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Thursday April 05, 1979: on this day
April 05, 1979 was the 95th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is April 05, 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 05, 1979, who was born and died on April 05, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 05, 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 5th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 05, 1979?
- April 05, 1979: What happened on that day?
- April 05, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 05, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 05, 1979?
- April 05, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 05, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- April 05, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 05, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- April 05, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 05, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 05, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 05, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 05, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 05, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on April 05, 1979?
What day of the week was April 05, 1979?
April 05, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 95th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 05, 1979 can also be written as 4/5/1979 in the US and as 5/4/1979 in UK and Europe.
April 05, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 05, 1979:
- Baltimore orioles' manager earl weaver wins his 1,000th game as a skipper.
- Ex-premier pol jar flees out of cambodia.
April 05, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 5th 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 05, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 05, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 5th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 05, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 05, 1979 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 05, 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 05, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 12:07 pm and setting at 02:26 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 05, 1979?
Famous people born on April 05, 1979:
- Rebakah Neumann
Co-founder of WeWork.
- Shweta Gupta
Shweta Gupta is an Indian entrepreneur and investor who co-founded the healthcare startup Practo.
- Imany
Imany is a french singer-songwriter known for her soulful voice and hits like 'don't be so shy'.
- Jkwon Tanaka
Jkwon Tanaka is a Japanese politician who has served as a member of the House of Representatives since 2012.
- Dante Wesley
American football player.
- Vlada Avramov
Serbian footballer.
- Andrius Velička
Lithuanian footballer.
- Song Dae-nam
South korean judoka.
- Cesare Natali
Italian footballer.
- Alexander Resch
German luger.
- Mitsuo Ogasawara
Japanese footballer.
- Barel Mouko
Congolese footballer.
- Chen Yanqing
Chinese weightlifter.
- Josh Boone
American screenwriter and director.
- Timo Hildebrand
German footballer.
- Eddy Bertin
French jockey in horse racing, twin brother to ra(c), also a jockey.
- April Orgill
Youtube star.
- Natasha Lyonne
Actress.
- Heath Ledger
Actor.
Whose famous birthday is on April 5th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 5th:
![Pharrell Williams]()
Pharrell WilliamsPharrell Williams is an American musician, record producer, and entrepreneur who co-founded the successful production duo The Neptunes and...
![Gregory Peck]()
Gregory PeckHe was nominated as an american film and stage actor for four oscars.
![Hayley Atwell]()
Hayley AtwellHayley atwell is a british actress known for her role as peggy carter in the marvel cinematic universe.
![Bette Davis]()
Bette DavisAmerican actress.
![Lily James]()
Lily JamesLily james is a british actress known for her roles in downton abbey, cinderella, and mamma mia! here we go again.
![Spencer Tracy]()
Spencer TracyAmerican actor, both on broadway and in film.
![Colin Powell]()
Colin PowellAmerican military hero, for his leadership during the gulf war in jan 1991.
![Jane Asher]()
Jane AsherBritish actress, writer, and businesswoman.
![Roger Corman]()
Roger CormanAmerican motion picture director and writer.
![Peter Greenaway]()
Peter GreenawayWelsh screenwriter and director.
April 05, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years and 21 days old,
or 540 months and 21 days old,
or 2351 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16458 days old,
if you were born on April 05, 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 05, 1979?
There are 344 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 5th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 05, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 05, 1979.
April 05, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 05, 1979:
- Eugene Gabritschevsky
Russian artist and biologist (born in 1893).
- Wang Yunwu
What famous deaths happened on April 5th?
Famous deaths on April 5th:
![Kurt Cobain]()
Kurt CobainMusician (nirvana) (born 1967).
![Honor Blackman]()
Honor BlackmanBritish actress.
![Isabel Jewell]()
Isabel JewellAmerican actress on stage, film and television.
![Molly Picon]()
Molly PiconAmerican actress (b. 1898).
![Paul Ritter]()
Paul RitterEnglish actor (b. 1966).
![Divya Bharti]()
Divya BhartiIndian bollywood actress (born 1974).
![Charlene Holt]()
Charlene HoltAmerican actress, known for supporting roles on television and in film.
![Brian Donlevy]()
Brian DonlevyAmerican producer and actor from ireland (d. 1972).
![Inez Courtney]()
Inez CourtneyDies at 67.
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April 05, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 05, 1979:
- Arbor Day in South Korea
- The last day of the tax year in the United Kingdom.
- Blessed Kreszentia Hoess
- Qingming Festival in the Chinese calendar
- Mauritius: Ougadi.
Observances on April 05, 1979:
- International Day of Conscience
Saints celebrated on April 05, 1979:
- Saint Vincent Ferrer
- Saint Geeraard
- Saint Irena (d. 304)
April 05, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 05, 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 05, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 05, 1979 was I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, according to the music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.
April 05, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 05, 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 05, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 05, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.
April 05, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 05, 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 05, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 05, 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 05, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 05, 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 05, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 05, 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 05, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 05, 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 05, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 05, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
How To Get Whatever You Want Out Of Life
By: Dr. Joyce Brothers
Psychologists have accumulated a lot of information about people. What causes them to be angry? What frustrates them? What makes them smile with joy?
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.
Dubin'S Lives
By: Bernard Malamud
A new introduction by Thomas MallonDubin, Lives (1979), is a compassionate and wise commedia. Christopher Lehmann–Haupt praised the book in The New York Times as Malamud’s "best novel since".
The Coup
By: John Updike
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.
Overload
By: Arthur Hailey
#1 New York Times bestseller Arthur Hailey's suspense-packed novel poses a frightening question: What happens if a terrorist attack takes out the power of America's largest state. In
April 05, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 05, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Adventure
Aim for the Ace!
Super Invader
Aim for the Ace!
NASL Soccer
Who was the US President on April 05, 1979?
On April 05, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 05, 1979?
On April 05, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 05, 1979?
On April 05, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about April 5th?
April 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:
- 2019 - The libyan national army troops reached the outskirts tripoli to secure a critical military checkpoint called "bridge 27".
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israeli defence forces released footage of a man who was shot dead trying to break the gazan border fence. israel claims he was carrying an ak47 and explosives, including grenades. it also accused hamas "playing with fire".
- 2017 - War in north-west pakistan. a suicide bomber kills at most six people and injures 18 others near a pakistan army vehicle participating in the census in lahore.
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.
