What happened on Monday August 06, 1979?

Here's what happened on August 06, 1979:

• Paul Volcker Becomes Federal Reserve Chairman Prominent American economist Paul Volcker was sworn in as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, marking a significant moment in U.S. monetary policy. Volcker would go on to play a crucial role in combating inflation during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
• Bauhaus Releases Debut Single Gothic rock pioneers Bauhaus released their iconic debut single 'Bela Lugosi's Dead', a seminal track that would significantly influence the post-punk and gothic rock music scenes.
• Death of Nobel Laureate Feodor Lynen Feodor Felix Konrad Lynen, a distinguished German biochemist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, passed away. Lynen was renowned for his groundbreaking research in lipid metabolism and cholesterol biosynthesis.
• Youngest English Channel Swimmer Marcus Hooper, at just 12 years old, became the youngest person to successfully swim across the English Channel, showcasing remarkable endurance and athletic achievement.
• David Graham Wins 61st PGA Championship Professional golfer David Graham secured victory at the 61st PGA Championship, shooting an impressive 272 at Oakland Hills Country Club in Michigan, demonstrating exceptional skill and precision.
• Moderate Earthquake in Central California A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 struck the central California coastal region at 10:05 local time, causing localized geological disturbances.

Events in 1979

August 06, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 06, 1979

Newspapers from Aug. 06, 1979

August 06, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 218th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1979 can also be written as 8/6/1979 in the US and as 6/8/1979 in UK and Europe.

August 06, 1979 in August 1979 calendar

Famous people born on August 06, 1979:

• Megumi Okina

  Megumi Okina is a notable Japanese singer and actress known for her work in entertainment and media.

• Lincoln (Nebraska)
• Anna Cabana

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on August 6th

Famous people died on August 06, 1979:

• Feodor Felix Konrad Lynen

  German biochemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1979).

• Feodor Lynen

  Prize laureate for their discoveries concerning the mechanism and regulation of the cholesterol and fatty acid metabolism.

• Kurt Kasznar
• Maria Giacchino Cusenza

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on August 6th

August 06, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 1979 was Bad Girls by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

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

August 06, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 1979 was I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

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 06, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

1. Chic - Good Times
2. Teddy Pendergrass - Turn Off The Lights
3. Donna Summer - Bad Girls
4. Earth, Wind & Fire - After The Love Has Gone
5. ConFunkShun - Chase Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th 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 06, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 06, 1979 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 06, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:53 pm and setting at 05:15 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 06, 1979

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Someone born on August 06, 1979 is:

45 years 9 months old,

or 549 months and 8 days old,

or 2388 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16718 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 06, 1979?

There are 84 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 06, 1979.

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