Monday January 01, 1979: on this day

January 01, 1979 was the 1st day of the year 1979, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 01, 1979 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 01, 1979, who was born and died on January 01, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 01, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Too Much Heaven by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. Ernesto, directed by Salvatore Samperi), TV series (e.g. Danger Uxb) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 1st, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 01, 1979?


January 01, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 1st day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1979 can also be written as 1/1/1979 in the US and as 1/1/1979 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1979 in January 1979 calendar

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January 01, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 01, 1979:

  • International year of the child begins
  • Us and china (peoples republic) begin diplomatic relations
  • Formal diplomatic relations are established between the people's republic of china and the united states of america.
  • Jura, 26th canton of switzerland, established.
  • The joint communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations and taiwan relations act enter into force. through the communiqué, the united states establishes normal diplomatic relations with china.[81] through the act, the united states guarantees military support for taiwan.

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January 01, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 01, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on January 1st, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 01, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 01, 1979 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 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 January 01, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 09:22 am and setting at 09:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1979.

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Who was born on January 01, 1979?


Famous people born on January 01, 1979:

  • Koichi Domoto

    Popular Japanese singer and member of the group KinKi Kids.

  • Emila Huerta-Sanchez

    Renowned biologist known for her work in human evolution.

  • Kie Willis

    Renowned sprinter known for his speed on the track.

  • Liese O'Halloran Schwarz

    Bestselling author known for her captivating novels.

  • Nejla Yatkin

    Renowned contemporary dancer known for her innovative choreography.

  • Lucilia Serpell

    Award-winning author known for her impactful storytelling.

  • Sanjit Biswas

    Co-founder of a successful tech startup.

  • Naelle Bouazza

    Belgian author known for her literary works exploring identity and cultural themes.

  • Meriem Sijelmassi

    Founder of Group ONOMO, a leading African hotel group.

  • Mohammad Al-Ubaydli

    Founder of Patients Know Best platform.

  • Mohammad Sabaaneh

    Famous for his political cartoons and journalism work.

  • Abigail Shrier

    Abigail Shrier is an American journalist and author who has written for The Wall Street Journal and other publications.

  • Najat El Hachmi

    A Moroccan-Spanish writer known for her novels that explore themes of identity, immigration, and cultural integration.

  • Kymia Abbasi

    Contemporary artist known for her unique painting style.

  • Brody Dalle

    Australian-american singer-songwriter and guitarist (the distillers and spinnerette).

  • Hagar Tsabar

    Israeli artist known for her innovative use of materials in her sculptures.

  • Vasily Savin

    Russian businessman and investor with interests in technology and finance.

  • Mads Nissen

    Danish photographer known for his documentary and portrait work.

  • Alexsandria Marzano-Lesnevich

    Alexsandria Marzano-Lesnevich is an American author known for her non-fiction work.

  • Aida Edemariam

    Ethiopian-born British author known for her memoir 'The Wife's Tale'.

Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

  • Vidya Balan
    Vidya Balan

    Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

  • Hiep Thi Le
    Hiep Thi Le

    Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

  • Nana Patekar
    Nana Patekar

    Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

  • Grandmaster Flash
    Grandmaster Flash

    Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

  • Maurice Béjart
    Maurice Béjart

    French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

  • Fatima Sana Shaikh
    Fatima Sana Shaikh

    Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

  • Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut

    American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

  • Frank Langella
    Frank Langella

    American actor and legitimate theater producer.

  • Sonali Bendre
    Sonali Bendre

    Indian actress and model.

  • Jonas Armstrong
    Jonas Armstrong

    An english actor of irish descent, he is best known for his appearances in television in the united kingdom.

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January 01, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 2 months old,

or 542 months and 28 days old,

or 2360 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16524 days old,

if you were born on January 01, 1979.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 1979?

There are 278 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 01, 1979.

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January 01, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 01, 1979:

  • Berthe Delaunay

    Berthe Delaunay was a French playwright who wrote several successful plays during the early 20th century.

  • Vere Hodgson

    Vere Hodgson was a British novelist known for her novels set in the English countryside.

  • Cordero Del Campillo

    Argentinian author known for his contributions to Spanish literature.

  • Ase Ivaska

    Renowned Finnish painter known for her landscapes and still life paintings.

  • Harlin R. Stennes

    Harlin R. Stennes was an American politician known for his contributions to local politics.

  • Milly Molly Mandy

    British children's author known for the Milly-Molly-Mandy series.

  • Alvie Lindsay

    American author known for his works in the mystery genre.

  • Alita Sapieha

    Belarusian writer known for her contributions to literature.

  • Metha Prasad

    Metha Prasad was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Bihar from 1970 to 1971.

  • Il'ja Saulovič Ol'švanger
  • Arnaldo Fabriani

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

  • Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero

    Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

  • Margaret Sullavan
    Margaret Sullavan

    American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

  • Donna Douglas
    Donna Douglas

    American actress (b. 1932).

