Friday July 20, 1979: on this day
About July 20th, 1979, in brief:
- Day of the week: July 20th, 1979 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Gisele Bündchen, Osric Chau
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Bad Girls by Donna Summer
- #1 UK song: Are 'Friends' Electric by Tubeway Army
- Popular movie: The Amityville Horror directed by Stuart Rosenberg
More about July 20th, 1979? See below for more news and curiosities on July 20th, 1979.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 20, 1979?
- July 20, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 20, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 20, 1979?
- How old is someone born on July 20, 1979?
- July 20, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- July 20, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 20, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- July 20, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 20, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 20, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 20, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 20, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 20, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on July 20, 1979?
What day of the week was July 20, 1979?
July 20, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 201st day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 20, 1979 can also be written as 7/20/1979 in the US and as 20/7/1979 in UK and Europe.
July 20, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 20th is Cancer.
Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 20, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 20, 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 July 20th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 20, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 20, 1979 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 20, 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 July 20, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 02:56 am and setting at 06:25 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 09, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Aug 08, 1979.
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Who was born on July 20, 1979?
Famous people born on July 20, 1979:
![Claudine Barretto]()
Claudine BarrettoFilipino actress.
- Jes Burns
Award-winning investigative journalist known for uncovering corruption and injustice.
- Elizer Shkolnikov
Known for work on mortality modeling and forecasting.
- Anaïs Baydemir
Anaïs baydemir is a french meteorologist and television presenter known for her work on france 2 and france 3..
- Anshuman Pratyush
Contemporary artist known for his abstract paintings.
- Silvester Andersson
Former Swedish footballer who played as a midfielder for IFK Göteborg and the Swedish national team.
- Miklós Fehér
Hungarian footballer (d. 2004).
- Charlotte Hatherley
English singer-songwriter/guitarist (ash and nightnurse).
- David Ortega
Spanish freestyle swimmer.
- Adam Rose
Wrestler.
- Amr Shabana
- Artur Tajmazov
- Omar Berdouni
- Mario Conte
- Massimo De Rosa
- Ben Falaniko
- Gamadiel García
- Ronny Listner
Whose famous birthday is on July 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 20th:
![Gisele Bündchen]()
Gisele BündchenBrazilian actress, model and producer.
![Osric Chau]()
Osric ChauOsric chau is a canadian actor known for his role as kevin tran on the tv series supernatural.
![Naseeruddin Shah]()
Naseeruddin ShahNaseeruddin shah is an acclaimed indian actor and director known for his versatile performances in indian cinema.
![Natalie Wood]()
Natalie WoodAmerican actress.
![Sandra Oh]()
Sandra OhSandra oh is a korean canadian actress known for her roles in grey's anatomy and killing eve.
![Chris Cornell]()
Chris CornellAmerican musician (soundgarden, audioslave).
![Josh Holloway]()
Josh HollowayJosh holloway is an american actor best known for his role as james 'sawyer' ford on the tv series lost.
![Omar Epps]()
Omar EppsOmar epps is an american actor known for his roles in the tv series 'house' and the film 'love & basketball'.
![Ray Allen]()
Ray AllenAmerican basketball player and guard for the vancouver bucks.
![Lola Albright]()
Lola AlbrightAmerican actress.
How old is someone born on July 20, 1979?
Someone born on July 20, 1979 is:
44 years 10 months old,
or 538 months and 16 days old,
or 2341 weeks and 5 days old,
or 16392 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 20, 1979?
There are 45 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 20th 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 July 20, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on July 20, 1979.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
July 20, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 20, 1979:
- Antonio Lazzari
- Herbert Butterfield
What famous deaths happened on July 20th?
Famous deaths on July 20th:
![Bruce Lee]()
Bruce LeeChinese-american actor, martial arts expert and actor who was a martial arts expert.
![Mildred Harris]()
Mildred HarrisMildred Harris was an American actress known for her work in silent films.
