Friday March 23, 1979: on this day
March 23, 1979 was the 82nd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Friday.
Is March 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 March 23, 1979, who was born and died on March 23, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 23, 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 23rd, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 23, 1979?
- March 23, 1979: What happened on that day?
- March 23, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 23, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 23, 1979?
- March 23, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- March 23, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- March 23, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- March 23, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- March 23, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 23, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 23, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- March 23, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 23, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 23, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on March 23, 1979?
What day of the week was March 23, 1979?
March 23, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 82nd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 23, 1979 can also be written as 3/23/1979 in the US and as 23/3/1979 in UK and Europe.
March 23, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 23rd 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 23, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 23, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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March 23, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 23, 1979 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 23, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 02:46 am and setting at 02:20 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 23, 1979?
Famous people born on March 23, 1979:
- Phyllicia Ayres
Successful model who has worked with top fashion brands.
- Ray Gordy
American wrestler.
- Vijay Yesudas
Renowned playback singer in the Indian film industry.
- Mark Buehrle
American baseball player.
- Donncha O'Callaghan
Irish rugby player.
- Natalia Hadjiloizou
Belarusian-cypriot swimmer.
- Misty Hyman
American swimmer.
- Hiromi Kawabata
- Nobuo Kyō
- Serge-Alain Liri
- Vincenzo Marruocco
- Ľubomír Meszároš
- Laura Nicolini
- Lawrence Adjei
- Saša Vasiljević
- Valerio Antezza
- Ariel Rechtshaid
- Fernando dos Santos
Whose famous birthday is on March 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 23rd:
- Joan Crawford
Joan crawford was an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films such as 'mildred pierce' and 'whatever happened to baby...
- Kangana Ranaut
Kangana ranaut is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for being a vocal advocate for women's rights and empowerment.
- Kyrie Irving
Kyrie irving is a professional basketball player known for his exceptional ball-handling skills and clutch performances in big games.
- Pierre Palmade
French comedian, actor and humorist.
- Chaka Khan
American black singer and songwriter who is well-known in the world of black music.
- Michelle Monaghan
Michelle monaghan is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as mission: impossible iii, gone baby gone, and source...
- Keri Russell
Keri russell is an american actress known for her role as felicity porter in the tv series felicity and for her performance in the spy...
- Wernher von Braun
Rocket scientist (v1/v2) dies after 65 years of smoking.
- Richard Grieco
American model actor and producer.
- Corinne Cléry
Corinne piccolo, french actress and model.
March 23, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 1 month old,
or 541 months and 3 days old,
or 2353 weeks
or 16471 days old,
if you were born on March 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 March 23, 1979?
There are 331 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 23rd 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 23, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on March 23, 1979.
March 23, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 23, 1979:
- Janice Holt Giles
Janice Holt Giles was an American novelist known for her historical fiction set in the Appalachian region.
- Ted Anderson
English footballer (d. 1979).
- Philip Bourneuf
Actor (big night, frankenstein), dies at 71.
- Alexander Comstock Kirk
- Teresio Bercellino
- Antonio Brosa
- Manuel Colom (46)
What famous deaths happened on March 23rd?
Famous deaths on March 23rd:
- Elizabeth Taylor
British-american actress, born in london to american parents who now reside in britain.
- Giulietta Masina
Italian actress, who performed with such passion and depth that she could imbue everyday life with a touch of the absurd.
- George Segal
American stage and film actor who was nominated for an oscar in 1966 for his role as "who's afraid of virginia woolf".
- Lola Albright
American actress.
- Peter Lorre
Hungarian actor on stage, tv and film, as well screenwriter and director.
- Ken Howard
American actor, writer and musician.
- Delores Taylor
Delores Taylor was an actress known for her role in the Billy Jack film series.
- Denise DuBarry
Denise DuBarry was an American actress known for her roles in 'Being There' and 'Black Sheep Squadron.
- Mona Maris
Actress (camila berlin correspondent), is killed at 88.
- Patricia Roberts Harris
First African American woman to serve in the U.S.
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March 23, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on March 23, 1979:
- Roman Empire - Tubilustrium was held in honor of Mars.
- Ancient Latvia - Lieldienas held in honor of Mara and other pagan goddesses.
- Pakistan - National Day (Republic Day).
- Roman Empire - The fifth and final day of Quinquatria, held in honor of Minerva.
Observances on March 23, 1979:
- World Meteorological Day
Saints celebrated on March 23, 1979:
- Saint Rebecca (d.1914)
- Saint Turibius of Mongrovejo (died 1606)
- Saint Ethelwald
- Saint Victorian
March 23, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 23, 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 23, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 23, 1979 was Tragedy by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.
March 23, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 23, 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:
- Bee Gees - Tragedy
- Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
- The Doobie Brothers - What A Fool Believes
- Donna Summer - Heaven Knows
- Peaches and Herb - Shake Your Groove Thing
March 23, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 23, 1979 was I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, according to the music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.
March 23, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 23, 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:
- Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
- Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Oliver's Army
- Lene Lovich - Lucky Number
- The Sex Pistols - Something Else / Friggin' In The Riggin'
March 23, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 23, 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 23, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 23, 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:
- Instant Funk - I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)
- Sister Sledge - He's The Greatest Dancer
- Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers - Bustin' Loose
- Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
- Rod Stewart - Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?
March 23, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 23, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
March 23, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 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:
March 23, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 23, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
March 23, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on March 23, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on March 23, 1979?
On March 23, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 23, 1979?
On March 23, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on March 23, 1979?
On March 23, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about March 23rd?
March 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war: battle of baghuz fawqani - the syrian democratic forces announces the capture of isil's last territory in syria.
- 2018 - Aftermath from the 2017 parsons green bombing: ahmed hassan mohammed ali, a terrorist convict, is being held for life in london on one count each of attempted murder and causing an explosive with intent to endanger lives. before he can be paroled, he will need to serve 34 years.
- 2017 -
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.