Tuesday July 24, 1979: on this day

July 24, 1979 was the 205th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is July 24, 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 24, 1979, who was born and died on July 24, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 24, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bad Girls by Donna Summer), movies (e.g. North Dallas Forty, directed by Ted Kotcheff), 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 24th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 24, 1979?


July 24, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 205th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 24, 1979 can also be written as 7/24/1979 in the US and as 24/7/1979 in UK and Europe.

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July 24, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 24, 1979:

  • President carter names paul volcker, president of federal reserves
  • Red sox carl yastrzemski hits his 400th hr

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July 24, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 24th 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 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 24, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 24, 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 24th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 24, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 24, 1979 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 24, 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 24, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 06:17 am and setting at 09:10 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 24, 1979?


Famous people born on July 24, 1979:

  • Rose Byrne
    Rose Byrne

    Actress from australia.

  • Madelline Miller

    Bestselling author known for her novel 'Circe'.

  • Anisten Jones

    Talented musician who made significant contributions to the music industry.

  • Rashied Davis

    Former NFL wide receiver known for his speed and agility on the field.

  • Anne-Gaëlle Sidot

    French tennis player who became a professional in 1994.

  • Solomon Hykes

    Co-founder of Docker.

  • Ryan Speier

    American baseball player.

  • Mark Andrew Smith

    American author.

  • Jerrod Niemann

    American guitarist and singer-songwriter.

  • Valerio Scassellati

    Italian race car driver.

  • Stat Quo

    American producer and rapper.

  • Lee Si-yeon

    South korean actress.

  • Jose Valverde

    American baseball player.

  • Alexis Mateo

    Puerto rican drag queen performer.

  • Mark Smith

    American author.

  • Peter Šinglár

Whose famous birthday is on July 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 24th:

  • Jennifer Lopez
    Jennifer Lopez

    American singer, actress and businesswoman.

  • Daveigh Chase
    Daveigh Chase

    Daveigh Chase is an American actress and voice actress known for her roles in films such as Lilo & Stitch and The Ring.

  • Lynda Carter
    Lynda Carter

    Lynda carter is an american actress best known for her role as wonder woman in the 1970s television series.

  • Elisabeth Moss
    Elisabeth Moss

    Elisabeth moss is an american actress known for her roles in the tv series mad men and the handmaid's tale.

  • Anna Paquin
    Anna Paquin

    Award-winning actress known for her role in True Blood and The Piano.

  • Kristin Chenoweth
    Kristin Chenoweth

    Kristin chenoweth is an american actress and singer known for her work in broadway musicals and her roles in tv shows like 'pushing daisies'...

  • Gus Van Sant
    Gus Van Sant

    American filmmaker.

  • Bindi Irwin
    Bindi Irwin

    The daughter of crocodile hunter steve irwin's australian wife terri and his american wife, terri, is a well-known australian family.

  • Danny Dyer
    Danny Dyer

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Michael Richards
    Michael Richards

    He was an actor and co-star on seinfeld.

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July 24, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 8 months old,

or 536 months and 26 days old,

or 2334 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16341 days old,

if you were born on July 24, 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 24, 1979?

There are 96 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 24, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on July 24, 1979.

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July 24, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 24, 1979:

  • Archie Duncan

    Actor (sherlock holmes) dies at 65.

  • Edward Stachura
  • Antonín Moudrý
  • Giuseppe D'Avack
  • Albert Hersoy
  • Edwin Lanham

What famous deaths happened on July 24th?

Famous deaths on July 24th:

  • Sherman Hemsley
    Sherman Hemsley

    Sherman hemsley was an american actor best known for his role as george jefferson on the tv sitcoms all in the family and the jeffersons.

  • Peter Sellers
    Peter Sellers

    British-american actor.

  • Regis Philbin
    Regis Philbin

    After years of success on the tv talk show "live with regis & kathie lee", an american tv host became a star with his tv game show "who...

  • Constance Bennett
    Constance Bennett

    American actress, singer, and producer (d. 1965).

  • David Warner
    David Warner

    Manchester, new hampshire -- actor (star trek vi, time bandits).

  • Chad Everett
    Chad Everett

    Chad everett was an american actor known for his role as dr.

  • Virginia Christine
    Virginia Christine

    Actress (mrs olson), passes away at 76.

