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March 14, 1979 was the 73rd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is March 14, 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 14, 1979, who was born and died on March 14, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 14, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor), movies (e.g. The Champ, directed by Franco Zeffirelli), TV series (e.g. Bedtime Stories) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 14th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 14, 1979?
- March 14, 1979: What happened on that day?
- March 14, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 14, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 14, 1979?
- March 14, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- March 14, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- March 14, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- March 14, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- March 14, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 14, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 14, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- March 14, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 14, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 14, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on March 14, 1979?
What day of the week was March 14, 1979?
March 14, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 73rd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 14, 1979 can also be written as 3/14/1979 in the US and as 14/3/1979 in UK and Europe.
March 14, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 14, 1979:
- In china, a hawker siddeley trident crashes into a factory near beijing, killing at least 200.
- Alia royal jordanian flight 600 crashes at doha international airport, killing 45 people.
March 14, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 14th 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 14, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 14, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
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March 14, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 14, 1979 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 14, 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 14, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:56 pm and setting at 07:04 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 13, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Apr 12, 1979.
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Who was born on March 14, 1979?
Famous people born on March 14, 1979:
![Chris Klein]()
Chris KleinChris klein is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as american pie and election.
- Sophiarose Einstein
Sophiarose Einstein is a German-born theoretical physicist known for her groundbreaking work in the field of relativity.
- Sumire Hoshino
Award-winning investigative journalist known for uncovering corruption in politics.
- Nicolis Anelka
French former professional footballer with a successful career.
- Yamato Kohta
Renowned manga artist known for creating popular series.
- Noreene Mahmud
Renowned war correspondent who has covered conflicts around the world.
- Kaetlin Keller
Known for her insightful commentary on current political events.
- Thetis Valle
Innovative software engineer who contributed to the development of popular programming languages.
- James Jordan
James jordan is a british professional dancer and choreographer, best known for his appearances on the tv show strictly come dancing.
- Xana Gennebäck
Swedish politician who has served in various government positions.
- Garlen Barnes
Talented musician who made significant contributions to the jazz genre.
- Clotile Hicks
Innovative software engineer specializing in artificial intelligence applications.
- Deina Bouknight
Former WNBA player who excelled as a guard.
- Santino Marella
Santino marella is a retired professional wrestler known for his comedic and entertaining persona in the wwe.
- Kentrell Gransberry
Known for his innovative business strategies.
- Binky Felstead
Renowned biologist known for her research on marine ecosystems.
Whose famous birthday is on March 14th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 14th:
![Michael Caine]()
Michael CaineBritish actor.
![Sasha Grey]()
Sasha GreySasha grey is an american former pornographic actress known for her work in the adult film industry and her transition to mainstream acting...
![Ansel Elgort]()
Ansel ElgortAnsel elgort is a movie actor known for his roles in films such as the fault in our stars and baby driver.
![Aamir Khan]()
Aamir KhanIndian film actor, screenwriter, producer, and television presenter.
![Billy Crystal]()
Billy CrystalAmerican comedian and actor, skilled mimic, major league comic who can evoke full-blown alter egos.
![Quincy Jones]()
Quincy JonesAmerican musician.
![Megan Follows]()
Megan FollowsActress (chase anne of green gables).
![Daniel Gillies]()
Daniel GilliesActor from canada, new zealand.
![Wolfgang Petersen]()
Wolfgang PetersenGerman film director, nominated in 1983 for two academy awards for "das boot".
![Bruno Dumont]()
Bruno DumontFrench screenwriter and film director.
March 14, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 1 month old,
or 541 months and 10 days old,
or 2354 weeks
or 16478 days old,
if you were born on March 14, 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 14, 1979?
There are 324 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 14th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 14, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on March 14, 1979.
March 14, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 14, 1979:
- Will Mastin
- Guido Montauti
- Charles Leslie Stevenson
What famous deaths happened on March 14th?
Famous deaths on March 14th:
![Stephen Hawking]()
Stephen HawkingBritish theoretical physicist, who was also a professor at the university of oxford.
![Alain Bashung]()
Alain BashungFrench comedian, actor, songwriter and comedian (born 1947).
![Peter Graves]()
Peter GravesPeter graves was an american actor known for his role as jim phelps in the television series mission: impossible.
![Susan Hayward]()
Susan HaywardAmerican actress who has appeared in more than 50 films over the course of 35 years.
![Maurice Ronet]()
Maurice RonetNice, france -- actor.
![Fred Zinnemann]()
Fred ZinnemannAustrian-born american director, high noon (1952), here to eternity (1953), oklahoma (55), a man for all seasons (1966), the day of the...
- Ensleigh Hawking
Famous for his work on black holes and cosmology.
- Ison Hawking
Contributed to the theory of black holes.
- Elynore Hawking
Renowned theoretical physicist known for contributions to cosmology.
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March 14, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on March 14, 1979:
- Albania - Summer Day: Albanian holiday Summer is celebrated in this day in Elbasan and its surroundings.
- Pi Day - unofficial mathematics holiday.
- Roman Empire - Equirria, horse races in honor of Mars were held.
- Blessed Eve of Liege
- Japan - White Day: Japanese holiday similar to Valentine's Day (men give gifts to women).
Saints celebrated on March 14, 1979:
- Saint Mathildis
- Saint Paulina
March 14, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 14, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 12th and March 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 14, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 14, 1979 was I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.
March 14, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 14, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 12th and March 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
- Bee Gees - Tragedy
- Rod Stewart - Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?
- Donna Summer - Heaven Knows
- Peaches and Herb - Shake Your Groove Thing
March 14, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 14, 1979 was I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.
March 14, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 14, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 12th and March 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
- Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Oliver's Army
- Lene Lovich - Lucky Number
- The Sex Pistols - Something Else / Friggin' In The Riggin'
March 14, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 14, 1979 was I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl) by Instant Funk, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.
March 14, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 14, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 12th and March 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Instant Funk - I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)
- Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers - Bustin' Loose
- Sister Sledge - He's The Greatest Dancer
- Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
- Rod Stewart - Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?
March 14, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 14, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Champ
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Franco Zeffirelli
Starring: Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, Ricky Schroder, Jack Warden
Country: United States of America
Boulevard Nights
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Michael Pressman
Starring: Richard Yniguez, Danny De La Paz, Marta DuBois, James Victor
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
Fast Company
Release year: 1979
Directed by: David Cronenberg
Starring: William Smith, Claudia Jennings, John Saxon, Nicholas Campbell
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 14, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 14, 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 14, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 14, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
A Time For Truth
By: William E. Simon
An eminent conservative examines the economic and policy policies that threaten liberty and points the way towards an American Renaissance.
Second Generation
By: Howard Fast
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
Evergreen
By: Belva Plain
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.
March 14, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on March 14, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Galaxy Wars
Apple Trek
Barrier
Tail Gunner
Football
Who was the US President on March 14, 1979?
On March 14, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 14, 1979?
On March 14, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on March 14, 1979?
On March 14, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about March 14th?
March 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 tel aviv rocket strike. two rockets were fired from gaza strip to tel aviv, israel. neither rocket was intercepted or stopped by the iron dome system of the idf.
- 2018 - Stephen hawking, a british physicist/cosmologist, has died at the age of 76 at his cambridge home.
- 2017 - Piratery off somalia's coast: somali pirates hijacked the aris 13 (a united arab emirates-owned oil tanker), and kidnapped eight sri lankan crewmembers. this is the first hijacking a large commercial vessel in five decades.
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.
