Thursday May 03, 1979: on this day

May 03, 1979 was the 123rd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 03, 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 May 03, 1979, who was born and died on May 03, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 03, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Reunited by Peaches & Herb), movies (e.g. Winter Kills, directed by William Richert), 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 May 3rd, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 03, 1979?


May 03, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 123rd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 03, 1979 can also be written as 5/3/1979 in the US and as 3/5/1979 in UK and Europe.

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May 03, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 03, 1979:

  • 1st woman prime minister of great britain
  • Bobby bonds hits his 300th homerun (second to have 300 homeruns and 300 stolen bases).
  • Margaret thatcher wins the united kingdom general election.[9] the following day, she becomes the first female british prime minister.

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May 03, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 3rd is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 03, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 03, 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 May 3rd, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 03, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 03, 1979 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 03, 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 May 03, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 11:51 am and setting at 02:01 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on May 12, 1979.

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Who was born on May 03, 1979?


Famous people born on May 03, 1979:

  • Sanoe Summers

    Renowned oceanographer known for her research on marine ecosystems.

  • Shavanna Hawkins

    Shavanna Hawkins is a renowned fashion and portrait photographer whose work has been featured in various publications.

  • Liahna Sharma

    Liahna Sharma is a member of the New York City Council, representing the 39th district.

  • Tamelia Hernandez

    Tamelia Hernandez is a county commissioner, known for her work on transportation and infrastructure projects.

  • Aryka Gonzalez

    Aryka Gonzalez is a city mayor in a mid-sized municipality in Latin America.

  • Alvira Alvarez

    Alvira Alvarez is a renowned actress known for her roles in various films and TV shows.

  • Anastasiya Shvedova

    Belarusian pole vaulter.

  • Steve Mack

    American professional wrestler.

  • Genevieve Nnaji

    Movie actress.

  • Rachel Pignot
  • Junpei Fujita
  • Hell Rell
  • Lexy
  • David Stricker
  • Ivar van Dinteren
  • Simone Hauswald
  • Chus Bravo
  • Santiago Morales

Whose famous birthday is on May 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 3rd:

  • Danila Kozlovsky
    Danila Kozlovsky

    Danila Kozlovsky is a renowned Russian actor, director, and producer known for his roles in films such as 'Vampire Academy' and 'Viking'.

  • Christina Hendricks
    Christina Hendricks

    Christina hendricks is an american actress best known for her role as joan holloway in the tv series mad men.

  • Bobby Cannavale
    Bobby Cannavale

    Bobby cannavale is a well-known american actor who has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including 'boardwalk empire' and...

  • Bing Crosby
    Bing Crosby

    American singer, who was known for his smooth baritone and world-famous crooning.

  • Jaycee Dugard
    Jaycee Dugard

    American kidnapping victim.

  • Mary Astor
    Mary Astor

    American actress, first on-screen in 1920.

  • Ben Elton
    Ben Elton

    British left-wing comedian, writer and novelist.

  • Christopher Cross
    Christopher Cross

    Grammy-winning musician known for hits like 'Sailing' and 'Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do).

  • Mary Hopkin
    Mary Hopkin

    Welsh singer-songwriter.

  • Walter Slezak
    Walter Slezak

    Austrian-american actor, who won the tony award and n.y.

See more famous people and celebrities born on May 3rd

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May 03, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 11 months old,

or 539 months and 15 days old,

or 2346 weeks

or 16422 days old,

if you were born on May 03, 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 May 03, 1979?

There are 15 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 3rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 03, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 03, 1979.

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May 03, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 03, 1979:

  • Erin O'Brien-Moore

What famous deaths happened on May 3rd?

Famous deaths on May 3rd:

  • Jackie Cooper
    Jackie Cooper

    American actor who appeared on screen at age three as a charming top-child actor.

  • Robert Alda
    Robert Alda

    American actor dan lewis - supertrain, born 1914, dies at 72.

  • Bruce Cabot
    Bruce Cabot

    Carlsbad (new mexico) -- actor (diamonds are forever king kong).

  • Diana Wynyard
    Diana Wynyard

    English actress (d. 1964).

  • Jack Weston
    Jack Weston

    American actor.

  • Dalida

    Renowned French singer with international success.

  • Fatih Sultan Mehmed

    Conqueror of Constantinople and a significant figure in Ottoman history.

