Saturday July 21, 1979: on this day

About July 21st, 1979, in brief:

  • Historical events: 108th British Golf Open: Seve Ballesteros shoots a 283 at Royal Lytham
  • Day of the week: July 21st, 1979 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Robin Williams, Romeo Santos
  • 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 21st, 1979? See below for more news and curiosities on July 21st, 1979.

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What day of the week was July 21, 1979?


July 21, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 202nd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 21, 1979 can also be written as 7/21/1979 in the US and as 21/7/1979 in UK and Europe.

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July 21, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 21, 1979:

  • 108th british golf open: seve ballesteros shoots a 283 at royal lytham
  • National women's hall of fame (seneca falls, new york) dedicated.
  • Jay silverheels, a mohawk actor, becomes the first native american to have a star commemorated in the hollywood walk of fame.

July 21, 1979: What were the magazines covers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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July 21, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 21st 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 21, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 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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July 21, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 21, 1979 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 21, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:42 am and setting at 07:13 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 21, 1979?


Famous people born on July 21, 1979:

  • Tamika Catchings

    Legendary basketball player known for her skills and achievements in the sport.

  • Marquin Harris

    Retired football player who had a successful career in the NFL.

  • Daisuke Suzuki

    Acclaimed author of several best-selling novels in the mystery genre.

  • Julea Reid

    Notable astronomer specializing in planetary science and exoplanets.

  • Andriy Voronin

    Andriy Voronin is a former Ukrainian professional footballer who played as a forward and spent most of his career in the Bundesliga.

  • David Carr

    Columnist for The New York Times.

  • Colt Lundy

    Co-founder of Lundy Enterprises, a prominent business conglomerate.

  • Queenie Rosita Law

    CEO of Qeelin Jewelry.

  • Luca Barbato

    Renowned for his work in multimedia technology.

  • Luis Ernesto Michel

    Mexican footballer.

  • Luis Michel

    Mexican footballer.

  • Caroline Ithurbide
  • Phelan Hill
  • Tine Baun
  • Mitja Dragšič
  • Bradley Kahlefeldt
  • James Pritchard
  • Ozols

Whose famous birthday is on July 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 21st:

  • Robin Williams
    Robin Williams

    After learning improv at l.a.

  • Romeo Santos
    Romeo Santos

    Romeo santos is a world music singer known for being the lead vocalist of the bachata group aventura and for his successful solo career.

  • Aashish Chaudhary
    Aashish Chaudhary

    Indian actor known for his work in Hindi films and television.

  • Sara Sampaio
    Sara Sampaio

    Sara sampaio is a portuguese model known for her work with victoria's secret and sports illustrated.

  • Don Knotts
    Don Knotts

    Don knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.

  • Josh Hartnett
    Josh Hartnett

    Josh hartnett is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pearl harbor, black hawk down, and lucky number slevin.

  • Charlotte Gainsbourg
    Charlotte Gainsbourg

    French-british actress, noted family, and the daughter of serge gainsbourg (singer-actress jane birkin).

  • Jon Lovitz
    Jon Lovitz

    Jon lovitz is an american comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and numerous film and television appearances.

  • Jaime Murray
    Jaime Murray

    An english actress who is best known for her roles as stacie monroe on bbc's "hustle" or lila west on showtime's "dexter".

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How old is someone born on July 21, 1979?


Someone born on July 21, 1979 is:

44 years 10 months old,

or 538 months and 2 days old,

or 2339 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16378 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 21, 1979?

There are 59 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 21, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on July 21, 1979.

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July 21, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 21, 1979:

  • Rexford Tugwell

    Rexford Tugwell was an American economist who played a key role in the New Deal economic policies of the 1930s.

  • Clarke Hutton

    British artist known for his landscape paintings.

  • Ludwig Renn

    Writer dies at the age of 90.

  • Eugene Vinaver
  • Giancarlo Celli
  • Boris Giuliano
  • Fausto Boni
  • Elia IV

What famous deaths happened on July 21st?

Famous deaths on July 21st:

  • Angharad Rees
    Angharad Rees

    English-welsh actress and jewellery designer (d. 2012).

  • Basil Rathbone
    Basil Rathbone

    For over 40 years, he was a south african-british actor on stage and in film.

