Sunday June 24, 1979: on this day
June 24, 1979 was the 175th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is June 24, 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 24, 1979, who was born and died on June 24, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 24, 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 24th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 24, 1979?
- June 24, 1979: What happened on that day?
- June 24, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 24, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 24, 1979?
- June 24, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 24, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- June 24, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 24, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- June 24, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 24, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 24, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- June 24, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 24, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 24, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on June 24, 1979?
What day of the week was June 24, 1979?
June 24, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 175th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 24, 1979 can also be written as 6/24/1979 in the US and as 24/6/1979 in UK and Europe.
June 24, 1979: What happened on that day?
June 24, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 24th 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 24, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 24, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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June 24, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 24, 1979 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 24, 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 24, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:45 am and setting at 09:16 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 24, 1979?
Famous people born on June 24, 1979:
- Mindy Kaling
American comedian, writer, producer, and actress.
- LaDainian Tomlinson
Ladainian tomlinson is a former professional american football player known for his career as a running back in the nfl, particularly with...
- Petra Nemcova
Petra nemcova is a czech model known for her work with sports illustrated swimsuit issue and for her philanthropy work with her happy hearts...
- Hanne Hukkelberg
Norwegian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for her experimental and eclectic music.
- Virginie Caprice
French glamour model and pornographic actress.
- Etienne Boulay
Etienne Boulay is a former Canadian football player who excelled in the sport.
- Ewelina Flinta
Polish actress who has appeared in various films and TV shows.
- Yori Yamagishi
Renowned bodybuilder known for his impressive physique and dedication to the sport.
- Craig Shergold
British internet folklore subject.
- Mindy McKnight
Youtube star.
- Dafydd Jones
- Geoff Keighley
- Virginie Gervais
- Neil Tarrant
- Marquinhos Santos
- Massimo Impieri
- Zdravko Radić
- Giovanni Vianello
Whose famous birthday is on June 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 24th:
- Mick Fleetwood
Mick fleetwood is a british musician and actor, best known as the drummer and co-founder of the rock band fleetwood mac.
- Minka Kelly
Minka kelly is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows such as friday night lights and parenthood.
- Nancy Allen
Nancy allen is an american actress known for her roles in iconic films such as 'carrie' and 'robocop'.
- Joe Penny
British-american tv and film actor.
- Michele Lee
American actress and singer who played karen mackenzie on cbs's tv prime-time soap, "knots landing" for 14 seasons.
- Peter Weller
American actor.
- Iain Glen
Scottish actor, who won the silver bear award at the berlin international film festival in 1990 for his portrayal as larry winters, the...
- Carla Gallo
American actress.
- Liane Balaban
Canadian actress.
June 24, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 10 months old,
or 538 months and 1 day old,
or 2339 weeks and 4 days old,
or 16377 days old,
if you were born on June 24, 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 24, 1979?
There are 60 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 24, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on June 24, 1979.
June 24, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 24, 1979:
- Clarence Campbell
Clarence Campbell was the President of the National Hockey League from 1946 to 1977.
- Lessing J. Rosenwald
- Guglielmo Sandri
- István Örkény
What famous deaths happened on June 24th?
Famous deaths on June 24th:
- Eli Wallach
American actor, tv and stage actor.
- Jackie Gleason
American comedian.
- David Tomlinson
Scotland, united kingdom -- actor ("mary poppins," helter skelter).
- Brian Keith
American actor and tv star, who was versatile enough to play everything, from a homicidal maniac, to a burly soldier man, to a kind parent,...
- Paul Winchell
American actor, voice artist, and ventriloquist (b. 1922).
- Hibari Misora
Japanese actress and singer (born 1937).
- Kabir
Kabir was a 15th-century Indian mystic poet and saint, whose writings had a profound influence on the Bhakti movement.
- Alveria Matarazzo
Italian-Brazilian businesswoman known for her philanthropy and industrial empire.
- Azarria Pitts
Renowned actress known for her roles in silent films.
- Xaivier Herbert
Renowned author known for his impactful novels and essays.
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June 24, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 24, 1979:
- Roman Catholic Church - Feast of Saint John the Baptist, patron saint of QuTbec
- Discovery Day in Newfoundland and Labrador (celebrating the 1497 discovery by John Cabot)
- Bannockburn Day in Scotland (see 1314 above)
- Quarter days in England
- Battle of Carabobo Day in Venezuela (1821)
- FOte nationale du QuTbec, also called St-Jean-Baptiste Day
- Day of Indian in Peru
- Original Midsummer's Eve in Finland and Sweden, although the official holiday is now moved to the nearest Friday
- St. John's Day in Estonia and Sao Joao in Porto
- Festival of San Juan observed in Bolivia and Peru
Observances on June 24, 1979:
- International Day of Women in Diplomacy
June 24, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 24, 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 24, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 24, 1979 was Hot Stuff by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.
June 24, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 24, 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:
- 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 24, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 24, 1979 was Sunday Girl by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.
June 24, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 24, 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:
- Blondie - Sunday Girl
- Roxy Music - Dance Away
- Tubeway Army - Are 'Friends' Electric
- Earth Wind & Fire With The Emotions - Boogie Wonderland
June 24, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 24, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.
June 24, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on June 24, 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:
- 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 24, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 24, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
June 24, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 24, 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:
June 24, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 24, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
June 24, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on June 24, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on June 24, 1979?
On June 24, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 24, 1979?
On June 24, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 24, 1979?
On June 24, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about June 24th?
June 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 amhara region coup-d'etat: migbaru kbede, the attorney general of ethiopia's amhara region dies from injuries sustained during the attempted coup two days before. asaminew tsige was reportedly killed by security personnel.
- 2018 - Eastern daraa offensive (june 2018: first time that russian warplanes provided air cover for the offensive
- 2017 - Incidents between israeli and syrian ceasefire lines during the syrian civil war. israel and syria exchanged weapons fire in the disputed golan height. israel destroyed several targets, including two syrian tanks. although there were casualties on the ground in syria it is not known how many among the syrian forces. there were no injuries to israeli troops.
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.