Sunday August 26, 1979: on this day

August 26, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 238th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 1979 can also be written as 8/26/1979 in the US and as 26/8/1979 in UK and Europe.

August 26, 1979 in August 1979 calendar

Here's what happened on August 26, 1979:

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th is Virgo.

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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 26, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 26, 1979 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 26, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 09:47 am and setting at 10:12 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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Your place in the Universe on August 26, 1979

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Famous people born on August 26, 1979:

• Philena Williams

  Renowned tennis player with multiple Grand Slam titles.

• Axelle Carolyn

  British filmmaker and author specializing in horror genre.

• Jamal Lewis

  Former NFL running back who played for the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns.

• Kirill Gerstein

  Talented pianist recognized for his virtuosic performances.

• Rubén Arriaza Pazos

  Spanish footballer.

• Cristian Mora

  Ecuadorian footballer.

• Yağmur Sarıgül

  Turkish singer and guitarist (manga).

• Ruben Pazos

  Spanish footballer.

• Yagmur Sar?gul

  Turkish musician (manga).

• Allison Robertson

  American guitarist (the donnas).

• Bianca Allaine Barnett
• Weligton
• Fernando Grana
• Marianna Longa
• Weligton Robson de Oliveira

Whose famous birthday is on August 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 26th:

• Dylan O'Brien

  Dylan o'brien is an american actor known for his role in the tv series teen wolf and the maze runner film series.

• Macaulay Culkin

  Macaulay culkin is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as kevin mccallister in the home alone movies.

• Melissa McCarthy

  Melissa mccarthy is a renowned american comedian and actress known for her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and the heat.

• Chris Pine

  Chris pine is an american actor known for his roles in star trek, wonder woman, and into the woods.

• Keke Palmer

  Keke palmer is an american singer and actress known for her roles in films such as akeelah and the bee and hustlers, as well as her music...

• Evan Ross

  American actor.

• Christopher Isherwood

  British-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.

• Michael Jeter

  American actor and character actor who was openly gay, died march 30, 2003 from complications related to hiv/aids at his hollywood hills...

• Alison Steadman

  British actress.

• Mike Colter

  Mike colter is an american actor known for his role as luke cage in the marvel cinematic universe.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 1979?

There are 124 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 26, 1979.

Famous people died on August 26, 1979:

• Mika Waltari

  Finnish playwright, novelist and short story writer.

• Aaren Simpson

  Aaren Simpson was an aspiring equestrian who tragically passed away at a young age.

• Kermit Schmidt

  German astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of comets and asteroids.

• Leslie Savage
• Alvin Karpis
• Caddo Matthews
• Piero Dallamano

What famous deaths happened on August 26th?

Famous deaths on August 26th:

• Lon Chaney

  American actor, known as the "man with a thousand faces", and most well-known for his horror films.

• Kay Francis

  Kay Francis was a popular American actress known for her roles in 1930s films.

• Dominick Dunne

  American writer.

• Ted Knight

  American actor, disc jockey, singer and puppeteer.

• Ramon Zamora

  Filipino martial arts actor (born in 1935).

• Charles Lindbergh

  American author and pilot, he is the most well-known hero of his time for his flight between new york city and paris on 20 mai 1927.

• Zinaida Portnova

  Soviet gymnast who won multiple Olympic medals.

• Tunis Willis

  American author known for his works on Southern culture and history.

• Tawfiq Saleh

  Pioneer in the field of optical engineering and imaging technology.

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Holidays on August 26, 1979:

• RC saints - St Zephyrinus, Saint Ninian, David Lewis (one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales)
• Namibia - Namibia Day or Heroes' Day
• Zanzibar - Sultan's Birthday

August 26, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

August 26, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 26, 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. The Knack - My Sharona
2. Chic - Good Times
3. Barbra Streisand - The Main Event & Fight
4. Earth, Wind and Fire - After The Love Has Gone
5. Donna Summer - Bad Girls

August 26, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 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 26, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 26, 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. The Boomtown Rats - I Don't Like Mondays
2. Cliff Richard - We Don't Talk Anymore
3. Abba - Angeleyes / Voulez Vous
4. The Police - Can't Stand Losing You
5. Ian Dury & The Blockheads - Reasons To Be Cheerful (Part 3)

August 26, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

August 26, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 26, 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. Chic - Good Times
2. Earth, Wind & Fire - After The Love Has Gone
3. Teddy Pendergrass - Turn Off The Lights
4. Ashford & Simpson - Found A Cure
5. Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough