Thursday June 28, 1979: on this day

June 28, 1979 was the 179th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is June 28, 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 28, 1979, who was born and died on June 28, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 28, 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 28th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 28, 1979?


June 28, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 179th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 28, 1979 can also be written as 6/28/1979 in the US and as 28/6/1979 in UK and Europe.

June 28, 1979 in June 1979 calendar

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June 28, 1979: What happened on that day?


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June 28, 1979: What were the magazines covers that day?

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June 28, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 28th 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 28, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 28, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on June 28th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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June 28, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 28, 1979 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 28, 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 28, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 09:21 am and setting at 11:08 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 28, 1979?


Famous people born on June 28, 1979:

  • Felicia Day
    Felicia Day

    American actress, writer and director.

  • Florian Zeller

    He is a french playwright and novelist, whose works have been translated into more than a dozen languages.

  • Kiyah Duffey

    Kiyah Duffey is a politician known for her work in advocating for social justice and equality.

  • Zoe Foster

    Founder of Zoe Foster Beauty Co.

  • Kimber Lee

    Kimber Lee is a professional wrestler known for her work in various wrestling promotions.

  • Randy McMichael

    American football player.

  • Kaidi Jekimova

    Estonian footballer.

  • Neil Shanahan

    Irish race car driver (d.1999).

  • Jeanette Aw

    Singer and dancer from singapore, actress.

  • Islamic state
  • Vladislav Abashin
  • Damone Brown
  • Alejandro Lago
  • Tim McCord
  • Aaron McGhee

Whose famous birthday is on June 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 28th:

  • Kathy Bates
    Kathy Bates

    American actress.

  • Ji-won Ha
    Ji-won Ha

    Ji-won ha is a south korean actress known for her roles in popular korean dramas and films.

  • John Cusack
    John Cusack

    John cusack is an american actor known for his roles in iconic 80s and 90s films such as 'say anything' and 'high fidelity'.

  • Sabrina Ferilli
    Sabrina Ferilli

    Italian actress, seen in films that are lighthearted and funny such as "the sky is always blue" and "august holliday.

  • Mel Brooks
    Mel Brooks

    American screenwriter, comedian and actor.

  • Gilda Radner
    Gilda Radner

    American comedian on film and stage who created a collection of funny characters for tv's "saturday night live".

  • Alessandro Nivola
    Alessandro Nivola

    American producer and actor, who has appeared in feature films like american hustle.

  • Alice Krige
    Alice Krige

    South africa -- actress (chariots of fire, ladykiller).

  • Steve Burton
    Steve Burton

    American actor.

  • John Inman
    John Inman

    British actor, born in 13 years.

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June 28, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 8 months old,

or 536 months and 20 days old,

or 2333 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16336 days old,

if you were born on June 28, 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 28, 1979?

There are 101 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 28, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on June 28, 1979.

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June 28, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 28, 1979:

  • Paul Dessau

    German composer / conductor (berlin 1925-33), died at 84.

What famous deaths happened on June 28th?

Famous deaths on June 28th:

  • Rod Serling
    Rod Serling

    American radio and television script writer.

  • Stanley Baker
    Stanley Baker

    Actor (accident guns of navarone), died at 49.

  • Robert Byrd
    Robert Byrd

    American politician.

  • Meshach Taylor
    Meshach Taylor

    American actor and singer (d. 2014.

  • James Madison

    American politician who contributed to the details and philosophy of the new form government being created for the revolutionary u.s.

  • Terilynn Shaw

    Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that touched the hearts of many.

  • Allin

    American professional wrestler known for his wild and unpredictable behavior.

  • Freddi Washington

    American actress known for her role in the film 'Imitation of Life'.

  • Maidie Bradley

    Pioneering computer scientist known for her work on the ENIAC computer.

  • Harlan Ellison

    American editor and writer.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on June 28th

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June 28, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 28, 1979:

  • Feast of St Irenaeus of Lyon
  • Vidovdan, Orthodox religious holiday commemorating St. Vitus
  • National Handshake Day
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June 28, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 28, 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 28, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 28, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

June 28, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 28, 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 28, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 28, 1979 was Are 'Friends' Electric by Tubeway Army, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

June 28, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 28, 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 28, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 28, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

June 28, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 28, 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 28, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 28, 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 28, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 28, 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 28, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 28, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Vicar Of Christ by Walter F. Murphy

The Vicar Of Christ

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The 35th Anniversary Edition of The New York Times Bestseller features a new introduction by Justice Samuel Alito, U.S.

Good As Gold by Joseph Heller

Good As Gold

By:

Bruce Gold, a Jewish, middle-aged professor of English literature, is on the verge of a great career in politics. It's not too soon as Gold longs for it.

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.

To Set The Record Straight by John J. Sirica

To Set The Record Straight

By:

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

A Necessary Woman by Helen Van Slyke

A Necessary Woman

By:

A WOMAN'S POINT OF DECISIONMARY Farr Morgan seemed to have it all: a handsome husband and a brilliant career. She also had great looks and was full of vitality. Only she could see her hunger for a man who could …

June 28, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 28, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Invasion Orion

Invasion Orion

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

Genre: Sci-Fi strategy game

Publisher: Epyx

Head On

Head On

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Driving, Maze

Publisher: Sega/Gremlin

Bomb Bee

Bomb Bee

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation

Genre: Pinball, Breakout clone

Publisher: Namco

Aim for the Ace!

Aim for the Ace!

Genre: Sports, Romance

Monkey Magic

Monkey Magic

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Breakout clone

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on June 28, 1979?

On June 28, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 28, 1979?

On June 28, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 28, 1979?

On June 28, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about June 28th?

June 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 indanan bombings - two suicide bombers set off their bombs in sulu (philippines), killing four soldiers as well as two civilians. isil claims responsibility.
  • 2018 - 2018 uy aviation king air c90 crashes: four people were killed in a light aircraft crash in mumbai's ghatkopar, india.
  • 2017 - Type 055 destroyer: china’s state-run global times newspaper reports that the type 055 destroyer was launched at the jiangnan shipyard, shanghai. it is a 10,000-ton "new-generation" warship.

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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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