August 2, 1979 Birthday Facts

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What day was my birthday Aug 2, 1979?

August 2, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 214^th day of the year 1979. It was the 31^st Thursday of that year. The next time you can reuse your old 1979 calendar will be in 2029. Both calendars will be exactly the same! This is assuming you are not interested in the dates for Easter and other irregular holidays that are based on a lunisolar calendar.

What day is August 2 this year?

The day of the week of your birthday this year is Saturday. Next year it will be Sunday and two years from now it will be Monday. You can check the calendars below if you’re planning what to do on your birthday.

How many days until my next birthday?

There are 33 days left before your next birthday. You will be 46 years old when that day comes. There have been 16,769 days from the day you were born up to today. If you’ve been sleeping 8 hours daily since birth, then you have slept a total of 5,590 days or 15.30 years. You spent 33% of your life sleeping. Since night and day always follow each other, there were precisely 568 full moons after you were born up to this day. How many of them did you see? The next full moon that you can see will be on July 10 at 20:38:00 GMT – Thursday.

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How long ago since I was born?

Here are more nerd numbers about your birthday August 2, 1979.

• 45 years, 10 months, and 28 days ago
• 550 months since then
• 16,769 days since August 2, 1979
• August 2 is in the 31^st week of the year 1979 (ISO 8601)
• 2,395 weeks ago
• The year 1979 is not a leap year

What generation do I belong to?

Generation X, born between 1965 and 1980, follows the Baby Boomers and precedes Millennials. This generation is often called the ‘latchkey generation’ because many children return home to empty houses. They were also known as the ‘MTV Generation’ for their cultural influences from music and video games. Gen Xers experienced significant societal changes, including the end of communism and the rise of conservatism. These societal shifts have greatly influenced their characteristics and behaviors. They are often described as entrepreneurial and achieving a work-life balance in midlife. Gen Xers were children during a time of increasing divorce rates and more women entering the workforce. They were the first generation to grow up with video games and various musical genres. Gen Xers are known for their skepticism and independence. They are also credited with being productive and active in the workplace.

Generation X celebrities:

• January 9, 1965 – Farah Khan, Indian actress, director, and choreographer
• February 18, 1965 – Dr. Dre, American rapper, producer, and actor (World Class Wreckin' Cru and N.W.A)
• January 8, 1967 – R. Kelly, American singer-songwriter, producer, and actor
• December 1, 1967 – Nestor Carbonell, American actor
• September 18, 1968 – Upendra, Indian actor, singer, director, and screenwriter
• December 9, 1973 – Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Pakistani singer
• January 1, 1975 – Sonali Bendre, Indian model and actress
• April 30, 1976 – Amanda Palmer, American singer-songwriter and pianist (The Dresden Dolls and Evelyn Evelyn)
• July 26, 1977 – Tanja Szewczenko, German figure skater and actress
• July 31, 1978 – Zeta Makripoulia, Greek model, actress, and fashion designer

What is your birthday story?

How old are you in dog years?

If a dog named Sothis - a Scottish Deerhound breed, was born on the same date as you then it will be 253 dog years old today. A dog’s first human year is equal to 15 dog years. Dogs age differently depending on breed and size. When you reach the age of 6 Sothis will be 45 dog years old. From that point forward a large-sized dog like Sothis will age 5-6 dog years for every human year.

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Which celebrity shares my birthday?

You might be happy to know that the following celebrities share your birthday. The list was randomly chosen and arranged in chronological order.

• 1612

  Saskia van Uylenburgh
• 1912

  Palle Huld
• 1919

  Nehemiah Persoff
• 1951

  Andrew Gold
• 1951

  Joe Lynn Turner
• 1959

  Apollonia Kotero
• 1960

  Neal Morse
• 1964

  Mary-Louise Parker
• 1980

  Dingdong Dantes
• 1988

  Nayer

View the complete list of August 2 celebrity birthdays.

Who are the famous August 2 birthdays?

Here’s a short list of famous people in history who were born on Aug 2.

