Monday September 17, 1979: on this day
September 17, 1979 was the 260th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is September 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 September 17, 1979, who was born and died on September 17, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 17, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Sharona by The Knack), movies (e.g. Lahu Ke Do Rang, directed by Mahesh Bhatt), TV series (e.g. Face The Music) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about September 17th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was September 17, 1979?
- September 17, 1979: What happened on that day?
- September 17, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- September 17, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on September 17, 1979?
- September 17, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- September 17, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- September 17, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- September 17, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- September 17, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- September 17, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- September 17, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- September 17, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on September 17, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 17, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on September 17, 1979?
What day of the week was September 17, 1979?
September 17, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 260th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
September 17, 1979 can also be written as 9/17/1979 in the US and as 17/9/1979 in UK and Europe.
September 17, 1979: What happened on that day?
September 17, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 17th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.
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September 17, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 17, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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September 17, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on September 17, 1979 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 17, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 03:02 am and setting at 05:46 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 06, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Oct 05, 1979.
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Who was born on September 17, 1979?
Famous people born on September 17, 1979:
- Gavinn Watanabe
Renowned professional surfer from Hawaii.
- Chuck Comeau
Canadian musician (simple plan).
- Chris Minns
Australian politician, 47th premier of new south wales.
- Billy Miller
American actor.
- Steffen Algreen
Danish footballer.
- Akin Ayodele
American football player.
- Flo Rida
American rapper.
- Sandra Johnson
Youtube star.
- Mikel Astarloza
- Neill Blomkamp
- Billy Miller (actor)
- Michel Nykjær
- Kevin Sheppard
- Sota Aoyama
- Jono Bacon
- Carlinhos Bala
- Marcin Dorna
- Mariana González
Whose famous birthday is on September 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 17th:
- John Ritter
American actor, and a member of a theatrical family.
- Jean-Claude Carrière
Jean-claude carrière is a renowned french screenwriter and actor, best known for his collaborations with director luis buñuel.
- Cassandra Peterson
Cassandra peterson is an american actress best known for her portrayal of the horror hostess character elvira, mistress of the dark.
- Phil Jackson
American basketball player, coach and star.
- Anne Bancroft
American actress who has been on screen since 1952 and won the best actress oscar.
- Hank Williams
American singer, songwriter, and country western singer.
- Roddy McDowall
British child actor, who arrived in hollywood in 1940.
- Bryan Singer
American screenwriter and producer of director films.
- Matthew Settle
American actor.
- Dinah Sheridan
British actress, who has been a star in british tv, theatre and film for seven decades.
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September 17, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 7 months old,
or 535 months and 7 days old,
or 2327 weeks and 2 days old,
or 16291 days old,
if you were born on September 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 September 17, 1979?
There are 146 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 17, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on September 17, 1979.
September 17, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on September 17, 1979:
- Theodor Theodor
Theodor Theodor was a German physicist who made important contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.
- Miloslav Kabelac
Composer dies at 71.
- Arturo Schaerer
- Günther Jachmann
- Mitsuru Yoshida
What famous deaths happened on September 17th?
Famous deaths on September 17th:
- Spiro Agnew
American politician and lawyer, governor of maryland 1967-1969, and vice-president under nixon 1969.
- Patricia Phoenix
County galway, ireland -- actress.
- Red Skelton
American comedian who is loved and well-known in film, tv, and nightclub.
- Richard Basehart
American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.
- Frankie Vaughan
English actor and singer (d. 1999).
- Jay Stewart
Annoucer of lets make a deal commits suicide.
- Raden Adjeng Kartini
Indonesian feminist and entrepreneur who advocated for women's rights.
- Suleman the Great
Suleman the Great was the ruler of the Umayyad Caliphate, one of the largest empires in history.
- Khalis Gibran
Pioneering journalist and author known for his insightful commentary.
- Guila
Renowned actress known for her captivating performances on stage and screen.
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September 17, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on September 17, 1979:
- RC Saints - Feasts of Saint Lambert (martyr), Hildegard of Bingen
- United States - Constitution Day (observed on the previous Friday if it falls in a weekend), Citizenship Day, Von Steuben Day
- Netherlands - Operation Market Garden is still remembered with parachuting and dedications on this day.
- Also see September 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- The fourth day of the Eleusinian Mysteries in ancient Greek mythology, when the initiates sacrificed a pig.
- Angola - National Heroes' Day
Observances on September 17, 1979:
- World Patient Safety Day [WHO]
September 17, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on September 17, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 17th and September 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
September 17, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on September 17, 1979 was My Sharona by The Knack, according to the music chart for the week September 17th and September 23rd.
September 17, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on September 17, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 17th and September 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Knack - My Sharona
- Earth, Wind and Fire - After The Love Has Gone
- Charlie Daniels Band - The Devil Went Down To Georgia
- Herb Alpert - Rise
- Maxine Nightingale - Lead Me On
September 17, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on September 17, 1979 was We Don't Talk Anymore by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week September 17th and September 23rd.
September 17, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on September 17, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 17th and September 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Cliff Richard - We Don't Talk Anymore
- Gary Numan - Cars
- BA Robertson - Bang Bang
- The Police - Message In A Bottle
- The Bellamy Brothers - If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me
September 17, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on September 17, 1979 was Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 17th and September 23rd.
September 17, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on September 17, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 17th and September 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
- Ashford & Simpson - Found A Cure
- Cameo - I Just Want To Be
- Mass Production - Firecracker
- Chic - Good Times
September 17, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on September 17, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
September 17, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on September 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:
September 17, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on September 17, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
September 17, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on September 17, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on September 17, 1979?
On September 17, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 17, 1979?
On September 17, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on September 17, 1979?
On September 17, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about September 17th?
September 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of September. 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 September 17th, such as:
- 2018 - Russia and turkey announce a demilitarized zone in syria's idlib governorate. they also rule out military operations.
- 2017 - Five people are killed in a roadside bomb attack in north-west pakistan during the war in afghanistan.
- 2016 - American-led intervention in syria and syria's civil war: the united states admits that warplanes may not have struck a syrian army post near deir-ez-zor airport in eastern syria. it was conducting an operation against isil in which more than 60 syrian soldiers were killed. (bbc). the united nations security council (unsc), holds an emergency session to address the u.s. strikes in deir ez-zor.
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 September 1979?
September 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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.