What happened on Monday July 02, 1979?

Here's what happened on July 02, 1979:

• Release of the Susan B. Anthony dollar coin The Susan B. Anthony dollar coin was officially released by the United States Mint on July 2, 1979. This coin was notable for being the first to feature a woman, Susan B. Anthony, who was a prominent suffragist. The coin was intended to promote the use of dollar coins but was eventually discontinued due to low public acceptance. source: usmint.gov
• US Mint releases Susan B. Anthony dollar coin to circulation On July 2, 1979, the United States Mint released the Susan B. Anthony dollar coin to the public. The coin, featuring a portrait of Susan B. Anthony, was intended to replace the larger Eisenhower dollar and was minted in large quantities to ensure widespread availability. However, its size and appearance led to confusion with the quarter dollar, resulting in poor public acceptance and limited circulation. source: usmint.gov
• Ignatius IV elected as Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch On July 2, 1979, the Holy Synod of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East convened in Damascus, Syria, to elect a successor to Patriarch Elias IV, who had passed away on June 21, 1979. Metropolitan Ignatius Hazim of Latakia was elected as the new Patriarch, succeeding Elias IV. He was officially enthroned on July 8, 1979, in a ceremony attended by representatives from various Orthodox Patriarchates and religious leaders worldwide. source: almoutran.com
• Saint Lucia Labour Party wins 1979 general elections On July 2, 1979, Saint Lucia held its first general elections since gaining independence in February of that year. The Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP), led by Allan Louisy, secured a decisive victory, winning 12 of the 17 seats in the House of Assembly. The United Workers Party (UWP), headed by then-Prime Minister John Compton, won the remaining five seats. Voter turnout was 68.0%. source: sluelectoral.com
• CIA Invert postage stamp issued On July 2, 1979, the U.S. Postal Service issued a $1 stamp featuring a colonial rush lamp and candle holder. A printing error resulted in one sheet of 100 stamps with the dark brown color inverted, creating the 'CIA Invert' stamp. This error was discovered by a CIA employee, leading to a series of events involving the agency and the stamps' distribution. source: postalmuseum.si.edu

Events in 1979

July 02, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from July 1979

Newspapers from Jul. 02, 1979

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July 02, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 183rd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 02, 1979 can also be written as 7/2/1979 in the US and as 2/7/1979 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on July 02, 1979:

• Joe Thornton

  Professional Canadian ice hockey player who played in the NHL for multiple teams, including the San Jose Sharks, and is considered one of...

• Ahmed al-Ghamdi

  Saudi Arabian terrorist who was one of the hijackers of United Airlines Flight 175 during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

• Sam Hornish Jr.

  Professional American race car driver who competed in IndyCar Series and NASCAR, winning multiple championships and prestigious races.

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on July 2nd

Famous people died on July 02, 1979:

• Larisa Efimovna Šepit'ko

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on July 2nd

July 02, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 02, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the music chart for the week July 2nd and July 8th.

1. Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
2. Donna Summer - Bad Girls
3. Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
4. Rickie Lee Jones - Chuck E.'s In Love
5. Kenny Rogers - She Believes In Me

July 02, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 02, 1979 was Are 'Friends' Electric by Tubeway Army, according to the music chart for the week July 2nd and July 8th.

1. Tubeway Army - Are 'Friends' Electric
2. Janet Kay - Silly Games
3. The Boomtown Rats - I Don't Like Mondays
4. The Sex Pistols - C'mon Everybody
5. Squeeze - Up The Junction

July 02, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 02, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the music chart for the week July 2nd and July 8th.

1. Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
2. Earth, Wind & Fire - Boogie Wonderland
3. McFadden & Whitehead - Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now
4. Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
5. ConFunkShun - Chase Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 2nd is Cancer.

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July 02, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 02, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 02, 1979 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 02, 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 July 02, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 01:06 pm and setting at 01:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 10, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Jul 09, 1979.

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Someone born on July 02, 1979 is:

46 years 10 months old,

or 562 months and 22 days old,

or 2446 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17128 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 02, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 02, 1979.

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