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July 13, 1979 was the 194th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Friday.
Is July 13, 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 July 13, 1979, who was born and died on July 13, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 13, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bad Girls by Donna Summer), movies (e.g. The Villain, directed by Hal Needham), TV series (e.g. Ride On Stranger) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 13th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 13, 1979?
- July 13, 1979: What happened on that day?
- July 13, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 13, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 13, 1979?
- July 13, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 13, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- July 13, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 13, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- July 13, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 13, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 13, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 13, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 13, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 13, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on July 13, 1979?
What day of the week was July 13, 1979?
July 13, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 194th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 13, 1979 can also be written as 7/13/1979 in the US and as 13/7/1979 in UK and Europe.
July 13, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 13, 1979:
- George harrison releases faster
July 13, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 13th is Cancer.
Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 13, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 13, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Goat personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 13th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 13, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 13, 1979 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 13, 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 July 13, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 10:35 pm and setting at 11:13 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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Who was born on July 13, 1979?
Famous people born on July 13, 1979:
- Dabid Kirkpatrick
Formerly worked at Google and Facebook, known for his contributions to software development.
- Craig Bellamy
Welsh footballer.
- Libuše Průšová
Czech tennis player.
- Lucinda Ruh
Swiss figure skater and coach.
- Daniel Díaz
Argentinian footballer.
- Melissa Duarte
A rare illness has claimed the life of an american teenager.
- Libuse Prusova
Czech tennis player.
- Fernando Salazar
Mexican footballer.
- Jonathan Goulet
Canadian mixed martial artist.
- Alexis Tomassian
- Panagiota Petridou
- Silvia Weissteiner
- Tommaso Novi
- Lee Jai-jin
- Luciana do Carmo
- Ladyhawke
Whose famous birthday is on July 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 13th:
![Patrick Stewart]()
Patrick StewartBritish-american actor.
![Didi Conn]()
Didi ConnDidi Conn is an American actress and journalist, best known for her role as Frenchy in the musical film Grease.
![Harrison Ford]()
Harrison FordAmerican actor.
![Michelle Rodriguez]()
Michelle RodriguezMichelle rodriguez is an american actress known for her roles in action films such as 'the fast and the furious' franchise and 'avatar'.
![Cameron Crowe]()
Cameron CroweAmerican screenwriter and producer of director films.
![Ken Jeong]()
Ken JeongKen jeong is a korean-american actor and comedian known for his roles in the hangover movie series and for his stand-up comedy.
![Colton Haynes]()
Colton HaynesAmerican actor known for his roles in TV series like 'Teen Wolf' and 'Arrow'.
![Bob Crane]()
Bob CraneAmerican actor who rose to fame in "hogan's heroes", a tv series that ran from 1965 to 1971.
![Catherine Breillat]()
Catherine BreillatFrench novelist, filmmaker and professor of auteur cinema at european graduate school.
![Cheech Marin]()
Cheech MarinMexican-american comedian and actor.
July 13, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 9 months old,
or 537 months and 6 days old,
or 2336 weeks
or 16352 days old,
if you were born on July 13, 1979.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 13, 1979?
There are 86 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 13th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 13, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on July 13, 1979.
July 13, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 13, 1979:
- Aline Saarinen
Aline Saarinen was a prominent architecture critic and journalist.
- Corrine Griffith
Corrine Griffith was an American actress and producer known for her work in silent films.
- Ludwig Merwart
Austrian graphic artist and painter (born 1913).
- Amedeo Grillo
- Juraj Neidhardt
- Antonio Varisco
- Italo Defendi
What famous deaths happened on July 13th?
Famous deaths on July 13th:
![Cory Monteith]()
Cory MonteithCory monteith was a canadian actor best known for his role as finn hudson on the television series glee.
![Red Buttons]()
Red ButtonsAmerican singer and actor (d. 2006).
![Alla Nazimova]()
Alla NazimovaRenowned Russian-American actress known for her work in silent films.
- Crystale Kahlo
Crystale Kahlo was a Mexican painter known for her self-portraits and depictions of Mexican culture and identity.
- Joseff Karsh
Armenian-Canadian portrait photographer known for his iconic images of celebrities and world leaders.
