Monday April 23, 1979: on this day

April 23, 1979 was the 113th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is April 23, 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 23, 1979, who was born and died on April 23, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 23, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Heart Of Glass by Blondie), movies (e.g. The Tin Drum, directed by Volker Schlöndorff), 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 23rd, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 23, 1979?


April 23, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 113th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 23, 1979 can also be written as 4/23/1979 in the US and as 23/4/1979 in UK and Europe.

April 23, 1979 in April 1979 calendar

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April 23, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 23, 1979:

  • Saeta flight 011 crashes in pastaza province, ecuador, killing all 57 people on board. the wreckage was not discovered until 1984.

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April 23, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd 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 23, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 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 23rd, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 23, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 23, 1979 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 23, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:32 am and setting at 04:45 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 23, 1979?


Famous people born on April 23, 1979:

  • Jaime King
    Jaime King

    American actress and model.

  • Franciscojavier López

    Talented boxer with a successful career in the ring.

  • Gera Zoltan

    Talented footballer who achieved great success in his career.

  • Lauri Ylönen

    Finnish singer-songwriter (the rasmus).

  • Joanna Krupa

    Polish-american model and television personality.

  • Nicolas Portal

    French director sportif, former professional road bike racer.

  • Yana Gupta

    Indian actress and model.

  • Darvin Lopez

    Investigative journalist who has exposed government corruption at the highest levels.

  • Samppa Lajunen

    Finnish skier.

  • Barry Hawkins

    English snooker player.

  • Wu Di

    Chinese renju player.

  • Daniel Johns

    Musician.

  • Barry Fratelli

    Scottish bassist (the fratellis).

  • Bengü

    Turkish singer.

  • Brad Kroenig
  • Mac Tyer
  • Pavel Abramov

Whose famous birthday is on April 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 23rd:

  • Shirley Temple
    Shirley Temple

    Shirley temple was a famous child actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'bright eyes' and 'the little princess'.

  • John Cena
    John Cena

    Wwe signed cena, an american professional wrestler, rapper, and actor.

  • Dev Patel
    Dev Patel

    Dev Patel is an actor known for his roles in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Lion.

  • Silvana Mangano
    Silvana Mangano

    Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.

  • Michael Moore
    Michael Moore

    Moore, an american filmmaker and provocateur, first came to the public's attention in 1989 with "roger and me", his first documentary about...

  • Taio Cruz
    Taio Cruz

    Taio cruz is a british pop singer known for hits like 'break your heart' and 'dynamite'.

  • Valerie Bertinelli
    Valerie Bertinelli

    Valerie bertinelli is an american tv actress known for her role as barbara cooper royer on the sitcom 'one day at a time' and for her...

  • Roy Orbison
    Roy Orbison

    American singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.

  • George Lopez
    George Lopez

    Mexican-american actor, comedian, and ex-disc jockey on mega 92.

  • Lee Majors
    Lee Majors

    American actor, best known for his stardom on the tv series "six million dollar man.

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April 23, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 11 months old,

or 539 months and 5 days old,

or 2344 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16411 days old,

if you were born on April 23, 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 23, 1979?

There are 26 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 23, 1979.

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April 23, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 23, 1979:

  • Blair Peach

    New zealand born anti-fascist (born 1946).

  • Augusto Zanzi
  • Maurice Clavel

What famous deaths happened on April 23rd?

Famous deaths on April 23rd:

  • Paulette Goddard
    Paulette Goddard

    Paulette Goddard was an actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Modern Times' and 'The Great Dictator'.

  • Satyajit Ray
    Satyajit Ray

    Indian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.

  • Howard Cosell
    Howard Cosell

    American sports commentator and broadcaster.

  • John Mills
    John Mills

    British actor, producer, singer, and film star.

  • Buster Crabbe
    Buster Crabbe

    American swimmer, a gold medalist in the 400 m. freestyle in 1932.

  • William Hartnell
    William Hartnell

    London, england -- actor (agitator jackpot).

  • Albert Salmi
    Albert Salmi

    Actor (caddyshack), dies at the age of 62 after killing his terminally ill wife.

  • Gera Bard

    Legendary English playwright and poet, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.

  • Anahla Shakespeare

    Iconic English playwright and poet.

  • Shaft Shakespeare

    Renowned playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era.

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April 23, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 23, 1979:

  • UNESCO International Day of the Book in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
  • Turkey - National Sovereignty and Children's Day (1920)
  • Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2007: (the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar).
  • Independence Day for the Conch Republic
  • National Beer Day in Germany
  • Feast Day of Saint George: Patron saint and National Day of England
  • Patron saint of the Spanish region of Arag=n
  • Celebrated as St. Jordi's Day in Catalonia, presents of books and roses. See above.
  • Catalonia - Lover's Day. Men receive a book as a gift from their romantic interest, while women receive roses. The book is in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
  • Jurgi festival, in ancient Latvia

Observances on April 23, 1979:

  • World Book and Copyright Day [UNESCO]
  • English Language Day
  • Spanish Language Day

Saints celebrated on April 23, 1979:

  • Saint Gerard (d.1138)
  • Saint Adalbert of Prague
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April 23, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 23, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 23rd and April 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 23, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 23, 1979 was Heart Of Glass by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

April 23, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 23, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 23rd and April 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Heart Of Glass
  2. - Reunited
  3. - Knock On Wood
  4. - Music Box Dancer
  5. - I Will Survive

April 23, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 23, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

April 23, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 23, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 23rd and April 29th. 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 23, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 23, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

April 23, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 23, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 23rd and April 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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April 23, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 23, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Tin Drum

The Tin Drum

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Volker Schlöndorff

Starring: David Bennent, Mario Adorf, Angela Winkler, Katharina Thalbach

Country: United States of America

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

The Shape of Things to Come

The Shape of Things to Come

Release year: 1979

Directed by: George McCowan

Starring: Jack Palance, Carol Lynley, Barry Morse, John Ireland

Manhattan

Manhattan

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Woody Allen

April 23, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 23, 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

April 23, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 23, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

The Matarese Circle by Robert Ludlum

The Matarese Circle

By:

Two mortal enemies are the only people on the planet who can stop an evil plot that threatens all life.

Hanta Yo by Ruth Beebe Hill

Hanta Yo

By:

First edition.

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.

Overload by Arthur Hailey

Overload

By:

#1 New York Times bestseller Arthur Hailey's suspense-packed novel poses a frightening question: What happens if a terrorist attack takes out the power of America's largest state. In

April 23, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 23, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

4-Player Bowling Alley

4-Player Bowling Alley

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Midway

Cosmic Guerilla

Cosmic Guerilla

Platform: Arcade (original) ZX Spectrum

Genre: Fixed shooter

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

Radar Scope

Radar Scope

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Nintendo

Galaxian

Galaxian

Platform: Arcade, Various

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Midway

history

Who was the US President on April 23, 1979?

On April 23, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 1979?

On April 23, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 23, 1979?

On April 23, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 23rd?

April 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 easter bombings in sri lanka: isil claims responsibility. the bombings took place in sri lanka on sunday, easter sunday. (new york times). investigators from sri lanka believe the bombings were revenge against attacks on new zealand mosques in february.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: 2 more palestinian protestors aged 18 and 20 die after being wounded in clashes at israel-gazan. both were killed by israeli troops.
  • 2017 - War in donbass - a u.s. participant to the osce monitoring mission is killed, and two other people are injured when their vehicle crosses a landmine near luhansk.

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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.

Discover how April 1979 calendar looked like.

Monday April 23, 1979