Thursday September 20, 1979: on this day

September 20, 1979 was the 263rd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is September 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 September 20, 1979, who was born and died on September 20, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 20, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Sharona by The Knack), movies (e.g. Lahu Ke Do Rang, directed by Mahesh Bhatt), TV series (e.g. Face The Music) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was September 20, 1979?


September 20, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 263rd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 20, 1979 can also be written as 9/20/1979 in the US and as 20/9/1979 in UK and Europe.

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September 20, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 20, 1979:

  • Coup in central african republic: david dacko overthrows emperor bokassa i
  • Jose e dod santos becomes president of angola
  • A french-supported coup d'état in the central african empire overthrows emperor bokassa i.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 20th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 20, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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


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The moon phase on September 20, 1979 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 20, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:49 am and setting at 07:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 06, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Oct 05, 1979.

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Who was born on September 20, 1979?


Famous people born on September 20, 1979:

  • Zee Zhang

    Co-founder of Meituan-Dianping, a Chinese group buying website.

  • Joaovictor Coelho

    Talented writer known for his captivating storytelling.

  • Salaya Khan

    Award-winning photographer capturing stunning landscapes.

  • Branton Williams

    Branton Williams was a talented pitcher who played for several MLB teams during his career.

  • Challen Cates

    American actor known for his roles in various TV shows and movies.

  • Anouk Wouters

    Known for her research on the neural mechanisms underlying decision-making.

  • Crystle Stewart

    American actress and beauty queen.

  • Dan Sells

    English singer-songwriter/guitarist (the feeling & speedway).

  • Noemie Lenoir

    Model.

  • Rakel Liekki

    Finnish porn actress and journalist.

  • Wilfried Tevoedjre

    Beninese swimmer.

  • Sean Davis

    Journalist and english footballer.

  • Gil Alma
  • Caroline Ribeiro
  • Atsushi Ōkubo
  • Lars Jacobsen
  • Paul Ifill
  • Damien Ryan
  • Simona Albertazzi

Whose famous birthday is on September 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 20th:

  • Sophia Loren
    Sophia Loren

    Italian actress and beauty queen, she is considered the eighth natural wonder of the world by many.

  • Maggie Cheung
    Maggie Cheung

    Maggie cheung is a hong kong actress known for her roles in acclaimed films such as 'in the mood for love' and 'hero'.

  • Asia Argento
    Asia Argento

    Italian actress and well-known family member, dario argento is her father and daria nicolodi is her mother.

  • Jon Bernthal
    Jon Bernthal

    Jon bernthal is an american actor known for his roles in the walking dead, the punisher, and the wolf of wall street.

  • Sabine Azéma
    Sabine Azéma

    French actress and director on the film and stage, she was born to a lawyer from ra (c)union and graduated from paris conservatory.

  • Moon Bloodgood
    Moon Bloodgood

    American actress and model.

  • Monica Zetterlund
    Monica Zetterlund

    Swedish singer and actress (born 1937).

  • Ryan Donowho
    Ryan Donowho

    American producer and actor.

  • Gary Cole
    Gary Cole

    American actor.

  • Kenneth More
    Kenneth More

    British actor.

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


You are 44 years 7 months old,

or 535 months

or 2326 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16284 days old,

if you were born on September 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 September 20, 1979?

There are 154 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 20th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on September 20, 1979:

  • Ludvík Svoboda

    Czech general and politician, 8th president of czechoslovakia (b. 1895).

  • Emil Buchar
  • Pierre Goldman
  • Paul Dubov
  • Ismail Nasiruddin di Terengganu

What famous deaths happened on September 20th?

Famous deaths on September 20th:

  • Polly Bergen
    Polly Bergen

    American actress, singer, tv star, and businesswoman.

  • Jim Croce
    Jim Croce

    Vocalist (time in a bottle) dies in a plane accident at 30.

  • Jack Larson
    Jack Larson

    American playwright and producer of actors (d. 2015).

  • Richard Dix
    Richard Dix

    American actor.

  • Glenn Strange
    Glenn Strange

    Actor (sam, the bartender-gunsmoke), is killed at 74.

  • Roy Kinnear
    Roy Kinnear

    Actor (casanova.

  • Renatha Muller

    Renowned physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Lynnsie Johnson

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

  • Lorann Koval

    Prolific writer known for her bestselling novels that captivated readers worldwide.

