Tuesday August 14, 1979: on this day
August 14, 1979 was the 226th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 14, 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 14, 1979, who was born and died on August 14, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 14, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Good Times by Chic), movies (e.g. Kaala Patthar, directed by Yash Chopra), TV series (e.g. Ride On Stranger) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 14th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 14, 1979?
- August 14, 1979: What happened on that day?
- August 14, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 14, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 14, 1979?
- August 14, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 14, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- August 14, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 14, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- August 14, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 14, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 14, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 14, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 14, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 14, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on August 14, 1979?
What day of the week was August 14, 1979?
August 14, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 226th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 14, 1979 can also be written as 8/14/1979 in the US and as 14/8/1979 in UK and Europe.
August 14, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 14th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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 14, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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August 14, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 14, 1979 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 14, 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 14, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 11:36 pm and setting at 02:30 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 14, 1979?
Famous people born on August 14, 1979:
- Lenoxx Linton
Award-winning investigative journalist known for his in-depth reporting on political corruption.
- Mattheu Booth
Former professional soccer player known for his skill and leadership on the field.
- Lind White
Renowned political commentator and columnist for a major news publication.
- Anett Sattler
German sports journalist and television presenter.
- Tony Meilhon
French murderer.
- Jérémie Bréchet
French footballer.
- Séverine Beltrame
Séverine beltrame is a retired professional tennis player known for her success on the wta tour.
- Jaylen Scott
Respected journalist known for his investigative reporting.
- Paul Burgess
Australian pole vaulter.
- Jeremie Brechet
French soccer player and footballer gaza(c)lec ajaccio.
- Yōichirō Morikawa
Japanese screenwriter and director of actor.
- Sandra McCoy
- Freddy
- Frederico Emanuel Tavares Martins
- Michal Masný
- Sayaka Murata
- Jamie Parker
- Michela Pellizzoni
Whose famous birthday is on August 14th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 14th:
- Emmanuelle Béart
French actress who has been in more than 60 films and tv productions since 1972.
- Mila Kunis
Mila kunis is a ukrainian-american actress known for her roles in that '70s show and black swan.
- Halle Berry
American actress who can play both sexy, vulnerable and cute.
- Steve Martin
American comedian and actor.
- David Hallyday
French singer, noted family and the son of johnny hallyday, a french rock star.
- Magic Johnson
American professional basketball player and noted athlete.
- Sarah Brightman
British singer who was famous for her performance in andrew lloyd webber’s "phantom of the opera" brightman, who was married to webber when...
- Danielle Steel
American novelist and currently the fourth most popular author, with more than 800 million copies sold.
- Susan Saint James
American actress.
- Raoul Bova
Italian actor known for his roles in various films and TV series.
August 14, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 7 months old,
or 535 months and 14 days old,
or 2328 weeks and 2 days old,
or 16298 days old,
if you were born on August 14, 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 14, 1979?
There are 139 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 14th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 14, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 14, 1979.
August 14, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 14, 1979:
- Georges Berthet
- Michail Ogon'kov
What famous deaths happened on August 14th?
Famous deaths on August 14th:
- Dorothy Stratten
Canadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.
- Fyvush Finkel
American actor (b. 1922).
- Bruno Kirby
American actor and director (d. 2006).
- Sigrid Gurie
Brooklyn, new york -- actor (algiers, sofia, refugee).
- Phyllis Thaxter
American actress (d. 2012).
- Gale Sondergaard
Gale Sondergaard was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in classic films.
- Camilla Horn
She was a german actress and dancer on the silent-screen screen.
- Xayne Fitzgerald
Xayne Fitzgerald was a celebrated actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood films.
- Enzio Ferrari
Founder of Ferrari S.p.
- Maximiano Kolbe
Polish Franciscan friar who sacrificed his life in Auschwitz to save a stranger.
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August 14, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 14, 1979:
- Paraguay - Flag Day
- St. Maximilian Kolbe
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of several saints: St. Eusebius of Rome
- United States - National Code talkers Day
- Pakistan - Independence Day
- RC saints - Maximilian Kolbe (Polish Franciscan priest martyred by Nazis in 1941)
- Morocco - Allegiance of Oued Eddahab or Rfo de Oro
- United States - National Creamsicles Day
August 14, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 14, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 13th and August 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 14, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 14, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.
August 14, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 14, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Chic - Good Times
- The Knack - My Sharona
- Barbra Streisand - The Main Event & Fight
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
- Earth, Wind and Fire - After The Love Has Gone
August 14, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 14, 1979 was I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.
August 14, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 14, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Boomtown Rats - I Don't Like Mondays
- Cliff Richard - We Don't Talk Anymore
- Abba - Angeleyes / Voulez Vous
- The Police - Can't Stand Losing You
- Ian Dury & The Blockheads - Reasons To Be Cheerful (Part 3)
August 14, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 14, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.
August 14, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 14, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Chic - Good Times
- Teddy Pendergrass - Turn Off The Lights
- Earth, Wind & Fire - After The Love Has Gone
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
- ConFunkShun - Chase Me
August 14, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 14, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 14, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 14, 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:
August 14, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 14, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
August 14, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 14, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 14, 1979?
On August 14, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 14, 1979?
On August 14, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 14, 1979?
On August 14, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 14th?
August 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:
- 2018 - Norma azucena rodriguez zamora is kidnapped in hidalgo by gunmen.
- 2017 - Big ben: london's big ben will be silent for four years starting 21 august as essential repairs are made.
- 2016 - Yemeni civil war: around 40 al-qaeda in the arabian peninsula fighters are killed by yemeni forces as they fight their way into eastern yemen via saudi-led airstrikes.
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.