![James Doohan]()
James DoohanCanadian-american actor and soldier (d. 2005).
![Allen Jenkins]()
Allen JenkinsStaten island, new york -- actor (hey jeannie, top cop, girl habit).
![Mary Treen]()
Mary TreenActress (career and rock-a-bye baby), dies at 71.
![Franklin Pangborn]()
Franklin PangbornDies at 69.
![Linda Stirling]()
Linda StirlingAt 75, a college professor (pretender) dies.
- Geeta Dutt
Geeta Dutt was a renowned Indian playback singer who lent her voice to numerous Bollywood films.
- Jarious Smith
Acclaimed playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 20th
July 20, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 20, 1979:
- St. Jerome Aemiliani
- St. Rufina
- St. Flavian
- St. Justa
- St. Margaret of Antioch
- St. Sabinus
- St. Joseph of Barsabas
- Brazil - Friendship Day
- St. Ceslas
- Argentina - Dfa del Amigo (Friendship Day)
Observances on July 20, 1979:
- International Moon Day
- World Chess Day
July 20, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 20, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 16th and July 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 20, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 20, 1979 was Bad Girls by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.
July 20, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 20, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 16th and July 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
- Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
- Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
- Chic - Good Times
- David Naughton - Makin' It
July 20, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 20, 1979 was Are 'Friends' Electric by Tubeway Army, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.
July 20, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 20, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 16th and July 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tubeway Army - Are 'Friends' Electric
- Janet Kay - Silly Games
- The Boomtown Rats - I Don't Like Mondays
- The Sex Pistols - C'mon Everybody
- Squeeze - Up The Junction
July 20, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 20, 1979 was Bad Girls by Donna Summer, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.
July 20, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 20, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 16th and July 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
- Chic - Good Times
- Teddy Pendergrass - Turn Off The Lights
- ConFunkShun - Chase Me
- The Jones Girls - You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else
July 20, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 20, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
July 20, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 20, 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:
July 20, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 20, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Good As Gold
By: Joseph Heller
Bruce Gold, a Jewish, middle-aged professor of English literature, is on the verge of a great career in politics. It's not too soon as Gold longs for it.
Lauren Bacall By Myself
By: Lauren Bacall
"In a Word, LAUREN BALALL BY MYSELF...one of the most real-life heroines in our time...and she wrote it as she lived it. "BOSTON
The White Album
By: Joan Didion
The White Album was first published in 1979. It records the turmoil and aftermaths that took place in the 1960s. The White Album examines key figures and trends from the era, including Charles Manson and the Black Panthers.
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.
A Necessary Woman
By: Helen Van Slyke
A WOMAN'S POINT OF DECISIONMARY Farr Morgan seemed to have it all: a handsome husband and a brilliant career. She also had great looks and was full of vitality. Only she could see her hunger for a man who could …
July 20, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 20, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Samurai (Europe) Dynasty! (US)
Ozma Wars
Alien Attack
NASL Soccer
Star Raiders
Who was the US President on July 20, 1979?
On July 20, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 20, 1979?
On July 20, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 20, 1979?
On July 20, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about July 20th?
July 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of July. 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 July 20th, such as:
- 2019 - List of highest-grossing movies: the walt disney company reports avengers: endgame has overtaken avatar as the highest grossing film of all time, inflation-adjusted.
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces engages in a gunfight against hamas' military branch after an israeli soldier is shot dead by a palestinian sniper. four hamas members are also killed. israel responds by striking hamas targets in gaza. (bbc) (the new york times).three rockets fired from gaza at israeli communities. the iron dome intercepts two of them.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: syrian rebels who have benefited by the "covert" cia program of military aid say they were not informed about the u.s. decision. they also add that the full impact of this decision depends on whether u.s. allies qatar, saudi arabia, qatar and turkey continue to support them in their fight. this decision, warns a commander of the free syrian army, could lead to the fall of moderate opposition.
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 July 1979?
July 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.
