Tuesday July 31, 1979: on this day
About July 31st, 1979, in brief:
- Historical events: But Never Jam Today opens at Longacre Theater NYC for 7 performances
- Day of the week: July 31st, 1979 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Louis de Funès, Rico Rodriguez
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Bad Girls by Donna Summer
- #1 UK song: I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats
- Popular movie: Doing Time directed by Dick Clement
More about July 31st, 1979? See below for more news and curiosities on July 31st, 1979.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 31, 1979?
- July 31, 1979: What happened on that day?
- July 31, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 31, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 31, 1979?
- How old is someone born on July 31, 1979?
- July 31, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- July 31, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 31, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- July 31, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 31, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 31, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 31, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 31, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 31, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on July 31, 1979?
What day of the week was July 31, 1979?
July 31, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 212th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 31, 1979 can also be written as 7/31/1979 in the US and as 31/7/1979 in UK and Europe.
July 31, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 31, 1979:
- But never jam today opens at longacre theater nyc for 7 performances
July 31, 1979: What were the magazines covers that day?
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July 31, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 31st 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 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 31, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 31, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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July 31, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 31, 1979 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 31, 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 31, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 12:53 pm and setting at 12:11 am.
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 31, 1979?
Famous people born on July 31, 1979:
- Nickolaos Papadopoulos
Renowned for expertise in network security and threat analysis.
- BJ Novak
Bj novak is an american actor, writer, and comedian best known for his role as ryan howard on the television series the office.
- Carlos Marchena
Spanish footballer.
- Mélanie Maudran
Mélanie maudran is a french actress known for her role in the tv series 'un si grand soleil'.
- J. J. Furmaniak
American baseball player.
- Per Krøldrup
Danish footballer.
- Jaco Erasmus
South african-born italian rugby player.
- Derek Waters
Actor.
- Nadia Roccia
Italian homicide victim.
- Jade Kwan
Hong kong singer-songwriter.
- Clotilde Hesme
Actress.
- William Arjona
- Florencia Di Concilio
Whose famous birthday is on July 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 31st:
- Louis de Funès
French screenwriter and actor (d. 1983).
- Rico Rodriguez
Rico rodriguez is an american tv actor best known for his role as manny delgado on the tv show modern family.
- Dean Cain
Dean cain is an american actor best known for portraying superman in the tv series lois & clark: the new adventures of superman.
- Ernie Dingo
An actor and comedian from australia, he is a comic and actor of aboriginal origin.
- Geraldine Chaplin
American actress, first of eight children of comedian-legend charlie chaplin, oona oaeur (tm),neill and his wife, oona oaeur (tm), the...
- Michael Biehn
American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.
- Ted Cassidy
American screenwriter and actor (d. 1979).
- Milton Friedman
American statistician, economist, and writer, who taught at the university of chicago over three decades.
- France Nuyen
Former model for french-chinese and hollywood actress.
- Don Murray
American actor.
How old is someone born on July 31, 1979?
Someone born on July 31, 1979 is:
44 years 10 months old,
or 538 months and 5 days old,
or 2340 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16381 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 31, 1979?
There are 56 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 31st 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 31, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on July 31, 1979.
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July 31, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 31, 1979:
- Indra Roy
Renowned Indian painter known for his unique style blending Indian traditions with Western techniques.
- Beatrix Lehmann
England, united kingdom -- actress.
- José Della Torre
- Ivo Coccia
- Frede Hansen
What famous deaths happened on July 31st?
Famous deaths on July 31st:
- Roddy Piper
Roddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.
- Jeanne Moreau
French actress and director, moreau has appeared in more than 49 films.
- Laura Betti
Italian actress, known for her collaborations with pier paolo pasolini, federico fellini and bernardo bertolucci.
- Michael Ansara
Lowell, massachusetts -- actor (cochise-broken arrow, centennial).
- Virginia Grey
American singer and actress (d. 2004).
- Anne Shelton
British singer (glenn miller band), dies at 66.
- James Rennie
Actor (wilson skylark, illicit), is killed at 75.
- Antuane St. Exupery
Renowned French writer known for 'The Little Prince'.
- Mohammad Rafi
Renowned playback singer in Indian cinema with a melodious voice.
- Amadea Mozart
Talented musician and composer, known for her classical compositions.
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July 31, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 31, 1979:
- St. John Columbini
- Republic of the Congo - Upswing of the Revolution
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint Ignatius of Loyola (founder of the Jesuits)
- St. Conrode (son of Leo and Kurt / El Gauchito Gil's former wife)
- St. Helen of Skofde
- La Hae Hawai?i - Hawaiian Flag Day
July 31, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 31, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 30th and August 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 31, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 31, 1979 was Bad Girls by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.
July 31, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 31, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
- Chic - Good Times
- Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
- Barbra Streisand - The Main Event & Fight
- John Stewart - Gold
July 31, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 31, 1979 was I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.
July 31, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 31, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 30th and August 5th. 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)
July 31, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 31, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.
July 31, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 31, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Chic - Good Times
- Teddy Pendergrass - Turn Off The Lights
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
- ConFunkShun - Chase Me
- The Jones Girls - You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else
July 31, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 31, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
July 31, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 31, 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 31, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 31, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
July 31, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 31, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on July 31, 1979?
On July 31, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 31, 1979?
On July 31, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 31, 1979?
On July 31, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about July 31st?
July 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Terrorism and terrorist incidents in tajikistan: isil claims responsibility in a tajikistan attack that left four cyclists dead. it happened two days before.
- 2017 - Scripps networks interactive: discovery communications announced that it will acquire scripps networks interactive at us$ 14.6 billion.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): islamic state militants attacked two gas facilities northwest from kirkuk, northern iraq. at least five people were killed and six others were injured. three of the assailants set off their explosive vests, and one was killed during clashes with security forces.
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.