Saturday August 25, 1979: on this day
About August 25th, 1979, in brief:
- Historical events: Madwoman of Central Park West closes at 22 Steps NYC after 86 performances
- Day of the week: August 25th, 1979 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Sean Connery, Yifei Liu
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: My Sharona by The Knack
- #1 UK song: I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats
- Popular movie: Org directed by Fernando Birri
More about August 25th, 1979? See below for more news and curiosities on August 25th, 1979.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 25, 1979?
- August 25, 1979: What happened on that day?
- August 25, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 25, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 25, 1979?
- How old is someone born on August 25, 1979?
- August 25, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- August 25, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 25, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- August 25, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 25, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 25, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 25, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 25, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 25, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on August 25, 1979?
What day of the week was August 25, 1979?
August 25, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 237th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 25, 1979 can also be written as 8/25/1979 in the US and as 25/8/1979 in UK and Europe.
August 25, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 25, 1979:
- Madwoman of central park west closes at 22 steps nyc after 86 performances
- Somali adopts constitution
- California angels trounce toronto blue jays, 24-2.
August 25, 1979: What were the magazines covers that day?
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August 25, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 25th 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 25, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 25, 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 25th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 25, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 25, 1979 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 25, 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 25, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 08:51 am and setting at 09:41 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 25, 1979?
Famous people born on August 25, 1979:
- Skii Mask
Founder of a successful tech startup.
- Tammatha Park
Professional golfer known for her exceptional skills on the course.
- Shunte McQueen
Renowned actor known for his versatile roles in film and television.
- Leonell Marshall
Olympic gold medalist in volleyball.
- Ndrew Hussie
Known for creating the webcomic 'Homestuck'.
- Brandonn Lee
Served as a senator advocating for education reform.
- Rechy Martinez
Notable astronomer specializing in planetary studies.
- Batina Pilas
Innovative software engineer specializing in artificial intelligence.
- Grayce Reinert
Biologist specializing in marine biology and conservation.
- Elyan Alhaddad
Notable physicist specializing in quantum mechanics.
- Alaine Duncan
Biologist specializing in marine ecology and conservation.
- Deanna Nolan
American basketball player.
- Philipp Mißfelder
German historian and politician (b. 1979).
- Marlon Harewood
English footballer.
- Masato Wada
Japanese actor and singer (d.boys).
- Kaki King
Musician.
- Ted Wulfers
Whose famous birthday is on August 25th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 25th:
![Sean Connery]()
Sean ConneryScottish actor and film legend for his role as agent 007 in "james bond".
![Yifei Liu]()
Yifei LiuYifei liu is a chinese actress known for her role as mulan in the 2020 live-action adaptation of the disney animated film.
![Blake Lively]()
Blake LivelyBlake lively is an american actress known for her role as serena van der woodsen in the television series gossip girl.
![Billy Ray Cyrus]()
Billy Ray CyrusBilly ray cyrus is an american singer and actor, best known for his hit single 'achy breaky heart' and for his role as robby stewart on the...
![Claudia Schiffer]()
Claudia SchifferGerman model and considered the prettiest woman in the world by some.
![Tim Burton]()
Tim BurtonAmerican filmmaker, whose films have a gothic feel.
![Rachel Bilson]()
Rachel BilsonAmerican actress.
![Elvis Costello]()
Elvis CostelloElvis costello is a british rock singer known for his distinctive voice and eclectic musical style, blending elements of punk, new wave, and...
![Jonathan Togo]()
Jonathan TogoTogo, an american actor, plays the role of ryan wolfe, a police officer, on csi miami (tvaeur(tm), tvaeur(tm), a hit crime series starring...
![George Wallace]()
George WallaceAmerican politician, who served three terms as the democratic governor for alabama beginning in 1963.
How old is someone born on August 25, 1979?
Someone born on August 25, 1979 is:
44 years 9 months old,
or 537 months and 11 days old,
or 2336 weeks and 4 days old,
or 16356 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 25, 1979?
There are 81 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 25th 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 25, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 25, 1979.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
August 25, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 25, 1979:
- Stan Kenton
American composer, musician and bandleader.
- Karl-Heinrich Bodenschatz
- Alberto Ruz Lhuillier
What famous deaths happened on August 25th?
Famous deaths on August 25th:
![Paul Muni]()
Paul MuniPaul muni was an american actor known for his roles in scarface, the story of louis pasteur, and the life of emile zola.
![Samantha Smith]()
Samantha SmithAmerican actress/activist (elizabeth lime street), who dies at the age of 13 (born 1972).
![Marvin Kaplan]()
Marvin KaplanAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor actors.
![William Hall]()
William HallCanadian soldier victoria cross recipient (d. 1904).
- Petr Neruda
Chilean poet-diplomat and politician, often considered one of the greatest literary figures of his country.
- Michael Faraday
An english scientist who made contributions to electrochemistry and electromagnetism.
- Aalliyah Haughton
Aalliyah was an American singer, actress, and model who was a major influence on contemporary R&B, pop, and hip hop music.
- Kenetra Aaliyah
Renowned R&B singer known for hits like 'Try Again' and 'Are You That Somebody'.
- Jamas Faraday
Jamas Faraday was a British chemist and physicist who contributed to the study of electromagnetism and electrochemistry.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 25th
August 25, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 25, 1979:
- Roman festivals - Opiconsivia held in honor of Ops.
- RC Saints - Genesius of Arles, Saint Louis IX of France, Saint Joseph Calasanz
- Uruguay - National Day (independence from Brazil in 1825).
- Philippines - National Heroes' Day.
August 25, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 25, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 20th and August 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 25, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 25, 1979 was My Sharona by The Knack, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 25, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 25, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Knack - My Sharona
- Chic - Good Times
- Barbra Streisand - The Main Event & Fight
- Earth, Wind and Fire - After The Love Has Gone
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
August 25, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 25, 1979 was I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 25, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 25, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 20th and August 26th. 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 25, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 25, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
August 25, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 25, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Chic - Good Times
- Earth, Wind & Fire - After The Love Has Gone
- Teddy Pendergrass - Turn Off The Lights
- Ashford & Simpson - Found A Cure
- Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
August 25, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 25, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 25, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 25, 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:
240-Robert
Release year: 1979
Country: United States of America
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Release year: 1979
Country: United States of America
August 25, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 25, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Woman Of Substance
By: Barbara Taylor Bradford
To celebrate its thirty-year anniversary, here's the story that got it all started: Barbara Taylor Bradford, New York Times bestseller and Barbara Taylor Bradford's riveting saga about a woman who dreamed--and succeeded.
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.
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.
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 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.
August 25, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 25, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Ozma Wars
Star Fire
Bomb Bee
Barrier
Heiankyo Alien
Who was the US President on August 25, 1979?
On August 25, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 25, 1979?
On August 25, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 25, 1979?
On August 25, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 25th?
August 25th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 25th 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 25th, such as:
- 2018 - California auction sells a 1962 ferrari 250 gto for $48.4 million. this makes it the most expensive car ever to be sold at auction.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: new zealand has announced the deployment of three additional non-combat military personnel to afghanistan. this increases its military commitment to 13. (reuters) four gunmen attacked a shiite mosque, kabul, afghanistan. at least 20 people were killed.
- 2016 - Philippine drug war: rodrigo duterte's drug war has claimed 1,900 lives.
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.
