Tuesday August 07, 1979: on this day
About August 7th, 1979, in brief:
- Historical events: Several tornadoes struck the city of Woodstock, Ontario, Canada and the surrounding communities.
- Day of the week: August 7th, 1979 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Charlize Theron, Wayne Knight
- 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 7th, 1979? See below for more news and curiosities on August 7th, 1979.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 07, 1979?
- August 07, 1979: What happened on that day?
- August 07, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 07, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 07, 1979?
- How old is someone born on August 07, 1979?
- August 07, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- August 07, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- August 07, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 07, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 07, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 07, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 07, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on August 07, 1979?
- Back in 1979
What day of the week was August 07, 1979?
August 07, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 219th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 07, 1979 can also be written as 8/7/1979 in the US and as 7/8/1979 in UK and Europe.
August 07, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 07, 1979:
- Several tornadoes struck the city of woodstock, ontario, canada and the surrounding communities.
August 07, 1979: What were the magazines covers that day?
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August 07, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 7th 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 07, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 07, 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 7th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 07, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 07, 1979 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 07, 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 07, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:43 pm and setting at 06:28 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 07, 1979?
Famous people born on August 07, 1979:
- Marlos Romero
Mexican actor known for his roles in telenovelas.
- Nicole Tubiola
American actress.
- Abigail Spanberger
Abigail Spanberger is a former CIA officer and a member of the U.S.
- Birgit Zotz
Austrian author and anthropologist.
- Eric Johnson
American actor, director, and screenwriter.
- Miguel Llera
Spanish footballer.
- Jason Ruta
Canadian actor.
- Dominique Fidanza
- Faruq Tauheed
- Eric Johnson (actor)
- Benjamin Wallfisch
- James Zabiela
- Gangsta Boo
- Guido Bellido
- Nenad Đorđević
- Simon Kassianides
- Seiji Koga
Whose famous birthday is on August 7th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 7th:
![Charlize Theron]()
Charlize TheronSouth african-american actress, producer, and model.
![Wayne Knight]()
Wayne KnightWayne knight is an american actor best known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as seinfeld, jurassic park, and toy story 2..
![David Duchovny]()
David DuchovnyAmerican actor fox mulder is the fbi agent in a tv series called "the x-files" that debuted in 1996.
![Sydney Penny]()
Sydney PennyActress (danninew gidgets, thorn birds and all my children).
![Charlotte Lewis]()
Charlotte LewisKensington london, england -- actress, golden child, pirates.
![Garrison Keillor]()
Garrison KeillorAmerican broadcaster, talk-show host, and author.
![Megan Gale]()
Megan GaleAustralian actress, model, brand ambassador, fashion designer, and stylist.
![Brit Marling]()
Brit MarlingAmerican screenwriter and producer of actresses.
![Anjanette Comer]()
Anjanette ComerAnjanette Comer is an American actress known for her roles in films and television shows.
![Abbey Lincoln]()
Abbey LincolnAbbey lincoln was an american jazz vocalist, songwriter, and actress known for her powerful and emotive voice, as well as her contributions...
How old is someone born on August 07, 1979?
Someone born on August 07, 1979 is:
44 years 10 months old,
or 538 months and 6 days old,
or 2340 weeks and 2 days old,
or 16382 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 07, 1979?
There are 55 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 7th 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 07, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 07, 1979.
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August 07, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 07, 1979:
- Anita Farra
- Hazel Keener
What famous deaths happened on August 7th?
Famous deaths on August 7th:
![Joi Lansing]()
Joi LansingAmerican model, actress and nightclub singer (d. 1972).
![Jonathan Jackson]()
Jonathan JacksonInstigator of the marin county civic center shootout, brother to black panther george jackson (born 1953).
![Esther Phillips]()
Esther PhillipsAmerican singer best known for her r&b vocals.
![Russ Morgan]()
Russ MorganScranton, pennsylvania -- orchestra leader.
![Grayson Hall]()
Grayson HallGrayson Hall was an American actress known for her roles in Dark Shadows and The Night of the Iguana.
![Brion James]()
Brion JamesAmerican actor (born 1945).
- Ravindra Nath Tagore
Nobel laureate known for his poetry and music compositions.
- Kiril Stanilavski
A pioneering Russian theatre practitioner who developed the Stanislavski method, a system of acting that has had a lasting influence on...
- Harlean Carpenter
Harlean Carpenter, better known by her stage name Jean Harlow, was an American actress and sex symbol of the 1930s.
- Virginia Apgar
Virginia Apgar was an American physician who developed the Apgar Score, a method used to quickly assess the health of newborn babies.
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August 07, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 07, 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 07, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 07, 1979 was Bad Girls by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.
August 07, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 07, 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 07, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 07, 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 07, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 07, 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 07, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 07, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.
August 07, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 07, 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 07, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 07, 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 07, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 07, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years
By: Howard J. Ruff
Howard J. Ruff is an author, financial advisor and founder of The Ruff Times Financial Newsletter. Howard started publication of The Ruff Times in 1975. It is a pioneering financial advisory newsletter.
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.
Chesapeake
By: James A. Michener
James A. Michener, a classic novelist, brings his epic legacy to bear on America's Eastern Shore's four-hundred year-old saga, from its Native American roots through the present.
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.
Cruel Shoes
By: Steve Martin
Cruel Shoes
August 07, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 07, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Galaxy Wars
Star Trek: Phaser Strike
Lunar Rescue
Tail Gunner
ABPA Backgammon
Who was the US President on August 07, 1979?
On August 07, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 07, 1979?
On August 07, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 07, 1979?
On August 07, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
Back in 1979
What is special about August 7th?
August 7th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 7th 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 7th, such as:
- 2018 - Drone explosions in caracas, colombia-venezuela relations. venezuelan president nicolas maduro claims that he has "hard proof" that the colombian government attempted to assassinate him on saturday. he will release the evidence later in the day.
- 2017 - Godzilla in popular culture: haruo nakajima, who played the role of godzilla between 1954 and 1972, has died at the age 88.
- 2016 - 2016 stabbing of charleroi officers by police: isil claims responsibility in the machete attack on belgium.
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.
