Monday February 12, 1979: on this day

February 12, 1979 was the 43rd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is February 12, 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 February 12, 1979, who was born and died on February 12, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 12, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? by Rod Stewart), movies (e.g. Ernesto, directed by Salvatore Samperi), TV series (e.g. You Can'T Do That On Television) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 12th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 12, 1979?


February 12, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 43rd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 12, 1979 can also be written as 2/12/1979 in the US and as 12/2/1979 in UK and Europe.

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February 12, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 12, 1979:

  • Kosmos 1076, first soviet oceanographic satellite, launched.
  • Prime minister hissène habré starts the battle of n'djamena in an attempt to overthrow chad's president félix malloum.

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February 12, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 12th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 12, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 12, 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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February 12, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 12, 1979 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 12, 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 February 12, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:11 pm and setting at 07:32 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 February 12, 1979?


Famous people born on February 12, 1979:

  • Jesse Spencer
    Jesse Spencer

    Australian singer, actor and pin-up boy.

  • Joreen Buckley

    Bestselling author of gripping mystery novels.

  • Antonio Chatman

    American football player.

  • Richard Barnwell

    English footballer.

  • Matt Mauck

    American football player and dentist.

  • Jade Jones (singer)
  • Dario Acocella
  • Patricio Ormazábal
  • Fredrik Östberg
  • Michela Ponza
  • Renato Ramos
  • Angela Salafia
  • Sampsa Timoska
  • Lisa Marzoli
  • Willie Middlebrooks
  • André Leone
  • Gérard Gnanhouan
  • Isabella Arrigoni
  • Guillermo Morán

Whose famous birthday is on February 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 12th:

  • Josh Brolin
    Josh Brolin

    He is an american actor, well-known family member, and the dark and handsome child of jane agee and actor james brolin.

  • Christina Ricci
    Christina Ricci

    American actress who made her film debut with "mermaids" in 1990.

  • Lorne Greene
    Lorne Greene

    Lorne Greene was a Canadian actor known for his role as Ben Cartwright in the TV series Bonanza.

  • Darren Aronofsky
    Darren Aronofsky

    American screenwriter, director and producer of film.

  • Mike Posner
    Mike Posner

    Mike posner is a pop singer known for his hit songs 'cooler than me' and 'i took a pill in ibiza'.

  • Arsenio Hall
    Arsenio Hall

    American comedian, hip black comedian with a stylish outfit.

  • Chynna Phillips
    Chynna Phillips

    American singer and well-known family.

  • Simon MacCorkindale
    Simon MacCorkindale

    British actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Michael Ironside
    Michael Ironside

    Canadian actor, director, and screenwriter.

  • Judy Blume
    Judy Blume

    American author of juvenile fiction.

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February 12, 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 3 days old,

or 16481 days old,

if you were born on February 12, 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 February 12, 1979?

There are 321 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 12th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 12, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on February 12, 1979.

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February 12, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 12, 1979:

  • Jean Renoir
    Jean Renoir

    Pierre auguste renoir, a french filmmaker and the son of the artist pierre auguste renoir.

  • Lee Lin-Chiu

What famous deaths happened on February 12th?

Famous deaths on February 12th:

  • Robert Wagner
    Robert Wagner

    American actor best known for his role as jonathan hart on the 1979 tv series hart to hart.

  • Sal Mineo
    Sal Mineo

    American actor.

  • Screamin' Jay Hawkins
    Screamin' Jay Hawkins

    American musician (born 1929).

  • Sid Caesar
    Sid Caesar

    American comedian actor and writer.

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Kenneth Mars
    Kenneth Mars

    American actor and comedian (b. 1935).

  • Zina Bethune
    Zina Bethune

    American actress, dancer, and choreographer (b. 1945).

  • Gary Owens
    Gary Owens

    American radio host and voice actor (b. 1934).

  • Victor Jory
    Victor Jory

    Dawson city, canada -- actor (kings row, manhunt).

  • Dorothy Tree
    Dorothy Tree

    Actress (abe lincoln, illinois, nazi agent).

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February 12, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 12, 1979:

  • United States - Lincoln's Birthday (traditionally).
  • Red Hand Day
  • Darwin Day.
  • National Freedom to Marry Day (unofficial).
  • Georgia Day in the U.S. state of Georgia.

Observances on February 12, 1979:

  • International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism

Saints celebrated on February 12, 1979:

  • Saint Alexis of Moscow
  • Saint Benedict of Aniane
  • Saint Damian of Alexandria
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February 12, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 12, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 12th and February 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 12, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 12, 1979 was Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

February 12, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 12, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 12th and February 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?
  2. - Y.M.C.A.
  3. - A Little More Love
  4. - Fire
  5. - I Will Survive

February 12, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 12, 1979 was Heart Of Glass by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

February 12, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 12, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 12th and February 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Heart Of Glass
  2. - Chiquitita
  3. - Woman In Love
  4. - Tragedy
  5. - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick

February 12, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 12, 1979 was Bustin' Loose by Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

February 12, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 12, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 12th and February 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Bustin' Loose
  2. - Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
  3. - I'm So Into You
  4. - It's All The Way Live
  5. - September

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February 12, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 12, 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

Agatha

Agatha

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Michael Apted

Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Vanessa Redgrave, Timothy Dalton, Helen Morse

Hardcore

Hardcore

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Paul Schrader

Starring: George C. Scott, Peter Boyle, Season Hubley, Dick Sargent

Country: United States of America

The North Avenue Irregulars

The North Avenue Irregulars

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Bruce Bilson

Starring: Edward Herrmann, Barbara Harris, Susan Clark, Karen Valentine

February 12, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 12, 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:

You Can't Do That on Television

You Can't Do That on Television

Release year: 1979

Starring: Les Lye, Abby Hagyard, Christine McGlade, Lisa Ruddy

Country: Canada

Turnabout

Turnabout

Release year: 1979

Directed by: E.B. Hughes

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

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

February 12, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 12, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Fools Die by Mario Puzo

Fools Die

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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.

Overload by Arthur Hailey

Overload

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#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

Second Generation by Howard Fast

Second Generation

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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

American Caesar by William Manchester

American Caesar

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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.

Evergreen by Belva Plain

Evergreen

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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.

February 12, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 12, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Aim for the Ace!

Aim for the Ace!

Genre: Sports, Romance

Sundance

Sundance

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Cinematronics

Star Fire

Star Fire

Platform: Arcade, Atari 800, Commodore 64

Genre: 3d shooter

Publisher: Exidy

Ozma Wars

Ozma Wars

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation 3 / PSP

Genre: fixed shooter

Publisher: SNK

Star Fire

Star Fire

Platform: Arcade, Atari 800, Commodore 64

Genre: 3d shooter

Publisher: Exidy

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Who was the US President on February 12, 1979?

On February 12, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 12, 1979?

On February 12, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 12, 1979?

On February 12, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 12th?

February 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of February. 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 February 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - A jamaat-ul-ahrar faction shoots four police officers from pakistan. three more officers are also injured.
  • 2018 - Drone strikes in pakistan: tehrik-i-taliban pakistan confirms that its deputy leader khalid mehsud was killed in a u.s.-led drone strike in north waziristan. it is located near the border to afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present, saudi arabian-led intervention in yemen: a helicopter of the saudi-led coalition bombs an aircraft outside aden international airport. at least three yemeni soldiers were 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 February 1979?

February 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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Monday February 12, 1979