Thursday March 15, 1979: on this day

March 15, 1979 was the 74th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is March 15, 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 15, 1979, who was born and died on March 15, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 15, 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 15th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 15, 1979?


March 15, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 74th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 15, 1979 can also be written as 3/15/1979 in the US and as 15/3/1979 in UK and Europe.

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March 15, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 15, 1979:

  • Sarfraz takes 9-86 at melbourne cricket ground as australia lose 7-5 to lose the test.

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March 15, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 15th 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 15, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 15, 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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March 15, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 15, 1979 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 15, 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 15, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 07:55 pm and setting at 07:36 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 15, 1979?


Famous people born on March 15, 1979:

  • Bristyl Thorne

    Talented singer-songwriter who topped the charts with her soulful ballads.

  • Osric Abraham

    Award-winning investigative journalist with a focus on political corruption.

  • Meriem Benabbas

    Renowned mathematician known for her work in algebraic geometry.

  • Kymia Kamrani

    Acclaimed author of several best-selling novels.

  • Ditya Roy

    Known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Manvi Dewan

    Renowned journalist specializing in political analysis and commentary.

  • Dayannara Perez

    Prominent businesswoman with a strong track record of success.

  • Royaltee Nguyen

    Known for discovering new exoplanets in distant galaxies.

  • Angelamarie Alfaro-Aco

    Biologist known for her research on marine ecosystems.

  • Kariya Raisu

    Celebrated poet whose works resonate with readers worldwide.

  • Savan Choudhary

    Respected political journalist known for insightful analysis and unbiased reporting.

  • Dulcey Hopkins

    Known for her research on marine biodiversity conservation.

  • Lokelani Heim

    Noted astronomer known for her research on exoplanets.

  • Mirela Ahmeti

    Former Minister of European Integration of North Macedonia.

  • Ovide Duncan

    Contributed to the development of popular software applications.

  • Coleston Micheaux

    Renowned poet whose works explored themes of love and loss.

  • Farzad Hosseini

    Renowned Iranian painter known for his abstract art.

  • Loyda Melo

    Notable biologist specializing in marine ecosystems.

  • Doranne Deek

    Chemist specializing in nanotechnology and materials science.

  • Aroura Nkoyoka

    Notable physicist specializing in quantum mechanics and particle physics.

Whose famous birthday is on March 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 15th:

  • Alia Bhatt
    Alia Bhatt

    Alia bhatt is a prominent indian movie actress known for her versatile acting skills and successful career in bollywood.

  • Bret Michaels
    Bret Michaels

    Bret michaels is a rock singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band poison and for his solo career.

  • Eva Longoria
    Eva Longoria

    Tejano parents were the first to give birth to an american actress for film and television.

  • Kellan Lutz
    Kellan Lutz

    Kellan lutz is an american actor and model known for his role as emmett cullen in the twilight film series.

  • Young Buck
    Young Buck

    Young buck is an american rapper known for being a member of the hip-hop group g-unit and for his solo career.

  • Judd Hirsch
    Judd Hirsch

    American actor.

  • Joaquim de Almeida
    Joaquim de Almeida

    Portuguese-american actor.

  • Zarah Leander
    Zarah Leander

    Swedish actress and singer leander.

  • John Gregson
    John Gregson

    Actor (rooney assassin) dies at 55.

  • Sean Biggerstaff
    Sean Biggerstaff

    Sean biggerstaff is a scottish actor known for his role as oliver wood in the harry potter film series.

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March 15, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years and 14 days old,

or 540 months and 14 days old,

or 2350 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16451 days old,

if you were born on March 15, 1979.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 15, 1979?

There are 351 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 15th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 15, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on March 15, 1979.

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March 15, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 15, 1979:

  • Delmar T. Oviatt

    Delmar T. Oviatt served as a respected political figure advocating for education reform.

  • Michael Siegel
  • Alexandre Parodi
  • Léonide Massine
  • Germaine Aussey
  • Bernardo Verbitsky

What famous deaths happened on March 15th?

Famous deaths on March 15th:

  • Ann Sothern
    Ann Sothern

    American actress who made her film debut in 1929.

  • Ron Silver
    Ron Silver

    American actor, director, and political activist (d. 2009).