• 1820

  John Tyndall, Irish-English physicist and mountaineer (d. 1893)
• 1947

  Ruth Bakke, Norwegian organist and composer
• 1955

  Tim Dunigan, American actor
• 1969

  Cedric Ceballos, American basketball player
• 1970

  Tony Amonte, American ice hockey player and coach
• 1973

  Susie O'Neill, Australian swimmer
• 1974

  Phil Williams, English journalist and radio host
• 1978

  Goran Gavrančić, Serbian footballer
• 1984

  Britt Nicole, American singer-songwriter and producer
• 1988

  Rob Kwiet, Canadian ice hockey player

View the complete list of August 2 famous birthdays.

What happened on my birthday – Aug 2^nd?

These were the events that made history that coincide with your birthday.

• 338 BC

  A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the Battle of Chaeronea, securing Macedonian hegemony in Greece and the Aegean.
• 216 BC

  Second Punic War: Battle of Cannae: The Carthaginian army led by Hannibal defeats a numerically superior Roman army under command of consuls Lucius Aemilius Paullus and Gaius Terentius Varro.
• 1610

  Henry Hudson sails into what is now known as Hudson Bay thinking he had made it through the Northwest Passage and reached the Pacific Ocean.
• 1873

  The Clay Street Hill Railroad begins operating the first cable car in San Francisco’s famous cable car system.
• 1918

  The first general strike in Canadian history takes place in Vancouver.
• 1944

  ASNOM: Birth of the Socialist Republic of Macedonia, celebrated as Day of the Republic in the Republic of Macedonia.
• 1964

  Vietnam War: Gulf of Tonkin incident: North Vietnamese gunboats allegedly fire on the U.S. destroyer USS Maddox.
• 1973

  A flash fire kills 51 at the Summerland amusement centre at Douglas, Isle of Man.
• 1989

  A massacre is carried out by an Indian Peace Keeping Force in Sri Lanka killing 64 ethnic Tamil civilians.
• 1989

  Pakistan is re-admitted to the Commonwealth of Nations after having restored democracy for the first time since 1972.

View the complete list of August 2 historical events.

What does my birthday August 2, 1979 mean?

Your birthday numbers 8, 2, and 1979 reveal that your Life Path number is 9. It represents selflessness, forgiveness and creativity. You are the philanthropist, humanitarian, socially conscious, and are deeply concerned about the state of the world.

The following celebrities also have the same life path number: Martyn Ware, Susan Tully, Natalie La Rose, Eita, Ali Farka Touré, David Draiman, Nicole Briscoe, Birgitta Valberg, Yvette Vickers, Nathaniel Motte.

What is the zodiac sign for Aug 2, 1979?

The Western zodiac or sun sign of a person born on August 2 is Leo ♌ (The Lion) – a fixed sign with Fire as Western element. The ruling planet is Sun – the center of our universe. According to the ancient art of Chinese astrology (or Eastern zodiac), Sheep is the mythical animal and Earth is the Eastern element of a person born on August 2, 1979.

Daily Horoscope for Leo ♌

What is the birthstone for August 2?

Peridot is the modern birthstone for the month of August while Diamond is the mystical birth stone (based on Tibetan origin). The zodiac gemstone for Leo is onyx. Lastly, the birthday stone for the day of the week ‘Thursday’ is sapphire.

What is the Birthday Compatibility for Aug 2, 1979?

When it comes to love and relationship, you are most compatible with a person born on March 30, 1972. You have a Birthday Compatibility score of +147. Imagine being in love with your soul mate. On the negative side, you are most incompatible with a person born on January 24, 2000. Your score is -147. You’ll be like a cat and a dog on a love-hate relationship. Arf-arf, I want to bite you. Meow-meow, stay away from me!

Aug 2^nd Birthday Wish

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What is a good birthday trivia for August 2?

Q: What do you call a person who shares the same birthday?
A: Birthday twins – easy!

What was the number one song on my birthday?

The number-one hit song in the U.S. at the day of your birth was Bad Girls by Donna Summer as compiled by Billboard Hot 100 (August 4, 1979). Ask your parents if they know this popular song.

Bad Girls
Donna Summer
On the Radio: Greatest Hits, Vols. I & II

What were you in your past life?

I do not know how you feel about this, but you were a female ♀ in your last earthly incarnation. You were born somewhere around the territory of Israel approximately on 1350. Your profession was banker, usurer, moneylender, judge.

