Friday June 15, 1979: on this day

June 15, 1979 was the 166th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.

Is June 15, 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 15, 1979, who was born and died on June 15, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 15, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hot Stuff by Donna Summer), movies (e.g. Escape from Alcatraz, directed by Don Siegel), TV series (e.g. The Mallens) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 15th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 15, 1979?


June 15, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 166th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 15, 1979 can also be written as 6/15/1979 in the US and as 15/6/1979 in UK and Europe.

June 15, 1979 in June 1979 calendar

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June 15, 1979: What happened on that day?


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June 15, 1979: What were the magazines covers that day?

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June 15, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 15th 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 15, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 15, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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June 15, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 15, 1979 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 15, 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 15, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 11:57 pm and setting at 12:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 10, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Jul 09, 1979.

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Who was born on June 15, 1979?


Famous people born on June 15, 1979:

  • Milian Laurencin

    Founder of a successful tech startup.

  • Garan Holcombe

    Founder of Holcombe Financial, known for innovative financial solutions.

  • Fard Khosravi

    Founder of a successful tech startup.

  • Heela Afshar

    Renowned contemporary painter known for her vibrant abstract artworks.

  • Ewin Percival

    Co-founder of WeWork.

  • Anastasia Baklanova

    Renowned for her work in number theory.

  • Eiman Azim

    Renowned for research on neural circuits underlying movement control.

  • Ardra Vanak

    Renowned ecologist known for her work in conservation biology.

  • Reagann McDonald-Gibson

    Bestselling author known for her captivating novels.

  • Nawaal Nour

    Renowned neuroscientist known for her research on brain plasticity.

  • Que Dallara

    Founder of a successful tech startup.

  • Deyani Bhattacharya

    Renowned author known for his captivating storytelling.

  • Vernesha Crawford

    Renowned astronomer known for her research on black holes.

  • Laylin Ali

    Founder of a successful tech startup.

  • Maysun Al Damlooji

    Prominent political figure in the Middle East.

  • Aylin Zafar

    Aylin Zafar is a journalist known for her work in international news and digital media.

  • Anamari Mlinar

    Award-winning investigative journalist known for her in-depth reporting on social issues.

  • Shanquita Rutherford

    Accomplished track and field athlete who has won multiple medals.

  • Kamilya Abdrazakova

    Renowned astronomer known for her research on exoplanets.

  • Mielle Hollender

    Renowned chemist known for her work in sustainable chemistry practices.

Whose famous birthday is on June 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 15th:

  • Ice Cube
    Ice Cube

    Ice cube is an american rapper, actor, and filmmaker known for his influential role in the rap group n.w.

  • Courteney Cox
    Courteney Cox

    Courteney cox is an american actress best known for her role as monica geller on the popular tv show friends.

  • Neil Patrick Harris
    Neil Patrick Harris

    Neil patrick harris is an american actor, comedian, and magician, best known for his roles in how i met your mother and doogie howser, m.d.

  • Johnny Hallyday
    Johnny Hallyday

    French singer, the french elvis.

  • Helen Hunt
    Helen Hunt

    American actress best known for her role in the tv series "mad about you" (1992-1999).

  • Guy Bedos
    Guy Bedos

    He is a comedian and actor from france.

  • Demis Roussos
    Demis Roussos

    After being a member and performing artist of aphrodite's child (prog rock band that also included vangelis), he had a string international...

  • James Belushi
    James Belushi

    James belushi is an american actor known for his roles in movies suchjson as 'about last night.

  • Leah Remini
    Leah Remini

    Leah remini is an american actress known for her role in the tv show 'the king of queens' and for her activism against the church of...

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June 15, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 9 months old,

or 537 months and 4 days old,

or 2335 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16349 days old,

if you were born on June 15, 1979.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 15, 1979?

There are 88 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 15, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on June 15, 1979.

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June 15, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 15, 1979:

  • Augustina Bourlon de los Ríos

    Augustina Bourlon de los Ríos was a Mexican writer known for her literary works.

  • Ernst Meister

    Writer dies at 67.

  • Laurie Bird
  • Werner Kaegi
  • Giovanni De Prà
  • Teruo Nakamura
  • Juan Arremón
  • Guglielmo Borgo

What famous deaths happened on June 15th?