- Frida Kahlo
Mexican artist about whom all was high drama.
- Laterica Kahlo
A Mexican painter known for her self-portraits and depictions of the human body and Mexican culture, Laterica Kahlo is considered one of the...
- Amarys Kahlo
Amarys Kahlo was a Mexican painter known for her self-portraits and depictions of Mexican culture and tradition.
- Majour Kahlo
A Mexican painter, Kahlo is known for her self-portraits and paintings that explore themes of identity, pain, and Mexican culture.
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July 13, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 13, 1979:
- Bon Festival - Buddhist festival to honor the dead (East Japan)
- Kiribati - Independence Day, 2nd day (not a holiday)
- Mongolia - Naadam Holiday, 3rd day
- Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Kálimát (Words) - First day of the seventh month of the Bahá'f Calendar
July 13, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 13, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 9th and July 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 13, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 13, 1979 was Bad Girls by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.
July 13, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 13, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 9th and July 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
- Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
- Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
- Rickie Lee Jones - Chuck E.'s In Love
- Kenny Rogers - She Believes In Me
July 13, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 13, 1979 was Are 'Friends' Electric by Tubeway Army, according to the music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.
July 13, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 13, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 9th and July 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tubeway Army - Are 'Friends' Electric
- Janet Kay - Silly Games
- The Boomtown Rats - I Don't Like Mondays
- The Sex Pistols - C'mon Everybody
- Squeeze - Up The Junction
July 13, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 13, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.
July 13, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 13, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 9th and July 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Boogie Wonderland
- ConFunkShun - Chase Me
- The Jones Girls - You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else
July 13, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 13, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Villain
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Hal Needham
Starring: Kirk Douglas, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ann-Margret, Paul Lynde
Country: United States of America
Khandaan
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Anil Ganguly
Starring: Jeetendra, Sulakshana Pandit, Bindiya Goswami, Rakesh Roshan
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
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
Breaking Away
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Peter Yates
Starring: Dennis Christopher, Dennis Quaid, Daniel Stern, Jackie Earle Haley
Country: United States of America
July 13, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 13, 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:
Ride on Stranger
Release year: 1979
Jigsaw
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Michael Spierig
The Mallens
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Brian Mills
Carga Pesada
Release year: 1979
Thundercloud
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Talon Clemow
July 13, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 13, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
I'M Dancing As Fast As I Can
By: Barbara Gordon
Barbara Gordon's remarkable memoir is about a woman who thinks she has it all. She works as a documentary producer for Emmy-awarded documentary producers, and she loves the man she loves.
War and Remembrance
By: Herman Wouk
These two classic works capture the current world events and tell the story of one American family caught up in the middle of the war's chaos.
There'S No Such Place As Far Away
By: Richard Bach
Rae Hansen, a five-year-old girl from Texas, invited Richard Bach to her fifth birthday party. Rae and Richard were separated by thousands of miles, through storms, deserts, mountains, and even a thousand miles.
Shibumi
By: Trevanian
Nicholai Hül is the most wanted man in the world. He was born in Shanghai during World War I chaos. His parents were an aristocratic Russian mother, and a mysterious German father.
July 13, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 13, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Trek-80
Head On
Cutie Q
Speed Freak
Deep Scan
Who was the US President on July 13, 1979?
On July 13, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 13, 1979?
On July 13, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 13, 1979?
On July 13, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about July 13th?
July 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th day of the month of July. 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 July 13th, such as:
- 2019 - Afghanistan war: taliban gunmen storm badghis province hotel killing 4 soldiers and 2 civilians. three of the five gunmen were killed, and two others were arrested. (rfe/radioliberty). a second bombing in wardak province also results in the death of a u.s soldier.
- 2018 - 2018 mastung suicide bombing; pakistani general election, 2018: a suicide bomb attack near mastung, pakistan, kills 129 people, including political party candidate siraj raisani, during a political campaign. this attack is the third on a political rally in succession.
- 2017 - Mexico crime: 11 people are killed and 11 others injured when masked men attacked a children's birthday party in tizayuca (hidalgo).
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 July 1979?
July 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.
