What happened on Wednesday August 08, 1979?

Here's what happened on August 08, 1979:

• First African American Astronaut Selected NASA made history by selecting Guy Bluford, a 24-year-old African American, as an astronaut. This milestone represented a significant step towards diversity and inclusion in the United States space program.
• Saddam Hussein Political Executions Iraqi President Saddam Hussein ordered the execution of 22 political opponents, demonstrating the brutal nature of his authoritarian regime and the severe political repression in Iraq during this period.
• Nobel Prize Chemist Feodor Lynen Feodor Lynen, a distinguished chemist at the University of Munich, was recognized for his groundbreaking research on cholesterol and fatty acid metabolism. His Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1964) significantly advanced our understanding of lipid biochemistry and metabolic processes.
• US Billboard Number 1: Donna Summer 'Bad Girls' by Donna Summer topped the US music charts on August 8, 1979, reflecting the disco era's musical dominance during the late 1970s.
• UK Number 1: The Boomtown Rats 'I Don't Like Mondays' by The Boomtown Rats was the top song in the United Kingdom on August 8, 1979, a track known for its controversial narrative about a school shooting.
• Astronomical Event: Full Moon On August 8, 1979, a Full Moon illuminated the night sky, a natural celestial occurrence that has fascinated humans throughout history.

Events in 1979

August 08, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 08, 1979

Newspapers from Aug. 08, 1979

August 08, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 220th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 1979 can also be written as 8/8/1979 in the US and as 8/8/1979 in UK and Europe.

August 08, 1979 in August 1979 calendar

Famous people born on August 08, 1979:

• Rashard Lewis

  Professional NBA basketball player who played for multiple teams including the Seattle SuperSonics and Miami Heat, known for his three-point...

• Benjamin Boyer

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on August 8th

Famous people died on August 08, 1979:

• Nicholas Monsarrat

  Nicholas Monsarrat was a renowned British novelist and naval officer, best known for his maritime war novels like 'The Cruel Sea'.

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on August 8th

August 08, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 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 08, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 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 08, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 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 8th 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 08, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 08, 1979 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 08:28 pm and setting at 07:41 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 09, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 1979.

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Your place in the Universe on August 08, 1979

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Someone born on August 08, 1979 is:

45 years 8 months old,

or 548 months and 15 days old,

or 2385 weeks

or 16695 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 1979?

There are 107 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 08, 1979.

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