Sunday September 02, 1979: on this day

September 02, 1979 was the 245th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is September 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 September 02, 1979, who was born and died on September 02, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 02, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Sharona by The Knack), movies (e.g. Time After Time, directed by Nicholas Meyer), TV series (e.g. A Moment In Time) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about September 2nd, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was September 02, 1979?


September 02, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 245th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 02, 1979 can also be written as 9/2/1979 in the US and as 2/9/1979 in UK and Europe.

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September 02, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 02, 1979:

  • I remember mama closes at majestic theater nyc after 108 performances
  • The big thunder mountain railroad ride opens in frontierland at disneyland. it cost us$15.8 million to build.

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September 02, 1979: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Atlanta Falcons - New Orleans Saints : 40 - 34
  • Baltimore Colts - Kansas City Chiefs : 0 - 14
  • Cincinnati Bengals - Denver Broncos : 0 - 10
  • Cleveland Browns - New York Jets : 25 - 22
  • Dallas Cowboys - St. Louis Cardinals : 22 - 21
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September 02, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 2nd is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 02, 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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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on September 2nd, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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September 02, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 02, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 04:37 pm and setting at 02:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 1979.

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Who was born on September 02, 1979?


Famous people born on September 02, 1979:

  • Krisna Udayasankar

    Famous novelist acclaimed for her mythological retellings.

  • Sylina Müller

    Sylina Müller is a highly respected mathematician who has made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra.

  • Ron Ng

    Hong kong actor, singer and dancer.

  • Lucelia Pereira

    Lucelia Pereira is a Angolan politician who has served as a member of the National Assembly since 2017.

  • Brian Westbrook

    American football player.

  • Tomer Ben Yosef

    Israeli footballer.

  • Jonathan Kite

    American actor and comedian.

  • Alex Chu

    South korean-canadian actor and singer (clazziquai).

  • Gary Hollywood

    He is a scottish actor who has been involved in film, theatre and television.

  • Yousef Zayed
  • Chiara Braga
  • Herbert Dick
  • Petr Hubáček
  • Antonia Klugmann
  • Aleksandr Povetkin
  • Fabienne Reuteler
  • Andrea Galante

Whose famous birthday is on September 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 2nd:

  • Keanu Reeves
    Keanu Reeves

    Lebanese-american actor.

  • Giuliano Gemma
    Giuliano Gemma

    Giuliano gemma was an italian actor known for his roles in spaghetti western films such as a pistol for ringo and day of anger.

  • Salma Hayek
    Salma Hayek

    Salma hayek is a mexican actress known for her roles in films such as frida, desperado, and from dusk till dawn.

  • Mark Harmon
    Mark Harmon

    American actor, noted family.

  • Jimmy Connors
    Jimmy Connors

    American tennis player, one of the greatest of all time.

  • Terry Bradshaw
    Terry Bradshaw

    American football player and champion with the pittsburgh steelers.

  • Lia Amanda
    Lia Amanda

    Italian actress and film star, maria molfesi's daughter.

  • Marge Champion
    Marge Champion

    American ballet and ballroom dancer.

  • Billy Preston
    Billy Preston

    American actor and pianist (d. 2006).

  • Kristen Cloke
    Kristen Cloke

    American actress.

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September 02, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 7 months old,

or 535 months and 17 days old,

or 2328 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16301 days old,

if you were born on September 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 September 02, 1979?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 2nd 2024.

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

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on September 02, 1979.

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September 02, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 02, 1979:

  • Felix Aylmer
    Felix Aylmer

    Actor (quartet hamlet, dreaming lips), passes away at 90.

  • Otto P. Weyland

    American general (b. 1903).

  • Jacques Février

What famous deaths happened on September 2nd?

Famous deaths on September 2nd:

  • Troy Donahue
    Troy Donahue

    American actor and singer (d. 2001).

  • Bob Denver
    Bob Denver

    American actor, tv and film comedian.

  • Jay Novello
    Jay Novello

    Actor harum scarum, rebel breed, dies at 78 from cancer.

  • Greysin Tolkien

    Greysin Tolkien was a British writer, poet, philologist, and academic, best known as the author of the high fantasy works The Hobbit and The...

  • Breckon Tolkien

    Breckon Tolkien was a British author and academic, renowned for his creation of the iconic fantasy world of Middle-earth and his influential...

  • Rayman Tolkien

    Rayman Tolkien was a British author who created the beloved fantasy world of Middle-earth, including the 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the...

  • Jhostin Tolkien

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  • Joriel Tolkien

    Joriel Tolkien was a British author who is best known for his high fantasy works, including the iconic 'The Lord of the Rings' series.

