Saturday January 20, 1979: on this day

January 20, 1979 was the 20th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 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 January 20, 1979, who was born and died on January 20, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 20, 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 20th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 20, 1979?


January 20, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 20th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 20, 1979 can also be written as 1/20/1979 in the US and as 20/1/1979 in UK and Europe.

January 20, 1979 in January 1979 calendar

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 20th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius 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 20, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 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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January 20, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 20, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 11:09 pm and setting at 11:31 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 20, 1979?


Famous people born on January 20, 1979:

  • Rob Bourdon

    Rob bourdon is a drummer best known as a founding member of the rock band linkin park.

  • Bruk Sampson

    Former professional basketball player known for his skills on the court.

  • Anaïs Barbeau-Lavalette

    Canadian writer and filmmaker.

  • Will Young

    An actor, singer and actor from england who rose to fame after winning the inaugural series of pop idol in 2002.

  • Yseult Gervy

    Dutch pro swimmer, who finished 25th at the atlanta olympics in 100m backstroke.

  • Jérôme Thomas

    French boxer competing in the flyweight division (aeur 51 kg).

  • Shang Yi

    Chinese footballer.

  • Asaka Kubo

    Japanese gravure idol from the 20th century.

  • Víctor Zapata
  • Emiliano Bonazzoli
  • Hamza Alić
  • Ricardo Modesto da Silva

Whose famous birthday is on January 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 20th:

  • Paul Stanley
    Paul Stanley

    Paul stanley is a guitarist best known as the co-lead vocalist and frontman of the rock band kiss.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Erin Wasson
    Erin Wasson

    Erin wasson is a prominent american model known for her work with top fashion brands and her appearances in international fashion magazines.

  • David Lynch
    David Lynch

    American screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.

  • Bill Maher
    Bill Maher

    American comedian, host of humorous tv shows "politically incorrect", (1997) and "aeuroereal time with bill maheraeur" (2003).

  • Omar Sy
    Omar Sy

    French actor best known for his roles in omar et fred and fred testot as fred testot.

  • Lorenzo Lamas
    Lorenzo Lamas

    American actor, tv soap star, and sex symbol.

  • Duniya Vijay
    Duniya Vijay

    Duniya vijay is an indian actor known for his work in kannada cinema.

  • Rainn Wilson
    Rainn Wilson

    Rainn wilson is an american actor best known for his role as dwight schrute on the television series the office.

  • DeForest Kelley
    DeForest Kelley

    Deforest kelley was an american actor best known for his role as dr.

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


You are 45 years 3 months old,

or 543 months and 5 days old,

or 2361 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16532 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 20, 1979?

There are 270 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 20th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 20, 1979:

  • Ellsworth Kantor

    American author known for his novels and screenplays.

  • Gustav Winckler

    Danish singer-songwriter (d. 1979).

  • Alessio Bombaci
  • Geppino Volpe
  • Billy McCracken
  • Cornelis Leenheer

What famous deaths happened on January 20th?

Famous deaths on January 20th:

  • Barbara Stanwyck
    Barbara Stanwyck

    Four times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944.

  • Audrey Hepburn
    Audrey Hepburn

    Belgian actress, humanitarian and dancer who started as a ballet student.

  • Beatrice Lillie
    Beatrice Lillie

    Talented comedic actress and singer known for her wit and charm.

  • Meat Loaf
    Meat Loaf

    American singer, known as the wild man of rock opera.

  • Johnny Weissmuller
    Johnny Weissmuller

    Romanian-born american actor and swimmer who won five olympic medals as well as numerous world records.

  • Mira Furlan
    Mira Furlan

    Mira Furlan was a talented actress known for her roles in 'Babylon 5' and 'Lost.

  • Louis Seigner
    Louis Seigner

    Mathilde and emmanuelle are the grandfathers of a french stage comedian and actor, mathilde and emmanuelle.

  • Carl Switzer
    Carl Switzer

    Actor (alfalfa - our gang), shot to death at 31.

  • Isaly Hepburn

    Isaly Hepburn was a celebrated British actress and fashion icon, known for her roles in classic films such as 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and...

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


Holidays on January 20, 1979:

  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Aquarius.
  • Euthymus
  • Desiderius
  • Meinrad
  • Epiphanius of Pavia
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Sebastian
  • Presidential Inauguration Day in the United States.
  • The Eve of St. Agnes.

Saints celebrated on January 20, 1979:

  • Saint Fabian
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January 20, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 20, 1979 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 20, 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 20, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 20, 1979 was YMCA by The Village People, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 20, 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 20, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 20, 1979 was Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop) by Parliament, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

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

The R&B music chart on January 20, 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 20, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 20, 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 20, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

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

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

The Stories Of John Cheever by John Cheever

The Stories Of John Cheever

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NATIONAL BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE Pulitzer Prize. The Stories of John Cheever became a national bestseller immediately after its publication. It also won the Pulitzer Prize. In

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.

Gnomes by Rien Poortvliet

Gnomes

By:

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

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.

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.

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

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

Apple Trek

Apple Trek

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Apple Inc

Temple of Apshai

Temple of Apshai

Platform: TRS-80, Commodore PET, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, IBM PC, VIC-20, Commodore 64, Atari ST, Amiga, Macintosh, Amstrad CPC

Genre: Dungeon crawl RPG

Publisher: Automated Simulations

Aim for the Ace!

Aim for the Ace!

Genre: Sports, Romance

ABPA Backgammon

ABPA Backgammon

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Board game

Publisher: Mattel Electronics Sears

Warrior

Warrior

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Vectorbeam

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Who was the US President on January 20, 1979?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 20, 1979?

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

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What is special about January 20th?

January 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Conflict in northern mali: ten united nations peacekeepers have been killed in an islamist militant attack at their base in mali’s northern kidal region.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: northwestern syria campaign (october 2017-present). the syrian army seizes the abu al-duhur military airbase, idlib governorate.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil militants demolish part of palmyra’s ancient roman theatre. (bbc). an airstrike inflicts death on more than 40 jabhat fateh al-sham militants at a jihadist camp east of aleppo. the exact cause of the attack is unknown. (reuters),

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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.

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Saturday January 20, 1979