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see horoscope and birth chart for June 21, 1979What happened on Thursday, June 21, 1979?
About June 21st, 1979, in brief:
- Historical events: On June 21, 1979, Sri Lanka secured the first-ever ICC Trophy by defeating Canada by 60 runs in the final held at Worcestershire's New Road ground. Sri Lanka posted a total of 324/8 in their 60 overs, with Duleep Mendis contributing 66 runs. In response, Canada managed 264/5 in 60 overs, with John Vaughan remaining unbeaten on 80 runs. This victory marked Sri Lanka's first major international cricket title.
- Day of the week: June 21st, 1979 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Hot Stuff by Donna Summer
- #1 UK song: Sunday Girl by Blondie
- Popular movie: Apocalypse Now directed by Francis Ford Coppola
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- June 21, 1979: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was June 21, 1979?
- Who was born on June 21, 1979?
- June 21, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- June 21, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- June 21, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 21, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on June 21, 1979?
- Back in 1979
June 21, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 21, 1979:
- Sri Lanka wins inaugural ICC Trophy by defeating Canada On June 21, 1979, Sri Lanka secured the first-ever ICC Trophy by defeating Canada by 60 runs in the final held at Worcestershire's New Road ground. Sri Lanka posted a total of 324/8 in their 60 overs, with Duleep Mendis contributing 66 runs. In response, Canada managed 264/5 in 60 overs, with John Vaughan remaining unbeaten on 80 runs. This victory marked Sri Lanka's first major international cricket title. source: espncricinfo.com
June 21, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was June 21, 1979?
June 21, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 172nd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 21, 1979 can also be written as 6/21/1979 in the US and as 21/6/1979 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on June 21, 1979?
Famous people born on June 21, 1979:
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June 21, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 21, 1979:
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Angus MacLiseAvant-garde American composer, drummer of the Velvet Underground, mystic, and shaman who was a significant figure in the experimental music...
June 21, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 21, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 18th and June 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 21, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 21, 1979 was Hot Stuff by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.
- Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
- Sister Sledge - We Are Family
- Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
- Randy Vanwarmer - Just When I Needed You Most
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
June 21, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 21, 1979 was Sunday Girl by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.
- Blondie - Sunday Girl
- Roxy Music - Dance Away
- Tubeway Army - Are 'Friends' Electric
- Earth Wind & Fire With The Emotions - Boogie Wonderland
June 21, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 21, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.
- Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Boogie Wonderland
- Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
- McFadden & Whitehead - Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now
- Sister Sledge - We Are Family
June 21, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 21st is Cancer.
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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer 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 21, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 21, 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 birthJune 21, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 21, 1979 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 21, 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 21, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:33 am and setting at 06:43 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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Someone born on June 21, 1979 is:
47 years 1 month old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 21, 1979?
There are 322 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 21st 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 21, 1979?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 21, 1979.
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Why 1979 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on June 21, 1979, a 1979 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to June 21, 1979 includes Sri Lanka wins inaugural ICC Trophy by defeating Canada, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around June 21, 1979 included “Hot Stuff” by Donna Summer, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of June 21, 1979 included Apocalypse Now, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
June 21, 1979 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Chris Pratt, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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