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August 18, 1979 was the 230th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 18, 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 August 18, 1979, who was born and died on August 18, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 18, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Good Times by Chic), movies (e.g. Kaala Patthar, directed by Yash Chopra), TV series (e.g. Ride On Stranger) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 18th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 18, 1979?
- August 18, 1979: What happened 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?
- Who was born on August 18, 1979?
- August 18, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 18, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- August 18, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 18, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- August 18, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 18, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 18, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 18, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 18, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 18, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on August 18, 1979?
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.
August 18, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 18, 1979:
- Iran ayatollah khomeini demands saint war against kurds
- Nick lowe marries singer carlene carter
August 18, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th is Leo.
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.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 18th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 18, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 18, 1979 was New Moon.
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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Who was born on August 18, 1979?
Famous people born on August 18, 1979:
- Stuart Dew
Australian rules footballer.
- Mohib Mirza
Actor and director from pakistan.
- Alexander Mikhaylin
- Aleksandr Michajlin
- Thabang Radebe
- Christine Amertil
- Martin Šarić
- Colleen Lanne
- Víctor Merino
- Aamir Ghaffar
Whose famous birthday is on August 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 18th:
![Robert Redford]()
Robert RedfordAmerican actor, director, environmental activist.
![Mae West]()
Mae WestMae west was an american actress, playwright, and screenwriter known for her bawdy and witty persona, and her iconic roles in films such as...
![Kaitlin Olson]()
Kaitlin OlsonKaitlin Olson is an American actress and comedian, best known for her role as Dee Reynolds on the FX/FXX sitcom 'It's Always Sunny in...
![Patrick Swayze]()
Patrick SwayzeAmerican stage, tv and film actor, dancer, choreographer, and sex symbol.
![Edward Norton]()
Edward NortonAmerican actor, director, writer, and producer best known for his extraordinary dramatic range.
![Andy Samberg]()
Andy SambergAndy samberg is an american comedian known for his work on the comedy sketch show 'saturday night live' and for co-founding the comedy group...
![Alex Honnold]()
Alex HonnoldAlex honnold is a renowned rock climber known for his free solo ascents of big walls, particularly his historic climb of el capitan in...
![Christian Slater]()
Christian SlaterChristian slater is an american actor known for his roles in films such as heathers, true romance, and mr.
![Roman Polanski]()
Roman PolanskiFrench director of film, well-known in france and america for his works such as "chinatown" and "rosemary's baby".
![Madeleine Stowe]()
Madeleine StoweMadeleine Stowe is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'The Last of the Mohicans', 'Twelve Monkeys', and 'The General's...
August 18, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 8 months old,
or 536 months and 1 day old,
or 2330 weeks and 6 days old,
or 16316 days old,
if you were born on August 18, 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 August 18, 1979?
There are 122 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 18th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 18, 1979.
August 18, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 18, 1979:
- Vasantrao Naik
Indian politician, 3rd chief minister of maharashtra (d. 1979).
- Eileen Bennett Whittingstall
What famous deaths happened on August 18th?
Famous deaths on August 18th:
![Persis Khambatta]()
Persis KhambattaEast indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.
![Mildred Davis]()
Mildred DavisActress (haunted spooks), passes away from coronary at the age of 68.
![Robert Novak]()
Robert NovakAmerican journalist and commentator (born in 1931).
![Ben Cross]()
Ben CrossEnglish stage and film actor (b. 1947).
![John Kerr]()
John Kerr18th governor general of australia, an australian politician (d. 1991).
![Beverly Bayne]()
Beverly BayneActress (romeo & juliet: passionate youth), died at 87.
- Kafi Annan
Former UN Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
- Brigitt Haque
Pioneering journalist and human rights activist who made significant contributions to investigative journalism.
- Walter Chrysler
American industrialist who founded chrysler corporation.
- Tola Rotimi
Renowned Nigerian playwright and director.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 18th
August 18, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 18, 1979:
- RC saints - Saint Helena of Constantinople,Saint Alberto Hurtado
- Buhe in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church
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.
August 18, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 18, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- 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.
August 18, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 18, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- 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 R&B music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.
August 18, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 18, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- 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 were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 18, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Kaala Patthar
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Yash Chopra
Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha, Rakhee Gulzar
Fish Hawk
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Donald Shebib
Starring: Will Sampson, Don Francks, Charles Fields, Mary Pirie
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
Life of Brian
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Terry Jones
Starring: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam
Country: United States of America
August 18, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 18, 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
August 18, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 18, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The White Album
By: Joan Didion
The White Album was first published in 1979. It records the turmoil and aftermaths that took place in the 1960s. The White Album examines key figures and trends from the era, including Charles Manson and the Black Panthers.
There'S No Such Place As Far Away
By: Richard Bach
Rae Hansen, a five-year-old girl from Texas, invited Richard Bach to her fifth birthday party. Rae and Richard were separated by thousands of miles, through storms, deserts, mountains, and even a thousand miles.
The Last Enchantment
By: Mary Stewart
Arthur Pendragon is the King! He is unchallenged at the battlefield and he unites the country in a time full of promise. Camelot is under attack by sinister powers, and the witch-queen Morgause plots to kill it.
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.
Shibumi
By: Trevanian
Nicholai Hül is the most wanted man in the world. He was born in Shanghai during World War I chaos. His parents were an aristocratic Russian mother, and a mysterious German father.
August 18, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 18, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Sheriff
Sundance
Star Fire
4-Player Bowling Alley
Cutie Q
Who was the US President on August 18, 1979?
On August 18, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 18, 1979?
On August 18, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 18, 1979?
On August 18, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 18th?
August 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of August. 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 August 18th, such as:
- 2018 - Russian president vladimir putin attends karin kneissl, austria's foreign minister (fpo), and wolfgang malinger, a businessman.
- 2017 - Following the 2017 barcelona attacks, five terrorist suspects were killed by catalan police in cambrils. they were responding to a second van attack. although the police initially reported that the attackers were wearing explosive vests they later found out that they were fakes.
- 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three bombings that targeted police and military killed at least 12 and left 219 people wounded in southeast turkey.
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 August 1979?
August 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
