Sunday July 01, 1979: on this day

July 01, 1979 was the 182nd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is July 01, 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 July 01, 1979, who was born and died on July 01, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 01, 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 July 1st, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 01, 1979?


July 01, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 182nd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 01, 1979 can also be written as 7/1/1979 in the US and as 1/7/1979 in UK and Europe.

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July 01, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 01, 1979:

  • Stampede pass, washington is covered with 6 of snow
  • Sony introduces the walkman.

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July 01, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 1st 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 July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 01, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 01, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Goat personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on July 1st, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 01, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on July 01, 1979 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 01, 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 July 01, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 12:09 pm and setting at 12:37 am.

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 July 01, 1979?


Famous people born on July 01, 1979:

  • Sabirin Yıldız

    Sabirin Yıldız is a successful entrepreneur who founded a leading e-commerce platform in the fashion industry.

  • Khaalid El-Amin

    Former NBA point guard known for his leadership on the court.

  • Tameron Bates

    Tameron Bates is a successful entrepreneur who has founded and grown several technology startups.

  • Sharlynn Fitzgerald

    Sharlynn Fitzgerald is an Irish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for her folk-inspired indie music.

  • Emily Cook

    American skier, ranked #1 in freestyle skier in the country as an aerial specialist for the 13-14 year old age group in july 1993.

  • Vanice Reyes

    Vanice Reyes is an IT project manager who has led the successful implementation of various technology projects.

  • Shonette Johnson

    Shonette Johnson is an IT project manager who has led the successful delivery of several technology projects.

  • Mehdi Hasan

    Mehdi Hasan is a British journalist and political commentator who has worked for various media outlets.

  • Forrest Griffin

    Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion known for his toughness and exciting fighting style.

  • Matisyah Matisyahu

    Musician.

  • Sylvain Calzati

    French professional road bike racer who competed between 2003 and 2011.

  • Rick Gonzalez

    Actor.

  • Xavier de Le Rue
  • Patrik Baboumian
  • Ali Al-Abdali
  • Julijan Radionov
  • Júlio Silva
  • Yuan Ye
  • Antara Mali

Whose famous birthday is on July 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 1st:

  • Olivia de Havilland
    Olivia de Havilland

    Olivia de havilland was a british-born actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'gone with the wind' and 'the adventures of...

  • Pamela Anderson
    Pamela Anderson

    Canadian-american actress and star of "baywatch", the most-watched tv program in history.

  • Liv Tyler
    Liv Tyler

    American actress, daughter bebe buell of aerosmith and steven tyler of aerosmith.

  • Debbie Harry
    Debbie Harry

    American singer-songwriter and actress, best known as the lead singer of new wave and punk rock bands.

  • Léa Seydoux
    Léa Seydoux

    French actress and granddaugther to jera'me seydoux.

  • Vincent D'Onofrio
    Vincent D'Onofrio

    Vincent d'onofrio is an american actor known for his roles in full metal jacket, men in black, and daredevil.

  • Hilarie Burton
    Hilarie Burton

    Hilarie burton is an american actress and vj, best known for her role as peyton sawyer on the television series one tree hill.

  • Sydney Pollack
    Sydney Pollack

    American actor and filmmaker whose works include "the slender thread," 1965 and "the scalphunters," 1968.

  • Karen Black
    Karen Black

    American actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.

  • Leslie Caron
    Leslie Caron

    French-american ballet dancer, winsome, and elfin.

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July 01, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 8 months old,

or 536 months and 28 days old,

or 2334 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16343 days old,

if you were born on July 01, 1979.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 01, 1979?

There are 94 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 01, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on July 01, 1979.

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July 01, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 01, 1979:

  • Richard Ward

    Actor (beacon hill), passes away at 64.

  • Eduard Bargheer
  • Vsevolod Bobrov
  • Vico Consorti
  • Albano Nucciotti
  • José S. Vivanco

What famous deaths happened on July 1st?

Famous deaths on July 1st:

  • Robert Mitchum
    Robert Mitchum

    American actor, writer, composer, and singer.

  • Walter Matthau
    Walter Matthau

    American actor, best known for his role in the odd couple as oscar madison.

