Sunday July 22, 1979: on this day
July 22, 1979 was the 203rd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is July 22, 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 22, 1979, who was born and died on July 22, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 22, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bad Girls by Donna Summer), movies (e.g. The Amityville Horror, directed by Stuart Rosenberg), TV series (e.g. Ride On Stranger) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 22nd, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 22, 1979?
- July 22, 1979: What happened on that day?
- July 22, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 22, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 22, 1979?
- July 22, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 22, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- July 22, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 22, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- July 22, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 22, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 22, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 22, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 22, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 22, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on July 22, 1979?
What day of the week was July 22, 1979?
July 22, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 203rd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 22, 1979 can also be written as 7/22/1979 in the US and as 22/7/1979 in UK and Europe.
July 22, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 22nd 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 22, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 22, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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July 22, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 22, 1979 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 22, 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 22, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:31 am and setting at 07:56 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 09, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Aug 08, 1979.
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Who was born on July 22, 1979?
Famous people born on July 22, 1979:
- Audris Kucinskas
Talented basketball player who dominated the court with skill and agility.
- Benicia Levy
Contemporary photographer recognized for her innovative use of light and shadow.
- Nawal Al Zadjali
Talented Omani sculptor recognized for her innovative and thought-provoking creations.
- Jamelah Earle
Renowned poet whose works explore themes of love and identity.
- Emiliano Gallardo
Geologist specializing in tectonics and geological mapping.
- Adel Youssef
Renowned for contributions to open-source software development.
- Lucas Luhr
German race car driver.
- Yadel Martí
Cuban baseball player.
- James Mason
British professional wrestler.
- Anna Bieleń-Żarska
Polish tennis player.
- Juan Uribe
- George Grey
- Hayder Palacio
- Pedro Rivero
- Marián Sluka
- Antonia Santa María
Whose famous birthday is on July 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 22nd:
- Selena Gomez
American singer, actress, and fashion designer.
- Shawn Michaels
Shawn michaels is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for being one of the greatest in-ring performers of all...
- Willem Dafoe
American actor who was nominated for the oscar for best supporting actor for his portrayal of the betrayed sergeant, "platoon" in 1986.
- David Spade
American comedian and actor, spadeaeur(tm) is one of the hottest new writers-performers that emerged from "saturday night live" during the...
- Marcel Cerdan
Algerian-french boxing champion.
- John Leguizamo
John leguizamo is a colombian-american actor known for his roles in films such as 'moulin rouge!' and 'romeo + juliet'.
- Terence Stamp
British actor.
- Danny Glover
American actor, film director, and activist.
- Alex Trebek
Canadian-american game show host for the u.s.
- Bonnie Langford
British actress, who began her career as a precocious, bubbly child star at six years old.
July 22, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 8 months old,
or 536 months and 7 days old,
or 2331 weeks and 5 days old,
or 16322 days old,
if you were born on July 22, 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 July 22, 1979?
There are 115 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 22nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 22, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on July 22, 1979.
July 22, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 22, 1979:
- Stein Rokkan
Renowned political scientist known for his work on comparative politics.
- Elmer Bohannon
American politician who served in the U.S.
- Zuhayr Muhsin
A Palestinian politician who was the head of the Military Department of the Palestine Liberation Organization.
- Sabino Barinaga
Renowned Spanish painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
- Sándor Kocsis
Hungarian footballer and manager (b. 1929).
- J V Cain
American football player (born 1951).
- Hope Summers
Actress (clara andy griffith show), dead at 78.
- Tony "Two-Ton" Galento
At 69, a boxer/actor (on the waterfront) dies.
- Soschtschenko
Writer, dies at 83.
- Tony Galento
- Reuben Leon Kahn
What famous deaths happened on July 22nd?
Famous deaths on July 22nd:
- Estelle Getty
Estelle Getty was an American actress best known for her role as Sophia Petrillo on the TV series 'The Golden Girls.
- Dennis Farina
Dennis farina was an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as law & order and snatch.
- Linda Christian
Tampico, mexico -- actress.
- Sacha Distel
French singer, guitarist and composer.
- Duane Jones
Heart attacks at 51.
- Qusay Hussein
Son of Saddam Hussein, worked as a journalist before his death.
- Lunetta Chavez
Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics.
- Preciosa Santos
Influential playwright known for her groundbreaking works.
- Galdino Pacheco
Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking works.
- Ahil Rizvi
Acclaimed contemporary artist known for his vibrant abstract paintings.
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July 22, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 22, 1979:
- Swaziland - Birthday of former King Sobhuza II
- Pi Approximation Day
- St. Vandrille/Wandre Gisilus
- St. Mineve
- St. Joseph of Palestine (Count Joseph)
- St. Dabius/Davius
- Catholic - the feasts of at least 7 saints: St. Mary Magdalene
- Ratcatcher's Day. See:The Pied Piper of Hamelin.
July 22, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 22, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 16th and July 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 22, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 22, 1979 was Bad Girls by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.
July 22, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 22, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 16th and July 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
- Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
- Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
- Chic - Good Times
- David Naughton - Makin' It
July 22, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 22, 1979 was Are 'Friends' Electric by Tubeway Army, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.
July 22, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 22, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 16th and July 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tubeway Army - Are 'Friends' Electric
- Janet Kay - Silly Games
- The Boomtown Rats - I Don't Like Mondays
- The Sex Pistols - C'mon Everybody
- Squeeze - Up The Junction
July 22, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 22, 1979 was Bad Girls by Donna Summer, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.
July 22, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 22, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 16th and July 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
- Chic - Good Times
- Teddy Pendergrass - Turn Off The Lights
- ConFunkShun - Chase Me
- The Jones Girls - You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else
July 22, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 22, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
July 22, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 22, 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:
July 22, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 22, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
July 22, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 22, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on July 22, 1979?
On July 22, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 22, 1979?
On July 22, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 22, 1979?
On July 22, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about July 22nd?
July 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:
- 2019 - Second libyan civil war and libya-tunisia relations: a pilot was arrested by the tunisia ministry of defence after a l-39 albatros-equipped libyan warplane crashed onto a road in tunisia.
- 2018 - Conflict in afghanistan (2001-present: a suicide bomber from isil kills 14 and injures more than 60 people at a checkpoint near hamid karzai airport. this attack occurs as afghan vice president abdul rashid dostum returns to afghanistan from more than a year of exile in turkey. dostum, his entourage and others are not wounded.
- 2017 - Conflict between israel and palestine: 2017 temple mount crisis: the united nations security council will hold a session to discuss the increasing violence in jerusalem.
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.