Tuesday June 26, 1979: on this day

June 26, 1979 was the 177th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is June 26, 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 26, 1979, who was born and died on June 26, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 26, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Ring My Bell by Anita Ward), movies (e.g. The Wanderers, directed by Philip Kaufman), TV series (e.g. The Mallens) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 26th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 26, 1979?


June 26, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 177th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 26, 1979 can also be written as 6/26/1979 in the US and as 26/6/1979 in UK and Europe.

June 26, 1979 in June 1979 calendar

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June 26, 1979: What happened on that day?


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June 26, 1979: What were the magazines covers that day?

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June 26, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 26th 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 26, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on June 26th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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June 26, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 26, 1979 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 26, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 07:30 am and setting at 10:35 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 26, 1979?


Famous people born on June 26, 1979:

  • Salle Yoo

    Co-founder of ride-sharing company Uber.

  • Ambry Moss

    Former NFL wide receiver known for his speed and agility on the field.

  • Ryan Tedder

    Ryan tedder is an american musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the pop rock band onerepublic and for his...

  • Layton Kor

    Layton Kor was a renowned rock climber and musician.

  • Rayna Foss

    Rayna Foss is a renowned singer known for her powerful vocals.

  • Odell Willis

    Canadian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.

  • Walter Herrmann

    Argentinian basketball player.

  • Ryō Fukuda

    Japanese race car driver.

  • Nicholas Jarecki

    Director.

  • Andy O'Brien

    English footballer.

  • Busy Philipps

    Actress.

  • Brandi Burkhardt

    American beauty pageant judge and actress.

  • Nathan Followill
  • Yuri Schukin
  • Antonio Landieri
  • Jaroslav Černý
  • Yacine Amaouche
  • Andrea Caroppo
  • Hong Chau

Whose famous birthday is on June 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 26th:

  • Ariana Grande
    Ariana Grande

    American actress and singer.

  • Amanda Cerny
    Amanda Cerny

    Amanda cerny is a social media influencer and comedian known for her popular vine videos and her large following on platforms like instagram...

  • Jennette McCurdy
    Jennette McCurdy

    Jennette mccurdy is an american actress and singer, best known for her role as sam puckett on the nickelodeon tv show icarly.

  • Dany Boon
    Dany Boon

    French actor, humorist and film director, born to an algerian kabyle.

  • Aubrey Plaza
    Aubrey Plaza

    Aubrey Plaza is an American actress best known for her roles in comedy TV shows and movies.

  • Véronique Genest
    Véronique Genest

    French actress and producer of film, she is best known as commissaire julie lescaut, a leading role in the french police drama "julie...

  • Derek Jeter
    Derek Jeter

    Pequanock (new jersey) -- shortstop (new york yankees rookie of the year 1996).

  • Chris O'Donnell
    Chris O'Donnell

    Chris o'donnell is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as 'scent of a woman' and as robin in the 'batman' film series.

  • Jason Schwartzman
    Jason Schwartzman

    American actor from a prominent family.

  • Eleanor Parker
    Eleanor Parker

    American actress, whose beauty was first discovered by a talent scout at pasadena's playhouse.

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June 26, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 8 months old,

or 536 months and 22 days old,

or 2334 weeks

or 16338 days old,

if you were born on June 26, 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 26, 1979?

There are 99 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 26th 2024.

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

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

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June 26, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 26, 1979:

  • Vernon Presley

    Father of Elvis Presley and a prominent figure in the music industry.

  • Akwasi Afrifa

    Ghanaian soldier and politician, 3rd head of state of ghana (b. 1936).

  • Charles Clore

    Financier.

  • Afrânio da Costa
  • Fred Akuffo
  • Robert Kotei

What famous deaths happened on June 26th?

Famous deaths on June 26th:

  • Françoise Dorléac
    Françoise Dorléac

    French actress and older sister to catherine deneuve.

  • Edith Fellows
    Edith Fellows

    American singer and actress (d.2011).

  • Strom Thurmond

    American politician, lawyer, farmer, and u.s.

