Friday June 22, 1979: on this day

June 22, 1979 was the 173rd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Friday.

Is June 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 June 22, 1979, who was born and died on June 22, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 22, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hot Stuff by Donna Summer), movies (e.g. Moonraker, directed by Lewis Gilbert), TV series (e.g. The Mallens) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was June 22, 1979?


June 22, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 173rd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 22, 1979 can also be written as 6/22/1979 in the US and as 22/6/1979 in UK and Europe.

June 22, 1979 in June 1979 calendar

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June 22, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 22, 1979:

  • Larry holmes tkos mike weaver in 12 for heavyweight boxing title
  • Browse newspapers headlines from June 22, 1979
  • Pro football researchers association founded at canton, ohio.
  • Stack's of new york sells a 1907 double eagle ultra high relief for $225,000, a record for a gold coin at public auction.
  • Former liberal party leader jeremy thorpe was acquitted of conspiracy to murder norman scott, who had accused thorpe of having a relationship with him.

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

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


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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 22, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:13 am and setting at 07:39 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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Who was born on June 22, 1979?


Famous people born on June 22, 1979:

  • Chris Pratt
    Chris Pratt

    Chris pratt is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as guardians of the galaxy and jurassic world.

  • Eiman Al-Nafjan

    Saudi Arabian women's rights activist and blogger.

  • Marl

    Renowned singer-songwriter known for hit singles.

  • Ederson Tadeu

    Founder of a successful tech startup.

  • Hisashi Mitsui

    Japanese former basketball player who excelled in the sport during his career.

  • Lylith LeVey

    Talented artist known for her unique style.

  • Khristin Kyllo

    American glass artist known for her innovative glass sculptures.

  • Thomas Voeckler

    A professional cyclist from france, this french athlete has taken part in many tours de france.

  • Brad Hawpe

    American baseball player.

  • Sherwood Lloyd

    Investigative reporter known for his coverage of political scandals and government accountability.

  • Shelton Wang

    Software architect known for designing robust and scalable software systems.

  • Kane Minkus

    Co-founder of the popular e-commerce platform, Shopify.

  • Nicol Paone

    Nicol Paone is a journalist and writer known for her contributions to various publications.

  • Shawn Fanning

    Co-created the original code for the music-sharing platform Napster.

  • Coker Hoggard

    Co-founder of the popular social media platform, Wattpad.

  • Trig Paxton

    Co-founder of the software company, Jamf.

  • Joey Cheek

    American speed skater.

  • Leire Martínez

    Spanish singer-songwriter (la oreja de van gogh).

  • Jai Rodriguez

    American singer and actor.

Whose famous birthday is on June 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 22nd:

  • Meryl Streep
    Meryl Streep

    American actress and most admired actress of her generation.

  • Cyndi Lauper
    Cyndi Lauper

    American singer, songwriter and actress.

  • Emmanuelle Seigner
    Emmanuelle Seigner

    French actress and former model.

  • Elizabeth Warren
    Elizabeth Warren

    American lawyer and law professor.

  • Dan Brown
    Dan Brown

    American author of "the da vinci code", made into a movie with tom hanks, audrey tatou and others.

  • Lindsay Wagner
    Lindsay Wagner

    After appearing as a guest on "six million dollar man" in 1976, american actress, she launched her own series, "the bionic woman.

  • Bruce Campbell
    Bruce Campbell

    Bruce campbell is an american actor known for his role as ash williams in the evil dead franchise.

  • Kris Kristofferson
    Kris Kristofferson

    American country singer, actor, songwriter and recording artist.

  • Freddie Prinze
    Freddie Prinze

    American comedian and actor, best known for his role in the tv series "chico and the man.

  • Amy Brenneman
    Amy Brenneman

    American actress known for her portrayal of strong and unpredictable women.

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


You are 44 years 8 months old,

or 536 months and 26 days old,

or 2334 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16342 days old,

if you were born on June 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 June 22, 1979?

There are 95 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 22nd 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on June 22, 1979:

  • Louis Chiron

    Monaco race driver, one the most prominent motor racing drivers in the '20s & '30s.

  • Emory Parnell

    Actor (life of riley) dies in saint paul, minnesota at the age of 85.

  • Julius Sommer

    In dayton ohio, buried as a result of heart failure.

  • Wiard Ihnen
  • Abdelkader Benzaoui

What famous deaths happened on June 22nd?

Famous deaths on June 22nd:

  • Fred Astaire
    Fred Astaire

    Fred astaire was an american actor, dancer, and singer known for his elegant and graceful dancing in numerous hollywood musicals.

