About August 17, 1979
August 17, 1979 is the 229th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 136 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.
You can browse the full year 1979 calendar in case you need it.
A person born on this day will be 44 years old today. (Assuming this person is still alive and kicking)
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Leo is the sun sign of a person born on this day. Peridot is the modern birthstone for this month. Diamond is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
Sheep is the mythical animal and Earth is the element for a person born on this day if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology (or Chinese zodiac).
What Happened On August 17, 1979
- 1979 –Two Soviet Aeroflot jetliners collide in mid-air over Ukraine, killing 156.
Who Were Born On August 17, 1979?
- 1979 –Antwaan Randle El, American football player
- 1979 –Marcus Patric, British actor
Who Died On August 17, 1979?
- 1979 –John C. Allen, American roller coaster designer (b. 1907)
- 1979 –Vivian Vance, American actress (b. 1909)
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