Thursday March 22, 1979: on this day

March 22, 1979 was the 81st day of the year 1979, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is March 22, 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 March 22, 1979, who was born and died on March 22, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 22, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tragedy by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. Szpital przemienienia, directed by Edward Zebrowski), TV series (e.g. Bedtime Stories) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 22nd, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 22, 1979?


March 22, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 81st day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 22, 1979 can also be written as 3/22/1979 in the US and as 22/3/1979 in UK and Europe.

March 22, 1979 in March 1979 calendar

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March 22, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 22, 1979:

  • Nhl votes to accept four wha teams (edmonton oilers, winnipeg jets, quebec nordiques, and hartford whalers).
  • Israeli parliament approves peace treaty with egypt.

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March 22, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 22nd is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 22, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 22, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on March 22nd, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 22, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 22, 1979 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 22, 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 March 22, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 01:53 am and setting at 01:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 13, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Apr 12, 1979.

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Who was born on March 22, 1979?


Famous people born on March 22, 1979:

  • Sitlaly Saenz

    Bestselling author of several critically acclaimed novels.

  • Belkys Lora

    Belkys Lora is a successful entrepreneur with a focus on technology startups.

  • Atalya Stevens

    Founder of a successful e-commerce company.

  • Britnay King

    Renowned poet celebrated for her evocative verses.

  • Reika Kudou

    Known for her work in enhancing digital security measures for major corporations.

  • Jackob Layton

    Leading authority in cybersecurity with a focus on threat detection and prevention.

  • Syrita Jenkins

    Owner of a successful chain of beauty salons.

  • Lyndle Rhodes

    Talented musician and songwriter who gained fame for their unique sound.

  • Chavie Zwelling

    Co-founder of a successful tech startup specializing in e-commerce solutions.

  • Solomiya Zubiv

    Founder of Zubiv Construction Company, specializing in commercial real estate development.

  • Aaron North

    American guitarist (jubilee & the icarus line).

  • Coreyon Jennings

    Coreyon Jennings is an actor known for his roles in independent films and television dramas.

  • Annabelle Lloyd

    Respected chemist recognized for her work in materials science.

  • Tynan DeLong

    Tynan DeLong is a respected journalist specializing in political commentary.

  • Coraline Dufroux

    Coraline Dufroux is a contemporary painter known for her abstract and expressive artworks.

  • Powell Reed

    Known for contributions to open-source projects and software development.

  • Bethan Horton

    Successful CEO of a marketing agency.

  • Dolly Oprisko

    Renowned for her contributions to open-source software development.

  • Kiki Petrosino

    Acclaimed poet recognized for her powerful verses.

  • Delvin Cooke

    Renowned for expertise in network security.

Whose famous birthday is on March 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 22nd:

  • Reese Witherspoon
    Reese Witherspoon

    Reese witherspoon is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as legally blonde and walk the line.

  • James Patterson
    James Patterson

    James patterson is an american author known for his popular crime and thriller novels, including the alex cross series.

  • Rani Mukerji
    Rani Mukerji

    Rani mukerji is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films, including notable performances in movies like 'kuch kuch hota hai'...

  • Matthew Modine
    Matthew Modine

    American actor known for his roles in films like Full Metal Jacket.

  • George Benson
    George Benson

    George benson is a renowned jazz singer and guitarist known for his smooth vocals and impressive guitar skills.

  • Fanny Ardant
    Fanny Ardant

    French actress.

  • William Shatner
    William Shatner

    Canadian-american actor, tv and film best known for his role as starship commander james t. kirk in the 1966-1969 series star trek.

  • Keegan-Michael Key
    Keegan-Michael Key

    Keegan-michael key is a comedian known for his work on the sketch comedy show key & peele.

  • Marcel Marceau
    Marcel Marceau

    Marceau, french pantomime actor, actor, author and creator of "bip", the internationally recognized white-faced clown, was awarded two...

  • Stephen Sondheim
    Stephen Sondheim

    American composer and lyricist.

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March 22, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years and 25 days old,

or 540 months and 25 days old,

or 2351 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16462 days old,

if you were born on March 22, 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 March 22, 1979?

There are 340 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 22nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 22, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on March 22, 1979.

