Thursday January 18, 1979: on this day

January 18, 1979 was the 18th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 18, 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 January 18, 1979, who was born and died on January 18, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 18, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Le Freak by Chic), movies (e.g. Love on the Run, directed by François Truffaut), TV series (e.g. Turnabout) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 18th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 18, 1979?


January 18, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 18th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 18, 1979 can also be written as 1/18/1979 in the US and as 18/1/1979 in UK and Europe.

January 18, 1979 in January 1979 calendar

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January 18, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 18, 1979:

  • Peter jenkins finishes "a walk across america", in florence, oregon.

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January 18, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 18th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 18, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Goat chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 18, 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 January 18th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 18, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 18, 1979 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 18, 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 January 18, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 09:14 pm and setting at 10:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 13, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Feb 12, 1979.

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Who was born on January 18, 1979?


Famous people born on January 18, 1979:

  • Jay Chou
    Jay Chou

    Taiwanese actor, director, producer, and actor.

  • Hirofumi Arai
    Hirofumi Arai

    Japanese actor.

  • Petra Yared

    Australian actress.

  • Brian Gionta

    American ice hockey player.

  • Paulo Ferreira

    Portuguese footballer.

  • Kenyatta Jones

    Kenyatta Jones was a talented football player known for his skills on the field.

  • Leo Varadkar

    Leo Varadkar is an Irish politician who served as the Taoiseach of Ireland from 2017 to 2020.

  • Wandy Rodriguez

    Dominican baseball player.

  • Ruslan Fedotenko

    Ukrainian ice hockey player.

  • Mark Fernandez

    Actor and model from the philippines.

  • Anastasia Grebenkina

    Russian coach and ice dancer.

  • David Lago
  • Els Ampe
  • William Collum
  • Marcela Paoletta

Whose famous birthday is on January 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 18th:

  • Jason Segel
    Jason Segel

    Jason segel is an american actor, known for his roles in popular tv shows like how i met your mother and films like forgetting sarah...

  • Takeshi Kitano
    Takeshi Kitano

    Takeshi kitano is a japanese director and actor known for his work in the film industry, particularly for his unique style of filmmaking and...

  • Kevin Costner
    Kevin Costner

    Cool, determined american actor.

  • Cary Grant
    Cary Grant

    British-american film actor.

  • David Ayer
    David Ayer

    David ayer is a film director known for his work on movies such as training day, fury, and suicide squad.

  • Danny Kaye
    Danny Kaye

    Brooklyn, new york -- unicef/comedian / actor (show).

  • David Ruffin
    David Ruffin

    Mississippi, united states -- vocalist.

  • Samantha Mumba
    Samantha Mumba

    Irish actress and singer-songwriter.

  • Mark Rylance
    Mark Rylance

    Mark rylance is a british actor known for his work in theater, film, and television, including his roles in 'bridge of spies' and 'dunkirk'.

  • John Boorman
    John Boorman

    Producer / dir (exorcist ii, deliverance, zardoz).

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January 18, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 2 months old,

or 542 months and 10 days old,

or 2358 weeks

or 16506 days old,

if you were born on January 18, 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 January 18, 1979?

There are 296 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 18th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 18, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 18, 1979.

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January 18, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 18, 1979:

  • Cyril Mockridge

    Composer dies at 82.

  • Valentin Zubkov
  • Giovanni Ballestra
  • Joe Hansen
  • Claude Allen
  • Gaston Heuet

What famous deaths happened on January 18th?

Famous deaths on January 18th:

  • Al Waxman
    Al Waxman

    Canadian actor who is well-known in canada for his roles in numerous tv shows.

  • Sydney Greenstreet
    Sydney Greenstreet

    Actor (conflict of maltese falcon), died at 74.

  • Gertrude Olmstead
    Gertrude Olmstead

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Wilfrid Brambell
    Wilfrid Brambell

    Irish actor and performer (d. 1985).

  • Rusty Hamer
    Rusty Hamer

    American actor and singer (d. 90).

