Friday June 08, 1979: on this day

June 08, 1979 was the 159th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.

Is June 08, 1979 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on June 08, 1979, who was born and died on June 08, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 08, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Love You Inside Out by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. Rocky II, directed by Sylvester Stallone), TV series (e.g. The Mallens) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 8th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 08, 1979?


June 08, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 159th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 1979 can also be written as 6/8/1979 in the US and as 8/6/1979 in UK and Europe.

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June 08, 1979: What happened on that day?


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June 08, 1979: What were the magazines covers that day?

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June 08, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 8th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 08, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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June 08, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 08, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:26 pm and setting at 04:58 am.

The previous full moon was on May 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1979.

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Who was born on June 08, 1979?


Famous people born on June 08, 1979:

  • Krishika Kumar

    Renowned Bollywood film producer.

  • Miriya Nagata

    Former professional wrestler who gained fame in the ring for her technical skills.

  • Donaldson Frizzell

    Country music singer-songwriter known for hits like 'I'm Gonna Miss Her'.

  • Toifilou Maoulida

    Toifilou maoulida is a retired french professional footballer known for his prolific goal-scoring ability.

  • Rob Holliday

    American singer-songwriter and bass player (marilyn manson the mission, the prodigy).

  • İpek Şenoğlu

    Turkish tennis player.

  • Adine Wilson

    New zealand netball player.

  • Alexei Kozlov

    Estonian figure skater.

  • Pete Orr

    Canadian-american baseball player.

  • Derek Trucks

    American guitarist and songwriter (the allman brothers band, the derek trucks band, tedeschi trucks band).

  • Alberto Jo Lee
  • Marc Leuenberger
  • Ashley Long
  • Verónica Orozco

Whose famous birthday is on June 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 8th:

  • Dimple Kapadia
    Dimple Kapadia

    Dimple kapadia is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films, including her debut in the acclaimed film 'bobby'.

  • Shilpa Shetty
    Shilpa Shetty

    Shilpa shetty is an indian actress known for her work in hindi films and for winning the british reality television series celebrity big...

  • Joan Rivers
    Joan Rivers

    American comedian, considered by many to be one of the most funny women on the planet.

  • Nancy Sinatra
    Nancy Sinatra

    American singer and author, she is the eldest child of frank sinatra, her famous crooner father, and nancy sinatra, his wife.

  • Marguerite Yourcenar
    Marguerite Yourcenar

    Belgian writer and classical scholar, she was also the first woman to join l' academie francaise.

  • Julianna Margulies
    Julianna Margulies

    Julianna margulies is an american actress best known for her roles in the television series er and the good wife.

  • Lauren Gottlieb
    Lauren Gottlieb

    Lauren gottlieb is a professional dancer known for her appearances on the reality tv show 'so you think you can dance' and her roles in...

  • Torrey DeVitto
    Torrey DeVitto

    Torrey devitto is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as pretty little liars and chicago med.

  • Maria Menounos
    Maria Menounos

    American television personality, entertainment tonight correspondent, got her start in journalism as a reporter at channel one news.

  • Scott Adams
    Scott Adams

    American cartoonist and creator of dilbert, one the most popular syndicated comic strips ever.

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June 08, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 9 months old,

or 537 months and 11 days old,

or 2336 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16356 days old,

if you were born on June 08, 1979.

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

There are 81 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 8th 2024.

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

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on June 08, 1979.

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June 08, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 08, 1979:

  • Herb Polesie

    Producer/playwright (20 questions), dies at 79.

  • Louis Salvador Palange

    Composer dies at 61.

What famous deaths happened on June 8th?

Famous deaths on June 8th:

  • Eunice Gayson
    Eunice Gayson

    Eunice Gayson was an English actress known for being the first Bond girl in the James Bond films.

  • Bertice Reading
    Bertice Reading

    Dutch actress moon in the gutter.

  • Janthony Bourdain

    Janthony Bourdain was a renowned American chef, author, and television personality who explored the world's cuisines and cultures.

  • Andrew Jackson

    7th President of the United States known for his role in the Battle of New Orleans and the Indian Removal Act.

  • Donaldson Baxter

    Contributed significantly to the field of condensed matter physics.

  • Beatrice Portinari

    Beatrice Portinari was the muse of the Italian poet Dante Alighieri.

  • Daysie Bray

    Renowned biologist known for her work on plant genetics.

  • Thomos Paine

    Author of 'Common Sense' and a key figure in the American Revolution.

  • Bubber Miley

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional curveball.

  • Edith Finch

    Edith Finch was a British novelist best known for her novels 'The Pursuit of Love' and 'Love in a Cold Climate'.

