Friday January 05, 1979: on this day
January 05, 1979 was the 5th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.
Is January 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 January 05, 1979, who was born and died on January 05, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 05, 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 5th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 05, 1979?
- January 05, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 05, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 05, 1979?
- January 05, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 05, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- January 05, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 05, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- January 05, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 05, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 05, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 05, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 05, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 05, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on January 05, 1979?
What day of the week was January 05, 1979?
January 05, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 5th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 05, 1979 can also be written as 1/5/1979 in the US and as 5/1/1979 in UK and Europe.
January 05, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 5th 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 05, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 05, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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January 05, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 05, 1979 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 05, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 11:49 am and setting at 12:54 am.
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 05, 1979?
Famous people born on January 05, 1979:
- Blanca Soto
Soap opera actress.
- Pauly D
Pauly D is a DJ and musician, best known for his appearance on the reality TV show Jersey Shore.
- Giuseppe Gibilisco
Italian pole vaulter.
- Kyle Calder
Canadian ice hockey player.
- Ronnie O'Brien
Irish footballer.
- Masami Tanaka
Japanese swimmer.
- Sarah Price
Miss louisiana teen-usa (1997).
- Andrea Garner
- Chitose Hajime
- Håvard Klemetsen
- K'liment'i Ts'it'aishvili
- Xia Xuanze
- Valerij Zamjatin
- Liesbet De Vocht
- David Kopp
- Alberto Loddo
Whose famous birthday is on January 5th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 5th:
- Deepika Padukone
Deepika padukone is an indian actress and model known for her work in bollywood films and for being one of the highest-paid actresses in...
- Hayao Miyazaki
Hayao miyazaki is a renowned japanese filmmaker known for his work in animation, particularly for founding studio ghibli and creating...
- Marilyn Manson
American shock-rocker who rose to the top of charts using a platform that included drag, nudity and arson.
- Bradley Cooper
American producer and actor.
- Kristin Cavallari
Kristin cavallari is a reality tv star known for her appearances on shows like laguna beach and the hills.
- Diane Keaton
American actress, whose first professional stage appearance was in 1968's "hair.
- Umberto Eco
Italian writer, teacher, essayist, and researcher.
- Suki Waterhouse
Suki waterhouse is a british model known for her work with major fashion brands and her appearances in magazines and on runways.
- January Jones
January jones is an american actress best known for her role as betty draper in the tv series mad men.
- Robert Duvall
American oscar-winning actor and director, writer, producer, often called one of the greatest actors.
January 05, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 2 months old,
or 542 months and 24 days old,
or 2360 weeks
or 16520 days old,
if you were born on January 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 January 05, 1979?
There are 282 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 5th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 05, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 05, 1979.
January 05, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 05, 1979:
- Charles Mingus
American jazz musician, bandleader and composer.
- Billy Bletcher
American actor, singer, and screenwriter (b. 1894).
- Gabriella Giacobbe
What famous deaths happened on January 5th?
Famous deaths on January 5th:
- Sonny Bono
American entertainer, who performed a showbiz act with cher, his partner.
- Massimo Girotti
Italian actor who acted in films for seven decades.
- Arthur Kennedy
Worcester, massachusetts -- actor (fantastic voyage and peyton place).
- Don Wilson
Houston astros' pitcher dies from carbon monoxide poisoning at the age of 29.
- Tina Modotti
Italian model, actress, photographer and revolutionary political activist (born in 1896).
- Hans Conried
Baltimore, maryland -- actor (bullwinkle show make room for daddy).
- Calvin Coolidge
American politician, u.s.
- Marsella Dumas
Marsella Dumas was a French novelist best known for her historical novels, including 'The Three Musketeers' and 'The Count of Monte Cristo'.
- Tip O'Neill
Tip O'Neill was an American politician and cartoonist who served as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1977 to...
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January 05, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 05, 1979:
- Mungday (Discordianism)
- Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Neumann.
- The eleventh day of Christmas in Western Christianity, and the Twelfth Night of Christmas in Western Christianity.
January 05, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 05, 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 05, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 05, 1979 was Too Much Heaven by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.
January 05, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 05, 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:
- Bee Gees - Too Much Heaven
- Chic - Le Freak
- Billy Joel - My Life
- Barbra & Neil - You Don't Bring Me Flowers
- Alicia Bridges - I Love The Nightlife (Disco Round)
January 05, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 05, 1979 was YMCA by The Village People, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.
January 05, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 05, 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:
- The Village People - YMCA
- Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall
- Ian & The Blockheads - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick
- The Police - Walking On The Moon
- Abba - I Have A Dream
January 05, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 05, 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 05, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 05, 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:
- Cheryl Lynn - Got To Be Real
- Earth, Wind & Fire - September
- Chic - Le Freak
- Gene Chandler - Get Down
- Rose Royce - Love Don't Live Here Anymore
January 05, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 05, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
January 05, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 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:
January 05, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 05, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
January 05, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 05, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on January 05, 1979?
On January 05, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 05, 1979?
On January 05, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 05, 1979?
On January 05, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about January 5th?
January 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war: the syrian network for human rights reported that at least 223 massacres were committed by syrian parties in 2018.
- 2018 - Northern rakhine state clashes. arsa insurgents using small arms and homemade mines ambush a burmese military convoy at turaing. three members of myanmar’s security forces were reportedly injured.
- 2017 - Two gunmen are killed in a shootout in izmir over the kurdish-turkish conflict. another escapes. a car bomb explodes during the shootout, killing both a police officer as well as a court employee.
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.