Your brief psychological profile in that past life: Natural talent of psychologist, you knew how to use the opportunities. Cold-blooded and calm in any situation.

Lessons that your last past life brought to present: Your problem – to learn to love and to trust the Universe. You are bound to think, study, reflect and develop inner wisdom.

Can you remember who you were?

How many babies were born on August 2, 1979?

Base on the data published by the United Nations Population Division, an estimated 123,688,258 babies were born throughout the world in the year 1979. The estimated number of babies born on 2^nd August 1979 is 338,872. That’s equivalent to 235 babies every minute. Try to imagine if all of them are crying at the same time.

What is the popular baby name on 2 Aug 1979?

In the United States, the most popular baby name is Jennifer. This name was given to 56,718 baby girls. For the boys it’s Michael. This name was recorded 67,733 times in the year 1979. Any chance you are Jennifer or Michael? (Source: ssa.gov)

News headline for Florida Man August 2

What’s your bizarre Florida Man story? The #FloridaManChallenge is breaking the Internet and social media. Some crazy men, women, or creatures from the Sunshine State are making headlines every day of the year including your birthday. Try this fun exercise. Pick your search engine of choice and type in “florida man August 2” and see what kind of wild news headline you will get. This viral craze started in 2013 and gets resurrected now and then. The latest was from Tumblr and found its way to Twitter. As they say, the rest is history.

Roman Numerals for August 2, 1979

Your birthday in Roman numerals using DD.MM.YYYY notation is:

II.VIII.MCMLXXIX

August 2, 1979 Birthday Facts Summary

Here’s a quick list of all the fun birthday facts about August 2, 1979. Celebrities, famous birthdays, historical events, and past life were excluded.

• Day index: 214^th day of 1979
• Day of week: Thursday
• Day of week birthstone: Sapphire
• Week index: 31^st Thursday of 1979
• Next same calendar year: 2029
• Day of week this year: Saturday
• Day of week next year: Sunday
• Day of week in 2027: Monday
• Days until next birthday: 33 days
• Age on next birthday: 46 years old
• Generation: Generation X or Gen X
• Years since birth: 45 years
• Months since birth: 550 months
• Weeks since birth: 2,395 weeks
• Days since birth: 16,769 days
• Days spent sleeping: 5,590 days
• Years spent sleeping: 15.30 years
• Part of life spent sleeping: 33%
• Full moons since birth: 568
• Next full moon: July 10 at 20:38:00 GMT – Thursday
• First one billion seconds: Sometime on April 10, 2011
• Age in dog years: 253 dog years old using a Scottish Deerhound breed
• Life path number and meaning: 9 – It represents selflessness, forgiveness and creativity. You are the philanthropist, humanitarian, socially conscious, and are deeply concerned about the state of the world.
• Western zodiac sign: Leo ♌ (The Lion)
• Western zodiac element: Fire
• Western zodiac sign quality: Fixed
• Western zodiac ruling planet: Sun – the center of our universe
• Western zodiac gemstone: Onyx
• Eastern zodiac animal: Sheep
• Eastern zodiac element: Earth
• Modern birthstone: Peridot
• Mystical birthstone: Diamond (based on Tibetan origin)
• Birth flower: Poppy for preparedness
• Best compatible birthday: March 30, 1972 (+147)
• Worst compatible birthday: January 24, 2000 (-147)
• 1979 world population: 4,379,013,942
• Number one song: Bad Girls by Donna Summer (August 4, 1979)
• Babies born in 1979: 123,688,258
• Babies born in 1979 every day: 338,872
• Babies born in 1979 every minute: 235
• Popular girl’s name: Jennifer – 56,718 babies
• Popular boy’s name: Michael – 67,733 babies
• Roman numerals: II.VIII.MCMLXXIX

Try another birth date of someone you know or try the birthday of these celebrities: October 15, 1957 – Stacy Peralta, American skateboarder, director, producer, and businessman, co-founded Powell Peralta; August 11, 1985 – J-Boog, American rapper, producer, and actor (B2K); January 1, 1939 – Michèle Mercier, French actress.

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