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see horoscope and birth chart for August 17, 1979What happened on Friday, August 17, 1979?
About August 17th, 1979, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 17, 1979, the first Quds Day was observed in Tehran, Iran, following a declaration by Ayatollah Khomeini on August 7, 1979, designating the last Friday of Ramadan as International Quds Day to express solidarity with Palestinians and oppose Israeli occupation.
- Day of the week: August 17th, 1979 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Good Times by Chic
- #1 UK song: I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats
- Popular movie: Apocalypse Now directed by Francis Ford Coppola
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- August 17, 1979: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 17, 1979?
- Who was born on August 17, 1979?
- August 17, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- August 17, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- August 17, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 17, 1979?
- Back in 1979
August 17, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 17, 1979:
- First Quds Day Observance in Tehran on August 17, 1979 On August 17, 1979, the first Quds Day was observed in Tehran, Iran, following a declaration by Ayatollah Khomeini on August 7, 1979, designating the last Friday of Ramadan as International Quds Day to express solidarity with Palestinians and oppose Israeli occupation. source: commons.wikimedia.org
August 17, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from August 1979
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What day of the week was August 17, 1979?
August 17, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 229th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 17, 1979 can also be written as 8/17/1979 in the US and as 17/8/1979 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 17, 1979?
Famous people born on August 17, 1979:
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Julien Escudé
August 17, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 17, 1979:
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Vivian VanceVivian Vance was an American actress and singer best known for her role as Ethel Mertz in the classic television sitcom 'I Love Lucy.' Her comedic timing and chemistry with Lucille Ball made her one of the most beloved supporting actresses in American television history. [bio]
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John C. AllenPioneering American roller coaster designer who significantly influenced the amusement park industry during the mid-20th century.
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Angelo De Martini
August 17, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 17, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 13th and August 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 17, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.
- Chic - Good Times
- The Knack - My Sharona
- Barbra Streisand - The Main Event & Fight
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
- Earth, Wind and Fire - After The Love Has Gone
August 17, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1979 was I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.
- The Boomtown Rats - I Don't Like Mondays
- Cliff Richard - We Don't Talk Anymore
- Abba - Angeleyes / Voulez Vous
- The Police - Can't Stand Losing You
- Ian Dury & The Blockheads - Reasons To Be Cheerful (Part 3)
August 17, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.
- Chic - Good Times
- Teddy Pendergrass - Turn Off The Lights
- Earth, Wind & Fire - After The Love Has Gone
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
- ConFunkShun - Chase Me
August 17, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
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 17, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 17, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 17, 1979 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 01:40 am and setting at 05:11 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 1979.
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Someone born on August 17, 1979 is:
46 years 11 months old,
or 563 months and 19 days old,
or 2450 weeks and 5 days old,
or 17155 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1979?
There are 12 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 17th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1979?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 17, 1979.
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Why 1979 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on August 17, 1979, a 1979 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to August 17, 1979 includes First Quds Day Observance in Tehran on August 17, 1979, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around August 17, 1979 included “Good Times” by Chic, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of August 17, 1979 included Apocalypse Now, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
August 17, 1979 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Antwaan Randle El, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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