Wednesday August 29, 1979: on this day

August 29, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 241st day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 29, 1979 can also be written as 8/29/1979 in the US and as 29/8/1979 in UK and Europe.

August 29, 1979 in August 1979 calendar

Here's what happened on August 29, 1979:

• Sheridan broadcasting corp purchases mutual black network
• A national referendum is held in which somali voters approve a new liberal constitution, promulgated by president siad barre to placate the united states.
• The u.s. ''pioneer 11'' becomes the first spacecraft to visit saturn, when it passes the planet at a distance of 21,000nbspkm.
• Dominica, guyana st. lucia recognize the sahrawi arab democratic republic (sadr).

August 29, 1979: What were the magazines covers that day?

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 29th 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 29, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 29, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 29, 1979 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 29, 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 29, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 12:43 pm and setting at 11:22 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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Your place in the Universe on August 29, 1979

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Famous people born on August 29, 1979:

• Déborah Anthonioz

  Déborah anthonioz is a french snowboarder known for winning a silver medal in the 2010 winter olympics.

• Melody Moezzi

  Iranian-American writer and activist focusing on mental health and human rights.

• Ryan Shealy

  American baseball player.

• Stijn Devolder

  Belgian cyclist.

• Kristjan Rahnu

  Estonian decathlete.

• Natasha Fisher

  Miss nebraska teen usa (1997).

• Youssoupha
• Luigi Pagliuca
• Justine Pasek
• Barbara Topsøe-Rothenborg
• Andrzej Witkowski
• Dan Harris
• Jacky Berdix
• Clark
• David Cortés Caballero
• Kati Fors
• Boris Kondev
• Chiara Giallonardo

Whose famous birthday is on August 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 29th:

• Michael Jackson

  American singer, dancer, and extremely talented entertainer.

• Lea Michele

  Lea michele is an american singer and actress known for her role as rachel berry on the tv show glee.

• Ingrid Bergman

  Swedish-american actress, who won oscars for the films "gaslight," 1945, and "anastasia," 1956.

• John McCain

  American politician.

• Carla Gugino

  Carla gugino is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as sin city, watchmen, and san andreas.

• William Levy

  William levy is a cuban-american actor known for his roles in telenovelas and for his appearance on dancing with the stars.

• Temple Grandin

  American animal behaviorist who has a special empathy for animals she is the leading expert in humane handling of livestock and has designed...

• Richard Attenborough

  English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.

• Elliott Gould

  American actor, born at the age of 18 and trained as a song-and dance man.

• Dinah Washington

  American singer and pianist who was cited as the "most popular black female recording artist" of the 1950s.

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Someone born on August 29, 1979 is:

44 years 9 months old,

or 537 months and 7 days old,

or 2336 weeks

or 16352 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 29, 1979?

There are 85 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 29th 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 29, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 29, 1979.

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Famous people died on August 29, 1979:

• Gertrude Chandler Warner

  American author and educator (b. 1890).

• Mary Marquet

  Actress (landru paris canaille), is killed at 84.

• Antonio Sicurezza
• Marcel Portout
• Masataka Taketsuru

What famous deaths happened on August 29th?

Famous deaths on August 29th:

• Ingrid Bergman

  Swedish-american actress, who won oscars for the films "gaslight," 1945, and "anastasia," 1956.

• Gene Wilder

  American actor and comedian who made his screen debut with "bonnie and clyde", followed by "the producers.

• Lee Marvin

  American actor, television and film.

• Michel Constantin

  French film actor (born in 1924).

• Michael Dunn

  Shattuck (oklahoma) -- actor (house of the damned ship of fools).

• Jean Hagen

  American actress, best known for her role as hagen's wife, danny thomas, in "make room for daddy", for four years.

• Evelyn Ankers

  Actress (black beauty and jungle woman), died at 67.

• Stringer Davis

  Actress (mouse on the moon, miranda), is killed at 77.

• Victor Sutherland

  Dies at 79.

• Lale Andersen

  German chanson singer-songwriter, most famous for her interpretation of "lili marleen" (1939), which was hugely popular on both side during...

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Holidays on August 29, 1979:

• The first day of Thoth - which is the first day of the Egyptian calendar. Thoth is the Ibis-headed god of knowledge.
• Slovakia - Slovak National Uprising Day (1944, against the Nazis)
• Eastern Orthodox Christianity and Roman Catholic Church commemorate the beheading of John the Baptist with a feast day
• 1997 - Judgment Day, from the movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day
• Official Yakiniku Day in Japan as proclaimed by the All Japan Yakiniku Association.

Observances on August 29, 1979:

• International Day against Nuclear Tests

August 29, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 29, 1979 was My Sharona by The Knack, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

August 29, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 29, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. The Knack - My Sharona
2. Chic - Good Times
3. Barbra Streisand - The Main Event & Fight
4. Earth, Wind and Fire - After The Love Has Gone
5. Electric Light Orchestra - Don't Bring Me Down

August 29, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 29, 1979 was We Don't Talk Anymore by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

August 29, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 29, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Cliff Richard - We Don't Talk Anymore
2. Gary Numan - Cars
3. BA Robertson - Bang Bang
4. The Police - Message In A Bottle
5. The Bellamy Brothers - If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me

August 29, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 29, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

August 29, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 29, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Chic - Good Times
2. Earth, Wind & Fire - After The Love Has Gone
3. Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
4. Ashford & Simpson - Found A Cure
5. Teddy Pendergrass - Turn Off The Lights