Thursday March 01, 1979: on this day

March 01, 1979 was the 60th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is March 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 March 01, 1979, who was born and died on March 01, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 01, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? by Rod Stewart), movies (e.g. The China Syndrome, directed by James Bridges), TV series (e.g. Bedtime Stories) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was March 01, 1979?


March 01, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 60th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 01, 1979 can also be written as 3/1/1979 in the US and as 1/3/1979 in UK and Europe.

March 01, 1979 in March 1979 calendar

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March 01, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 01, 1979:

  • Sweeney todd opens at uris theater nyc for 557 performances
  • Scotland votes narrowly for home rule, which is not implemented, and wales votes against it.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 1st is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

Discover the personality of March born.

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

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

Discover the Goat personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 01, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 08:20 am and setting at 10:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Mar 13, 1979.

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Who was born on March 01, 1979?


Famous people born on March 01, 1979:

  • Ismahan Jama

    Somali politician and activist.

  • Fadil Berisha

    Talented boxer who achieved success in the ring.

  • Avon Cobourne

    Former CFL running back who had a successful career with the Montreal Alouettes.

  • Mikkel Kessler

    Mikkel Kessler is a Danish former professional boxer who was a multiple-time world champion.

  • Branch Cabell

    Co-founder of GitHub, a popular platform for software development collaboration.

  • Amir Hamed

    Contemporary writer known for his novels and essays.

  • Bruno Langlois

    Canadian cyclist.

  • Éowyn

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Magui Serna
  • Giacomo Rigoni
  • Lucia Scanu
  • Erik Sundin
  • Javier Villarreal
  • Katrin Zeller
  • Gavin Glinton
  • Sampo Koskinen
  • Adelia Marra
  • Mustafa Mohamed

Whose famous birthday is on March 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 1st:

  • Justin Bieber
    Justin Bieber

    Canadian singer and teenager heart-throb.

  • Lupita Nyong'o
    Lupita Nyong'o

    Lupita nyong'o is a kenyan-mexican actress known for her roles in movies such as 12 years a slave and black panther.

  • Jensen Ackles
    Jensen Ackles

    Jensen ackles is an american actor known for his role as dean winchester on the tv show supernatural.

  • Zack Snyder
    Zack Snyder

    Zack snyder is a director known for his work on superhero films such as 'man of steel' and 'justice league'.

  • Javier Bardem
    Javier Bardem

    Spanish actor.

  • Ron Howard
    Ron Howard

    American child actor, director, writer, and producer.

  • Roger Daltrey
    Roger Daltrey

    British actor, singer, and musician.

  • Catherine Bach
    Catherine Bach

    Catherine bach is an american tv actress best known for her role as daisy duke in the television series the dukes of hazzard.

  • Mark-Paul Gosselaar
    Mark-Paul Gosselaar

    Mark-paul gosselaar is an american actor best known for his role as zack morris on the television series saved by the bell.

  • Robert Conrad
    Robert Conrad

    American actor, seen more on tv than film with the series "hawaiian eye," the wild, wild west, and "the d.a.

See more famous people and celebrities born on March 1st

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


You are 45 years 1 month old,

or 541 months and 18 days old,

or 2355 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16486 days old,

if you were born on March 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 March 01, 1979?

There are 316 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 1st 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 01, 1979:

  • Mustafa Barzani

    Kurdish nationalist leader and founder of the Kurdistan Democratic Party.

  • Dolores Costello

    Silent film actress and grandmother of Drew Barrymore.

  • Stefan Frenkel
  • Maurice Brianchon
  • Giuseppe Riva

What famous deaths happened on March 1st?

Famous deaths on March 1st:

  • Jean Le Poulain
    Jean Le Poulain

    French actor.

  • María Rubio
    María Rubio

    Mexican television, film and stage actress (b. 1934).

  • Anneth Frank

    A young Jewish girl whose diary chronicled her family's hiding during the Holocaust.

  • Grove Kern

    Renowned composer known for his contributions to American musical theater.

  • Evona Walska

    Renowned opera singer known for her dramatic soprano voice.

  • Ermalee Butler

    Renowned biologist known for her work on genetics and cell biology.

  • Jacobus van 't Hoff

    Pioneer in the field of chemical kinetics and thermodynamics.

  • Mearle Savage

    Renowned jazz saxophonist known for his innovative style.

  • Providencia Velázquez

    Renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.