  • Thora Hird
    Thora Hird

    She was an english actress who first made frequent appearances in films before she rose to fame in comedy television.

  • Sally Forrest
    Sally Forrest

    American actress and dancer (b. 1928).

  • Gail Davis
    Gail Davis

    American singer and actress.

  • Sylvia Anderson
    Sylvia Anderson

    English voice actress and television and film producer (b. 1927).

  • Thiana Garcia

    Bestselling author known for her captivating novels.

  • Aldyn Khan

    Distinguished politician known for his advocacy for social justice and equality.

  • Yariela Martinez

    Bestselling author known for her impactful novels that touched the hearts of many.

  • Malaisha Kumar

    Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 15th

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March 15, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 15, 1979:

  • International Day Against Police Brutality
  • Turkey buzzards return to Hinckley, Ohio.
  • Blessed Arnicus of Averbode
  • For corporations in the United States that use the calendar year as their fiscal year, the date on which the corporation must file its corporate income tax return
  • Constitution Day in Belarus
  • National holiday in Hungary celebrating the 1848 Revolution. (See also Public holidays in Hungary)
  • World Consumer Rights Day [2]
  • In Japan, Hounen Matsuri
  • In the Roman calendar, the Ides of March.

Observances on March 15, 1979:

  • International Day to Combat Islamophobia

Saints celebrated on March 15, 1979:

  • Saint Clemens Maria Hofbauer (died 1820)
  • Saint Lucretia
  • Saint Luise of Marillac
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March 15, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 15, 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 15, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 15, 1979 was I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

March 15, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 15, 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:

  1. - I Will Survive
  2. - Tragedy
  3. - Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?
  4. - Heaven Knows
  5. - Shake Your Groove Thing

March 15, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 15, 1979 was I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

March 15, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 15, 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:

  1. - I Will Survive
  2. - Oliver's Army
  3. - Lucky Number
  4. - Something Else / Friggin' In The Riggin'

March 15, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 15, 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 15, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 15, 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:

  1. - I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)
  2. - Bustin' Loose
  3. - He's The Greatest Dancer
  4. - I Will Survive
  5. - Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?

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March 15, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 15, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Champ

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

Boulevard Nights

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Michael Pressman

Starring: Richard Yniguez, Danny De La Paz, Marta DuBois, James Victor

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

Fast Company

Fast Company

Release year: 1979

Directed by: David Cronenberg

Starring: William Smith, Claudia Jennings, John Saxon, Nicholas Campbell

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

March 15, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 15, 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

Bedtime Stories

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Worzel Gummidge

Worzel Gummidge

Release year: 1979

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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

March 15, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 15, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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

Mommie Dearest by Christina Crawford

Mommie Dearest

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Mommie Dearest, a memoir and expose by Christina Crawford (adopted daughter of Joan Crawford), is written by Christina Crawford. The book depicts Christina's childhood as well as her relationship with her mother.

War and Remembrance by Herman Wouk

War and Remembrance

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These two classic works capture the current world events and tell the story of one American family caught up in the middle of the war's chaos.

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.

The Far Pavilions by M.M. Kaye

The Far Pavilions

By:

This epic, set in 19th century India, follows an orphan born in India and his journey to England. He later returns to India.

March 15, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 15, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Space

Space

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Edu-Ware

Head On

Head On

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Driving, Maze

Publisher: Sega/Gremlin

Bowling

Bowling

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari

Starhawk

Starhawk

Platform: Arcade, Vectrex

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics

Monkey Magic

Monkey Magic

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Breakout clone

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on March 15, 1979?

On March 15, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 15, 1979?

On March 15, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on March 15, 1979?

On March 15, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about March 15th?

March 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - Two attacks on christchurch mosques, new zealand, resulted in at least 50 deaths and many more injuries.
  • 2018 - Economy of the united states. after accumulating us$20billion in debt, iheartmedia (the largest u.s. broadcaster), files for chapter 11 bankruptcy. (cnn]southern grocers announces plans to file for bankruptcy, and close 94 of their locations.
  • 2017 - Israeli authorities shot into a car while it was ramming at a bus shelter at gush etzion junction, west bank. since october 2015, 13 palestinians and three israelis were killed. fatima jibrin taqatqa (16) had lost control of her car. the teenager is now in critical condition. (jewish press),

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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 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.

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