Friday September 21, 1979: on this day

September 21, 1979 was the 264th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is September 21, 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 21, 1979, who was born and died on September 21, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 21, 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 21st, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was September 21, 1979?


September 21, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 264th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 21, 1979 can also be written as 9/21/1979 in the US and as 21/9/1979 in UK and Europe.

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September 21, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 21st 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 21, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 21, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on September 21st, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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September 21, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 21, 1979 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 21, 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 21, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 06:45 am and setting at 07:45 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 21, 1979?


Famous people born on September 21, 1979:

  • Given Grace

    Legendary striker known for scoring crucial goals in big matches.

  • Sheletha Marshall

    Olympic gold medalist in the 4x400m relay.

  • Tine Baun

    Highly accomplished badminton player with numerous titles to her name.

  • Breta Mengelberg

    Known for creating intricate sculptures inspired by nature.

  • Sausha Sant

    Noted biologist specializing in marine ecosystems.

  • Cottrell Laurie

    Contemporary artist known for their unique and thought-provoking artworks.

  • Elizabeth Jaffray

    Notable for contributions to software development and programming languages.

  • Richard Dunne

    Irish footballer.

  • Chris Gayle

    Powerful West Indies batsman known for his big-hitting in T20 cricket.

  • Bradford Anderson

    Best known for his role as Damian Spinelli on General Hospital.

  • Monika Merl

    German runner.

  • James Allan

    Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist (glasvegas).

  • Julian Gray

    English footballer.

  • Jaymee Ong

    Australian actress and model.

  • Laura Govan

    Reality star.

  • Nush Nowak
  • Keith Lasley
  • Sergio Aquino
  • Barak Bakhar
  • Martina Beck

Whose famous birthday is on September 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 21st:

  • Kareena Kapoor
    Kareena Kapoor

    Kareena kapoor is a prominent indian movie actress known for her work in bollywood films.

  • Jason Derulo
    Jason Derulo

    Jason derulo is an american pop singer known for hits like 'whatcha say' and 'talk dirty'.

  • Larry Hagman
    Larry Hagman

    Larry hagman was an american actor best known for his role as j.r.

  • Stephen King
    Stephen King

    American screenwriter and prolific writer.

  • Bill Murray
    Bill Murray

    American comedian and actor.

  • François Cluzet
    François Cluzet

    French actor in theatre and film.

  • Cheryl Hines
    Cheryl Hines

    Cheryl Hines is an American actress, director, and producer, best known for her role as Cheryl David on the HBO series Curb Your Enthusiasm.

  • Luke Wilson
    Luke Wilson

    Luke wilson is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as 'legally blonde' and 'old school'.

  • Maggie Grace
    Maggie Grace

    Maggie grace is an american actress known for her roles in the tv series lost and the taken film series.

  • Ethan Coen
    Ethan Coen

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

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September 21, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 6 months old,

or 534 months and 30 days old,

or 2326 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16283 days old,

if you were born on September 21, 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 21, 1979?

There are 154 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 21, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on September 21, 1979.

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September 21, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 21, 1979:

  • John McQuade

    Northern irish politician and soldier boxer (d. 1984).

What famous deaths happened on September 21st?

Famous deaths on September 21st:

  • Walter Brennan
    Walter Brennan

    Walter brennan was an american actor known for his distinctive voice and performances in over 200 films, winning three academy awards for...

  • Harry Carey
    Harry Carey

    American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1878).

  • Jacqueline Susann
    Jacqueline Susann

    American writer and the most successful woman novelist in american history.

  • Alice Ghostley
    Alice Ghostley

    American actress (b. 1923).

  • Henry Koster
    Henry Koster

    German-american screenwriter and producer (d. 1988).

  • Nigel Patrick
    Nigel Patrick

    London, england -- actor/director (sapphire prize of gold).

  • Osgood Perkins
    Osgood Perkins

    American actor (b. 1892).

  • Willie Garson
    Willie Garson

    American actor and director (d. 2021).

  • Jennifer Holt
    Jennifer Holt

    American-english singer and actress.

  • Walter Scott

    Scottish historical novelist, poet, and playwright, best known for his Waverley novels.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on September 21st

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September 21, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on September 21, 1979:

  • Mabon - Neopagan festival of Mabon
  • International Day of Peace of the United Nations, as propagated by Peace One Day
  • In ancient Greece, the eighth day of the Eleusinian Mysteries, when the secret rites in the Telesterion finish and the feast, Pannychis, begins.
  • Philippines - Thanksgiving Day
  • Independence Day in Malta (1964), Belize (1981) & Armenia (1991)
  • Also see September 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Matthew the Evangelist

Observances on September 21, 1979:

  • International Day of Peace
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September 21, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 21, 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 21, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 21, 1979 was My Sharona by The Knack, according to the music chart for the week September 17th and September 23rd.

September 21, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on September 21, 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 21, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 21, 1979 was We Don't Talk Anymore by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week September 17th and September 23rd.

September 21, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on September 21, 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 21, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 21, 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 21, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on September 21, 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 21, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on September 21, 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 21, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on September 21, 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 21, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on September 21, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Hanta Yo by Ruth Beebe Hill

Hanta Yo

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First edition.

The Island by Peter Benchley

The Island

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A classic mystery novel that combines suspense, treasure hunting and murder. Benchley's best.

Shibumi by Trevanian

Shibumi

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Nicholai Hül is the most wanted man in the world. He was born in Shanghai during World War I chaos. His parents were an aristocratic Russian mother, and a mysterious German father.

The Bronx Zoo by Sparky Lyle and Peter Golenbock

The Bronx Zoo

By:

Behind the scenes look at Yankee's players, including Reggie Jackson, Billy Martin and George Steinbrenner, the baseball owner.

Restoring The American Dream by Robert J. Ringer

Restoring The American Dream

By:

Concerning human freedom. According to the author, "The American Dream" was not about the government taking large sums of money from citizens (under the "taxation")

September 21, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on September 21, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Invasion Orion

Invasion Orion

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

Genre: Sci-Fi strategy game

Publisher: Epyx

The Datestones of Ryn

The Datestones of Ryn

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

Genre: Dungeon crawl

Publisher: Epyx

Tail Gunner

Tail Gunner

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Vectorbeam

Alien Attack

Alien Attack

Platform: Handheld video game

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Coleco

Football

Football

Platform: Intellivision, Atari 2600

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Mattel

history

Who was the US President on September 21, 1979?

On September 21, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 21, 1979?

On September 21, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on September 21, 1979?

On September 21, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about September 21st?

September 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018), battle of tripoli (2018): recent clashes in tripoli have resulted in 96 deaths. the clashes that began on august 26, 2018 left 444 people dead and 16 others missing.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: russian-syrian warplanes conduct airstrikes on southern idlib killing three civilians and injuring many more.
  • 2016 - According to the obama administration, russia is responsible for the september 19th bombing of an aid convoy belonging to united nations near aleppo. russia denies any involvement. the united nations suspended all humanitarian convoys to syria in the wake of the attack.

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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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