Monday August 27, 1979: on this day

August 27, 1979 was the 239th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 27, 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 August 27, 1979, who was born and died on August 27, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 27, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Sharona by The Knack), movies (e.g. Time After Time, directed by Nicholas Meyer), TV series (e.g. A Moment In Time) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 27th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 27, 1979?


August 27, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 239th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 27, 1979 can also be written as 8/27/1979 in the US and as 27/8/1979 in UK and Europe.

August 27, 1979 in August 1979 calendar

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August 27, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 27, 1979:

  • 18 british militia die in ambush / bomb attack in northern ireland
  • A provisional irish republican army bomb kills british world war ii admiral louis mountbatten and three others while they are boating on holiday in sligo, republic of ireland. shortly after, 18 british army soldiers are killed in an ambush near warrenpoint, northern ireland (see warrenpoint ambush).
  • The troubles: eighteen british soldiers are killed in an ambush by the provisional irish republican army near warrenpoint, northern ireland, in the deadliest attack on british forces during operation banner. an ira bomb also kills british royal family member lord mountbatten and three others on his boat at mullaghmore, republic of ireland.

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August 27, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 27th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

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 27, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 27th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 27, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 27, 1979 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 27, 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 27, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 10:45 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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Who was born on August 27, 1979?


Famous people born on August 27, 1979:

  • Aaron Paul
    Aaron Paul

    Aaron Paul is an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his role as Jesse Pinkman in the TV series Breaking Bad.

  • Ladell Betts

    Former NFL running back known for his time with the Washington Redskins.

  • Karel Rachůnek

    Czech ice hockey player (d. 2011).

  • Sarah Neufeld

    Canadian violinist (arcade fire & bell orchestre).

  • Rusty Smith

    American speed skater.

  • Giovanni Capitello

    American actor and filmmaker.

  • Jamal Lewis

    Athlete.

  • Ara Francis

    Miss colorado teen usa (1996).

  • Tian Liang

    Chinese actor and diver.

  • Demetria McKinney

    Tv actress.

  • Carmen Monarcha
  • Aiden Starr
  • Paddy Wallace
  • Masayuki Yanagisawa
  • Samir Beloufa
  • Rodney Bias
  • Ole Bischof
  • Juan Luis Guirado

Whose famous birthday is on August 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 27th:

  • Tom Ford
    Tom Ford

    Ford, an american fashion designer and entrepreneur, started his career as an actor.

  • Paul Reubens
    Paul Reubens

    American comedian, better known as pee wee herman.

  • Tuesday Weld
    Tuesday Weld

    American actress, who was 21 years old, had appeared in over 100 tv shows and a dozen movies.

  • Peter Stormare
    Peter Stormare

    Swedish actor, director, and playwright.

  • Neha Dhupia
    Neha Dhupia

    Indian actress and model.

  • Chandra Wilson
    Chandra Wilson

    Chandra Wilson is an American actress known for her role as Dr. Miranda Bailey on the TV series Grey's Anatomy.

  • Harry Reems
    Harry Reems

    American porn actor (d. 2013).

  • Antonia Fraser
    Antonia Fraser

    English author of historical biographies and detective stories, as well as a variety of mysteries and magazine articles.

  • Martha Raye
    Martha Raye

    American entertainer.

  • Reece Shearsmith
    Reece Shearsmith

    British actor and writer known for his work in comedy and horror genres.

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August 27, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 7 months old,

or 535 months and 1 day old,

or 2326 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16285 days old,

if you were born on August 27, 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 August 27, 1979?

There are 152 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 27th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 27, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 27, 1979.

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August 27, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 27, 1979:

  • Louis Mountbatten

    1st earl mountbatten of burma, english admiral and politician, 44th governor-general of india (b. 1900).

  • Boleslaw Szabelski

    Composer dies at 82.

  • Paul Coste-Floret
  • Aka Gündüz Kutbay
  • Carles Buïgas

What famous deaths happened on August 27th?

Famous deaths on August 27th:

  • Jinx Falkenburg
    Jinx Falkenburg

    American actress known for her work in films and television.

  • Greg Morris
    Greg Morris

    American actor.

  • Gracie Allen
    Gracie Allen

    American comedian and actress (born 1895).

  • Bharat Ratna

    Bharat Ratna was an Indian statesman and the first Prime Minister of India.