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June 08, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 08, 1979:

  • World Ocean Day.
  • Trojecia, virgin (at Rodez)
  • Roman Empire - second day of the Vestalia in honor of Vesta.
  • Blessed Chlodulph, bishop of Metz
  • Blessed Gildard, bishop of Rouen, confessor
  • Blessed Maximinus, bishop of Aix en Provence
  • Blessed William, bishop of York, confessor
  • Blessed Syra of Ireland, virgin
  • Syria, virgin (at Troyes)

Saints celebrated on June 08, 1979:

  • Saint Sabinianus, abbot, confessor [GTZ: Puy]
  • Saint Audomar, bishop of ThTrouanne, confessor (Translation day)
  • Saint Elphege, bishop, martyr (Translation day)
  • Saint Marius, hermit [GTZ: Clermont]
  • saint Medard, bishop of Noyon, confessor [common]
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June 08, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 08, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 4th and June 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 08, 1979 was Love You Inside Out by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week June 4th and June 10th.

June 08, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 08, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 4th and June 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Love You Inside Out
  2. - Hot Stuff
  3. - We Are Family
  4. - Reunited
  5. - Just When I Needed You Most

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 08, 1979 was Sunday Girl by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week June 4th and June 10th.

June 08, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 08, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 4th and June 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sunday Girl
  2. - Ring My Bell
  3. - Dance Away
  4. - Are 'Friends' Electric
  5. - Boogie Wonderland

June 08, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 08, 1979 was We Are Family by Sister Sledge, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 4th and June 10th.

June 08, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 08, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 4th and June 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - We Are Family
  2. - Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now
  3. - Hot Stuff
  4. - Shake
  5. - I Wanna Be With You

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June 08, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 08, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Rocky II

Rocky II

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Sylvester Stallone

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers

Country: United States of America

Ernesto

Ernesto

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Salvatore Samperi

Starring: Michele Placido, Renato Salvatori, Virna Lisi, Lara Wendel, Turi Ferro, Gisela Hahn, Concha Velasco, Martin Halm, Miranda Nocelli, Francisco Marsò

Country: Italy

Butch and Sundance: The Early Days

Butch and Sundance: The Early Days

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Richard Lester

Starring: William Katt, Tom Berenger, Jeff Corey, John Schuck

Prophecy

Prophecy

Release year: 1979

Directed by: John Frankenheimer

Starring: Talia Shire, Robert Foxworth, Armand Assante, Richard Dysart

Org

Org

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Fernando Birri

Starring: Terence Hill, Jean-Luc Godard, Glauber Rocha, Roberto Rossellini, Lidija Juracik, Julio García Espinosa, Herbert Marcuse, Nolika Pareda, Francesco Di Giacomo (II), Jonas Mekas, Isaac Twen Obu, Pietro Santalamazza

Country: Italy

June 08, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 08, 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:

The Mallens

The Mallens

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Brian Mills

Carga Pesada

Carga Pesada

Release year: 1979

Thundercloud

Thundercloud

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Talon Clemow

Love Thy Neighbour in Australia

Love Thy Neighbour in Australia

Release year: 1979

Directed by: William G. Stewart

June 08, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 08, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Complete Book Of Running by James F. Fixx

The Complete Book Of Running

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This article discusses the psychological benefits of running. It also addresses self-esteem and how running can help you cope with tension and pressure.

A Distant Mirror by Barbara W. Tuchman

A Distant Mirror

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Barbara W. Tuchman, the acclaimed author of The Guns of August, won the Pulitzer Prize for Literature. She once again uses her gifts for character, history and sparkling prose to create an amazing portrait of medieval life.

A Necessary Woman by Helen Van Slyke

A Necessary Woman

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A WOMAN'S POINT OF DECISIONMARY Farr Morgan seemed to have it all: a handsome husband and a brilliant career. She also had great looks and was full of vitality. Only she could see her hunger for a man who could …

Ghost Story by Peter Straub

Ghost Story

By:

Not every sin is unpunished in life. GHOST STORY Four aging men from Milburn, New York were convicted of a crime they committed in their youth.

Beyond Reason by Margaret Trudeau

Beyond Reason

By:

This book is well-written with candid, honest and detailed experiences's of Author's life as a flower child and hippie.

June 08, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 08, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Aim for the Ace!

Aim for the Ace!

Genre: Sports, Romance

Space Fever

Space Fever

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Nintendo

Alien Attack

Alien Attack

Platform: Handheld video game

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Coleco

Football

Football

Platform: Intellivision, Atari 2600

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Mattel

Armor Battle

Armor Battle

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Mattel Electronics

history

Who was the US President on June 08, 1979?

On June 08, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 08, 1979?

On June 08, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 08, 1979?

On June 08, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about June 8th?

June 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of June. 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 June 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive. abdul baset al-sarout is a jaysh al-izza commander and the "singer" of the revolution. he was also the former goalkeeper for syria's national football team.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests israeli troops use tear gas and live rounds to kill four civilians and injure over 600 others.
  • 2017 - 2017 north korean missile test: north korea tests several missiles that are believed to be anti-ship weapon missiles. this test occurs immediately after south korea has suspended further deployments of the thaad antimissile system.

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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 June 1979?

June 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.

Discover how June 1979 calendar looked like.

Friday June 8, 1979