Friday April 20, 1979: on this day

April 20, 1979 was the 110th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is April 20, 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 April 20, 1979, who was born and died on April 20, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 20, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Knock On Wood by Amii Stewart), movies (e.g. A Little Romance, directed by George Roy Hill), TV series (e.g. Love Thy Neighbour In Australia) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 20th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 20, 1979?


April 20, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 110th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 20, 1979 can also be written as 4/20/1979 in the US and as 20/4/1979 in UK and Europe.

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April 20, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 20, 1979:

  • President jimmy carter is attacked by a swamp rabbit while fishing in his hometown of plains, georgia, usa.

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April 20, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 20th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 20, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 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 April 20th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 20, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

27%

The moon phase on April 20, 1979 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 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 April 20, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 01:31 am and setting at 01:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on May 12, 1979.

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Who was born on April 20, 1979?


Famous people born on April 20, 1979:

  • Shrika Agarwal

    Shrika Agarwal is an Indian entrepreneur who founded a successful e-commerce platform focused on sustainable and ethical products.

  • Annsleigh Eriksson

    Annsleigh Eriksson is an ecologist who has studied the impact of human activities on natural ecosystems and developed innovative...

  • Tatyana Polnova

    Russian pole vaulter.

  • Gregor Tait

    Scottish swimmer.

  • Quinn Weng

    Taiwanese singer (seraphim).

  • Nathan Marquardt

    American mixed martial artist.

  • Kate Hudson

    Actress.

  • Ludovic Magnin

    Swiss coach and footballer.

  • Maël Renouard

    French writer, philosopher and translator.

  • Fady Maalouf
  • Jakub Novotný
  • Camilla de Castro
  • Carina Round
  • Elie Aiboy
  • Wayne Barnes

Whose famous birthday is on April 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 20th:

  • Luther Vandross
    Luther Vandross

    Luther vandross was a renowned r&b singer known for his smooth and soulful voice, and for hits like 'never too much' and 'dance with my...

  • Andy Serkis
    Andy Serkis

    Andy serkis is an english actor known for his groundbreaking motion-capture performances in iconic roles such as gollum in the lord of the...

  • Carmen Electra
    Carmen Electra

    American actress who made a successful career replacing stars like pamela anderson lee and jenny mccarthy of mtvaeur(tm), which has seen her...

  • Jessica Lange
    Jessica Lange

    American academy award winning actress, who started her film career in 1976 with the remake of king kong.

  • Edie Sedgwick
    Edie Sedgwick

    American model with amazing eyes and great legs.

  • Shemar Moore
    Shemar Moore

    American actor, former fashion model.

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Crispin Glover
    Crispin Glover

    American actor, known for being one of hollywood's most famous oddballs, dada renaissance men, iconoclast auteurs, absurdist entrepreneurs,...

  • Veronica Cartwright
    Veronica Cartwright

    Veronica cartwright is an english-american actress known for her roles in alien, the birds, and invasion of the body snatchers.

  • George Takei
    George Takei

    American actor, director, and author.

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April 20, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 11 months old,

or 539 months and 8 days old,

or 2344 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16414 days old,

if you were born on April 20, 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 April 20, 1979?

There are 23 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 20, 1979.

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April 20, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 20, 1979:

  • Peter Donald

    Host (masquerade party), is killed at 60.

  • Dutch Dehnert
  • Corrado Fatta

What famous deaths happened on April 20th?

Famous deaths on April 20th:

  • Benny Hill
    Benny Hill

    British comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.

  • Alan Dale
    Alan Dale

    American singer (born 1925).

  • Christian X
    Christian X

    King of denmark (1912-1947), dies aged 76.

  • Idrissa Deby

    Former President of Chad.

  • Galdino Balthazar

    Brazilian indigenous leader and activist who fought for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon rainforest.

  • Briyan Stoker

    Irish author known for his Gothic novel Dracula.

  • Marl Stoker

    Irish author best known for his Gothic novel 'Dracula'.

