Saturday March 17, 1979: on this day

March 17, 1979 was the 76th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is March 17, 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 17, 1979, who was born and died on March 17, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 17, 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 17th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 17, 1979?


March 17, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 76th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 1979 can also be written as 3/17/1979 in the US and as 17/3/1979 in UK and Europe.

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March 17, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 17, 1979:

  • Ice dance championship at vienna won by n linichuk and g karponosov ussr
  • The penmanshiel tunnel collapses during engineering works, killing two workers.
  • The penmanshiel tunnel in the u.k. collapses, killing 2 workers.

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March 17, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th 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 17, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Goat chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 17, 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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Discover the planets positions on March 17th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 17, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 17, 1979 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 17, 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 17, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 09:56 pm and setting at 08:46 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 17, 1979?


Famous people born on March 17, 1979:

  • Sharman Joshi
    Sharman Joshi

    Indian actor.

  • Giovonnie Cruz

    Actor known for his work in film and television.

  • Stormy Daniels

    American author known for her memoir 'Full Disclosure'.

  • Coco Austin

    Coco austin is a model known for her work in the entertainment industry and for being married to rapper ice-t.

  • Stormy

    Famous adult film actress known for her controversies.

  • Andrew Ference

    Retired NHL defenseman and Stanley Cup champion.

  • Stephen Kramer Glickman

    Canadian-american actor, director, producer, and fashion designer.

  • Samoa Joe

    American professional wrestler.

  • Mineko Nomachi

    Japanese essayist.

  • Lollipop

    American wrestler and manager.

  • Nicole ''Coco'' Austin

    American glamor model.

  • Million Wolde

    Ethiopian runner.

  • Hind Dehiba
  • Samir Musayev

Whose famous birthday is on March 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 17th:

  • Gary Sinise
    Gary Sinise

    Gary sinise is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as forrest gump and apollo 13, as well as for his portrayal of detective...

  • John Boyega
    John Boyega

    John boyega is a british actor known for his role as finn in the star wars sequel trilogy.

  • Olesya Rulin
    Olesya Rulin

    American actress known for her role in the High School Musical film series.

  • Kurt Russell
    Kurt Russell

    An emmy nomination was made for american actor russell for his role as elvis, a tv movie.

  • Rob Lowe
    Rob Lowe

    American actor, with blue eyes and dark hair; handsome.

  • Rudolf Nureyev
    Rudolf Nureyev

    Russian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).

  • Patti Hansen
    Patti Hansen

    Patti hansen is an american model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and her marriage to rolling stones guitarist keith...

  • Lesley-Anne Down
    Lesley-Anne Down

    British actress.

  • Clare Grogan
    Clare Grogan

    In early 1980, a scottish actress was seen in "gregory's girl".

  • Justin Hawkins
    Justin Hawkins

    English singer-songwriter (the darkness british whale and hot leg).

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March 17, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years and 11 days old,

or 540 months and 11 days old,

or 2349 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16448 days old,

if you were born on March 17, 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 17, 1979?

There are 354 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 17, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on March 17, 1979.

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March 17, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 17, 1979:

  • Giacomo Lauri-Volpi
  • Giacomo Corona
  • Carlo Pischianz
  • Émile Roux

What famous deaths happened on March 17th?

Famous deaths on March 17th:

  • Helen Hayes
    Helen Hayes

    American actress, who started on stage at age five.

  • Mai Zetterling
    Mai Zetterling

    Actress (night is my future) dies from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Michael Gough
    Michael Gough

    Actor malaysian-english (d. 2011).

  • Rosetta LeNoire
    Rosetta LeNoire

    Rosetta LeNoire was a talented actress known for her work in theater, film, and television.

  • Merritt Butrick
    Merritt Butrick

    Merritt Butrick was an actor known for his role in Star Trek II and III.

  • Bob Papenbrook
    Bob Papenbrook

    American voice actor (born 1955).

  • Michie Kusama

    Renowned Japanese contemporary artist known for her avant-garde works.

  • Klayten Brown

    Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of biotechnology.

  • Graylynn Jones

    Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.

  • Azalyn Khan

    Groundbreaking researcher in the field of biotechnology.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 17th

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March 17, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 17, 1979:

  • Ancient Rome - the second day of the Bacchanalia in honor of Bacchus
  • Ancient Rome - the Liberalia in honor of Liber
  • St. Agricola
  • St. Joseph of Arimathea
  • Feast day of St Patrick: a public holiday in Ireland (National feast) and Montserrat, widely celebrated in North America and worldwide (see St. Patrick's Day)
  • Ancient Latvia - Kustonu Diena (return of the larks) observed
  • Boston, Massachusetts - Evacuation Day

Saints celebrated on March 17, 1979:

  • Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March and it is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. But Irish people across the globe use to celebrate it also in other Countries. Below you can find a list of the past Saint Patrick's Days and see what happened on each of these days.
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March 17, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 17, 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 17, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 1979 was I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

March 17, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 17, 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 17, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 17, 1979 was I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

March 17, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 17, 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 17, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 17, 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 17, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 17, 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 17, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 17, 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 17, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 17, 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 17, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 17, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Time For Truth by William E. Simon

A Time For Truth

By:

An eminent conservative examines the economic and policy policies that threaten liberty and points the way towards an American Renaissance.

American Caesar by William Manchester

American Caesar

By:

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.

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.

Gnomes by Rien Poortvliet

Gnomes

By:

This collector's edition celebrates the 35th anniversary celebrations of Gnomes, a delightful classic.

Chesapeake by James A. Michener

Chesapeake

By:

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.

March 17, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 17, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Super Invader

Super Invader

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Space Invaders clone fixed shooter

Publisher: California Pacific Computer Company

Basic Programming

Basic Programming

Platform: Atari 2600

Publisher: Atari

Space Fever

Space Fever

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Nintendo

Auto Racing

Auto Racing

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Mattel

Armor Battle

Armor Battle

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Mattel Electronics

history

Who was the US President on March 17, 1979?

On March 17, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 17, 1979?

On March 17, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on March 17, 1979?

On March 17, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about March 17th?

March 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 jayapura flood & landslide
  • 2018 - 2018 philippine piper pa-23 apache crashes: a piper pa-23 passenger plane bound for laoag international airport, ilocos norte in the philippines crashed upon takeoff from plaridel airport, bulacan. five people were killed and five others were injured.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present), an apache helicopter fired upon a boat carrying somali refugees, off the coast yemen. at least 40 people were killed and 35 others were injured. (reuters),

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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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