Famous deaths on June 15th:

  • Casey Kasem
    Casey Kasem

    American "musical countdown king radio disk jockey" who created and hosted "america's top 40" from 1988 to 1988.

  • Glenda Jackson
    Glenda Jackson

    British actress, internationally recognized, who won the ny film classics award for 1971, an emmy in 1972 for "queen elizabeth", and oscars...

  • Jacques Bergerac
    Jacques Bergerac

    France -- actor (gigi, les girls, thunder in sun).

  • Hume Cronyn
    Hume Cronyn

    Canadian-american actor, producer, and screenwriter (d. 2003).

  • Steve Cochran
    Steve Cochran

    American actor.

  • Victor French
    Victor French

    American actor and director (highway to heaven), has died at 54 from cancer (b. 1934).

  • Yolandra Lopez

    Renowned painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Juwana Brown

    Bestselling author known for her impactful literary works.

  • Janit Singh

    Esteemed scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

  • Delorese Hawkins

    Bestselling novelist whose gripping stories captivated readers worldwide.

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June 15, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 15, 1979:

  • Commemoration of Evelyn Underhill (Anglican mystic and poet)
  • Roman Catholic Church ? Feast of Saint Germaine Cousin, patron of shepherdesses and of victims of child abuse
  • Roman Catholic Church and some Anglican churches: Corpus Christi (moveable feast, 2006)
  • Malawi's Freedom Day
  • Commemoration of William Adams (Miura Anjin ????) a man shipwrecked in Japan in the 1600s, and whom James Clavell's "Shogun" was based upon
  • Flag Day in Denmark
  • Roman Empire ? ninth and final day of the Vestalia in honor of Vesta

Observances on June 15, 1979:

  • World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Saints celebrated on June 15, 1979:

  • Saint Vitus' Day ? Vitus Diena held in medieval Latvia
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June 15, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 15, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 11th and June 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


June 15, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 15, 1979 was Hot Stuff by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

June 15, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 15, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 11th and June 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

June 15, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 15, 1979 was Sunday Girl by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

June 15, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 15, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 11th and June 17th. 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 15, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 15, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

June 15, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 15, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 11th and June 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Ring My Bell
  2. - Boogie Wonderland
  3. - Hot Stuff
  4. - Shake
  5. - We Are Family

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June 15, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 15, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Escape from Alcatraz

Escape from Alcatraz

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Don Siegel

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Patrick McGoohan, Roberts Blossom, Jack Thibeau

Country: United States of America

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

The Main Event

The Main Event

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Howard Zieff

Starring: Barbra Streisand, Ryan O'Neal, Paul Sand, Whitman Mayo

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 15, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 15, 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 15, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 15, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Powers That Be by David Halberstam

The Powers That Be

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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.

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.

Ghost Story by Peter Straub

Ghost Story

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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.

The Vicar Of Christ by Walter F. Murphy

The Vicar Of Christ

By:

The 35th Anniversary Edition of The New York Times Bestseller features a new introduction by Justice Samuel Alito, U.S.

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 …

June 15, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 15, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Beam Invader

Beam Invader

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: Tekunon Kougyou

4-Player Bowling Alley

4-Player Bowling Alley

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Midway

The Datestones of Ryn

The Datestones of Ryn

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore PET/CBM, TRS-80

Genre: Dungeon crawl

Publisher: Epyx

NASL Soccer

NASL Soccer

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Traditional soccer simulation

Publisher: Mattel

Galaxian

Galaxian

Platform: Arcade, Various

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Midway

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Who was the US President on June 15, 1979?

On June 15, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 15, 1979?

On June 15, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 15, 1979?

On June 15, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about June 15th?

June 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: yemeni-based houthi forces launch drone strikes against jizan regional airport in yemen and abha international airport, saudi arabia. a spokesperson for the saudi arabian-led coalition claims that a houthi drone was shot down in close proximity to abha, saudi arabia.
  • 2018 - War in north-west pakistan: on june 13, the afghan ministry of defense reported that mullah fazlullah (emir of pakistani taliban) was killed in kunar by a drone strike.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: at least 34 people were killed in airstrikes by the syrian government on rebel-held areas of aleppo.

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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.

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