  • Madylyn Pugh

    Co-creator of the 'I Love Lucy' show.

  • Zakariyah Deby

    Former President of Chad.

  • Felcia Farr

    American actress known for her roles in classic films and television shows.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 20th

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April 20, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 20, 1979:

  • USA- National High Five Day
  • Blessed Oda (d. 1158)
  • Festival of Matsu, Southeast Asia (2006).
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Taurus.
  • Islam - Muhammad's Birthday observed in (2004)
  • April 20 (4/20) is associated with 420 (cannabis culture).
  • Ridván begins at sunset (Bahá'f Faith).

Observances on April 20, 1979:

  • Chinese Language Day

Saints celebrated on April 20, 1979:

  • Saint Victor (d.303)
  • Saint Marcellinus
  • Saint Theotimus (died 407)
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April 20, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 20, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 16th and April 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 20, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 1979 was Knock On Wood by Amii Stewart, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

April 20, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 20, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Knock On Wood
  2. - I Will Survive
  3. - Heart Of Glass
  4. - Music Box Dancer
  5. - What A Fool Believes

April 20, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 20, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

April 20, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 20, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bright Eyes
  2. - Some Girls
  3. - Cool For Cats
  4. - I Will Survive
  5. - In The Navy

April 20, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 20, 1979 was Disco Nights (Rock-Freak) by G.Q., according to the R&B music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

April 20, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 20, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
  2. - Reunited
  3. - Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)
  4. - Love Ballad
  5. - I Want Your Love

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April 20, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 20, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

A Little Romance

A Little Romance

Release year: 1979

Directed by: George Roy Hill

Starring: Laurence Olivier, Diane Lane, Thelonious Bernard, Arthur Hill

Saint Jack

Saint Jack

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich

Starring: Ben Gazzara, Denholm Elliott, James Villiers, Joss Ackland

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

An Almost Perfect Affair

An Almost Perfect Affair

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Michael Ritchie

Starring: Keith Carradine, Monica Vitti, Raf Vallone, Christian De Sica

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

April 20, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 20, 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:

Love Thy Neighbour in Australia

Love Thy Neighbour in Australia

Release year: 1979

Directed by: William G. Stewart

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

April 20, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 20, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Illusions by Richard Bach

Illusions

By:

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 …

Lauren Bacall By Myself by Lauren Bacall

Lauren Bacall By Myself

By:

"In a Word, LAUREN BALALL BY MYSELF...one of the most real-life heroines in our time...and she wrote it as she lived it. "BOSTON

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.

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.

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.

April 20, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 20, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Beam Invader

Beam Invader

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: Tekunon Kougyou

Cosmic Guerilla

Cosmic Guerilla

Platform: Arcade (original) ZX Spectrum

Genre: Fixed shooter

Aim for the Ace!

Aim for the Ace!

Genre: Sports, Romance

Heiankyo Alien

Heiankyo Alien

Platform: PC-8001 Arcade Apple II Game Boy Super Famicom Microsoft Windows Mobile phone

Genre: Action, Puzzle, Maze

Publisher: Denki Onkyō (original release) Meldac (Game Boy) Nihon Bussan (Super Famicom)

Deep Scan

Deep Scan

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

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on April 20, 1979?

On April 20, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1979?

On April 20, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 20, 1979?

On April 20, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 20th?

April 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of April. 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 April 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). seven people are killed in kabul when suicide bombers and gunmen storm the communications ministry.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: isil accepts control of yarmouk camp, southern damascus, to the syrian army in exchange for safe passage into isil-held territory within the syrian desert. this brings the predominantly palestinian refugee area under government control for first time since 2012.
  • 2017 - After a man opened fire on police officers at central paris' champs-elysees, one policeman was killed and the other critically injured. a gunman attempted to flee but was shot and killed, while another person was injured. although isil claims responsibility, the claim is disputed. francois hollande, president of france, says all evidence points to a terrorist attack. (abc news america via yahoo!) (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 April 1979?

April 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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