What happened on Friday August 10, 1979?

Here's what happened on August 10, 1979:

• Michael Jackson's 'Off the Wall' Album Release Michael Jackson released his groundbreaking album 'Off the Wall', which became a massive commercial success, selling 7 million copies in the United States and achieving 7x platinum status. This album was a pivotal moment in Jackson's musical career, showcasing his evolving artistic style.
• Ecuador Adopts New Constitution Ecuador officially adopted a new constitution, marking a significant moment in the country's political and legal development. This constitutional change represented an important step in defining the nation's governance framework and democratic principles.
• Walther Gerlach: Physicist and Academic Walther Gerlach, a distinguished professor of physics, was noted for his academic roles at the University of Tübingen and the University of Munich. He was a significant contributor to the field of physics during the mid-20th century.

Events in 1979

August 10, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 10, 1979

Newspapers from Aug. 10, 1979

August 10, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 222nd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 10, 1979 can also be written as 8/10/1979 in the US and as 10/8/1979 in UK and Europe.

August 10, 1979 in August 1979 calendar

Famous people born on August 10, 1979:

• Rémy Martin

  French rugby union footballer who played as a flanker for the national team.

• Joanna García

  American actress known for her prominent roles in TV shows like Reba and Once Upon a Time.

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on August 10th

Famous people died on August 10, 1979:

• Walter Gerlach

  German physicist and academic (b. 1889).

• John Joseph Wright
• Luigi Cavasonza

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on August 10th

August 10, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 10, 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 10, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 10, 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 10, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 10, 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 10th 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 10, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 10, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 10, 1979 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 10, 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 10, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 09:47 pm and setting at 10:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 1979.

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Your place in the Universe on August 10, 1979

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Someone born on August 10, 1979 is:

45 years 8 months old,

or 548 months and 13 days old,

or 2384 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16693 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 10, 1979?

There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 10th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 10, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 10, 1979.

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