Tuesday June 12, 1979: on this day

June 12, 1979 was the 163rd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is June 12, 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 12, 1979, who was born and died on June 12, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 12, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hot Stuff by Donna Summer), movies (e.g. Escape from Alcatraz, directed by Don Siegel), TV series (e.g. The Mallens) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 12th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 12, 1979?


June 12, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 163rd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 12, 1979 can also be written as 6/12/1979 in the US and as 12/6/1979 in UK and Europe.

June 12, 1979 in June 1979 calendar

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June 12, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 12, 1979:

  • Opening ceremony at cambridge buddhist association in boston
  • Sanista occupies parts of managua
  • Tigers fire manager les moss, hiring sparky anderson
  • Bryan allen wins the second kremer prize for a man-powered flight across the english channel in the gossamer albatross.

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June 12, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 12th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 12, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 12, 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 June 12th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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June 12, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 12, 1979 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 12, 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 12, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 09:32 pm and setting at 08:48 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 June 12, 1979?


Famous people born on June 12, 1979:

  • Khrystian Wilkoń

    Renowned physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Kiam Marcelo

    Co-founder of Curology, a skincare company.

  • Jury Kislow

    Renowned contemporary painter known for vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Anett Boszormenyi

    Founder of a successful tech startup.

  • Lenia Makris

    Renowned Greek singer known for her powerful vocals.

  • Sylwia Osuch

    Renowned astronomer known for her research on exoplanets.

  • Ivelise Matos

    Renowned Latin music singer.

  • Emmons Clifford

    Co-founder of a successful tech startup.

  • Dorotea Kopacz

    Founder of a successful tech startup.

  • Miku Kakoi

    Renowned biologist known for groundbreaking research in genetics.

  • Tine Rasmussen

    Former Danish badminton player known for her agility and strategic gameplay.

  • Lovel Lemus

    Founder of Lemus Natural.

  • Sharlett Mena

    Served as a member of the Honduran National Congress.

  • Robyn (singer)

    Robyn is a swedish singer known for her hit songs such as 'dancing on my own' and 'call your girlfriend'.

  • Mayling Jade

    American politician known for her advocacy work in education reform.

  • Atoya Richardson

    Former WNBA player known for her scoring ability.

  • Vannah M. Beilke

    American politician who served in local government.

  • Wil Horneff

    Englewood (new jersey) -- actor (ghost in the machine sandlot).

  • Diego Milito

    Argentinian football player.

  • Amandine Bourgeois

    Amandine bourgeois is a french singer known for winning the sixth season of the french version of the reality show 'star academy'.

Whose famous birthday is on June 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 12th:

  • Shia LaBeouf
    Shia LaBeouf

    Shia labeouf is an american actor known for his roles in the transformers franchise and the disney channel series even stevens.

  • Mario Casas
    Mario Casas

    Mario casas is a spanish tv actor known for his roles in popular spanish tv series and films.

  • Jim Nabors
    Jim Nabors

    Jim nabors was an american actor and singer best known for his role as gomer pyle on the andy griffith show and gomer pyle, u.s.

  • Kendra Wilkinson
    Kendra Wilkinson

    American tv personality and glamour model.

  • Dave Franco
    Dave Franco

    Dave franco is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as 21 jump street and now you see me.

  • Abbey Lee
    Abbey Lee

    Abbey lee is an australian model known for her work with major fashion brands and her appearances in films such as mad max: fury road and...

  • Florence Guérin
    Florence Guérin

    French actress florence nicolas (also known as florence nicolas) was a star in both film and television roles from 1980 to 2008.

  • Timothy Busfield
    Timothy Busfield

    American producer and director of actor.

  • Paula Marshall
    Paula Marshall

    Rockville, maryland -- actress.

  • Tim DeKay
    Tim DeKay

    American producer and director of actor.

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June 12, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 10 months old,

or 538 months and 6 days old,

or 2340 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16382 days old,

if you were born on June 12, 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 12, 1979?

There are 55 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 12, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on June 12, 1979.

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June 12, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 12, 1979:

  • Angelisse Rousseau

    Angelisse Rousseau was a French essayist known for her insightful and influential writings on philosophy and social issues.

  • Juan Castro
  • Alekos Apostolidīs
  • Angelo Lualdi
  • Ferenc Nagy
  • Giuseppe Capra
  • Ernesto Lomasti
  • Constant Joacim

What famous deaths happened on June 12th?

Famous deaths on June 12th:

  • Gregory Peck
    Gregory Peck

    He was nominated as an american film and stage actor for four oscars.

  • Norma Shearer
    Norma Shearer

    Norma Shearer was a Canadian-American actress who was popular in the 1920s and 1930s.

  • Sylvia Miles
    Sylvia Miles

    Nyc, new york -- actress ("midnight cowboy", "farewell my lovely").

  • Lou Monte
    Lou Monte

    New jersey, united states -- singer ("peppino the italian mouse").

  • Treat Williams
    Treat Williams

    American author and actor.

  • Milburn Stone
    Milburn Stone

    American actor known for his role as Doc Adams on the TV series Gunsmoke.

  • Jimmy Dorsey
    Jimmy Dorsey

    Shenandoah (pennsylvania) -- orchestra leader (stage show).