  • Curly Howard
    Curly Howard

    American comedian and actor, member of the three stooges (d. 1952).

  • Yvonne Printemps
    Yvonne Printemps

    French actress and singer of opera, whose singing was believed to be felt in the soul.

  • Bert Wheeler
    Bert Wheeler

    Actor (rainmakers high flyers, dixiana), died at 72.

  • Raford Kipling

    Raford Kipling was a British author best known for his works of fiction, including the classic children's book 'The Jungle Book'.

  • Rayder Kipling

    Rayder Kipling was a British author known for his captivating stories, including the beloved 'The Jungle Book'.

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January 18, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 18, 1979:

  • Winnie The Pooh Day (In observance of the birthday of Alan Alexander Milne, 1882.)
  • Christian ecumenism - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins
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January 18, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 18, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 15th and January 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 18, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 18, 1979 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 18, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 18, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Le Freak
  2. - Too Much Heaven
  3. - My Life
  4. - Y.M.C.A.
  5. - Hold The Line

January 18, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 18, 1979 was YMCA by The Village People, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 18, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 18, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - YMCA
  2. - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick
  3. - Lay Your Love On Me
  4. - September
  5. - A Little More Love

January 18, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 18, 1979 was Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop) by Parliament, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 18, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 18, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
  2. - September
  3. - Get Down
  4. - I'm So Into You
  5. - Got To Be Real

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January 18, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 18, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Love on the Run

Love on the Run

Release year: 1979

Directed by: François Truffaut

Starring: Jean-Pierre Léaud, Claude Jade, Marie-France Pisier, Dani

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

Search and Destroy

Search and Destroy

Release year: 1979

Directed by: William Fruet

Starring: Perry King, Don Stroud, Tisa Farrow, George Kennedy

Screams of a Winter Night

Screams of a Winter Night

Release year: 1979

Directed by: James L. Wilson

Starring: Matt Borel, Gil Glasgow, Patrick Byers, Mary Agen Cox

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

January 18, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 18, 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:

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

Matador

Matador

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Erik Balling

Starring: Jørgen Buckhøj, Buster Larsen, Ghita Nørby, Malene Schwartz

Country: Denmark

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

January 18, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 18, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Wifey by Judy Blume

Wifey

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With over four million copies sold, Wifey by Judy Blume is a hilarious and moving story about a woman who gives up her traditional wifely duties to pursue her wildest fantasies. She also learns a lot.

The Coup by John Updike

The Coup

By:

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.

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.

War and Remembrance by Herman Wouk

War and Remembrance

By:

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.

Mommie Dearest by Christina Crawford

Mommie Dearest

By:

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.

January 18, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 18, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Samurai (Europe) Dynasty! (US)

Samurai (Europe) Dynasty! (US)

Platform: Philips Videopac (Europe) Magnavox Odyssey² (US)

Genre: Strategy game

Publisher: Philips, Magnavox

Space Fever

Space Fever

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Nintendo

Aim for the Ace!

Aim for the Ace!

Genre: Sports, Romance

Bowling

Bowling

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari

Deep Scan

Deep Scan

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Sega Saturn (as a minigame in Die Hard Arcade)

Publisher: Sega

history

Who was the US President on January 18, 1979?

On January 18, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 18, 1979?

On January 18, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 18, 1979?

On January 18, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 18th?

January 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of January. 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 January 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: 15 people are killed and 20 injured in a massive explosion at a tahrir al-sham facility in idlib. the attack was reportedly carried out using a car bomb.
  • 2018 - Emirates airlines announces a purchase order for 36 airbus a380s. emirates, which has a fleet of more than 100 aircraft, is the largest aircraft operator.
  • 2017 - Northern mali conflict: a suicide bomber explodes a vehicle laden with explosives at a military camp near gao, mali. this is mali's most deadly terrorist attack.

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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 January 1979?

January 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

Discover how January 1979 calendar looked like.

Thursday January 18, 1979