Tuesday February 13, 1979: on this day

February 13, 1979 was the 44th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is February 13, 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 13, 1979, who was born and died on February 13, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 13, 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 13th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 13, 1979?


February 13, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 44th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 13, 1979 can also be written as 2/13/1979 in the US and as 13/2/1979 in UK and Europe.

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February 13, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 13, 1979:

  • 2nd emmy sports award presentation
  • Washington state's hood canal bridge breaks up in windstorm.
  • In kabul, muslim extremists kidnap the american ambassador to afghanistan, adolph dubs, who is later killed during a gunfight between his kidnappers and police.
  • Following her 1972 sex reassignment surgery, musician wendy carlos legally changes her name from walter. she later reveals this information in an interview in the may 1979 issue of ''playboy'' magazine.

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February 13, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 13th 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 13, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 13, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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February 13, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 13, 1979 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 13, 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 13, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 07:08 pm and setting at 08:02 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 13, 1979?


Famous people born on February 13, 1979:

  • Mena Suvari
    Mena Suvari

    Mena suvari is an american actress known for her roles in iconic films such as american beauty and american pie.

  • Rafa Marquez

    Mexican footballer known for his leadership on the field.

  • Anders Breivik

    Norwegian terrorist and confessed perpetrator of the attacks on norway in 2011.

  • Rachel Reeves

    English economist and politician, shadow secretary of state for work and pensions.

  • Anders Behring Breivik

    Norwegian murderer.

  • Lucy Brown

    English actress.

  • Julie Nagle

    Miss north dakota teen-usa (1997).

  • Anouck Lepere
  • La Mala Rodríguez
  • Adrian Sarkisian
  • Jeryl Sasser
  • Luca Tabbiani
  • Damian Humbley

Whose famous birthday is on February 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 13th:

  • Robbie Williams
    Robbie Williams

    British singer, songwriter and entertainer.

  • Kasumi Arimura
    Kasumi Arimura

    Japanese actress known for her roles in various films and TV dramas.

  • Peter Tork
    Peter Tork

    Peter tork was an american musician and actor, best known as the keyboardist and bass guitarist of the 1960s pop group the monkees.

  • Kim Novak
    Kim Novak

    American actress who made her debut in 1954's "pushover.

  • Henry Rollins
    Henry Rollins

    American comedian, actor, and musician (black flag).

  • Stockard Channing
    Stockard Channing

    Stockard channing is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as grease and the west wing.

  • Jerry Springer
    Jerry Springer

    The jerry springer show, a british-american talk show host, is a controversial, violent and confrontational television program.

  • Oliver Reed
    Oliver Reed

    British actor.

  • George Segal
    George Segal

    American stage and film actor who was nominated for an oscar in 1966 for his role as "who's afraid of virginia woolf".

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February 13, 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 13, 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 13, 1979?

There are 321 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 13th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 13, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on February 13, 1979.

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February 13, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on February 13th?

Famous deaths on February 13th:

  • David Janssen
    David Janssen

    American actor, tv and film star.

  • Martin Balsam
    Martin Balsam

    American actor on stage since 1935.

  • Mae Marsh
    Mae Marsh

    American actress who started in silent film and continued acting until her retirement in 1967.

  • Lily Pons
    Lily Pons

    French-american opera singer and coloratura, who started her voice study at 21.

  • Marian Nixon
    Marian Nixon

    Actress dr bull, swepstakes, dies from cancer at 78.

  • Antonin Scalia

    American jurist and the first italian-american supreme court justice, scalia was appointed by president reagan to replace retiring supreme...

  • Raphael Sabatini

    Raphael Sabatini was an Italian-English writer known for his historical adventure novels, including 'Scaramouche' and 'Captain Blood'.

  • Ramal Lal

    Renowned Indian author known for his literary works in Hindi.

  • Sarah Sladen

    Renowned botanist known for her work on Australian flora.

  • Ithiel Town

    Historic entrepreneur known for his contributions.

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February 13, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on February 13, 1979:

  • World Radio Day
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February 13, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 13, 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 13, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 13, 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 13, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 13, 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 13, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 13, 1979 was Heart Of Glass by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

February 13, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 13, 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 13, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 13, 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 13, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 13, 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 13, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 13, 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 13, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 13, 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 13, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 13, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Coup by John Updike

The Coup

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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.

A Distant Mirror by Barbara W. Tuchman

A Distant Mirror

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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 Stories Of John Cheever by John Cheever

The Stories Of John Cheever

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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

Eye Of The Needle by Ken Follett

Eye Of The Needle

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The global phenomenon created by Edge of Eternity's author. His code name was "The Needle". He was a German aristocrat of exceptional intelligence, a master spy with a history of violence.

Chesapeake by James A. Michener

Chesapeake

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James A. Michener, a classic novelist, brings his epic legacy to bear on America's Eastern Shore's four-hundred year-old saga, from its Native American roots through the present.

February 13, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 13, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Sundance

Sundance

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Cinematronics

4-Player Bowling Alley

4-Player Bowling Alley

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Midway

Barrier

Barrier

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Vectorbeam

Alien Attack

Alien Attack

Platform: Handheld video game

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Coleco

Football

Football

Platform: Intellivision, Atari 2600

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Mattel

history

Who was the US President on February 13, 1979?

On February 13, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 13, 1979?

On February 13, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 13, 1979?

On February 13, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 13th?

February 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 khash-zahedan suicide attack: a suicide bombing attack in southeastern iran kills at least 27 iranian revolutionary guards. jaish ul-adl militants claim responsibility for the attack.
  • 2018 - United airlines flight 1175, which was flying to honolulu, from san francisco, lands safely at honolulu international airport in hawaii after pilots request an emergency landing due to a lost engine cowling.
  • 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: 2017 lahore suicide attack: a bomb exploded at a lahore protest rally, punjab. at least 13 people were killed, including six police officers. jamaat-ul-ahrar, a pakistani taliban splinter organization claims responsibility.

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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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