  • Cono Melia

    Argentinian playwright known for his innovative works.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 1st

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


Holidays on March 01, 1979:

  • Self Injury Awareness Day
  • Historically, March 1st was considered to be the beginning of the Roman 'work year' as January (the official first month) and February were unfit for warfare. The numerical Latin names of some months reflect this. (September = Seventh, October = Eighth, November = Ninth, December = Tenth). (see New Year).
  • Korea - Independence Movement Day (Samiljeol; ???).
  • Iceland - This day is called the Beer Day, but this day in 1989 beer was allowed again.
  • Martisor - a seasonal holiday in Romania.
  • Baba Marta - a Bulgarian custom when the Martenitsa is worn for good health and luck symbolizing the beginning of the spring season in Bulgaria.
  • Eight Hours Day - Tasmania, Australia.
  • Labour day - Western Australia.
  • World Day of Prayer.
  • Roman Empire - The sacred fire of Rome was renewed (See Vesta).

Observances on March 01, 1979:

  • World Seagrass Day
  • Zero Discrimination Day [UNAIDS]

Saints celebrated on March 01, 1979:

  • Saint Eudoxia
  • Saint David's Day (National Holiday of Wales).
  • Saint Albin
  • Saint Swidbert
  • Saint Monan, largely legendary Scottish saint.
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March 01, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 01, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 26th and March 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 01, 1979 was Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 4th.

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

The music chart in the USA on March 01, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 26th and March 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?
  2. - Fire
  3. - I Will Survive
  4. - Tragedy
  5. - A Little More Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 01, 1979 was Oliver's Army by Elvis Costello & The Attractions, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 4th.

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

The music chart in the UK on March 01, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 26th and March 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Oliver's Army
  2. - Tragedy
  3. - Lucky Number
  4. - Something Else / Friggin' In The Riggin'

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 01, 1979 was Bustin' Loose by Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 26th and March 4th.

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

The R&B music chart on March 01, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 26th and March 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Bustin' Loose
  2. - Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
  3. - I'm So Into You
  4. - Shake Your Groove Thing
  5. - Never Had A Love Like This Before

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

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

The China Syndrome

The China Syndrome

Release year: 1979

Directed by: James Bridges

Starring: Jane Fonda, Jack Lemmon, Michael Douglas, Scott Brady

Country: United States of America

Norma Rae

Norma Rae

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Martin Ritt

Starring: Sally Field, Beau Bridges, Ron Leibman, Pat Hingle

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

Immoral Women

Immoral Women

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Walerian Borowczyk

Starring: Marina Pierro, Gaëlle Legrand, Pascale Christophe, François Guétary

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

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

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Worzel Gummidge

Worzel Gummidge

Release year: 1979

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

You Can't Do That on Television

You Can't Do That on Television

Release year: 1979

Starring: Les Lye, Abby Hagyard, Christine McGlade, Lisa Ruddy

Country: Canada

Turnabout

Turnabout

Release year: 1979

Directed by: E.B. Hughes

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

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

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

The Coup by John Updike

The Coup

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The Coup depicts violent events in an imaginary African nation called Kush. It is a landlocked, drought-ridden country that is led by Colonel Hakim Felix Illlou.

Hanta Yo by Ruth Beebe Hill

Hanta Yo

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First edition.

Bright Flows The River by Taylor Caldwell

Bright Flows The River

By:

Guy Jerald was the living proof that the American Dream is possible. A man who built an empire from a scrap of farmland and a man who rose from poverty, Guy Jerald.

Wanderings by Chaim Potok

Wanderings

By:

This fascinating four-mile-long history of Jews is told by Chaim Potok, a master novelist. Exposing the richness of Jewish life, it recreates great historical events.

The Sixth Commandment by Lawrence Sanders

The Sixth Commandment

By:

Lawrence Sanders, best-selling author, breaks new ground with his story about a doctor who plays God --with horrifying results. Samuel Todd, a field investigator at the Bingham Foundation has been assigned to approve a grant.

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

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

Adventure

Adventure

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action-adventure, maze

Publisher: Atari, Inc

Samurai (Europe) Dynasty! (US)

Samurai (Europe) Dynasty! (US)

Platform: Philips Videopac (Europe) Magnavox Odyssey² (US)

Genre: Strategy game

Publisher: Philips, Magnavox

Temple of Apshai

Temple of Apshai

Platform: TRS-80, Commodore PET, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, IBM PC, VIC-20, Commodore 64, Atari ST, Amiga, Macintosh, Amstrad CPC

Genre: Dungeon crawl RPG

Publisher: Automated Simulations

Barrier

Barrier

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Vectorbeam

Speed Freak

Speed Freak

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Vectorbeam

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Who was the US President on March 01, 1979?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 01, 1979?

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

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What is special about March 1st?

March 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of March. 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 March 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - Amazon plans to open many grocery stores in major u.s. cities. (the wall street journal).
  • 2018 - Donald trump's presidency: president donald trump announced plans to impose tariffs upon steel and aluminum imports. (bbc),
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: 16 deaths and 40 injuries after suicide bombers attacked kabul. the taliban claimed responsibility.

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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 March 1979?

March 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1979 calendar looked like.

Thursday March 1, 1979