  • Grayton Peck

    American actor known for his roles in classic films such as To Kill a Mockingbird, Roman Holiday, and Twelve O'Clock High.

  • Elynore Ostrom

    First woman to win the Nobel Prize in Economics.

  • Elnoria Fitzgerald

    Elnoria Fitzgerald was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on June 12th

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June 12, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 12, 1979:

  • Blessed Ternan, bishop, confessor [ GTZ: Scotland]
  • Blessed John of Sahagun, hermit, confessor
  • Roman Empire ? sixth day of the Vestalia in honor of Vesta
  • Philippines ? Araw ng Kalayaan (Independence Day) 1898
  • Russian Federation ? Russia Day (Independence Day) 1990
  • United Kingdom ? Trooping the Colour (Military celebration of the monarch's official birthday held in London on the second Saturday of June)
  • Brazil ? Dia dos Namorados (Lover's Day; similar to St. Valentine's)
  • Blessed Eskill, bishop, martyr [ GTZ: Scandinavia]
  • Blessed Guido (died 1250)
  • Blessed Onuphrius, monk

Saints celebrated on June 12, 1979:

  • Saints Basilides, Quirinus, Nabor and Nazarius (and Celsus), martyrs
  • Saint Pharaildis, virgin [GTZ: Artois]
  • Saint Ursinus, bishop of Bourges, confessor (Translation day) [GTZ: Rouen]
  • Saint Leo III died 816
  • Saint Odulf of Oirschot died 865
  • Saints Nabor and Nazarius, martyrs [GTZ: St. Avold]
  • Saint Rufus, bishop, martyr [WTS (Bruges)]
  • Saint Cunera [HCC]
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June 12, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 12, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 11th and June 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


June 12, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 12, 1979 was Hot Stuff by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

June 12, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 12, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 11th and June 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hot Stuff
  2. - We Are Family
  3. - Ring My Bell
  4. - Just When I Needed You Most
  5. - Love You Inside Out

June 12, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 12, 1979 was Sunday Girl by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

June 12, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 12, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 11th and June 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sunday Girl
  2. - Ring My Bell
  3. - Dance Away
  4. - Are 'Friends' Electric
  5. - Boogie Wonderland

June 12, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 12, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

June 12, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 12, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 11th and June 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Ring My Bell
  2. - Boogie Wonderland
  3. - Hot Stuff
  4. - Shake
  5. - We Are Family

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June 12, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 12, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Escape from Alcatraz

Escape from Alcatraz

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Don Siegel

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Patrick McGoohan, Roberts Blossom, Jack Thibeau

Country: United States of America

Rocky II

Rocky II

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Sylvester Stallone

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers

Country: United States of America

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

The Main Event

The Main Event

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Howard Zieff

Starring: Barbra Streisand, Ryan O'Neal, Paul Sand, Whitman Mayo

Org

Org

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Fernando Birri

Starring: Terence Hill, Jean-Luc Godard, Glauber Rocha, Roberto Rossellini, Lidija Juracik, Julio García Espinosa, Herbert Marcuse, Nolika Pareda, Francesco Di Giacomo (II), Jonas Mekas, Isaac Twen Obu, Pietro Santalamazza

Country: Italy

June 12, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 12, 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 12, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 12, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Mommie Dearest by Christina Crawford

Mommie Dearest

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Mommie Dearest, a memoir and expose by Christina Crawford (adopted daughter of Joan Crawford), is written by Christina Crawford. The book depicts Christina's childhood as well as her relationship with her mother.

The Island by Peter Benchley

The Island

By:

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

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.

Ss-Gb by Len Deighton

Ss-Gb

By:

Imagine if WWII turned the other direction. Deighton creates an alternate history novel that depicts a world in which the British Command gave up to the Nazis in World War II. Churchill was killed, and the King had been murdered.

Ghost Story by Peter Straub

Ghost Story

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Not every sin is unpunished in life. GHOST STORY Four aging men from Milburn, New York were convicted of a crime they committed in their youth.

June 12, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 12, 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

Star Fire

Star Fire

Platform: Arcade, Atari 800, Commodore 64

Genre: 3d shooter

Publisher: Exidy

Cosmic Guerilla

Cosmic Guerilla

Platform: Arcade (original) ZX Spectrum

Genre: Fixed shooter

Speed Freak

Speed Freak

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Vectorbeam

Monkey Magic

Monkey Magic

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Breakout clone

Publisher: Nintendo

history

Who was the US President on June 12, 1979?

On June 12, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 12, 1979?

On June 12, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 12, 1979?

On June 12, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about June 12th?

June 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - Attack on abha international airport: a ballistic missile fired from houthi forces struck the abha international airport's arrivals hall in saudi arabia. 26 people were injured.
  • 2018 - Conflicts between indo-pakistani and pakistani forces, india-pakistan relations. india claims that four soldiers were killed when pakistan fired shots at kashmir.
  • 2017 - 2017 earthquakes: a magnitude 6.3 earthquake shakes the aegean sea, leading to one death. plomari, greece: many homes were destroyed and others collapsed.

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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.

Discover how June 1979 calendar looked like.

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