What are the important events that happened on September 7, 1979? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
September 7, 1979: Facts & Myths About This Day
September 7, 1979 is the 250th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 115 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 25, 1979 – a Friday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?
When this day started, 84,864 hours has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.
Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘dihectapentacontagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $152.06. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Virgo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Sapphire is the modern birthstone for this month. Agate 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 this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
Curious to discover some fun birthday facts about September 7, 1979? Listen to the number-one song on the day you were born. Find out what your birthday means! (Sponsored link)
September 7, 1979 Historical Events
- 1979 –The Chrysler Corporation asks the United States government for USD $1.5 billion to avoid bankruptcy.
- 1979 –The Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, better known as ESPN, makes its debut.
Who were born on September 7, 1979?
- 1979 –Brian Stokes, American baseball player
- 1979 –Owen Pallett, Canadian musician (Final Fantasy)
- 1979 –Paul Mara, American ice hockey player
- 1979 –Pavol Hochschorner, Slovak slalom canoer
Holy Toledo! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of from these letters UACKAOOX? Check your answers here: Word scramble UACKAOOX. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)