  • Rishikesh Mukherjee

    Renowned Indian film director known for his realistic and humanistic approach to filmmaking.

  • Haile Selassie

    Haile selassie was the emperor of ethiopia and a prominent figure in the pan-african movement, known for his efforts to modernize ethiopia...

  • Tryson Wapakhabulo

    Renowned diplomat known for his international contributions.

  • Jaysiah Washington

    Jaysiah Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

  • Malcolm Browne

    Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist known for his work in Vietnam.

  • Margeart Bourke-White

    Renowned photojournalist known for her work during World War II.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 27th

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August 27, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 27, 1979:

  • Moldova - Independence Day (from the USSR, 1991)
  • Roman festivals - Volturnalia held in honor of Volturnus
  • RC Saints - Saint Monica of Hippo
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August 27, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 27, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 27th and September 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 27, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 27, 1979 was My Sharona by The Knack, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

August 27, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 27, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Sharona
  2. - Good Times
  3. - The Main Event & Fight
  4. - After The Love Has Gone
  5. - Don't Bring Me Down

August 27, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 27, 1979 was We Don't Talk Anymore by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

August 27, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 27, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - We Don't Talk Anymore
  2. - Cars
  3. - Bang Bang
  4. - Message In A Bottle
  5. - If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me

August 27, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 27, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

August 27, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 27, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Good Times
  2. - After The Love Has Gone
  3. - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
  4. - Found A Cure
  5. - Turn Off The Lights

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August 27, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 27, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Time After Time

Time After Time

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Nicholas Meyer

Starring: Malcolm McDowell, Mary Steenburgen, David Warner, Charles Cioffi

Country: United States of America

The Onion Field

The Onion Field

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Harold Becker

Starring: John Savage, James Woods, Franklyn Seales, Ted Danson

Country: United States of America

Jade Claw

Jade Claw

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Shan Hua

Starring: Billy Chong, Siu Tin Yuen, Chiu-Sing Hau, Brandy Yuen

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

A Man, a Woman and a Bank

A Man, a Woman and a Bank

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Noel Black

Starring: Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams, Paul Mazursky, Allan Kolman

August 27, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 27, 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:

A Moment in Time

A Moment in Time

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Ruby Yang

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

SportsCenter

SportsCenter

Release year: 1979

Starring: Neil Everett, Jalen Rose, Jenn Brown

Country: United States of America

August 27, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 27, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

A Woman Of Substance by Barbara Taylor Bradford

A Woman Of Substance

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To celebrate its thirty-year anniversary, here's the story that got it all started: Barbara Taylor Bradford, New York Times bestseller and Barbara Taylor Bradford's riveting saga about a woman who dreamed--and succeeded.

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.

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.

How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years by Howard J. Ruff

How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years

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Howard J. Ruff is an author, financial advisor and founder of The Ruff Times Financial Newsletter. Howard started publication of The Ruff Times in 1975. It is a pioneering financial advisory newsletter.

August 27, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 27, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Adventure

Adventure

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action-adventure, maze

Publisher: Atari, Inc

Sheriff

Sheriff

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Nintendo (Japan, Europe) Exidy (North America)

Cutie Q

Cutie Q

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Pinball, Breakout clone

Publisher: Namco

Bomb Bee

Bomb Bee

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation

Genre: Pinball, Breakout clone

Publisher: Namco

Galaxian

Galaxian

Platform: Arcade, Various

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Midway

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Who was the US President on August 27, 1979?

On August 27, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 1979?

On August 27, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 27, 1979?

On August 27, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 27th?

August 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of August. 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 August 27th, such as:

  • 2018 - United states free trade agreements, mexico-united states relations. the united states and mexico agree on key terms in the north american free trade agreement. canada has not yet signed the agreement.
  • 2017 - Rohingya insurgency, western myanmar: 2016-17 northern rakhine state violences, 2016-17 rohingya persecutions in myanmar: dozens fleeing violence in rakhine state have been detained by bangladeshi authorities and burmese officials after trying to cross the border between myanmar and bangladesh. many were on their way to kutupalong refugee camp in ukhia (bangladesh), where they were mostly inhabited rohingya refugees.
  • 2016 - Paraguayan people's army insurgency: eight paraguayan army soldiers are killed by insurgents from the suspected paraguayan people's army epp, just outside arroyito in northern paraguay.

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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 August 1979?

August 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1979 calendar looked like.

Monday August 27, 1979