  • Judy Garland
    Judy Garland

    American actress and singer, she was a star of "the wizard of oz", her first film at the age of 13.

  • George Carlin
    George Carlin

    American comedian who started doing tv variety shows and nightclubs in 1966.

  • Dody Goodman
    Dody Goodman

    Columbus, ohio -- comedienne mary hartman! max duggan.

  • Lola Lane
    Lola Lane

    Actress (zanzibar mystery ship, big fight, zanzibar).

  • Herberta Jones

    Influential playwright whose plays continue to be performed worldwide.

  • Toris Wilde

    Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

  • Oryon Legend

    Famous for his thought-provoking plays.

  • Knolan Frost

    Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

  • Cace Noble

    Award-winning playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

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

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June 22, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 22, 1979 was Hot Stuff by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

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

The music chart in the USA on June 22, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 18th and June 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hot Stuff
  2. - We Are Family
  3. - Ring My Bell
  4. - Just When I Needed You Most
  5. - Bad Girls

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 22, 1979 was Sunday Girl by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

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

The music chart in the UK on June 22, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 18th and June 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sunday Girl
  2. - Dance Away
  3. - Are 'Friends' Electric
  4. - Boogie Wonderland

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 22, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

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

The R&B music chart on June 22, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 18th and June 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Ring My Bell
  2. - Boogie Wonderland
  3. - Hot Stuff
  4. - Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now
  5. - We Are Family

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

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

Moonraker

Moonraker

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Lewis Gilbert

Starring: Roger Moore, Lois Chiles, Michael Lonsdale, Richard Kiel

Country: United States of America

Meatballs

Meatballs

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Ivan Reitman

Starring: Bill Murray, Harvey Atkin, Kate Lynch, Russ Banham

Country: United States of America

A Force of One

A Force of One

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Paul Aaron

Starring: Jennifer O'Neill, Chuck Norris, Clu Gulager, Ron O'Neal

Country: United States of America

The Double McGuffin

The Double McGuffin

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Joe Camp

Starring: Dion Pride, Greg Hodges, Jeff Nicholson, Vincent Spano

The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again

The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Vincent McEveety

Starring: Tim Conway, Don Knotts, Tim Matheson, Kenneth Mars

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

The most popular TV Series on June 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:

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

Love Thy Neighbour in Australia

Love Thy Neighbour in Australia

Release year: 1979

Directed by: William G. Stewart

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

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

Beyond Reason by Margaret Trudeau

Beyond Reason

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This book is well-written with candid, honest and detailed experiences's of Author's life as a flower child and hippie.

There'S No Such Place As Far Away by Richard Bach

There'S No Such Place As Far Away

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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 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.

To Set The Record Straight by John J. Sirica

To Set The Record Straight

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To set the record straight: The Break-in and Tapes, Conspirators, and the Pardon by Sirica John J.

Chesapeake by James A. Michener

Chesapeake

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James A. Michener, a classic novelist, brings his epic legacy to bear on America's Eastern Shore's four-hundred year-old saga, from its Native American roots through the present.

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

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

Samurai (Europe) Dynasty! (US)

Samurai (Europe) Dynasty! (US)

Platform: Philips Videopac (Europe) Magnavox Odyssey² (US)

Genre: Strategy game

Publisher: Philips, Magnavox

Star Fire

Star Fire

Platform: Arcade, Atari 800, Commodore 64

Genre: 3d shooter

Publisher: Exidy

Apple Trek

Apple Trek

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Apple Inc

The Datestones of Ryn

The Datestones of Ryn

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore PET/CBM, TRS-80

Genre: Dungeon crawl

Publisher: Epyx

Tail Gunner

Tail Gunner

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Vectorbeam

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Who was the US President on June 22, 1979?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on June 22, 1979?

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

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What is special about June 22nd?

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

  • 2019 - 2019 amhara region coup attempt: a coup attempt in ethiopia's amhara region leaves many people dead. this includes the regional president ambachew mekonnen as well as the chief of staff for the ethiopian national defense forces, general se'are mekonnen.
  • 2018 - A bnsf railway freight train carrying 33 oil tanker cars, derailed in lyon county iowa. some of the crude oil leaked into the rain-swollen rock river. there were no injuries and a mandatory evacuation was ordered.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: 2017 lashkargah bombing: at least 20 people are killed in a car bombing outside a new kabul bank branch, lashkargah in helmand province. the taliban claim responsibility.

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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 June 1979?

June 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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 June 1979 calendar looked like.

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