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.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 23, 1979?
- April 23, 1979: What happened on that day?
- April 23, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 23, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 23, 1979?
- April 23, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 23, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- April 23, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 23, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- April 23, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 23, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 23, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 23, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 23, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on April 23, 1979?
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: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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April 23, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
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
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 was a famous child actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'bright eyes' and 'the little princess'.
- John Cena
Wwe signed cena, an american professional wrestler, rapper, and actor.
- Dev Patel
Dev Patel is an actor known for his roles in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Lion.
- 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
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 is a british pop singer known for hits like 'break your heart' and 'dynamite'.
- 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
American singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.
- George Lopez
Mexican-american actor, comedian, and ex-disc jockey on mega 92.
- Lee Majors
American actor, best known for his stardom on the tv series "six million dollar man.
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.
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 was an actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Modern Times' and 'The Great Dictator'.
- Satyajit Ray
Indian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.
- Howard Cosell
American sports commentator and broadcaster.
- John Mills
British actor, producer, singer, and film star.
- Buster Crabbe
American swimmer, a gold medalist in the 400 m. freestyle in 1932.
- William Hartnell
London, england -- actor (agitator jackpot).
- 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
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:
- Blondie - Heart Of Glass
- Peaches & Herb - Reunited
- Amii Stewart - Knock On Wood
- Frank Mills - Music Box Dancer
- Gloria Gaynor - 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:
- Art Garfunkel - Bright Eyes
- Racey - Some Girls
- Squeeze - Cool For Cats
- Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
- The Village People - 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:
- Peaches & Herb - Reunited
- G.Q. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
- George Benson - Love Ballad
- The Jacksons - Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)
- Foxy - Hot Number
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:
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:
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:
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:
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.
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.
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.