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March 22, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 22, 1979:

  • Ben Lyon
    Ben Lyon

    Atlanta, georgia -- actor (i cover the waterfront night nurse).

  • Enrico De Angeli
  • Walter Legge

What famous deaths happened on March 22nd?

Famous deaths on March 22nd:

  • Paul Verhoeven
    Paul Verhoeven

    Director (robocop 4th man, total recall), is killed at 73.

  • Don Murray
    Don Murray

    American actor.

  • Gloria Holden
    Gloria Holden

    English-american actress (b. 1908).

  • Rita Gam
    Rita Gam

    Pittsburgh, pennsylvania -- actress.

  • Gemini Ganesan
    Gemini Ganesan

    Indian actor and director (d. 2002).

  • Joan Shawlee
    Joan Shawlee

    Actress (abbott & costello show), died at 58.

  • Joahan Wolfgang von Goethe

    German writer and statesman known for his literary works such as Faust.

  • Coleston Jones

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research.

  • Ewin Bleach

    Renowned for his vibrant abstract art.

  • Cervando Alba

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 22nd

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March 22, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 22, 1979:

  • Blessed Genta of Maaseik
  • The fourth day of Quinquatria in ancient Rome, held in honor of Minerva.
  • World Water Day.
  • Easter Sunday - 1818, 2285. In the Gregorian Calendar 22 March is the earliest date on which Easter Sunday can fall (25th April is the latest).

Saints celebrated on March 22, 1979:

  • Saint Octavian
  • Saint Lea of Rome
  • Saint Reinhilde of Ghent
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March 22, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 22, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 19th and March 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 22, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 22, 1979 was Tragedy by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.

March 22, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 22, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 19th and March 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tragedy
  2. - I Will Survive
  3. - What A Fool Believes
  4. - Heaven Knows
  5. - Shake Your Groove Thing

March 22, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 22, 1979 was I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, according to the music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.

March 22, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 22, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 19th and March 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Will Survive
  2. - Oliver's Army
  3. - Lucky Number
  4. - Something Else / Friggin' In The Riggin'

March 22, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 22, 1979 was I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl) by Instant Funk, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.

March 22, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 22, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 19th and March 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)
  2. - He's The Greatest Dancer
  3. - Bustin' Loose
  4. - I Will Survive
  5. - Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?

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March 22, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 22, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Szpital przemienienia

Szpital przemienienia

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Edward Zebrowski

Starring: Piotr Dejmek, Jerzy Binczycki, Henryk Bista, Ewa Dalkowska

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

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

The Champ

The Champ

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Franco Zeffirelli

Starring: Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, Ricky Schroder, Jack Warden

Country: United States of America

Boulevard Nights

Boulevard Nights

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Michael Pressman

Starring: Richard Yniguez, Danny De La Paz, Marta DuBois, James Victor

March 22, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 22, 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:

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

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

March 22, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 22, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

In Search Of History by Theodore H. White

In Search Of History

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A Walk Across America by Peter Jenkins

A Walk Across America

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Twenty-five year ago, a young disillusioned man began a journey across America. This is his book about the journey -- a classic account on the awakening of humanity.

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

War and Remembrance by Herman Wouk

War and Remembrance

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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.

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.

March 22, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 22, 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

Bomb Bee

Bomb Bee

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation

Genre: Pinball, Breakout clone

Publisher: Namco

Warrior

Warrior

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Vectorbeam

Star Raiders

Star Raiders

Platform: Atari 8-bit family

Genre: Space simulation

Publisher: Atari, Inc

Monkey Magic

Monkey Magic

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Breakout clone

Publisher: Nintendo

history

Who was the US President on March 22, 1979?

On March 22, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 22, 1979?

On March 22, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on March 22, 1979?

On March 22, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about March 22nd?

March 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of March. 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 March 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Boko haram insurgency. 23 national army soldiers were killed by boko haram militants in an attack in the chad town of dangdala.
  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a car bomb explosion in mogadishu near the weheliye hotel in the somali capital kills at most 14 and injures ten others. al-shabab claims responsibility.
  • 2017 - 2017 westminster attack: a vehicle-ramming attack was carried out by an attacker outside the houses of parliament in london. he then stabbed a police officer before being shot and killed by security forces. at least four people are killed, including the attacker. (bbc), (sky news),

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history

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 March 1979?

March 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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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