  • Virginia Weidler
    Virginia Weidler

    American child star, who was four years old when she first appeared in "surrender.

  • Sylvia Sidney
    Sylvia Sidney

    Bronx (new york) -- actress (wkrp.

  • Mollie Sugden
    Mollie Sugden

    English singer and actress (d. 2009).

  • Edward Dmytryk
    Edward Dmytryk

    Director (carpetbaggers, young lions, caine mutiny).

  • Wolfman Jack
    Wolfman Jack

    Disc jockey (midnight special), is killed at 57.

  • Geoffrey Hutchings
    Geoffrey Hutchings

    British actor (born 1939).

  • Marylon Brando

    Iconic American actor known for his roles in 'The Godfather' and 'A Streetcar Named Desire'.

  • Ramces II

    One of the most powerful pharaohs of ancient Egypt known for his military campaigns and building projects.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 1st

holidays

July 01, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 01, 1979:

  • Canada Day (formerly Dominion Day) - national holiday of Canada. Moving Day in the province of QuTbec
  • 1899 - Indiana Jones's birthday.
  • In Bulgaria, there is a tradition called July Morning dating from the hippy period in 1980s and maybe as far back as the 1970s. Young (and not so young) people from all over the country travel (often hitchhike) to the Black Sea coast to meet the first sun rays on the 1st of July. Naturally Uriah Heep's July Morning is the main refrain. Although the tradition is linked to the hippy movement in America, it is still popular in Bulgaria. Strangely, it seems that there is no such tradition in other
  • Surinam Keti Koti (Breaking of Chains) Day of Liberty; On July 1, 1863 slavery was abolished.
  • Memorial Day in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day.
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July 01, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 01, 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).


July 01, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 01, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

July 01, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 01, 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

July 01, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 01, 1979 was Are 'Friends' Electric by Tubeway Army, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

July 01, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 01, 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

July 01, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 01, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

July 01, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 01, 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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July 01, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 01, 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

July 01, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 01, 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

July 01, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 01, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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 …

A Distant Mirror by Barbara W. Tuchman

A Distant Mirror

By:

Barbara W. Tuchman, the acclaimed author of The Guns of August, won the Pulitzer Prize for Literature. She once again uses her gifts for character, history and sparkling prose to create an amazing portrait of medieval life.

The Island by Peter Benchley

The Island

By:

A classic mystery novel that combines suspense, treasure hunting and murder. Benchley's best.

Class Reunion by Rona Jaffe

Class Reunion

By:

Fictional Novel, Literary Fiction

War and Remembrance by Herman Wouk

War and Remembrance

By:

These two classic works capture the current world events and tell the story of one American family caught up in the middle of the war's chaos.

July 01, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 01, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Space

Space

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Edu-Ware

Star Fire

Star Fire

Platform: Arcade, Atari 800, Commodore 64

Genre: 3d shooter

Publisher: Exidy

Head On

Head On

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Driving, Maze

Publisher: Sega/Gremlin

Star Fire

Star Fire

Platform: Arcade, Atari 800, Commodore 64

Genre: 3d shooter

Publisher: Exidy

Star Raiders

Star Raiders

Platform: Atari 8-bit family

Genre: Space simulation

Publisher: Atari, Inc

history

Who was the US President on July 01, 1979?

On July 01, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 01, 1979?

On July 01, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 01, 1979?

On July 01, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about July 1st?

July 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of July. 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 July 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 1 july 2019, kabul attack: more than 100 people are injured and 40 are killed in a car bombing in kabul, afghanistan. five taliban gunmen are killed and five more are taken by the taliban. (new york times). taliban militants overran qush tepa district of jowzjan province, resulting the death of more than 50 afghan soldiers. others were also captured.
  • 2018 - 48 people were killed when a bus crashes off a mountain road in uttarakhand, india.
  • 2017 - The memorial service for helmut kohl, former west german leader, is held in his death and funeral. world leaders like bill clinton, emmanuel macron and dmitry medvedev attend, as well as angela merkel and theresa may. (fox news),

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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 July 1979?

July 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1979 calendar looked like.

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