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Monday February 19, 1979: on this day
February 19, 1979 was the 50th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Monday.
Is February 19, 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 February 19, 1979, who was born and died on February 19, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 19, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? by Rod Stewart), movies (e.g. Norma Rae, directed by Martin Ritt), TV series (e.g. Worzel Gummidge) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 19th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 19, 1979?
- February 19, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 19, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 19, 1979?
- February 19, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 19, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- February 19, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 19, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- February 19, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 19, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 19, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 19, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 19, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 19, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on February 19, 1979?
What day of the week was February 19, 1979?
February 19, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 50th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 19, 1979 can also be written as 2/19/1979 in the US and as 19/2/1979 in UK and Europe.
February 19, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 19th 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 February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 19, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 19, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 19th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 19, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 19, 1979 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 19, 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 February 19, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 12:02 am and setting at 11:29 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Mar 13, 1979.
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Who was born on February 19, 1979?
Famous people born on February 19, 1979:
- Steve Cherundolo
American soccer manager and player.
- Andrew Buchan
English actor.
- Mariana Ochoa
Mexican actress and singer (ov7).
- René Renno
German footballer.
- Mariska
Finnish rapper.
- Bassnectar
American dubstep/electronica musician.
- Pablo Islas
- Séverine Liénard
- Igor Mitreski
- Luis Prieto Zalbidegoitia
- Sarah Schleper
- Tom Rob Smith
- Vitas
- Mohammed Zaboul
- Rubén Suárez Estrada
- Brian Brown
- Carlos Eduardo Ferrari
Whose famous birthday is on February 19th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 19th:
![Smokey Robinson]()
Smokey RobinsonSmokey robinson is a legendary american singer, songwriter, and record producer known for his role as the founder and frontman of the motown...
![Victoria Justice]()
Victoria JusticeAmerican singer-songwriter, actress, and dancer.
![Jeff Daniels]()
Jeff DanielsJeff daniels is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as dumb and dumber and the squid and the whale.
![Benicio Del Toro]()
Benicio Del ToroBenicio del toro is a puerto rican actor known for his roles in films such as traffic, sicario, and the usual suspects.
![Merle Oberon]()
Merle OberonEurasian-american actress, who appeared in more than 20 films, including "the private life of henry viii," 33, "over the moon," 1937 and...
![Lee Marvin]()
Lee MarvinAmerican actor, television and film.
![Stephen Nichols]()
Stephen NicholsAmerican actor.
![Leslie Ash]()
Leslie AshEnglish actress.
![Ray Winstone]()
Ray WinstoneEnglish actor, singer and producer.
![Carson McCullers]()
Carson McCullersAmerican short story writer, playwright, essayist, and poet (d. 1967).
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February 19, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 2 months old,
or 542 months
or 2356 weeks and 4 days old,
or 16496 days old,
if you were born on February 19, 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 February 19, 1979?
There are 306 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 19th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 19, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on February 19, 1979.
February 19, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 19, 1979:
- Elmano Cardim
- Evert Lundquist
- Moritz Jahn
- Leigh Jason
What famous deaths happened on February 19th?
Famous deaths on February 19th:
![Adolfo Celi]()
Adolfo CeliItalian stage actor and husky character actor.
![Janet Blair]()
Janet BlairAmerican actress.
![Lydia Shum]()
Lydia ShumActress and comedian from hong kong (d. 2008).
![Billy Mitchell]()
Billy MitchellBorn in france, an american military man who was the youngest ever general staff officer and, by 1920, a brigadier general.
- Deng Xiaoping
A chinese politician, a thrice-purged patriarch of the communist party who had a profound impact on chinese politics for three decades.
- Taquila Mockingbird
Taquila Mockingbird was an American author best known for her novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird', which explored themes of racial injustice in...
- Harper Lee
American novelist best known for her 1960 novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird', which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
- Charl Lagerfeld
Iconic fashion designer known for his work at Chanel and Fendi.
- Josabeth Siddall
Josabeth Siddall was a Pre-Raphaelite artist and model, best known for her work with the painter Dante Gabriel Rossetti.
- Virginia Hamilton
Virginia Hamilton was an acclaimed American children's author known for her innovative and diverse storytelling.
