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Monday April 02, 1979: on this day
April 02, 1979 was the 92nd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Monday.
Is April 02, 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 April 02, 1979, who was born and died on April 02, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 02, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor), movies (e.g. Mad Max, directed by George Miller), TV series (e.g. Love Thy Neighbour In Australia) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 2nd, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 02, 1979?
- April 02, 1979: What happened on that day?
- April 02, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 02, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 02, 1979?
- April 02, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 02, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- April 02, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 02, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- April 02, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 02, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 02, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 02, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 02, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 02, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on April 02, 1979?
What day of the week was April 02, 1979?
April 02, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 92nd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 02, 1979 can also be written as 4/2/1979 in the US and as 2/4/1979 in UK and Europe.
April 02, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 02, 1979:
- Israeli prime minister menachem begin visits cairo, egypt; meets president anwar sadat.
- Sverdlovsk anthrax leak: a soviet biowarfare laboratory at sverdlovsk accidentally releases airborne anthrax spores, killing 66 plus an unknown amount of livestock.
- A tornado hits wichita falls, texas, killing 42 people (the most notable of 26 tornadoes that day).
- Cambodia recognizes the sahrawi arab democratic republic (sadr).
April 02, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 2nd is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 02, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 02, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 2nd, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 02, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 02, 1979 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 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 April 02, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 09:35 am and setting at 12:15 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 13, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Apr 12, 1979.
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Who was born on April 02, 1979?
Famous people born on April 02, 1979:
![Salim Kechiouche]()
Salim KechioucheSalim kechiouche is a french actor known for his roles in several french films and tv series.
- Jesse Carmichael
Jesse carmichael is an american musician known for being the keyboardist and rhythm guitarist for the band maroon 5..
- Yuktha Mukhi
Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films.
- Lindy Booth
Lindy booth is a canadian actress known for her roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the librarians' and 'kick-ass 2'.
- Stian Westerhus
Norwegian guitarist (puma).
- Aslı Tandoğan
Turkish actress.
- Anbeta Toromani
Modern dancer from albanian-italian origin, who dances to jazz, classical and funk music.
- Mehmet Göker
German businessman of turkish descent who founded the kassel-based meg company in april 2003.
- Sonia Chironi
- Wissem Abdi
- Andreas Barucha
- Cho Yoon-jeong
- Crescenzo D'Amore
- Grafite
- Mika Hannula
- Camilla Ferranti
- Emmanuelle Hermouet
Whose famous birthday is on April 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 2nd:
![Serge Gainsbourg]()
Serge GainsbourgFrench singer and international sex icon, who was best known for his hit song "je t'aime" which he performed with jane birkin.
![Michael Fassbender]()
Michael FassbenderGerman-irish actor, born to a german mother and a german dad.
![Marvin Gaye]()
Marvin GayeAmerican singer, keyboard player, drummer and songwriter.
![Buddy Ebsen]()
Buddy EbsenBuddy ebsen was an american actor known for his role as jed clampett in the television series the beverly hillbillies.
![Pedro Pascal]()
Pedro PascalPedro pascal is a chilean-american actor known for his roles in game of thrones, narcos, and the mandalorian.
![Linda Hunt]()
Linda HuntAmerican actress who won an oscar as a male dwarf in "the year of living dangerously", her second film role.
![Roselyn Sanchez]()
Roselyn SanchezPuerto rican model, singer and actress.
![Christopher Meloni]()
Christopher MeloniAmerican film and television actor.
![Alec Guinness]()
Alec GuinnessBritish actor, born in the 1930s.
![Shirley Douglas]()
Shirley DouglasCanadian actress, activist, and well-known family member, she is also the ex-wife to actor donald sutherland, and the mother of their son...
April 02, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years and 23 days old,
or 540 months and 23 days old,
or 2351 weeks and 3 days old,
or 16460 days old,
if you were born on April 02, 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 April 02, 1979?
There are 342 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 2nd 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 02, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 02, 1979.
April 02, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 02, 1979:
- Carroll Rosenbloom
Renowned owner of the NFL's Baltimore Colts and the Los Angeles Rams.
- Jean Lumière
What famous deaths happened on April 2nd?
Famous deaths on April 2nd:
![Edwin Starr]()
Edwin StarrAmerican singer-songwriter (d.2003).
![Estelle Harris]()
Estelle HarrisAmerican actress and comedian (b. 1928).
![Milo O'Shea]()
Milo O'SheaActor from ireland-america (d. 2013).
