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March 09, 1979 was the 68th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.
Is March 09, 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 March 09, 1979, who was born and died on March 09, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 09, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor), movies (e.g. Hair, directed by Milos Forman), TV series (e.g. Bedtime Stories) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 9th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 09, 1979?
- March 09, 1979: What happened on that day?
- March 09, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 09, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 09, 1979?
- March 09, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- March 09, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- March 09, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- March 09, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- March 09, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 09, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 09, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- March 09, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 09, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 09, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on March 09, 1979?
What day of the week was March 09, 1979?
March 09, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 68th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 09, 1979 can also be written as 3/9/1979 in the US and as 9/3/1979 in UK and Europe.
March 09, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 09, 1979:
- Bowie kuhn orders major league baseball to give equal access to female reporters.
March 09, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 9th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.
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March 09, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 09, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on March 9th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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March 09, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 09, 1979 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 09, 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 March 09, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 02:14 pm and setting at 04:27 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Mar 13, 1979.
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Who was born on March 09, 1979?
Famous people born on March 09, 1979:
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- Melina Perez
Professional wrestler known for her time in WWE.
- Jordan Klepper
Comedian and former correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.
- Brendan Foster
Known for his work in theoretical physics and cosmology.
- Iryna Charnushenka-Stasiuk
Belarusian long jumper (d. 2013).
- Patrice Curry
Reality star.
- Melina
- Jordan Pundik
- Thomas Johansson
- Eric Chenowith
- Francesca Fermi
- Ivan Lazzarini
- Slávka Frniaková
- Ditte Kotzian
- Óscar Martínez Cid
Whose famous birthday is on March 9th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 9th:
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Raul JuliaRaul Julia was a Puerto Rican actor known for his roles in films like 'The Addams Family' and 'Kiss of the Spider Woman.
![Juliette Binoche]()
Juliette BinocheFrench actress, dancer and painter.
![Bow Wow]()
Bow WowBow wow, born shad moss, is an american rapper and actor known for his early success in the music industry and his roles in films like 'like...
![Brittany Snow]()
Brittany SnowBrittany snow is an american actress known for her roles in the pitch perfect film series and the tv show american dreams.
![Ornella Muti]()
Ornella MutiItalian actress, debuting at 16 years old.
![Matthew Gray Gubler]()
Matthew Gray GublerMatthew gray gubler is an american actor known for his role as dr.
![Shannon Leto]()
Shannon LetoAmerican actor and drummer (30 seconds to mars).
![Kerr Smith]()
Kerr SmithAmerican actor.
![Jean Louisa Kelly]()
Jean Louisa KellyAmerican actress.
![Jean-Marc Vallée]()
Jean-Marc ValléeCanadian screenwriter and director.
March 09, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 1 month old,
or 541 months and 16 days old,
or 2354 weeks and 6 days old,
or 16484 days old,
if you were born on March 09, 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 March 09, 1979?
There are 318 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 9th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 09, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on March 09, 1979.
March 09, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 09, 1979:
- Barbara Mullen
Actress (talk of a million), dead at 64.
- Augusto Gaetano Avanzini
- Dante Conti
- Steve Sekely
- Jean-Marie Villot
- Michele Reina
- Jacques Provins
What famous deaths happened on March 9th?
Famous deaths on March 9th:
![Robert Horton]()
Robert HortonAmerican actor best known for his role on the tv series "wagon train" (1957-1961).
![Faye Emerson]()
Faye EmersonAmerican actress seen on early tv.
![George Burns]()
George BurnsAmerican comedian, actor, and vaudeville singer-and-dancer, gracie allen teamed up with him in 1925 to start a long career on tv, radio, and...
- Charlis Bukowski
Controversial poet and novelist known for his raw and gritty writing.
- Emmalise Monet
Emmalise Monet was a French Impressionist painter and the daughter of the renowned artist Claude Monet.
- Rhodie Allen
Renowned Hollywood actor known for his roles in classic films.
- Kimon Frederik
Renowned Greek painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Lovel ock
Renowned geologist known for his work on the theory of plate tectonics.
- Andersson Johannes
Swedish zoologist who made significant contributions to the study of mammals.
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March 09, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on March 09, 1979:
- Belize - Baron Bliss Day.
Saints celebrated on March 09, 1979:
- Saint Frances of Rome.
- Saint Gregory of Nyssa
March 09, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 09, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 5th and March 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 09, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 09, 1979 was I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, according to the music chart for the week March 5th and March 11th.
March 09, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 09, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 5th and March 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
- Rod Stewart - Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?
- Bee Gees - Tragedy
- Pointer Sisters - Fire
- Donna Summer - Heaven Knows
March 09, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 09, 1979 was Oliver's Army by Elvis Costello & The Attractions, according to the music chart for the week March 5th and March 11th.
March 09, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 09, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 5th and March 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Oliver's Army
- The Bee Gees - Tragedy
- Lene Lovich - Lucky Number
- The Sex Pistols - Something Else / Friggin' In The Riggin'
March 09, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 09, 1979 was Bustin' Loose by Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 5th and March 11th.
March 09, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 09, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 5th and March 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers - Bustin' Loose
- Instant Funk - I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)
- Parliament - Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
- Peaches & Herb - Shake Your Groove Thing
- Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
March 09, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 09, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Hair
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Milos Forman
Starring: John Savage, Treat Williams, Beverly D'Angelo, Annie Golden
Country: United States of America
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
From Hell to Victory
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Umberto Lenzi
Starring: George Peppard, George Hamilton, Horst Buchholz, Anny Duperey
Starcrash
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Luigi Cozzi
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
March 09, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 09, 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:
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
Danger UXB
Release year: 1979
Written by: John Hawkesworth, John Whitney
Starring: Anthony Andrews, Maurice Roëves, George Innes, Gordon Kane
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
March 09, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 09, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Fools Die
By: Mario Puzo
The bestseller of The Godfather is now available in English and New York Times. It's a story about the feverish world that can be found in the life of a high-roller gambler.
The Stories Of John Cheever
By: John Cheever
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
Lauren Bacall By Myself
By: Lauren Bacall
"In a Word, LAUREN BALALL BY MYSELF...one of the most real-life heroines in our time...and she wrote it as she lived it. "BOSTON
A Distant Mirror
By: Barbara W. Tuchman
Barbara W. Tuchman, the acclaimed author of The Guns of August, won the Pulitzer Prize for Literature. She once again uses her gifts for character, history and sparkling prose to create an amazing portrait of medieval life.
The Sixth Commandment
By: Lawrence Sanders
Lawrence Sanders, best-selling author, breaks new ground with his story about a doctor who plays God --with horrifying results. Samuel Todd, a field investigator at the Bingham Foundation has been assigned to approve a grant.
March 09, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on March 09, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Beam Invader
Aim for the Ace!
Cosmic Guerilla
Auto Racing
Speed Freak
Who was the US President on March 09, 1979?
On March 09, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 09, 1979?
On March 09, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on March 09, 1979?
On March 09, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about March 9th?
March 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th day of the month of March. 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 March 9th, such as:
- 2019 - Rakhine insurgents from the arakan army attacked a post at a village in rakhine state killing nine policemen. the victims were all local recruits from the village.
- 2018 - Media of the united kingdom: after 66 years, british music journalist magazine new musical express (nme), issues its last print edition. it has become a digital media medium.
- 2017 - American-led intervention in syria, syrian civil war: according to the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 23 civilians were killed in air raids by the u.s.-led coalition in northern syria's village of al-matab.
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 March 1979?
March 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.