  • Rene Requiestas
    Rene Requiestas

    Actor and comedian from the philippines (d. 1993).

  • Victor Moore
    Victor Moore

    At 86, comedian dies from a heart attack.

  • Truda Weaver

    Renowned geneticist known for her work on human chromosomes.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 24th

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July 24, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 24, 1979:

  • Utah - Pioneer Day (1847)
  • St. Ruffin
  • St. Wulfhad
  • St. David
  • St. Romanus, 2nd bishop of Rochester.
  • St. Lewine
  • St. Kinga/Cunegundes
  • St. Francis Solano
  • St. Saint Christina the Astonishing
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 9 saints: St. Lupus
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July 24, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 24, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 23rd and July 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 24, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 24, 1979 was Bad Girls by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

July 24, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 24, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 23rd and July 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bad Girls
  2. - Ring My Bell
  3. - Good Times
  4. - Hot Stuff
  5. - Makin' It

July 24, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 24, 1979 was Are 'Friends' Electric by Tubeway Army, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

July 24, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 24, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 23rd and July 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Are 'Friends' Electric
  2. - Silly Games
  3. - I Don't Like Mondays
  4. - C'mon Everybody
  5. - Up The Junction

July 24, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 24, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

July 24, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 24, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 23rd and July 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Good Times
  2. - Turn Off The Lights
  3. - Bad Girls
  4. - Chase Me
  5. - You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else

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July 24, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 24, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

North Dallas Forty

North Dallas Forty

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Ted Kotcheff

Starring: Nick Nolte, Charles Durning, Mac Davis, Dayle Haddon

The Lady in Red

The Lady in Red

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Lewis Teague

Starring: Pamela Sue Martin, Robert Conrad, Louise Fletcher, Robert Hogan

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

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

The Amityville Horror

The Amityville Horror

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Stuart Rosenberg

Starring: James Brolin, Margot Kidder, Rod Steiger, Don Stroud

Country: United States of America

July 24, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 24, 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:

Ride on Stranger

Ride on Stranger

Release year: 1979

Jigsaw

Jigsaw

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Michael Spierig

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

July 24, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 24, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Sphinx by Robin Cook

Sphinx

By:

Erica Baron was drawn to the mystery and magic of an empire long gone by her innocent eyes. She looked innocently in uncharted places until she found the clue.

Class Reunion by Rona Jaffe

Class Reunion

By:

Fictional Novel, Literary Fiction

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 …

Mommie Dearest by Christina Crawford

Mommie Dearest

By:

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.

Broca'S Brain by Carl Sagan

Broca'S Brain

By:

Carl Sagan, scientist and writer, returns to the frontier to share his insights about the world. He explores and explains the amazing future of intelligent people in his charmingly down-to earth style.

July 24, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 24, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Beam Invader

Beam Invader

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: Tekunon Kougyou

4-Player Bowling Alley

4-Player Bowling Alley

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Midway

Star Trek: Phaser Strike

Star Trek: Phaser Strike

Platform: Microvision

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Milton Bradley

Auto Racing

Auto Racing

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Mattel

Heiankyo Alien

Heiankyo Alien

Platform: PC-8001 Arcade Apple II Game Boy Super Famicom Microsoft Windows Mobile phone

Genre: Action, Puzzle, Maze

Publisher: Denki Onkyō (original release) Meldac (Game Boy) Nihon Bussan (Super Famicom)

history

Who was the US President on July 24, 1979?

On July 24, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 24, 1979?

On July 24, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 24, 1979?

On July 24, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about July 24th?

July 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - Somali civil war: six government officials are killed when a suicide bomber explodes in the office of mogadishu mayor abdirahman abdi osman. osman sustained serious injuries in the attack. his condition is critical.
  • 2018 - Israeli-syrian military incidents in the syrian civil war: israel defense forces shot down a syrian air force plane near the golan heights, after it crossed into the undof area near israel's border.
  • 2017 - At least 24 people are killed and more than 40 injured in a suicide car bombing that occurred in kabul's western region. afghan authorities claim that the attacker was a bus of civilian workers from the ministry of mines and petroleum. (reuters) (al jazeera). u.s. defense secretary james mattis criticized the pentagon for spending us$28 million on afghan woodland camouflage, which did not correspond to the country's terrain.

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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.

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