Sunday July 22, 1979: on this day

July 22, 1979 was the 203rd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is July 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 July 22, 1979, who was born and died on July 22, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 22, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bad Girls by Donna Summer), movies (e.g. The Amityville Horror, directed by Stuart Rosenberg), TV series (e.g. Ride On Stranger) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 22nd, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 22, 1979?


July 22, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 203rd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 22, 1979 can also be written as 7/22/1979 in the US and as 22/7/1979 in UK and Europe.

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July 22, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 22, 1979:

July 22, 1979: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 22nd is Cancer.

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 July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 22, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 22, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on July 22nd, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 22, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:31 am and setting at 07:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 09, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Aug 08, 1979.

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Who was born on July 22, 1979?


Famous people born on July 22, 1979:

  • Audris Kucinskas

    Talented basketball player who dominated the court with skill and agility.

  • Benicia Levy

    Contemporary photographer recognized for her innovative use of light and shadow.

  • Nawal Al Zadjali

    Talented Omani sculptor recognized for her innovative and thought-provoking creations.

  • Jamelah Earle

    Renowned poet whose works explore themes of love and identity.

  • Emiliano Gallardo

    Geologist specializing in tectonics and geological mapping.

  • Adel Youssef

    Renowned for contributions to open-source software development.

  • Lucas Luhr

    German race car driver.

  • Yadel Martí

    Cuban baseball player.

  • James Mason

    British professional wrestler.

  • Anna Bieleń-Żarska

    Polish tennis player.

  • Juan Uribe
  • George Grey
  • Hayder Palacio
  • Pedro Rivero
  • Marián Sluka
  • Antonia Santa María

Whose famous birthday is on July 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 22nd:

  • Selena Gomez
    Selena Gomez

    American singer, actress, and fashion designer.

  • Shawn Michaels
    Shawn Michaels

    Shawn michaels is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for being one of the greatest in-ring performers of all...

  • Willem Dafoe
    Willem Dafoe

    American actor who was nominated for the oscar for best supporting actor for his portrayal of the betrayed sergeant, "platoon" in 1986.

  • David Spade
    David Spade

    American comedian and actor, spadeaeur(tm) is one of the hottest new writers-performers that emerged from "saturday night live" during the...

  • Marcel Cerdan
    Marcel Cerdan

    Algerian-french boxing champion.

  • John Leguizamo
    John Leguizamo

    John leguizamo is a colombian-american actor known for his roles in films such as 'moulin rouge!' and 'romeo + juliet'.

  • Terence Stamp
    Terence Stamp

    British actor.

  • Danny Glover
    Danny Glover

    American actor, film director, and activist.

  • Alex Trebek
    Alex Trebek

    Canadian-american game show host for the u.s.

  • Bonnie Langford
    Bonnie Langford

    British actress, who began her career as a precocious, bubbly child star at six years old.

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


You are 44 years 7 months old,

or 535 months and 26 days old,

or 2330 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16312 days old,

if you were born on July 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 July 22, 1979?

There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 22nd 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on July 22, 1979:

  • Stein Rokkan

    Renowned political scientist known for his work on comparative politics.

  • Elmer Bohannon

    American politician who served in the U.S.

  • Sabino Barinaga

    Renowned Spanish painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

  • Sándor Kocsis

    Hungarian footballer and manager (b. 1929).

  • Hope Summers

    Actress (clara andy griffith show), dead at 78.

  • Tony "Two-Ton" Galento

    At 69, a boxer/actor (on the waterfront) dies.

  • Soschtschenko

    Writer, dies at 83.

  • J V Cain

    American football player (born 1951).

  • Reuben Leon Kahn
  • Tony Galento

What famous deaths happened on July 22nd?

Famous deaths on July 22nd:

  • Estelle Getty
    Estelle Getty

    Estelle Getty was an American actress best known for her role as Sophia Petrillo on the TV series 'The Golden Girls.

  • Dennis Farina
    Dennis Farina

    Dennis farina was an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as law & order and snatch.

  • Linda Christian
    Linda Christian

    Tampico, mexico -- actress.

  • Sacha Distel
    Sacha Distel

    French singer, guitarist and composer.

  • Duane Jones
    Duane Jones

    Heart attacks at 51.

  • Qusay Hussein

    Son of Saddam Hussein, worked as a journalist before his death.

  • Lunetta Chavez

    Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics.

  • Preciosa Santos

    Influential playwright known for her groundbreaking works.