![Alma Delia Fuentes]()
Alma Delia FuentesMexican actress (d. 2017).
![Paula Kelly]()
Paula KellySinger/actress (sweet charity) dies at 72.
![Jennifer Syme]()
Jennifer SymeAmerican actress (born 1972).
![Douglass Dumbrille]()
Douglass DumbrilleActor (mr deed goes to town), is killed at 84.
- Winnie Mandela
Winnie Mandela was a prominent South African anti-apartheid activist and politician who played a significant role in the struggle against...
- Samuel Morse
American inventor of the first electric telegraph that worked and morse code.
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April 02, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 02, 1979:
- JP and Trang in Valleyfair
- Blessed Arnold of Leuven
- International Children's Book Day
- Malvinas Day in Argentina.
- Sizdah be dar in Iran
Observances on April 02, 1979:
- World Autism Awareness Day
Saints celebrated on April 02, 1979:
- Saint Franciscus of Paola (+1507)
- Saint Genoveva of Brabant (+1760)
April 02, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 02, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 2nd and April 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 02, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 02, 1979 was I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, according to the music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.
April 02, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 02, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 2nd and April 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
- The Doobie Brothers - What A Fool Believes
- Bee Gees - Tragedy
- Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing
- Peaches and Herb - Shake Your Groove Thing
April 02, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 02, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.
April 02, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 02, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 2nd and April 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Art Garfunkel - Bright Eyes
- Racey - Some Girls
- Squeeze - Cool For Cats
- Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
- The Village People - In The Navy
April 02, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 02, 1979 was I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl) by Instant Funk, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.
April 02, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 02, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 2nd and April 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Instant Funk - I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)
- Sister Sledge - He's The Greatest Dancer
- The Jacksons - Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)
- G.Q. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
- Chic - I Want Your Love
April 02, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 02, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Mad Max
Release year: 1979
Directed by: George Miller
Starring: Mel Gibson, Joanne Samuel, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Steve Bisley
Country: United States of America
Love at First Bite
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Stan Dragoti
Starring: George Hamilton, Susan Saint James, Richard Benjamin, Dick Shawn
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
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
A Perfect Couple
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Robert Altman
Starring: Paul Dooley, Marta Heflin, Titos Vandis, Belita Moreno
April 02, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 02, 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:
Love Thy Neighbour in Australia
Release year: 1979
Directed by: William G. Stewart
Bedtime Stories
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Adam Shankman
Worzel Gummidge
Release year: 1979
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
You Can't Do That on Television
Release year: 1979
Starring: Les Lye, Abby Hagyard, Christine McGlade, Lisa Ruddy
Country: Canada
Turnabout
Release year: 1979
Directed by: E.B. Hughes
April 02, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 02, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
American Caesar
By: William Manchester
Incredible, astonishing... A man with a paradox. Douglas MacArthur is one of five men to ever attain the rank General of the United States Army.
The Stories Of John Cheever
By: John Cheever
NATIONAL BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE Pulitzer Prize. The Stories of John Cheever became a national bestseller immediately after its publication. It also won the Pulitzer Prize. In
Proteus
By: Morris West
John Spada is the public face of a multi-national corporation. Privately, he runs Proteus, which is a clandestine resistance organization. His goal is to liberate prisoners of conscience from any prison they may be.
Nurse
By: Peggy Anderson
THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER - MORE THAN 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD Nurse is a shocking and inspiring bestseller. It tells the story of eight weeks of the life of a nurse at a large urban hospital.
Evergreen
By: Belva Plain
Anna Friedman is a modern classic of passion, ambition and determination that forever changed how we view the brave immigrants who arrived on American shores. The story of Anna Friedman captures the turbulent emotions of the people.
April 02, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 02, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Sheriff
Temple of Apshai
The Datestones of Ryn
ABPA Backgammon
Monkey Magic
Who was the US President on April 02, 1979?
On April 02, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 02, 1979?
On April 02, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 02, 1979?
On April 02, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about April 2nd?
April 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of April. 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 April 2nd, such as:
- 2019 - Google begins to delete consumer accounts from google+ because of low user engagement and security vulnerabilities that could expose user data to developers.
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: saudi king salman bin abdulaziz al saud speaks with president donald trump by telephone to discuss the events.
- 2017 - India opens the chenani-nashri tunnel measuring 9.2 kilometers, in jammu and kashmir.
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 April 1979?
April 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
