Wednesday August 22, 1979: on this day

August 22, 1979 was the 234th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 22, 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 22, 1979, who was born and died on August 22, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 22, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Sharona by The Knack), movies (e.g. Org, directed by Fernando Birri), 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 22nd, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 22, 1979?


August 22, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 234th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 1979 can also be written as 8/22/1979 in the US and as 22/8/1979 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 1979 in August 1979 calendar

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August 22, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 22, 1979:

  • 200 black leaders, meet in ny, to support andrew young

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August 22, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd 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 22, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 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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Discover the planets positions on August 22nd, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 22, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 22, 1979 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 22, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 06:03 am and setting at 08:14 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 22, 1979?


Famous people born on August 22, 1979:

  • Jennifer Finnigan
    Jennifer Finnigan

    Jennifer finnigan is a canadian actress and producer known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'the bold and the beautiful' and 'close...

  • Brandon Quintin Adams
    Brandon Quintin Adams

    American actor.

  • Winni Zhou

    Notable biologist specializing in genetics and molecular biology.

  • Kirstine Peterson

    Founder of a successful tech startup.

  • Garan Holt

    Renowned biologist known for his research on marine ecosystems.

  • Walker Briggs

    Award-winning investigative journalist known for his in-depth reporting on political corruption.

  • Kale Williams

    Notable astronomer specializing in planetary studies.

  • Alaric Jensen

    Physiologist researching human body functions and diseases.

  • Britainy Hendrix-Bauerly

    Britainy Hendrix-Bauerly is a neuroscientist researching the mechanisms of neurological disorders.

  • Matt Walters

    American football player.

  • Brandon Adams

    American actor.

  • Keli Kelis

    Musician.

  • Angelu de Leon

    Filipino actress.

  • Mia Audina
  • Natalia Barbu
  • Jacky Chu
  • Giuseppe Mascara
  • Miguel Mifsud

Whose famous birthday is on August 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 22nd:

  • Dua Lipa
    Dua Lipa

    Dua lipa is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.

  • James Corden
    James Corden

    James corden is a british comedian and actor, best known for hosting the late late show and for his role in the film into the woods.

  • Kristen Wiig
    Kristen Wiig

    Kristen wiig is an american comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and...

  • Tori Amos
    Tori Amos

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Rodrigo Santoro
    Rodrigo Santoro

    Rodrigo santoro is a brazilian actor known for his roles in popular films such as 300 and love actually.

  • Richard Armitage
    Richard Armitage

    Richard armitage is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.

  • Ray Bradbury
    Ray Bradbury

    American sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.

  • Honor Blackman
    Honor Blackman

    British actress.

  • Leni Riefenstahl
    Leni Riefenstahl

    Leni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.

  • Micheline Presle
    Micheline Presle

    French actress on film/stage/tv, 1939.

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August 22, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 7 months old,

or 535 months and 6 days old,

or 2327 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16290 days old,

if you were born on August 22, 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 22, 1979?

There are 147 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 22, 1979.

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August 22, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 22, 1979:

  • James T. Farrell

    American novelist, short-story writer, and poet (b. 1904).

  • Henry Beernink

    Politician dies at 69.

  • Richard Simonton
  • Gianni Buffardi

What famous deaths happened on August 22nd?

Famous deaths on August 22nd:

  • Colleen Dewhurst
    Colleen Dewhurst

    Colleen Dewhurst was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.

  • Sebastian Cabot
    Sebastian Cabot

    Actor and singer from english-canadian (d. 1977).

  • Laurelyn Joyner

    Set multiple world records in long jump.

  • Dorotea Mackiewicz

    Pioneering investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting on corruption.

  • Antario Dubois

    Antario Dubois was a renowned French composer and pianist known for his innovative classical music compositions.

  • Fayne Blackwood

    Fayne Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her historical fiction novels that brought to life the stories of forgotten...

  • Arwilda Wimmer

    American actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Yarrow

    Renowned folk singer known for his contributions to the music industry.

  • Maridee Clark

    Renowned actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood films.

  • Jackob Bronowski

    Polish-British mathematician known for his contributions to the history of science.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 22nd

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August 22, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 22, 1979:

  • RC feasts - Mary queen of angels

Observances on August 22, 1979:

  • International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
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August 22, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 22, 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 22, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 1979 was My Sharona by The Knack, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

August 22, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 22, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Sharona
  2. - Good Times
  3. - The Main Event & Fight
  4. - After The Love Has Gone
  5. - Bad Girls

August 22, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 22, 1979 was I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

August 22, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 22, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Don't Like Mondays
  2. - We Don't Talk Anymore
  3. - Angeleyes / Voulez Vous
  4. - Can't Stand Losing You
  5. - Reasons To Be Cheerful (Part 3)

August 22, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 22, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

August 22, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 22, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Good Times
  2. - After The Love Has Gone
  3. - Turn Off The Lights
  4. - Found A Cure
  5. - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough

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August 22, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 22, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Org

Org

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Fernando Birri

Starring: Terence Hill, Lidija Juracik, Isaac Twen Obu, Nolika Pareda

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

Home Movies

Home Movies

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Brian De Palma

Starring: Nancy Allen, Mary Davenport, Kirk Douglas, Vincent Gardenia

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

Kaala Patthar

Kaala Patthar

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Yash Chopra

Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha, Rakhee Gulzar

August 22, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 22, 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

Ride on Stranger

Release year: 1979

Jigsaw

Jigsaw

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Michael Spierig

The Mallens

The Mallens

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Brian Mills

240-Robert

240-Robert

Release year: 1979

Country: United States of America

Stone

Stone

Release year: 1979

Country: United States of America

August 22, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 22, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Good As Gold by Joseph Heller

Good As Gold

By:

Bruce Gold, a Jewish, middle-aged professor of English literature, is on the verge of a great career in politics. It's not too soon as Gold longs for it.

Sophie's Choice by William Styron

Sophie's Choice

By:

Three stories are told: A young Southerner is determined to be a writer. There's also a love-hate relationship between a brilliant Jew, and a beautiful Polish woman. And finally, there's a terrible wound from the past of that woman that …

The Powers That Be by David Halberstam

The Powers That Be

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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.

The Complete Book Of Running by James F. Fixx

The Complete Book Of Running

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This article discusses the psychological benefits of running. It also addresses self-esteem and how running can help you cope with tension and pressure.

August 22, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 22, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Adventure

Adventure

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action-adventure, maze

Publisher: Atari, Inc

Star Trek: Phaser Strike

Star Trek: Phaser Strike

Platform: Microvision

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Milton Bradley

Basic Programming

Basic Programming

Platform: Atari 2600

Publisher: Atari

NASL Soccer

NASL Soccer

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Traditional soccer simulation

Publisher: Mattel

Warrior

Warrior

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Vectorbeam

history

Who was the US President on August 22, 1979?

On August 22, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 1979?

On August 22, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 22, 1979?

On August 22, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 22nd?

August 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2018 - According to senior industry sources, the previously announced initial public offer of saudi aramco was canceled.
  • 2017 - Conflict at ain al-hilweh: three more palestinians were injured in renewed clashes between islamist extremists, the fatah-supported joint palestinian security force and the ain al-hilweh palestinian refuge camp.
  • 2016 - 2016 pacific typhoon season: typhoon mindulle is expected to make landfall close to tokyo, japan. train services and flights will be cancelled. it will arrive one day after typhoon kompasu. (bloomberg),

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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 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.

Discover how August 1979 calendar looked like.

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