  • Galdino Pacheco

    Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking works.

  • Ahil Rizvi

    Acclaimed contemporary artist known for his vibrant abstract paintings.

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

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


Holidays on July 22, 1979:

  • Swaziland - Birthday of former King Sobhuza II
  • Pi Approximation Day
  • St. Vandrille/Wandre Gisilus
  • St. Mineve
  • St. Joseph of Palestine (Count Joseph)
  • St. Dabius/Davius
  • Catholic - the feasts of at least 7 saints: St. Mary Magdalene
  • Ratcatcher's Day. See:The Pied Piper of Hamelin.
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July 22, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 22, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 16th and July 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 22, 1979 was Bad Girls by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

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

The music chart in the USA on July 22, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 16th and July 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bad Girls
  2. - Ring My Bell
  3. - Hot Stuff
  4. - Good Times
  5. - Makin' It

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 22, 1979 was Are 'Friends' Electric by Tubeway Army, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

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

The music chart in the UK on July 22, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 16th and July 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Are 'Friends' Electric
  2. - Silly Games
  3. - I Don't Like Mondays
  4. - C'mon Everybody
  5. - Up The Junction

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 22, 1979 was Bad Girls by Donna Summer, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

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

The R&B music chart on July 22, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 16th and July 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Bad Girls
  2. - Good Times
  3. - Turn Off The Lights
  4. - Chase Me
  5. - You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else

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

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

The Amityville Horror

The Amityville Horror

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Stuart Rosenberg

Starring: James Brolin, Margot Kidder, Rod Steiger, Don Stroud

Country: United States of America

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

Pacific Inferno

Pacific Inferno

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Rolf Bayer

Starring: Jim Brown, Richard Jaeckel, Timothy Brown, Rik Van Nutter

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

The Villain

The Villain

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Hal Needham

Starring: Kirk Douglas, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ann-Margret, Paul Lynde

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on July 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

Carga Pesada

Carga Pesada

Release year: 1979

Thundercloud

Thundercloud

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Talon Clemow

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

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

A Necessary Woman by Helen Van Slyke

A Necessary Woman

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A WOMAN'S POINT OF DECISIONMARY Farr Morgan seemed to have it all: a handsome husband and a brilliant career. She also had great looks and was full of vitality. Only she could see her hunger for a man who could …

Class Reunion by Rona Jaffe

Class Reunion

By:

Fictional Novel, Literary Fiction

The Island by Peter Benchley

The Island

By:

A classic mystery novel that combines suspense, treasure hunting and murder. Benchley's best.

The Bronx Zoo by Sparky Lyle and Peter Golenbock

The Bronx Zoo

By:

Behind the scenes look at Yankee's players, including Reggie Jackson, Billy Martin and George Steinbrenner, the baseball owner.

Broca'S Brain by Carl Sagan

Broca'S Brain

By:

Carl Sagan, scientist and writer, returns to the frontier to share his insights about the world. He explores and explains the amazing future of intelligent people in his charmingly down-to earth style.

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

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

Trek-80

Trek-80

Platform: TRS-80

Super Invader

Super Invader

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Space Invaders clone fixed shooter

Publisher: California Pacific Computer Company

Ozma Wars

Ozma Wars

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation 3 / PSP

Genre: fixed shooter

Publisher: SNK

Bomb Bee

Bomb Bee

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation

Genre: Pinball, Breakout clone

Publisher: Namco

ABPA Backgammon

ABPA Backgammon

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Board game

Publisher: Mattel Electronics Sears

history

Who was the US President on July 22, 1979?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on July 22, 1979?

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

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What is special about July 22nd?

July 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of July. 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 July 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Second libyan civil war and libya-tunisia relations: a pilot was arrested by the tunisia ministry of defence after a l-39 albatros-equipped libyan warplane crashed onto a road in tunisia.
  • 2018 - Conflict in afghanistan (2001-present: a suicide bomber from isil kills 14 and injures more than 60 people at a checkpoint near hamid karzai airport. this attack occurs as afghan vice president abdul rashid dostum returns to afghanistan from more than a year of exile in turkey. dostum, his entourage and others are not wounded.
  • 2017 - Conflict between israel and palestine: 2017 temple mount crisis: the united nations security council will hold a session to discuss the increasing violence in jerusalem.

Find out more about July 22nd

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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 July 1979?

July 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.

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Sunday July 22, 1979