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About August 20th, 1979, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 20, 1979, the Iranian Army began a siege of Mahabad, a Kurdish stronghold, as part of a broader campaign to suppress Kurdish autonomy movements. The siege lasted until September 3, 1979, resulting in over 500 casualties and the eventual capture of the city by Iranian forces.
- Day of the week: August 20th, 1979 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: My Sharona by The Knack
- #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 20, 1979: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 20, 1979?
- Who was born on August 20, 1979?
- August 20, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- August 20, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 20, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 20, 1979?
- Back in 1979
August 20, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 20, 1979:
- Iranian Army initiates siege of Mahabad during Kurdish rebellion On August 20, 1979, the Iranian Army began a siege of Mahabad, a Kurdish stronghold, as part of a broader campaign to suppress Kurdish autonomy movements. The siege lasted until September 3, 1979, resulting in over 500 casualties and the eventual capture of the city by Iranian forces. source: washingtonpost.com
- Charan Singh resigns as Prime Minister of India On August 20, 1979, Charan Singh resigned as Prime Minister of India after just 23 days in office. His government collapsed when Indira Gandhi's Congress Party withdrew support, demanding the withdrawal of criminal cases against her and her son, Sanjay Gandhi. Singh refused, leading to his resignation and the dissolution of the Lok Sabha, resulting in mid-term elections in January 1980. source: reuters.com
- Penmanshiel Diversion restores East Coast Main Line rail route On August 20, 1979, the Penmanshiel Diversion opened, restoring the East Coast Main Line rail route between England and Scotland. This diversion was necessitated by the collapse of the Penmanshiel Tunnel in March 1979, which had caused significant disruption to the rail service. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Grenada recognizes Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic On August 20, 1979, Grenada officially recognized the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), a self-declared state in Western Sahara. This recognition was part of a broader trend during the late 1970s, with several countries acknowledging the SADR's claim over Western Sahara. However, Grenada withdrew its recognition on August 11, 2010. source: sahrawi-embassy.com
- Vikki Carr marries Michael Nilsson On August 20, 1979, American singer Vikki Carr married paint company executive Michael Nilsson. Carr, known for her contributions to music, had previously been married to producer and entertainment attorney Dann Moss. source: en.wikipedia-on-ipfs.org
August 20, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 20, 1979?
August 20, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 20, 1979 can also be written as 8/20/1979 in the US and as 20/8/1979 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 20, 1979?
Famous people born on August 20, 1979:
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Jamie CullumAcclaimed English jazz and pop pianist and singer-songwriter known for blending traditional jazz with contemporary pop and rock influences.
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Kimberly StewartDaughter of rock legend Rod Stewart, Kimberly is a model and entrepreneur known for her 'Hot Legs' shoe line and her prominent family...
August 20, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 20, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 20th and August 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 20, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 1979 was My Sharona by The Knack, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
- The Knack - My Sharona
- Chic - Good Times
- Barbra Streisand - The Main Event & Fight
- Earth, Wind and Fire - After The Love Has Gone
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
August 20, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 1979 was I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
- 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 20, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.
- Chic - Good Times
- Earth, Wind & Fire - After The Love Has Gone
- Teddy Pendergrass - Turn Off The Lights
- Ashford & Simpson - Found A Cure
- Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
August 20, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th 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 20, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 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 20, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 20, 1979 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 20, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:12 am and setting at 07:11 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 20, 1979 is:
46 years 11 months old,
or 563 months and 17 days old,
or 2450 weeks and 3 days old,
or 17153 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 1979?
There are 14 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 20th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1979?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 20, 1979.
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For someone born on August 20, 1979, a 1979 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to August 20, 1979 includes Iranian Army initiates siege of Mahabad during Kurdish rebellion, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around August 20, 1979 included “My Sharona” by The Knack, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of August 20, 1979 included Apocalypse Now, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
August 20, 1979 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Jamie Cullum, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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