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July 14, 1979 was the 195th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is July 14, 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 14, 1979, who was born and died on July 14, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 14, 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 14th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 14, 1979?
- July 14, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 14, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 14, 1979?
- July 14, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 14, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- July 14, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 14, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- July 14, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 14, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 14, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 14, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 14, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 14, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on July 14, 1979?
What day of the week was July 14, 1979?
July 14, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 195th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 14, 1979 can also be written as 7/14/1979 in the US and as 14/7/1979 in UK and Europe.
July 14, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 14th 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 14, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 14, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 14th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 14, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 14, 1979 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 14, 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 14, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 11:13 pm and setting at 12:22 pm.
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 14, 1979?
Famous people born on July 14, 1979:
![Scott Porter]()
Scott PorterScott porter is a tv actor known for his roles in popular shows such as friday night lights and hart of dixie.
- Sasuke
Renowned Japanese athlete known for excelling in the sport of Ninja Warrior.
- Gwenlyn Busby
Prominent biologist known for her research in genetics.
- Axel Teichmann
German cross-country skier.
- Bernie Castro
Dominican baseball player.
- Parthena Nikolaidou
- Clederson César de Souza
- Adolfo Daniele Speranza
- Lenae Williams
- Erkan Baş
- Artur Soares Dias
- Luciano Antonelli
- Ariel Garcé
- Sergej Ignaševič
- Kenes Rakishev
- Yukiko Motoya
- Sokol Ishka
Whose famous birthday is on July 14th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 14th:
![Lino Ventura]()
Lino VenturaActor (french detective slap, jigsaw), dies at 67.
![Matthew Fox]()
Matthew FoxMatthew fox is an american actor best known for his role as jack shephard on the tv series lost.
![Gerald Ford]()
Gerald FordAmerican politician, lawyer, congressman, and vice-president under richard nixon, 1969, and the 38th president the united states.
![Jane Lynch]()
Jane LynchAmerican actress (glee), comedian, author, and game show host.
![Polly Bergen]()
Polly BergenAmerican actress, singer, tv star, and businesswoman.
![Vincent Pastore]()
Vincent PastoreAmerican producer and actor.
![Nancy Olson]()
Nancy OlsonAmerican actress, nominated in 1950 for her inga(c),nue role on "sunset blvd.
![Dale Robertson]()
Dale RobertsonAmerican actor and singer (d.2013).
![Sara Canning]()
Sara CanningTv actress.
![Jerry Houser]()
Jerry HouserLos angeles actor.
July 14, 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 5 days old,
or 16357 days old,
if you were born on July 14, 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 14, 1979?
There are 80 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 14th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 14, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on July 14, 1979.
July 14, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 14, 1979:
- George De Witt
Television host (name that tune) dies at 56.
- Pedro Flores
- Santos Urdinarán
- Giuseppe Volta
What famous deaths happened on July 14th?
Famous deaths on July 14th:
![Leela Chitnis]()
Leela ChitnisLeela Chitnis was a prominent Indian actress known for her roles in Hindi cinema during the 1930s and 1940s.
![Walter Sedlmayr]()
Walter SedlmayrGerman actor (born in 1926).
![Madan Mohan]()
Madan MohanDirector and composer of iraqi-indian music (d. 1975).
- Relena Curie
Chemist known for research on radioactivity and discovery of new elements.
- Adlai Stevenson II
Governor of Illinois and Democratic presidential candidate.
- Katherleen Mirzakhani
Katherleen Mirzakhani was an Iranian mathematician who made groundbreaking contributions to the field of geometry and was the first woman to...
- Muhannad Al-Muhandis
Renowned Iraqi engineer known for his expertise in infrastructure projects.
- Madalina Manole
Talented author whose works continue to inspire readers.
- Zira
Fictional character in the Planet of the Apes film series.
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July 14, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 14, 1979:
- Sweden - Birthday of Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, an official flag day
- France and all French dependencies - Bastille Day
- Kiribati - Independence Day, 3rd day, not a holiday
July 14, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 14, 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 14, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 14, 1979 was Bad Girls by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.
July 14, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 14, 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 14, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 14, 1979 was Are 'Friends' Electric by Tubeway Army, according to the music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.
July 14, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 14, 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 14, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 14, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.
July 14, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 14, 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 14, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 14, 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 14, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 14, 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 14, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 14, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Broca'S Brain
By: Carl Sagan
Carl Sagan, scientist and writer, returns to the frontier to share his insights about the world. He explores and explains the amazing future of intelligent people in his charmingly down-to earth style.
Mommie Dearest
By: Christina Crawford
Mommie Dearest, a memoir and expose by Christina Crawford (adopted daughter of Joan Crawford), is written by Christina Crawford. The book depicts Christina's childhood as well as her relationship with her mother.
The Powers That Be
By: David Halberstam
David Halberstam's powerful account of "The Powers That Be", which is brimming with the conflicts, personalities, and ambitions that changed the media from something that just followed the news to something that created it, is riveting.
Sophie's Choice
By: William Styron
Three stories are told: A young Southerner is determined to be a writer. There's also a love-hate relationship between a brilliant Jew, and a beautiful Polish woman. And finally, there's a terrible wound from the past of that woman that …
The Vicar Of Christ
By: Walter F. Murphy
The 35th Anniversary Edition of The New York Times Bestseller features a new introduction by Justice Samuel Alito, U.S.
July 14, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 14, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Beam Invader
Invasion Orion
Star Fire
Apple Trek
Heiankyo Alien
Who was the US President on July 14, 1979?
On July 14, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 14, 1979?
On July 14, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 14, 1979?
On July 14, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about July 14th?
July 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:
- 2019 - The nine passengers on board the gippsaero ga8 airvan skydiving operation plane crash on umea island, sweden.
- 2018 - Iranian intervention in iraq (2014-present). iran's revolutionary guards kills three would-be saboteurs, injures another near the iraqi border in kermanshah before seizing their equipment. another volunteer for iran is also killed.
- 2017 - 2017 temple mount shooting: two druze israeli officers were killed in an attack on temple mount in jerusalem.
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.
