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.

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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 in January 1979 calendar

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January 05, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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?

Goat chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 05, 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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January 05, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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

    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

    Hayao miyazaki is a renowned japanese filmmaker known for his work in animation, particularly for founding studio ghibli and creating...

  • Marilyn Manson
    Marilyn Manson

    American shock-rocker who rose to the top of charts using a platform that included drag, nudity and arson.

  • Bradley Cooper
    Bradley Cooper

    American producer and actor.

  • Kristin Cavallari
    Kristin Cavallari

    Kristin cavallari is a reality tv star known for her appearances on shows like laguna beach and the hills.

  • Diane Keaton
    Diane Keaton

    American actress, whose first professional stage appearance was in 1968's "hair.

  • Umberto Eco
    Umberto Eco

    Italian writer, teacher, essayist, and researcher.

  • Suki Waterhouse
    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

    January jones is an american actress best known for her role as betty draper in the tv series mad men.

  • Robert Duvall
    Robert Duvall

    American oscar-winning actor and director, writer, producer, often called one of the greatest actors.

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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.

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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
    Sonny Bono

    American entertainer, who performed a showbiz act with cher, his partner.

  • Massimo Girotti
    Massimo Girotti

    Italian actor who acted in films for seven decades.

  • Arthur Kennedy
    Arthur Kennedy

    Worcester, massachusetts -- actor (fantastic voyage and peyton place).

  • Don Wilson
    Don Wilson

    Houston astros' pitcher dies from carbon monoxide poisoning at the age of 29.

  • Tina Modotti
    Tina Modotti

    Italian model, actress, photographer and revolutionary political activist (born in 1896).

  • Hans Conried
    Hans Conried

    Baltimore, maryland -- actor (bullwinkle show make room for daddy).

  • Calvin Coolidge
    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.
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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:

  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 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:

  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 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:

  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 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:

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 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:

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 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:

The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady by Edith Holden

The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady

By:

This facsimile reproduction is of the 1906 naturalist's journal. Edith Holden documented in words and pictures the British countryside's flora, fauna, and changes throughout the year.

Evergreen by Belva Plain

Evergreen

By:

Anna Friedman is a modern classic of passion, ambition and determination that forever changed how we view the brave immigrants who arrived on American shores. The story of Anna Friedman captures the turbulent emotions of the people.

Second Generation by Howard Fast

Second Generation

By:

She'll Take Risks to Get Freedom"A satisfying novel with depth and breadth. Written in forceful, clear prose. Chicago TribuneDesperate to be independent and scathing of the hypocrisy in the upper

The Praise Singer by Mary Renault

The Praise Singer

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Mary Renault tells the story of Simonides, a great lyric poet. She brings to life a time when rulers in Greece had an unstable rule, poetry, music, royal patronage, and poetry.

The Complete Book Of Running by James F. Fixx

The Complete Book Of Running

By:

This article discusses the psychological benefits of running. It also addresses self-esteem and how running can help you cope with tension and pressure.

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:

Beam Invader

Beam Invader

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: Tekunon Kougyou

4-Player Bowling Alley

4-Player Bowling Alley

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Midway

Cosmic Guerilla

Cosmic Guerilla

Platform: Arcade (original) ZX Spectrum

Genre: Fixed shooter

Aim for the Ace!

Aim for the Ace!

Genre: Sports, Romance

Deep Scan

Deep Scan

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Sega Saturn (as a minigame in Die Hard Arcade)

Publisher: Sega

history

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.

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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.

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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.

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Friday January 5, 1979