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see horoscope and birth chart for August 18, 1979What happened on Saturday August 18, 1979?
About August 18th, 1979, in brief:
- Historical events: Ayatollah Khomeini issued a provocative demand for a holy war (jihad) against the Kurdish population, escalating tensions in post-revolutionary Iran and signaling potential military confrontation.
- Day of the week: August 18th, 1979 was a Saturday
- 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: The Tempest directed by Julie Taymor
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Table of contents
- August 18, 1979: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 18, 1979?
- Who was born on August 18, 1979?
- August 18, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- August 18, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- August 18, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 18, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 18, 1979?
- Back in 1979
August 18, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 18, 1979:
- Ayatollah Khomeini's Call for Conflict with Kurds Ayatollah Khomeini issued a provocative demand for a holy war (jihad) against the Kurdish population, escalating tensions in post-revolutionary Iran and signaling potential military confrontation.
- Nick Lowe Marries Carlene Carter Musician Nick Lowe entered into marriage with singer Carlene Carter, a notable union in the country and rock music scene of the late 1970s.
- Selena Silver - Australian Actress Profile Selena Silver, an Australian actress active during the late 1970s, was noted for her emerging presence in the entertainment industry.
August 18, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 18, 1979?
August 18, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 230th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 18, 1979 can also be written as 8/18/1979 in the US and as 18/8/1979 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 18, 1979?
Famous people born on August 18, 1979:
- Alexander Mikhaylin
August 18, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 18, 1979:
- Vasantrao Naik
Prominent Indian politician who served as the 3rd Chief Minister of Maharashtra from 1963 to 1975, playing a significant role in the state's...
August 18, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 18, 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 18, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 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 18, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 18, 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 18, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 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 18, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th 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 18, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 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 18, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 18, 1979 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 18, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 02:28 am and setting at 05:55 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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Your place in the Universe on August 18, 1979
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Someone born on August 18, 1979 is:
45 years 8 months old,
or 548 months and 5 days old,
or 2383 weeks and 4 days old,
or 16685 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 1979?
There are 117 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 18th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1979?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 18, 1979.
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