Monday August 06, 1979: on this day
About August 6th, 1979, in brief:
- Historical events: 61st PGA Championship: David Graham shoots a 272 at Oakland Hills, Michigan
- Day of the week: August 6th, 1979 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Geri Halliwell, Lucille Ball
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Bad Girls by Donna Summer
- #1 UK song: I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats
- Popular movie: Life of Brian directed by Terry Jones
More about August 6th, 1979? See below for more news and curiosities on August 6th, 1979.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 06, 1979?
- August 06, 1979: What happened on that day?
- August 06, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 06, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 06, 1979?
- How old is someone born on August 06, 1979?
- August 06, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- August 06, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 06, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- August 06, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 06, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 06, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 06, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 06, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on August 06, 1979?
- Back in 1979
What day of the week was August 06, 1979?
August 06, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 218th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 06, 1979 can also be written as 8/6/1979 in the US and as 6/8/1979 in UK and Europe.
August 06, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 06, 1979:
- 61st pga championship: david graham shoots a 272 at oakland hills, michigan
- Marcus hooper, 12, is youngest person to swim english channel
August 06, 1979: What were the magazines covers that day?
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August 06, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th 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 06, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 6th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 06, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 06, 1979 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 06, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:53 pm and setting at 05:15 am.
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 August 06, 1979?
Famous people born on August 06, 1979:
- Megumi Okina
Japanese singer and actress.
- Candido Lima da Silva
Former Brazilian footballer who played as a striker for various clubs.
- Jaime Correa
Mexican footballer.
- Travis Reed
American basketball player.
- Francesco Bellotti
Italian cyclist.
- Jennifer Exaltacion
Windsor, ontario -- gymnist (1996 olympics).
- Jonathan Glanfield
English sailor.
- Lincoln (Nebraska)
- Anna Cabana
- Seth Wand
- Aurélien Clerc
- André Barreto
- Erol Iba
Whose famous birthday is on August 6th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 6th:
![Geri Halliwell]()
Geri HalliwellBritish singer and former member of "the spice girls," the most popular pop group of the 1990s.
![Lucille Ball]()
Lucille BallAmerican actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.
![Robert Mitchum]()
Robert MitchumAmerican actor, writer, composer, and singer.
![Charlotte McKinney]()
Charlotte McKinneyCharlotte mckinney is a model known for her appearances in carl's jr.
![Sara Khan]()
Sara KhanSara khan is an indian model known for her work in the indian television industry.
![Michelle Yeoh]()
Michelle YeohMichelle Yeoh is a Malaysian actress known for her roles in martial arts films and Hollywood blockbusters.
![Barbara Windsor]()
Barbara WindsorBritish comedian actor, known for her sexy roles in the 1967 "carry on" films.
![Ever Carradine]()
Ever CarradineShe is an american actor, and a member of a notable family.
![Charley Chase]()
Charley ChaseAmerican porn actress.
![Dorian Harewood]()
Dorian HarewoodAmerican actor, tv and film.
How old is someone born on August 06, 1979?
Someone born on August 06, 1979 is:
44 years 10 months old,
or 538 months and 8 days old,
or 2340 weeks and 4 days old,
or 16384 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 06, 1979?
There are 53 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 6th 2024.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 06, 1979.
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August 06, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 06, 1979:
- Feodor Felix Konrad Lynen
German biochemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1979).
- Kurt Kasznar
Actor (cmdr fitzhugh - land of the giants), dies at 65.
- Wando Persia
- Maria Giacchino Cusenza
- Plinio Martini
- Feodor Lynen
What famous deaths happened on August 6th?
Famous deaths on August 6th:
![Rick James]()
Rick JamesAmerican r&b singer and multi-instrumentalist (born 1948).
![Domenico Modugno]()
Domenico ModugnoItalian singer-songwriter, who won the top prize at 1958 san remo for his song "nel blu di blu", a song also known as "volare" in the u.s.
![Dorothy Tutin]()
Dorothy TutinBritish actress who has been a leading actor in shakespearean roles since 1952.
![Cedric Hardwicke]()
Cedric HardwickeEnglish-american actor and director (d. 64).
![Warner Oland]()
Warner OlandActor (werewolf in london, jazz singer), is killed at 57.
![Nancy Carroll]()
Nancy CarrollActress (alice aldrich family), dead at 60.
- Edman Dijkstra
Edman Dijkstra was a Dutch computer scientist who is best known for his contributions to the field of algorithm design and analysis.
- Loomis Chaffee
Prominent figure in early American politics and public service.
- Aoki Sōseki
Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.
- Fe Del Mundo
First woman to be admitted to Harvard Medical School.
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August 06, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 06, 1979:
- Jamaica - Independence Day
- Roman Catholicism - several feasts, including those of at least 3 saints: Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ
- St. Joachim (father of St. Mary, according to Catholic tradition)
- St. Juatus
- St. Pastor
- Bolivia - Independence Day
- United Arab Emirates - H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's Accession Day
- Japan - Toro Nagashi (Hiroshima) - Floating lantern ceremony to honor those killed by the U.S. atomic bomb in Hiroshima.
- St. Xystus/Sixtus
August 06, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 06, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 6th and August 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 06, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 1979 was Bad Girls by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.
August 06, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 06, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
- Chic - Good Times
- Barbra Streisand - The Main Event & Fight
- The Knack - My Sharona
- John Stewart - Gold
August 06, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 1979 was I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.
August 06, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 06, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 6th and August 12th. 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 06, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.
August 06, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 06, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Chic - Good Times
- Teddy Pendergrass - Turn Off The Lights
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
- Earth, Wind & Fire - After The Love Has Gone
- ConFunkShun - Chase Me
August 06, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 06, 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 06, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 06, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Broca'S Brain
By: Carl Sagan
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.
Cruel Shoes
By: Steve Martin
Cruel Shoes
Mommie Dearest
By: Christina Crawford
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.
Ghost Story
By: Peter Straub
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.
A Necessary Woman
By: Helen Van Slyke
A WOMAN'S POINT OF DECISIONMARY Farr Morgan seemed to have it all: a handsome husband and a brilliant career. She also had great looks and was full of vitality. Only she could see her hunger for a man who could …
August 06, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 06, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Head On
Cosmic Guerilla
Apple Trek
Auto Racing
Speed Freak
Who was the US President on August 06, 1979?
On August 06, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 06, 1979?
On August 06, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 06, 1979?
On August 06, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
Back in 1979
What is special about August 6th?
August 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 european heatwave: nine people are killed in a heat wave that hit spain. (publico: seven people are killed by a heat wave in genoa.
- 2017 - Boko haram: 11 people are killed by gunmen in an attack on st phillip's catholic church, ozubulu, nigeria's anambra state.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights claims 10 people were killed in an attack on a hospital in milis, syria's idlib province.
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.