  • Warnie J.R.R. Tolkien

    Famous for creating the Middle-earth legendarium.

  • Ronae Tolkien

    Ronae Tolkien was a renowned British author, best known for his high fantasy works, including the 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Hobbit'...

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September 02, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on September 02, 1979:

  • Transnistria - Independence day, note Transnistria is not an internationally recognized independent state
  • Mauritius - Ganesh Chaturthi
  • Also see September 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Saint Sophia
  • Sedan Day (Sedantag) - traditional national German holiday (see Sedan, France) that commemorates Prussia's victory over France in 1870, making the German Empire a reality.
  • Vietnam - National Day (independence from France, 1945)
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September 02, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 02, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 27th and September 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 02, 1979 was My Sharona by The Knack, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

September 02, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on September 02, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Sharona
  2. - Good Times
  3. - The Main Event & Fight
  4. - After The Love Has Gone
  5. - Don't Bring Me Down

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 02, 1979 was We Don't Talk Anymore by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

September 02, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on September 02, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - We Don't Talk Anymore
  2. - Cars
  3. - Bang Bang
  4. - Message In A Bottle
  5. - If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 02, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

September 02, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on September 02, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Good Times
  2. - After The Love Has Gone
  3. - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
  4. - Found A Cure
  5. - Turn Off The Lights

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September 02, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on September 02, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Time After Time

Time After Time

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Nicholas Meyer

Starring: Malcolm McDowell, Mary Steenburgen, David Warner, Charles Cioffi

Country: United States of America

The Onion Field

The Onion Field

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Harold Becker

Starring: John Savage, James Woods, Franklyn Seales, Ted Danson

Country: United States of America

Jade Claw

Jade Claw

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Shan Hua

Starring: Billy Chong, Siu Tin Yuen, Chiu-Sing Hau, Brandy Yuen

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

A Man, a Woman and a Bank

A Man, a Woman and a Bank

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Noel Black

Starring: Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams, Paul Mazursky, Allan Kolman

September 02, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on September 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:

A Moment in Time

A Moment in Time

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Ruby Yang

Ride on Stranger

Ride on Stranger

Release year: 1979

Jigsaw

Jigsaw

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Michael Spierig

The Mallens

The Mallens

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Brian Mills

SportsCenter

SportsCenter

Release year: 1979

Starring: Neil Everett, Jalen Rose, Jenn Brown

Country: United States of America

September 02, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on September 02, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Martha by Winzola McLendon

Martha

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Martha Mitchell is the fascinating, behind-the scenes story of Martha Mitchell, the most controversial and famous woman in American politics. It tells the story of Martha Mitchell's motivations and what actually happened to Martha after she died.

Broca'S Brain by Carl Sagan

Broca'S Brain

By:

Carl Sagan, scientist and writer, returns to the frontier to share his insights about the world. He explores and explains the amazing future of intelligent people in his charmingly down-to earth style.

Shibumi by Trevanian

Shibumi

By:

Nicholai Hül is the most wanted man in the world. He was born in Shanghai during World War I chaos. His parents were an aristocratic Russian mother, and a mysterious German father.

The Last Enchantment by Mary Stewart

The Last Enchantment

By:

Arthur Pendragon is the King! He is unchallenged at the battlefield and he unites the country in a time full of promise. Camelot is under attack by sinister powers, and the witch-queen Morgause plots to kill it.

Class Reunion by Rona Jaffe

Class Reunion

By:

Fictional Novel, Literary Fiction

September 02, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on September 02, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Samurai (Europe) Dynasty! (US)

Samurai (Europe) Dynasty! (US)

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

Genre: Strategy game

Publisher: Philips, Magnavox

Star Trek: Phaser Strike

Star Trek: Phaser Strike

Platform: Microvision

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Milton Bradley

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

Aim for the Ace!

Aim for the Ace!

Genre: Sports, Romance

Star Raiders

Star Raiders

Platform: Atari 8-bit family

Genre: Space simulation

Publisher: Atari, Inc

history

Who was the US President on September 02, 1979?

On September 02, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 02, 1979?

On September 02, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on September 02, 1979?

On September 02, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about September 2nd?

September 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of September. 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 September 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - A suicide bomber targets a somalia government building in mogadishu and causes the destruction of a nearby school. there are 14 injuries and three deaths.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war: suicide bombers attack a power plant run by the state near samarra, iraq. seven people were killed and thirteen others were injured. the attack was claimed by the islamic state of iraq and the levant.
  • 2016 - Sectarianism in pakistan: islamic militants attack christian areas of khyber pakhtunkhwa. 13 people were killed in mardan.

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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 September 1979?

September 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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 September 1979 calendar looked like.

Sunday September 2, 1979