  • Kastin Lopez

    Acclaimed painter whose works continue to inspire art enthusiasts worldwide.

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

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September 20, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 20, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 17th and September 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 20, 1979 was My Sharona by The Knack, according to the music chart for the week September 17th and September 23rd.

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

The music chart in the USA on September 20, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 17th and September 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Sharona
  2. - After The Love Has Gone
  3. - The Devil Went Down To Georgia
  4. - Rise
  5. - Lead Me On

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 20, 1979 was We Don't Talk Anymore by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week September 17th and September 23rd.

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

The music chart in the UK on September 20, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 17th and September 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - We Don't Talk Anymore
  2. - Cars
  3. - Bang Bang
  4. - Message In A Bottle
  5. - If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 20, 1979 was Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 17th and September 23rd.

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

The R&B music chart on September 20, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 17th and September 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
  2. - Found A Cure
  3. - I Just Want To Be
  4. - Firecracker
  5. - Good Times

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

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

Lahu Ke Do Rang

Lahu Ke Do Rang

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Mahesh Bhatt

Starring: Vinod Khanna, Shabana Azmi, Danny Denzongpa, Helen

Yanks

Yanks

Release year: 1979

Directed by: John Schlesinger

Starring: Richard Gere, Lisa Eichhorn, Vanessa Redgrave, William Devane

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

Thirst

Thirst

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Rod Hardy

Starring: Chantal Contouri, Shirley Cameron, Max Phipps, Henry Silva

Heartland

Heartland

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Kevin Billington

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

The most popular TV Series on September 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:

Face the Music

Face the Music

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Carol Wiseman

A Moment in Time

A Moment in Time

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Ruby Yang

Ride on Stranger

Ride on Stranger

Release year: 1979

Jigsaw

Jigsaw

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Michael Spierig

California Fever

California Fever

Release year: 1979

Country: United States of America

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

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

There'S No Such Place As Far Away by Richard Bach

There'S No Such Place As Far Away

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Rae Hansen, a five-year-old girl from Texas, invited Richard Bach to her fifth birthday party. Rae and Richard were separated by thousands of miles, through storms, deserts, mountains, and even a thousand miles.

I'M Dancing As Fast As I Can by Barbara Gordon

I'M Dancing As Fast As I Can

By:

Barbara Gordon's remarkable memoir is about a woman who thinks she has it all. She works as a documentary producer for Emmy-awarded documentary producers, and she loves the man she loves.

Quest For The Best by Stanley Marcus

Quest For The Best

By:

Who better to tell you what is the best than the man who has made Neiman Marcus synonymous for excellence for over fifty years?

Hanta Yo by Ruth Beebe Hill

Hanta Yo

By:

First edition.

How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years by Howard J. Ruff

How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years

By:

Howard J. Ruff is an author, financial advisor and founder of The Ruff Times Financial Newsletter. Howard started publication of The Ruff Times in 1975. It is a pioneering financial advisory newsletter.

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

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

Cosmic Guerilla

Cosmic Guerilla

Platform: Arcade (original) ZX Spectrum

Genre: Fixed shooter

Apple Trek

Apple Trek

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Apple Inc

Star Fire

Star Fire

Platform: Arcade, Atari 800, Commodore 64

Genre: 3d shooter

Publisher: Exidy

Armor Battle

Armor Battle

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Mattel Electronics

NASL Soccer

NASL Soccer

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Traditional soccer simulation

Publisher: Mattel

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Who was the US President on September 20, 1979?

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

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

On September 20, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on September 20, 1979?

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

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What is special about September 20th?

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

  • 2018 - Mercury prize: wolf alice wins 2018 hyundai mercury prize with visions of a life.
  • 2017 - Economy in the united states: the u.s. federal reserve announced that its benchmark interest rate would not change in october, but it anticipates an increase at the end of 2019. it also expects three additional increases in 2018 as well as two more in 2019. the federal reserve has also announced that its balance sheet reduction program would begin in october.
  • 2016 - After street violence in the democratic republic of the congo between protesters against president joseph kabila and security force left at least 44 people dead, armed men wearing military uniforms set fire to the headquarters of the main opposition union for democracy and social progress in kinshasa (dr congo), killing at least two.

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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 September 1979?

September 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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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