  • Samauri Yamamoto

    Renowned for his exceptional swordsmanship and teachings.

  • Bryne Cooper

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.

  • Chlora Bryant

    Acclaimed jazz singer who gained popularity in the mid-20th century.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 3rd

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May 03, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 03, 1979:

  • Black Madonna of Cz?stochowa Queen and Protector of Poland (since April 1, 1656)
  • Antonia and Alexander (martyrs of 313)
  • Feast of the Finding of the Holy Cross, aka the Invention of the True Cross.
  • Discoflux (Discordianism).
  • Constitution Day in Poland and Japan.
  • World Press Freedom Day.

Saints celebrated on May 03, 1979:

  • Saint Apostle James the Lesser
  • Saint Emily Bicchiere (1238 - 1314
  • Saints Eventius and Alexander, Saint Theodulus (martyrs of 119)
  • Saint Ansfrid (c. 1008)
  • Saint Alexander I
  • Saint Apostle Philip
  • Saint Juvenalis (d. 376)
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May 03, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 03, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 30th and May 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 03, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 03, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

May 03, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 03, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 30th and May 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Reunited
  2. - Heart Of Glass
  3. - Music Box Dancer
  4. - Knock On Wood
  5. - Stumblin' In

May 03, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 03, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

May 03, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 03, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 30th and May 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bright Eyes
  2. - Pop Muzik
  3. - Sunday Girl
  4. - Hooray Hooray It's A Holi-Holiday
  5. - Dance Away

May 03, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 03, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

May 03, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 03, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 30th and May 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Reunited
  2. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
  3. - Love Ballad
  4. - Hot Number
  5. - You Can't Change That

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May 03, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 03, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Winter Kills

Winter Kills

Release year: 1979

Directed by: William Richert

Starring: Jeff Bridges, John Huston, Anthony Perkins, Eli Wallach

Noorie

Noorie

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Manmohan Krishna

Starring: Farooq Shaikh, Poonam Dhillon, Madan Puri, Iftekhar

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

Killer Nun

Killer Nun

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Giulio Berruti

Starring: Anita Ekberg, Paola Morra, Alida Valli, Massimo Serato

The Swap

The Swap

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Jordan Leondopoulos

Starring: Robert De Niro, Jennifer Warren, Jarred Mickey, Terrayne Crawford

May 03, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 03, 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

Love Thy Neighbour in Australia

Release year: 1979

Directed by: William G. Stewart

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

May 03, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 03, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Nurse by Peggy Anderson

Nurse

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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.

Hanta Yo by Ruth Beebe Hill

Hanta Yo

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First edition.

The Stories Of John Cheever by John Cheever

The Stories Of John Cheever

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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

Manhattan by Neal Travis

Manhattan

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In Search Of History by Theodore H. White

In Search Of History

By:

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May 03, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 03, 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

Aim for the Ace!

Aim for the Ace!

Genre: Sports, Romance

The Datestones of Ryn

The Datestones of Ryn

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore PET/CBM, TRS-80

Genre: Dungeon crawl

Publisher: Epyx

Football

Football

Platform: Intellivision, Atari 2600

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Mattel

Heiankyo Alien

Heiankyo Alien

Platform: PC-8001 Arcade Apple II Game Boy Super Famicom Microsoft Windows Mobile phone

Genre: Action, Puzzle, Maze

Publisher: Denki Onkyō (original release) Meldac (Game Boy) Nihon Bussan (Super Famicom)

history

Who was the US President on May 03, 1979?

On May 03, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 03, 1979?

On May 03, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 03, 1979?

On May 03, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 3rd?

May 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd day of the month of May. 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 May 3rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Sinclair broadcast group purchases fox sports networks (fsn), from the walt disney company, for $10.6 billion. the u.s. justice department ordered disney to sell fsn in connection with its purchase of 21st century fox. this was due to antitrust concerns regarding its ownership of espn inc.
  • 2018 - Israel defence forces (idf), while trying to breach the security fence surrounding the northern gaza strip, arrested a palestinian man. he sustained injuries and was shot during his arrest.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). eight civilians are killed and 28 others are injured in a suicide bombing attack on a nato convoy.

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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 May 1979?

May 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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 May 1979 calendar looked like.

Thursday May 3, 1979