  • Joseph Carl Robnett Licklider

    One of the most important figures in computer science and a key figure in the development of the internet.

  • Clifford Brown

    American musician.

  • Coulton Skinner

    Decorated American Marine Corps officer who served in World War II and the Korean War.

  • Zehava Shemer

    Israeli singer-songwriter known for her contributions to Israeli music.

  • Zarra Zaharoff

    Pioneering businesswoman known for her successful ventures in the early 20th century.

  • Romaldo Benjamin

    Australian politician and member of the Australian House of Representatives.

  • John McLaren

    Renowned for his work on plant taxonomy and botanical exploration.

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June 26, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 26, 1979:

  • United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
  • Flag Day in Romania
  • Sunthorn Phu Day in Thailand
  • Independence Day in Madagascar

Observances on June 26, 1979:

  • International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

Saints celebrated on June 26, 1979:

  • Saints John and Paul
  • Saint Josemarfa Escrivá (d. 1975)
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June 26, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 26, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 25th and July 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 26, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

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

The music chart in the USA on June 26, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 25th and July 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Ring My Bell
  2. - Hot Stuff
  3. - Bad Girls
  4. - We Are Family
  5. - Chuck E.'s In Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 26, 1979 was Are 'Friends' Electric by Tubeway Army, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

June 26, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 26, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 25th and July 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Are 'Friends' Electric
  2. - Silly Games
  3. - C'mon Everybody
  4. - Girls Talk
  5. - Good Times

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 26, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

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

The R&B music chart on June 26, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 25th and July 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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June 26, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 26, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Wanderers

The Wanderers

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Philip Kaufman

Starring: Ken Wahl, Karen Allen, John Friedrich, Toni Kalem

Country: United States of America

Moonraker

Moonraker

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Lewis Gilbert

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

Country: United States of America

The Frisco Kid

The Frisco Kid

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Robert Aldrich

Starring: Gene Wilder, Harrison Ford, Ramon Bieri, Val Bisoglio

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

Arabian Adventure

Arabian Adventure

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Kevin Connor

Starring: Christopher Lee, Milo O'Shea, Oliver Tobias, Emma Samms

June 26, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 26, 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 26, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 26, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Chesapeake by James A. Michener

Chesapeake

By:

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.

Shibumi by Trevanian

Shibumi

By:

Nicholai Hül is the most wanted man in the world. He was born in Shanghai during World War I chaos. His parents were an aristocratic Russian mother, and a mysterious German father.

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 Matarese Circle by Robert Ludlum

The Matarese Circle

By:

The Matarese are an international group of criminals that will in no time take over the world. Two rival spies are able to stop them: Talaniekov and Scofield, CIA.

June 26, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 26, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Trek-80

Trek-80

Platform: TRS-80

Beam Invader

Beam Invader

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: Tekunon Kougyou

Cutie Q

Cutie Q

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Pinball, Breakout clone

Publisher: Namco

Aim for the Ace!

Aim for the Ace!

Genre: Sports, Romance

Deep Scan

Deep Scan

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Sega Saturn (as a minigame in Die Hard Arcade)

Publisher: Sega

history

Who was the US President on June 26, 1979?

On June 26, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 26, 1979?

On June 26, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 26, 1979?

On June 26, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about June 26th?

June 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Three suicide bombers tried to storm a balochistan police housing complex. guards killed one of the attackers. the two other attackers entered and set themselves on fire, killing a senior officer and injuring five more. the pakistani taliban claimed responsibility
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: eastern daraa offensive (june 2018: syrian army troops and liwa al-quds militiamen take control of busra al-harir, in the southern daraa governorate. recent fighting has caused approximately 45,000 displacements in the region. (bbc).syrian state media reports that two israeli missiles hit targets near damascus international airport, including an iranian cargo aircraft just landing.
  • 2017 - Colombian peace process: the united nations confirms the farc's disarmament process is complete. former rebels will be able to transition to civilian life, and the group will become a legal political party.

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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.

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