Sunday June 17, 1979: on this day

June 17, 1979 was the 168th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is June 17, 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 17, 1979, who was born and died on June 17, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 17, 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 17th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 17, 1979?


June 17, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 168th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 17, 1979 can also be written as 6/17/1979 in the US and as 17/6/1979 in UK and Europe.

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June 17, 1979: What happened on that day?


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June 17, 1979: What were the magazines covers that day?

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June 17, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th 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 17, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 17, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on June 17th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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June 17, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 17, 1979 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 17, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 01:12 am and setting at 02:30 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 17, 1979?


Famous people born on June 17, 1979:

  • Ludella Brown

    Talented actress who has appeared in various films and TV shows.

  • Eddi Bauer

    Bestselling author of mystery novels with a loyal fan base.

  • Sander Loones

    Belgian politician who served as a Member of the European Parliament.

  • Eljay Gonzalez

    Famous for his epic fantasy series loved by readers of all ages.

  • Brand New

    Innovative musician known for pushing boundaries in the music industry.

  • Arien Kaplan

    Co-founder of a successful tech startup.

  • Justin Rose

    British Conservative Party politician, Member of Parliament.

  • Vivian Brown

    Famous meteorologist who worked for The Weather Channel.

  • Wilmer Garcia

    Respected political commentator and news anchor known for his insightful analysis.

  • Kemp Conrad

    Co-founder of JustGiving, a popular online fundraising platform.

  • Young Maylay

    American voice actor and producer of rappers.

  • Tyson Apostol

    American television personality.

  • Nick Rimando

    American soccer player.

  • Cawey Schau

    Seattle, washington -- canoeist (1996 olympics).

  • Zafar Rushdie

    British businessman who owns his own public relations firm.

  • Tyler Webb
  • Jenny Kropp
  • Magda Genuin
  • Emile Baron

Whose famous birthday is on June 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 17th:

  • Newt Gingrich
    Newt Gingrich

    American politician who rose to prominence in 1994 as the first gop speaker in 40 years.

  • Stan Laurel
    Stan Laurel

    Stan laurel was a comedic actor best known for being one half of the famous duo laurel and hardy, known for their slapstick comedy films.

  • Kendrick Lamar
    Kendrick Lamar

    Kendrick lamar is a highly influential rapper known for his introspective lyrics and socially conscious themes.

  • Bresha Webb
    Bresha Webb

    Bresha Webb is an American actress known for her roles in television shows such as 'Marlon' and 'Run the World'.

  • Beth Moore
    Beth Moore

    Beth moore is a well-known author and bible teacher, recognized for her bestselling books and influential teachings.

  • Barry Manilow
    Barry Manilow

    American singer, songwriter, author, and musician who rose to mega-pop stardom during the 1970s.

  • Greg Kinnear
    Greg Kinnear

    American actor who was the host and executive producer for e! entertainment televisionaeur(tm), the popular "talk soup" program, 1991-1994.

  • Joe Piscopo
    Joe Piscopo

    American actor, best known for his role on "saturday night live" (1975-85), where he was well-known for his hilarious parodies of stars such...

  • Peter Lupus
    Peter Lupus

    American actor and bodybuilder.

  • Ken Loach
    Ken Loach

    English screenwriter and producer of director producers.

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June 17, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 9 months old,

or 537 months and 2 days old,

or 2335 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16347 days old,

if you were born on June 17, 1979.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 17, 1979?

There are 90 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 17, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on June 17, 1979.

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June 17, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 17, 1979:

  • Duffy Lewis

    American baseball player and manager (b. 1888).

  • Hubert Ashton

    English cricketer and politician (b. 1898).

  • Lou Frizzel

    Actor (dusty rhoades - bonanza), dies aged 58.

  • Nando Coletti
  • Tesourinha
  • Alessandro Costantinides

What famous deaths happened on June 17th?

Famous deaths on June 17th:

  • Cyd Charisse
    Cyd Charisse

    Cyd charisse was an american dancer and actress known for her roles in classic hollywood musicals such as singin' in the rain and the band...

  • Jeff Chandler
    Jeff Chandler

    American actor and singer (d. 1961).

  • Kate Smith
    Kate Smith

    American singer ("god bless america") dies in raleigh (north carolina) at the age of 78 (born 1907).

  • Pamela Britton
    Pamela Britton

    Actress (blondie my favorite martian), is killed at 50.

  • John Murray
    John Murray

    Canadian-scottish biologist and oceanographer (d. 1914).

  • Jaquese Williams

    Award-winning playwright known for his powerful and thought-provoking dramas.

  • Aulden Smith

    Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of genetics.

  • Cevyn Thomas

    Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences.

  • Elysian Stone

    Pioneering environmental journalist advocating for conservation and sustainability.

  • Lamarco Smith

    Influential playwright whose works explored social issues and human relationships.

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June 17, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 17, 1979:

  • St. Albert Chmielowski.
  • National holiday of West Germany until 1990, see Workers' Uprising of 1953 in East Germany.
  • Iceland's national day, celebrating independence from Denmark in 1944.

Observances on June 17, 1979:

  • World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
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June 17, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 17, 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 17, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

June 17, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 17, 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 17, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

June 17, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 17, 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 17, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

June 17, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 17, 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 17, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 17, 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 17, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 17, 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 17, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 17, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Vicar Of Christ by Walter F. Murphy

The Vicar Of Christ

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

Mommie Dearest by Christina Crawford

Mommie Dearest

By:

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 Island by Peter Benchley

The Island

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A classic mystery novel that combines suspense, treasure hunting and murder. Benchley's best.

Ss-Gb by Len Deighton

Ss-Gb

By:

Imagine if WWII turned the other direction. Deighton creates an alternate history novel that depicts a world in which the British Command gave up to the Nazis in World War II. Churchill was killed, and the King had been murdered.

How To Get Whatever You Want Out Of Life by Dr. Joyce Brothers

How To Get Whatever You Want Out Of Life

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Psychologists have accumulated a lot of information about people. What causes them to be angry? What frustrates them? What makes them smile with joy?

June 17, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 17, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cosmic Guerilla

Cosmic Guerilla

Platform: Arcade (original) ZX Spectrum

Genre: Fixed shooter

Apple Trek

Apple Trek

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Apple Inc

Lunar Rescue

Lunar Rescue

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Space flight Shooter game

Publisher: Taito

Radar Scope

Radar Scope

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Nintendo

Alien Attack

Alien Attack

Platform: Handheld video game

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Coleco

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Who was the US President on June 17, 1979?

On June 17, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 17, 1979?

On June 17, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 17, 1979?

On June 17, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about June 17th?

June 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Boko haram, nigeria: three suicide bombers from boko haram detonate their bombs among football fans in konduga. the explosions killed 30 and injured 40 others. (bbc).boko haram terrorists engage in gunfire with nigerian soldiers in nganzai, a local government area of borno state.
  • 2018 - Boko haram insurgency: at least 31 people are killed in twin suicide bombings at damboa, nigeria. rockets from outside the town are believed to be following the explosions.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: an "insider attack" on camp shaheen in northern mazar-i-sharif resulted in at least one afghan being killed and seven americans being wounded. the earlier report that americans were killed was incorrect. the taliban claim responsibility.

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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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Sunday June 17, 1979