Sunday March 18, 1979: on this day

March 18, 1979 was the 77th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is March 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 March 18, 1979, who was born and died on March 18, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 18, 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 18th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 18, 1979?


March 18, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 77th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 18, 1979 can also be written as 3/18/1979 in the US and as 18/3/1979 in UK and Europe.

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March 18, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 18, 1979:

  • On the 20th century closes at st. james theater nyc after 460 performances
  • Joanne carner wins lpga honda civic golf classic.
  • Battles between kurds and iranians break in sananday, iran.
  • Ten miners die in a methane gas explosion at golborne colliery near wigan, lancashire. bbc “on this day”

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 18th 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 18, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 18, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 09:56 pm and setting at 09:27 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 18, 1979?


Famous people born on March 18, 1979:

  • Adam Levine
    Adam Levine

    American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor.

  • Shola Ama

    English singer.

  • Danneel Harris

    Danneel harris is an american actress known for her roles in one tree hill and harold & kumar escape from guantanamo bay.

  • Chadrick Fowler

    Chadrick Fowler is a talented musician known for his contributions to the music industry.

  • Brandon Lee

    American adult actor.

  • Anthony Maher

    American soccer player.

  • Dramane Coulibaly

    Malian footballer.

  • Coco Austin

    Actress.

  • Grzegorz Knapp

    Polish motorcycle racer (d.2014).

  • Tawny Roberts
  • Jareb Dauplaise
  • Fernando Baiano
  • Claudio Grauso
  • Andrés Orozco
  • Bill Phillips

Whose famous birthday is on March 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 18th:

  • Gloria Swanson
    Gloria Swanson

    Gloria swanson was an american actress known for her role in the film sunset boulevard.

  • Lily Collins
    Lily Collins

    Lily collins is a british-american actress known for her roles in movies such as 'the blind side' and 'mirror mirror'.

  • Queen Latifah
    Queen Latifah

    Queen latifah is an american actress, singer, and rapper known for her versatile talents in music and film.

  • Dane Cook
    Dane Cook

    Dane Cook is a popular stand-up comedian and actor who has released several successful comedy albums.

  • Luc Besson
    Luc Besson

    French director of "the big blue," jacques mayol's story about jacques mayol (a champion skin-diver who was also known as the "human...

  • Brad Dourif
    Brad Dourif

    Brad dourif is a highly respected character actor known for his intense and versatile performances in films such as 'one flew over the...

  • Peter Graves
    Peter Graves

    Peter graves was an american actor known for his role as jim phelps in the television series mission: impossible.

  • Irene Cara
    Irene Cara

    American singer, actress, and composer.

  • John Updike
    John Updike

    American author, prolific novelist, and perfectionist.

  • Thomas Ian Griffith
    Thomas Ian Griffith

    American actor.

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


You are 45 years and 10 days old,

or 540 months and 10 days old,

or 2349 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16447 days old,

if you were born on March 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 March 18, 1979?

There are 355 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 18th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 18, 1979:

  • Marjorie Daw

What famous deaths happened on March 18th?

Famous deaths on March 18th:

  • Natasha Richardson
    Natasha Richardson

    British actress, well-known for her performances in the theatre.

  • Fess Parker
    Fess Parker

    American actor and businessman (b. 1924).

  • Barbara Bates
    Barbara Bates

    American singer and actress (d. 1969).

  • Lauritz Melchior
    Lauritz Melchior

    Danish singer and operatic tenor, known for his interpretations of wagnerian operas.

  • Michael Attwell
    Michael Attwell

    British actor (born 1943).

  • Adden Fleming

    Pioneering biologist who discovered penicillin.

  • Suhaas Gupta

    Pioneering scientist in the field of renewable energy research.

  • Lianni Chen

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

  • Elliannah Brown

    Pioneering scientist who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of genetics.

  • Mayukha Patel

    Pioneering researcher in the field of biotechnology.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 18th

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


Holidays on March 18, 1979:

  • Aruba - Flag Day (1976)
  • Ancient Latvia - Bindus Diena
  • United States - National Biodiesel Day
  • Mexico - Expropiaci=n Petreolera

Saints celebrated on March 18, 1979:

  • Saint Edward (d.978)
  • Saint Cyril of Jerusalem (d.386)
  • Saint Alexander of Jerusalem
  • Saint Anselm
  • Saint Salvator
  • Saint Narcissus
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March 18, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

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

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

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

The music chart in the USA on March 18, 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 18, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

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

The music chart in the UK on March 18, 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 18, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 18, 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 18, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 18, 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 18, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 18, 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 18, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

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

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

Gnomes by Rien Poortvliet

Gnomes

By:

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

Evergreen by Belva Plain

Evergreen

By:

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.

Linda Goodman'S Love Signs by Linda Goodman

Linda Goodman'S Love Signs

By:

Linda Goodman's Love Signs - A New Approach to the Human Heart (Paperback)

In Search Of History by Theodore H. White

In Search Of History

By:

Franklin library collectible book

Overload by Arthur Hailey

Overload

By:

#1 New York Times bestseller Arthur Hailey's suspense-packed novel poses a frightening question: What happens if a terrorist attack takes out the power of America's largest state. In

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

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

Adventure

Adventure

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action-adventure, maze

Publisher: Atari, Inc

Head On

Head On

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Driving, Maze

Publisher: Sega/Gremlin

Cosmic Guerilla

Cosmic Guerilla

Platform: Arcade (original) ZX Spectrum

Genre: Fixed shooter

Space Fever

Space Fever

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Nintendo

The Datestones of Ryn

The Datestones of Ryn

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore PET/CBM, TRS-80

Genre: Dungeon crawl

Publisher: Epyx

history

Who was the US President on March 18, 1979?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 18, 1979?

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

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What is special about March 18th?

March 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 utrecht shooting: three people were killed and nine more injured when a man opened fire on a tram in utrecht, netherlands. authorities suspect terrorist activity. an arrest has been made of a 37-year-old turkish citizen.
  • 2018 - Turkish military operation in afrin. the turkish army and free syrian army capture the kurdish stronghold in afrin, which was held by the ypg in north syria. they also raise the turkish flag over the city's centre. turkish-backed forces bulldoze a statue of kaveh, the legendary kurdish figure, and remove it from the city centre.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: between 1,500 and 2,000 people are leaving al-waer district of homs today to go to their destination, either northern homs governorate or idlib governorate. in the next few weeks, the district will be evacuated by armed militants and their families. the rest of the population will then return to the area to receive aid and reconcile. (bbc),

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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.

Discover how March 1979 calendar looked like.

Sunday March 18, 1979