  • John Heard
    John Heard

    American actor with a boyish look and friendly manner who won the 1976-77 theatre world award.

  • Herb Edelman
    Herb Edelman

    Actor (odd couple st elsewhere) dies from emphysema aged 62.

  • Leisel Mueller

    Pulitzer Prize-winning poet known for her profound verses.

  • Arwilda Davis

    American sprinter who won multiple medals in international competitions.

  • Adoria Klenk

    Renowned for her vibrant abstract art.

  • Bruk Dumitriu

    Renowned Romanian painter known for his abstract works.

  • Johnye Strickland

    Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

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July 21, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 21, 1979:

  • St. Zoticus
  • St. Victor of Marseilles
  • St. Barhadbesciabus
  • St. Arbogastus
  • Catholic - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Praxedes
  • Singapore: Racial Harmony Day
  • Guam: Liberation Day (1944)
  • Bolivia: Martyrs' Day
  • Belgium: National holiday (1831 - inauguration of LTopold I, first king of the Belgians)
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July 21, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 21, 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 21, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 21, 1979 was Bad Girls by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

July 21, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 21, 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:

  1. - Bad Girls
  2. - Ring My Bell
  3. - Hot Stuff
  4. - Good Times
  5. - Makin' It

July 21, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 21, 1979 was Are 'Friends' Electric by Tubeway Army, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

July 21, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 21, 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:

  1. - Are 'Friends' Electric
  2. - Silly Games
  3. - I Don't Like Mondays
  4. - C'mon Everybody
  5. - Up The Junction

July 21, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 21, 1979 was Bad Girls by Donna Summer, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

July 21, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 21, 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:

  1. - Bad Girls
  2. - Good Times
  3. - Turn Off The Lights
  4. - Chase Me
  5. - You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else

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July 21, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 21, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Amityville Horror

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Stuart Rosenberg

Starring: James Brolin, Margot Kidder, Rod Steiger, Don Stroud

Country: United States of America

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

Pacific Inferno

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Rolf Bayer

Starring: Jim Brown, Richard Jaeckel, Timothy Brown, Rik Van Nutter

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

The Villain

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Hal Needham

Starring: Kirk Douglas, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ann-Margret, Paul Lynde

Country: United States of America

July 21, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 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

Carga Pesada

Release year: 1979

Thundercloud

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Talon Clemow

July 21, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 21, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Lauren Bacall By Myself by Lauren Bacall

Lauren Bacall By Myself

By:

"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

How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years by Howard J. Ruff

How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years

By:

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.

The Vicar Of Christ by Walter F. Murphy

The Vicar Of Christ

By:

The 35th Anniversary Edition of The New York Times Bestseller features a new introduction by Justice Samuel Alito, U.S.

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.

Ghost Story by Peter Straub

Ghost Story

By:

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.

July 21, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 21, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Beam Invader

Beam Invader

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: Tekunon Kougyou

Invasion Orion

Invasion Orion

Platform: PET, TRS-80, Apple II, Atari 8-bit

Genre: Sci-Fi strategy game

Publisher: Epyx

Cutie Q

Cutie Q

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Pinball, Breakout clone

Publisher: Namco

Auto Racing

Auto Racing

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Mattel

NASL Soccer

NASL Soccer

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Traditional soccer simulation

Publisher: Mattel

history

Who was the US President on July 21, 1979?

On July 21, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 21, 1979?

On July 21, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 21, 1979?

On July 21, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about July 21st?

July 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - Lufthansa, a german airline, has resumed flights between cairo and frankfurt/munich. british airways flights to cairo are still cancelled for six days. although the uk foreign office advises against all travel to egypt's sinai peninsula, its standard advice to cairo passengers is to verify for any changes.
  • 2018 - Fiat chrysler ceo sergio marchionne has resigned due to declining health and is replaced with jeep ceo mike manley.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: there are violent clashes between the syrian rebels, and the syrian democratic forces, at the outskirts al-muhsenli village in the northeastern country of aleppo. however, no casualties have been reported. (iraqi news). the syrian army used heavy artillery to shell the zaitan village residential areas, in the countryside around aleppo. it also destroyed civilian property.

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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 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.

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Saturday July 21, 1979