Thursday January 04, 1979: on this day

January 04, 1979 was the 4th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 04, 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 04, 1979, who was born and died on January 04, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 04, 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 4th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 04, 1979?


January 04, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 4th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 04, 1979 can also be written as 1/4/1979 in the US and as 4/1/1979 in UK and Europe.

January 04, 1979 in January 1979 calendar

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January 04, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 04, 1979:

  • The state of ohio agrees to pay $675,000 to families of the dead and injured in the kent state shootings.

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January 04, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 4th 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 04, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 04, 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 January 4th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 04, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 04, 1979 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 04, 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 04, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 11:15 am and setting at 11:50 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 04, 1979?


Famous people born on January 04, 1979:

  • Jeanni Mai

    American television personality known for hosting various shows.

  • June Diane Raphael

    June Diane Raphael is an actress and author known for her comedic writing.

  • Jag meet Singh

    Canadian politician and leader of the New Democratic Party since 2017.

  • Tristan Gommendy

    French race car driver.

  • Shergo Biran

    German footballer.

  • Jeph Howard

    American musician (the used).

  • Charity Rahmer

    American actress.

  • Lynnsha (singer)
  • Neşat Gülünoğlu
  • Saud Habib
  • Andreas Hänni
  • Kotomi Ishizaki
  • Kevin Kuske
  • Danuše Nerudová
  • Neto Pereira
  • Julie Ditty
  • Samantha Sloyan
  • Nazzareno Tarantino
  • Pipat Thonkanya

Whose famous birthday is on January 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 4th:

  • Vhong Navarro
    Vhong Navarro

    Vhong navarro is a filipino dancer, actor, and comedian known for his work in the philippine entertainment industry.

  • Robert Lamoureux
    Robert Lamoureux

    French actor, film director, author, and songwriter.

  • Dyan Cannon
    Dyan Cannon

    American actress on broadway, tv and films.

  • Harmony Korine
    Harmony Korine

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Patrick Cassidy
    Patrick Cassidy

    American actor, jack cassidy's son is a well-known family member.

  • Dave Foley
    Dave Foley

    Dave Foley is a Canadian actor and comedian, known for his work on the TV show 'The Kids in the Hall'.

  • Barbara Rush
    Barbara Rush

    American actress.

  • Matt Frewer
    Matt Frewer

    American-canadian actor.

  • Arthur Conley
    Arthur Conley

    American singer-songwriter (d.2003).

  • Graham McTavish
    Graham McTavish

    Scottish actor and author.

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January 04, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 3 months old,

or 543 months and 19 days old,

or 2363 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16546 days old,

if you were born on January 04, 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 04, 1979?

There are 256 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 4th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 04, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 04, 1979.

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January 04, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 04, 1979:

  • Ervin Katnić
  • Vincent Korda

What famous deaths happened on January 4th?

Famous deaths on January 4th:

  • Albert Camus
    Albert Camus

    French essayist, novelist, and dramatist.

  • David Soul
    David Soul

    American actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.

  • Glynis Johns
    Glynis Johns

    Glynis Johns is a British actress known for her roles in Mary Poppins and The Court Jester.

  • Jeanette Loff
    Jeanette Loff

    Jeanette Loff was an American actress and singer who appeared in several films during the 1920s and 1930s.

  • Christopher Isherwood
    Christopher Isherwood

    British-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.

  • Tanya Roberts
    Tanya Roberts

    Tanya roberts was an american actress best known for her roles in the tv series charlie's angels and that '70s show, as well as the james...

  • Otis Skinner
    Otis Skinner

    American playwright and actor known for his contributions to the theater.

  • Mae Questel
    Mae Questel

    American actress and vocal artist (d. 1998).

  • Les Brown
    Les Brown

    American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader (d. 2001).

  • Dorothy Granger
    Dorothy Granger

    Actress in the usa, hog wild, dentist, dies around 80.

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January 04, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 04, 1979:

  • Spaghetti Day
  • Ogoni Day
  • The eleventh night and tenth day of Christmas in Western Christianity
  • Feast day of St Elizabeth Ann Seton
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January 04, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 04, 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 04, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 04, 1979 was Too Much Heaven by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 04, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 04, 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 04, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 04, 1979 was YMCA by The Village People, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 04, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 04, 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 04, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 04, 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 04, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 04, 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 04, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 04, 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 04, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 04, 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 04, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 04, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

American Caesar by William Manchester

American Caesar

By:

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.

Gnomes by Rien Poortvliet

Gnomes

By:

This collector's edition celebrates the 35th anniversary celebrations of Gnomes, a delightful classic.

Overload by Arthur Haile

Overload

By:

Julia Child & Company by Julia Child

Julia Child & Company

By:

Julia Child

The Ann Landers Encyclopedia A To Z by Ann Landers

The Ann Landers Encyclopedia A To Z

By:

Classic Ann Landers self-help: Covers all topics: social, sexual, and medical. Vol. Vol.

January 04, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 04, 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

Apple Trek

Apple Trek

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Apple Inc

Star Fire

Star Fire

Platform: Arcade, Atari 800, Commodore 64

Genre: 3d shooter

Publisher: Exidy

ABPA Backgammon

ABPA Backgammon

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Board game

Publisher: Mattel Electronics Sears

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 January 04, 1979?

On January 04, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 04, 1979?

On January 04, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 04, 1979?

On January 04, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 4th?

January 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th 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 4th, such as:

  • 2019 - The united states central command announced that jamal ahmad mohammad al badawi was killed in an airstrike by the united states in ma'rib governorate. he is suspected to be responsible for the 2000 uss cole explosion that resulted in 17 american sailors being killed.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: at least 20 people are killed and 27 more injured in a suicide bomber attack that occurred near security officers investigating illegal drug and alcohol deals in kabul, afghanistan. the attack is claimed by the islamic state.
  • 2017 - 2017 brooklyn train crash: a commuter train on the long island rail road collided with a train in brooklyn during rush hour, new york. it left 103 people injured.

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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.

Thursday January 4, 1979