology Report Now
August 18, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 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.
Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading Get Your Astrology Reading Now
Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 18th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
see horoscope and birth chart for August 18, 1979
August 18, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 18, 1979 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 18, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 02:28 am and setting at 05:55 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 1979.
Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!
Your place in the Universe on August 18, 1979
We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day
Get your Star Map Now!This day in 30 sec.
Who was born on August 18, 1979?
Famous people born on August 18, 1979:
- Stuart Dew
Australian rules footballer.
- Mohib Mirza
Actor and director from pakistan.
- Alexander Mikhaylin
- Aleksandr Michajlin
- Thabang Radebe
- Christine Amertil
- Martin Šarić
- Colleen Lanne
- Víctor Merino
- Aamir Ghaffar
Whose famous birthday is on August 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 18th:
![Robert Redford]()
Robert RedfordAmerican actor, director, environmental activist.
![Mae West]()
Mae WestMae west was an american actress, playwright, and screenwriter known for her bawdy and witty persona, and her iconic roles in films such as...
![Kaitlin Olson]()
Kaitlin OlsonKaitlin Olson is an American actress and comedian, best known for her role as Dee Reynolds on the FX/FXX sitcom 'It's Always Sunny in...
![Patrick Swayze]()
Patrick SwayzeAmerican stage, tv and film actor, dancer, choreographer, and sex symbol.
![Edward Norton]()
Edward NortonAmerican actor, director, writer, and producer best known for his extraordinary dramatic range.
![Andy Samberg]()
Andy SambergAndy samberg is an american comedian known for his work on the comedy sketch show 'saturday night live' and for co-founding the comedy group...
![Alex Honnold]()
Alex HonnoldAlex honnold is a renowned rock climber known for his free solo ascents of big walls, particularly his historic climb of el capitan in...
![Christian Slater]()
Christian SlaterChristian slater is an american actor known for his roles in films such as heathers, true romance, and mr.
![Roman Polanski]()
Roman PolanskiFrench director of film, well-known in france and america for his works such as "chinatown" and "rosemary's baby".
![Madeleine Stowe]()
Madeleine StoweMadeleine Stowe is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'The Last of the Mohicans', 'Twelve Monkeys', and 'The General's...
How old is someone born on August 18, 1979?
Someone born on August 18, 1979 is:
44 years 9 months old,
or 537 months and 18 days old,
or 2337 weeks and 4 days old,
or 16363 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 1979?
There are 74 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 18th 2024.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 18, 1979.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
August 18, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 18, 1979:
- Vasantrao Naik
Indian politician, 3rd chief minister of maharashtra (d. 1979).
- Eileen Bennett Whittingstall
What famous deaths happened on August 18th?
Famous deaths on August 18th:
![Persis Khambatta]()
Persis KhambattaEast indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.
![Mildred Davis]()
Mildred DavisActress (haunted spooks), passes away from coronary at the age of 68.
![Robert Novak]()
Robert NovakAmerican journalist and commentator (born in 1931).
![Ben Cross]()
Ben CrossEnglish stage and film actor (b. 1947).
![John Kerr]()
John Kerr18th governor general of australia, an australian politician (d. 1991).
![Beverly Bayne]()
Beverly BayneActress (romeo & juliet: passionate youth), died at 87.
- Kafi Annan
Former UN Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
- Brigitt Haque
Pioneering journalist and human rights activist who made significant contributions to investigative journalism.
- Walter Chrysler
American industrialist who founded chrysler corporation.
- Tola Rotimi
Renowned Nigerian playwright and director.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 18th
August 18, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 18, 1979:
- RC saints - Saint Helena of Constantinople,Saint Alberto Hurtado
- Buhe in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church
August 18, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 18, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 13th and August 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 18, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.
August 18, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 18, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Chic - Good Times
- The Knack - My Sharona
- Barbra Streisand - The Main Event & Fight
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
- Earth, Wind and Fire - After The Love Has Gone
August 18, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 18, 1979 was I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.
August 18, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 18, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. 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 18, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.
August 18, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 18, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Chic - Good Times
- Teddy Pendergrass - Turn Off The Lights
- Earth, Wind & Fire - After The Love Has Gone
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
- ConFunkShun - Chase Me
August 18, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 18, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 18, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 18, 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 18, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 18, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Hanta Yo
By: Ruth Beebe Hill
First edition.
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.
A Distant Mirror
By: Barbara W. Tuchman
Barbara W. Tuchman, the acclaimed author of The Guns of August, won the Pulitzer Prize for Literature. She once again uses her gifts for character, history and sparkling prose to create an amazing portrait of medieval life.
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.
August 18, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 18, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Space Fever
Auto Racing
NASL Soccer
Galaxian
Monkey Magic
Who was the US President on August 18, 1979?
On August 18, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 18, 1979?
On August 18, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 18, 1979?
On August 18, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 18th?
August 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:
- 2018 - Russian president vladimir putin attends karin kneissl, austria's foreign minister (fpo), and wolfgang malinger, a businessman.
- 2017 - Following the 2017 barcelona attacks, five terrorist suspects were killed by catalan police in cambrils. they were responding to a second van attack. although the police initially reported that the attackers were wearing explosive vests they later found out that they were fakes.
- 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three bombings that targeted police and military killed at least 12 and left 219 people wounded in southeast turkey.
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
Do you remember 1979? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to
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.