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February 19, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 19, 1979:
- Presidents' Day - This holiday honors all past and present U.S. presidents, with a particular focus on George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
- Astrology: First day of sun sign Pisces
- Astrology: Can also be last day of sun sign Aquarius depending on the time of birth and the astrologer's viewpoint.
- Chaoflux (Discordianism)
February 19, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 19, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 19th and February 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 19, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 19, 1979 was Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.
February 19, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 19, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 19th and February 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rod Stewart - Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?
- Pointer Sisters - Fire
- Olivia Newton-John - A Little More Love
- Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
- Village People - Y.M.C.A.
February 19, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 19, 1979 was Heart Of Glass by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.
February 19, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 19, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 19th and February 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Blondie - Heart Of Glass
- Abba - Chiquitita
- The Three Degrees - Woman In Love
- The Bee Gees - Tragedy
- Ian & The Blockheads - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick
February 19, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 19, 1979 was Bustin' Loose by Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.
February 19, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 19, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 19th and February 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers - Bustin' Loose
- Parliament - Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
- Peabo Bryson - I'm So Into You
- Lakeside - It's All The Way Live
- Tavares - Never Had A Love Like This Before
February 19, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 19, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Norma Rae
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Martin Ritt
Starring: Sally Field, Beau Bridges, Ron Leibman, Pat Hingle
Real Life
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Albert Brooks
Starring: Dick Haynes, Albert Brooks, Matthew Tobin, J.A. Preston
Fast Break
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Jack Smight
Starring: Gabe Kaplan, Harold Sylvester, Michael Warren, Bernard King
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
Ashanti
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Richard Fleischer
Starring: Michael Caine, Peter Ustinov, Kabir Bedi, Beverly Johnson
February 19, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 19, 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:
Worzel Gummidge
Release year: 1979
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
You Can't Do That on Television
Release year: 1979
Starring: Les Lye, Abby Hagyard, Christine McGlade, Lisa Ruddy
Country: Canada
Turnabout
Release year: 1979
Directed by: E.B. Hughes
Danger UXB
Release year: 1979
Written by: John Hawkesworth, John Whitney
Starring: Anthony Andrews, Maurice Roëves, George Innes, Gordon Kane
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Rentner haben niemals Zeit
Release year: 1978
February 19, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 19, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Illusions
By: Richard Bach
A man places his faith in his biplane's propeller in cloudy airspace between the Illinois cornfields and blue infinity. Richard Bach, a disillusioned writer who is also an itinerant barnstormer, believes that belief is as real and as true as …
Fools Die
By: Mario Puzo
The bestseller of The Godfather is now available in English and New York Times. It's a story about the feverish world that can be found in the life of a high-roller gambler.
Nurse
By: Peggy Anderson
THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER - MORE THAN 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD Nurse is a shocking and inspiring bestseller. It tells the story of eight weeks of the life of a nurse at a large urban hospital.
War and Remembrance
By: Herman Wouk
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 Praise Singer
By: Mary Renault
Mary Renault tells the story of Simonides, a great lyric poet. She brings to life a time when rulers in Greece had an unstable rule, poetry, music, royal patronage, and poetry.
February 19, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 19, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Adventure
Sheriff
Samurai (Europe) Dynasty! (US)
Lunar Rescue
Alien Attack
Who was the US President on February 19, 1979?
On February 19, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 19, 1979?
On February 19, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 19, 1979?
On February 19, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about February 19th?
February 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th day of the month of February. 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 February 19th, such as:
- 2019 - Insurgency in egypt (2013)-present: sixteen militants were killed in two raids on egypt's sinai peninsula. the raids also include explosives and weapons.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: rif dimashq offensive. according to the syrian observatory for human rights, at least 44 people were killed in air strikes by the syrian air force on rebel-held eastern ghouta.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war and battle of mosul: u.s.-backed iraqi forces launched an operation to take back control of western mosul under isil militants, according to haider al-abadi, prime minister of iraq. according to the united nations, humanitarian agencies have been established in the older parts of the city, where food and fuel supplies are already low, running water is scarce and electricity is not reliable for many of the 800,000.
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 February 1979?
February 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
