June 24, 1979, was a Sunday. It was 45 years, 4 months, and 29 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Cancer.
On June 24, 1979, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The top movie on this day was "Rocky II".
This date was 16,589 days ago. Approximately 553 months have passed. It was the 175th day of 1979, in week 25. The decade was the seventies. People born on this day are currently 45 years old and belong to the Generation X generation. 184 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Sunday, June 24, 1979. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Cancer. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.
The summer of 1979 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September. In America, the song "Hot Stuff" by Donna Summer is at the top of the singles charts, while "Ring My Bell" by Anita Ward is the number-one song in the UK. Jimmy Carter is the President of the United States, and the movie Rocky II is at the top of the box office.
Margaret Thatcher is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In fashion, clothes have become baggier and pants have become less flared. Sports clothing and the "disco look" are both popular at the moment. Women are wearing sundresses, strapless tops with t-shirts, shoulder pads, cardigans, knee-length skirts and daisy dukes. Meanwhile, men are wearing tracksuits, flare jeans, low-top sneakers and untucked collared shirts. Because it's 1979, the music charts are being dominated by the likes of Blondie, Gloria Gaynor, M, Donna Summer, Patrick Hernandez, The Knack and Rod Stewart.
"Rocky II" is currently being shown in movie theaters. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Alfred Hitchcock, Ian Curtis, Dorothy Stratten, and Steve McQueen would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Columbo", "The Waltons", "Three's Company", and "Chips".
Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Gun Fight", "Breakout", and "Space Invaders". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids", "Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels", and "The New Fantastic Four". Popular toys at the moment include the Easy-Bake Oven, Twister mat, Connect Four, and Speak & Spell.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on June 24, 1979.
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In June 1979, TV audiences were watching the following series:
1979 saw the introduction of cars such as the Chevrolet Citation, the Volkswagen Jetta, the Honda Civic (second generation), the Datsun Bluebird (910), the Vauxhall Astra, and the Dodge St. Regis.
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1979:
If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:
Popular video games that people were playing in June 1979.
If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1979.
This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out June 24, 1985, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on June 24.
Actress / Director Deceased
Born on June 24, 1966
She turned 13 on this day in 1979.
Argentine Soccer player
Born on June 24, 1987
He was born exactly 8 years after this date.
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Born on June 24, 1998
She was born exactly 19 years after this date.
National holidays and famous events that fall on June 24:
Jimmy Carter was the President of the United States on June 24, 1979.
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Jack Lynch was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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