What happened on Wednesday August 01, 1979?

Here's what happened on August 01, 1979:

• Khomeini's Return to Iran Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini dramatically returns to Iran after 14 years of exile, marking a pivotal moment in the Iranian Revolution. His arrival signaled the imminent collapse of the Shah's regime and the establishment of an Islamic Republic that would fundamentally transform Iran's political and social landscape.
• First Female Prime Minister of Portugal Maria de Lurdes Pintasilgo becomes the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of Portugal, leading a transitional government during a critical period of democratic consolidation following the Carnation Revolution.

Events in 1979

August 01, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 01, 1979

Newspapers from Aug. 01, 1979

August 01, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 213th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 1979 can also be written as 8/1/1979 in the US and as 1/8/1979 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 1979 in August 1979 calendar

Famous people born on August 01, 1979:

• Jason Momoa

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• B. J. Novak

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• Roberto Hoyas

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on August 1st

Famous people died on August 01, 1979:

• Jone Romano

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on August 1st

August 01, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 1979 was Bad Girls by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

1. Donna Summer - Bad Girls
2. Chic - Good Times
3. Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
4. Barbra Streisand - The Main Event & Fight
5. John Stewart - Gold

August 01, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 01, 1979 was I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

1. The Boomtown Rats - I Don't Like Mondays
2. Cliff Richard - We Don't Talk Anymore
3. Abba - Angeleyes / Voulez Vous
4. The Police - Can't Stand Losing You
5. Ian Dury & The Blockheads - Reasons To Be Cheerful (Part 3)

August 01, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

1. Chic - Good Times
2. Teddy Pendergrass - Turn Off The Lights
3. Donna Summer - Bad Girls
4. ConFunkShun - Chase Me
5. The Jones Girls - You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.

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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 01, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 01, 1979 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 01, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 01:52 pm and setting at 12:46 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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Your place in the Universe on August 01, 1979

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Someone born on August 01, 1979 is:

45 years 8 months old,

or 548 months and 22 days old,

or 2386 weeks

or 16702 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 01, 1979?

There are 100 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 01, 1979.

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