  • Ray Walston
    Ray Walston

    American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

  • Juanita Moore
    Juanita Moore

    Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane

    Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

  • Victor Buono
    Victor Buono

    Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

  • June Clayworth
    June Clayworth

    Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

  • Gertrude Michael
    Gertrude Michael

    Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

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January 01, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


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January 01, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 01, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 1st and January 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 01, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 1979 was Too Much Heaven by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 01, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 01, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Too Much Heaven
  2. - Le Freak
  3. - My Life
  4. - You Don't Bring Me Flowers
  5. - I Love The Nightlife (Disco Round)

January 01, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 01, 1979 was YMCA by The Village People, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 01, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 01, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - YMCA
  2. - Another Brick In The Wall
  3. - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick
  4. - Walking On The Moon
  5. - I Have A Dream

January 01, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 1979 was Got To Be Real by Cheryl Lynn, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 01, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 01, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Got To Be Real
  2. - September
  3. - Le Freak
  4. - Get Down
  5. - Love Don't Live Here Anymore

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January 01, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 01, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Ernesto

Ernesto

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Salvatore Samperi

Starring: Michele Placido, Renato Salvatori, Virna Lisi, Lara Wendel, Turi Ferro, Gisela Hahn, Concha Velasco, Martin Halm, Miranda Nocelli, Francisco Marsò

Country: Italy

Org

Org

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Fernando Birri

Starring: Terence Hill, Jean-Luc Godard, Glauber Rocha, Roberto Rossellini, Lidija Juracik, Julio García Espinosa, Herbert Marcuse, Nolika Pareda, Francesco Di Giacomo (II), Jonas Mekas, Isaac Twen Obu, Pietro Santalamazza

Country: Italy

Ecce bombo

Ecce bombo

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Nanni Moretti

Starring: Nanni Moretti, Lina Sastri, Fabio Traversa, Glauco Mauri, Luisa Rossi, Carola Stagnaro, Susanna Javicoli, Cristina Manni, Simona Frosi, Piero Galletti, Luciano Agati, Agenore Incrocci

Country: Italy

Blue Movie

Blue Movie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alberto Cavallone

Starring: Leda Simonetti, Patrizia Funari, Danielle Dugas, Claude Maran, Joseph Dickson

Country: Italy

Autumn Sonata

Autumn Sonata

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Ingmar Bergman

Starring: Ingrid Bergman, Liv Ullmann, Lena Nyman, Halvar Björk

Country: United States of America

January 01, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 01, 1979 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Danger UXB

Danger UXB

Release year: 1979

Written by:

Starring: Anthony Andrews, Maurice Roëves, George Innes, Gordon Kane

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Treasure Island

Treasure Island

Release year: 1978

Starring: Joe Thomas, Bobby Thong

Country: Japan

Matador

Matador

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Erik Balling

Starring: Jørgen Buckhøj, Buster Larsen, Ghita Nørby, Malene Schwartz

Country: Denmark

Rentner haben niemals Zeit

Rentner haben niemals Zeit

Release year: 1978

A Woman Called Moses

A Woman Called Moses

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Paul Wendkos

January 01, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 01, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Faeries by Brian Froud and Alan Lee

Faeries

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Brian Froud's Faeries, published a quarter century ago, is still a classic fantasy book. It has more than a million copies worldwide.

Sophie's Choice by William Styron

Sophie's Choice

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Three stories are told: A young Southerner is determined to be a writer. There's also a love-hate relationship between a brilliant Jew, and a beautiful Polish woman. And finally, there's a terrible wound from the past of that woman that …

Overload by Arthur Haile

Overload

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Mommie Dearest by Christina Crawford

Mommie Dearest

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Mommie Dearest, a memoir and expose by Christina Crawford (adopted daughter of Joan Crawford), is written by Christina Crawford. The book depicts Christina's childhood as well as her relationship with her mother.

Illusions by Richard Bach

Illusions

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A man places his faith in his biplane's propeller in cloudy airspace between the Illinois cornfields and blue infinity. Richard Bach, a disillusioned writer who is also an itinerant barnstormer, believes that belief is as real and as true as …

January 01, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 01, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Star Fire

Star Fire

Platform: Arcade, Atari 800, Commodore 64

Genre: 3d shooter

Publisher: Exidy

4-Player Bowling Alley

4-Player Bowling Alley

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Midway

Cosmic Guerilla

Cosmic Guerilla

Platform: Arcade (original) ZX Spectrum

Genre: Fixed shooter

Barrier

Barrier

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Vectorbeam

Warrior

Warrior

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Vectorbeam

history

Who was the US President on January 01, 1979?

On January 01, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 1979?

On January 01, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 01, 1979?

On January 01, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 1st?

January 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 27 afghan national security forces members are killed by the taliban in coordinated attacks in northern afghanistan. they refused to negotiate peace with the government.
  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: after 36 hours, an armed standoff between indian security force and kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: on the european coast of bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (bbc), (ap via abc news australia),

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What happened in 1979?

1979 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Coup in Central African Republic: David Dacko overthrows Emperor Bokassa I
  • Jose E dod Santos becomes President of Angola
  • 100,000 demonstrate in Bonn against nuclear energy

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What was the calendar for January 1979?

January 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how January 1979 calendar looked like.

Monday January 1, 1979