Wednesday May 23, 1979: on this day

May 23, 1979 was the 143rd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 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 May 23, 1979, who was born and died on May 23, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Reunited by Peaches & Herb), movies (e.g. Stalker, directed by Andrei Tarkovsky), TV series (e.g. Carga Pesada) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 23rd, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 23, 1979?


May 23, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1979 can also be written as 5/23/1979 in the US and as 23/5/1979 in UK and Europe.

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May 23, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 23, 1979:

  • Kids are all right premieres
  • Rocker tom petty files chapter 11 bankruptcy.
  • Afghanistan recognizes the sahrawi arab democratic republic (sadr).
  • American airlines flight 191: in chicago, a dc-10 crashes during takeoff at o'hare international airport, killing all 271 on board and 2 people on the ground in the deadliest aviation accident in u. s. history.
  • John spenkelink is executed in florida, in the first use of the electric chair in america after the reintroduction of death penalty in 1976.
  • Etan patz was a 6 year old american child who disappeared from lower manhattan, new york. his disappearance sparked the missing children's movement. he has never been found but the case was reopened in the year 2010.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

Discover the personality of May born.

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May 23, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 23, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:18 am and setting at 06:50 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1979.

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Who was born on May 23, 1979?


Famous people born on May 23, 1979:

  • Danyl Cook

    Lead guitarist of the band Aqualung.

  • Brian Campbell

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Kinley

    Best known for her novels exploring themes of love and loss.

  • Rasual Butler

    American professional basketball player (b. 1979).

  • Kirk Saarloos

    American baseball coach and player.

  • Maggie Q

    Actress.

  • Martin Giroux

    Canadian actor and singer.

  • Ersen Martin
  • Francesco Mattina
  • Vaida Pacauskienė
  • Giampaolo Cheula
  • Davyd Arachamija
  • Josh Cooley
  • Abdulrahim Jumaa
  • Shamal Kumar
  • David Madrid
  • Ryan Nicholas

Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:

  • Joan Collins
    Joan Collins

    British actress and beautiful teen model.

  • Drew Carey
    Drew Carey

    American comedian, actor, and writer.

  • Rosemary Clooney
    Rosemary Clooney

    American singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.

  • Artie Shaw
    Artie Shaw

    American jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).

  • Tom Tykwer
    Tom Tykwer

    German filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Deborah Adair
    Deborah Adair

    Actress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Barbara Barrie
    Barbara Barrie

    American actor and author.

  • Johnny Ball
    Johnny Ball

    English radio and television host.

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


You are 44 years 10 months old,

or 538 months and 6 days old,

or 2340 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16382 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 23, 1979?

There are 55 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on May 23, 1979:

  • S. Selvanayagam

    Sri lankan geographer and academic (b. 1932).

  • Hubert van Doorne

    Auto manufacturer (daf) dies at the age of 79.

  • Francesco Giorgio Bettiol
  • Nora Dumas
  • Romualdas Murauskas

What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?

Famous deaths on May 23rd:

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Sterling Hayden
    Sterling Hayden

    American actor and author.

  • Anne Meara
    Anne Meara

    American actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Patrick Cargill
    Patrick Cargill

    Actor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    American actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).

  • Moms Mabley
    Moms Mabley

    American comedian and actor (b. 1894).

  • Dorothy Hyson
    Dorothy Hyson

    Actress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.

  • Nydia Westman
    Nydia Westman

    Actress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.

  • John D. Rockefeller

    American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.

  • Kawena Pukui

    Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...

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


Holidays on May 23, 1979:

  • World Turtle Day
  • Discordianism: Day of Disunity
  • Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb

Observances on May 23, 1979:

  • International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Saints celebrated on May 23, 1979:

  • Saint Desiderius
  • Saint Guibert of Gemblours
  • Saint Montana
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May 23, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 23, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 21st and May 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

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

The music chart in the USA on May 23, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Reunited
  2. - Hot Stuff
  3. - In The Navy
  4. - Love You Inside Out
  5. - Goodnight Tonight

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

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

The music chart in the UK on May 23, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bright Eyes
  2. - Pop Muzik
  3. - Sunday Girl
  4. - Hooray Hooray It's A Holi-Holiday
  5. - Dance Away

May 23, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 1979 was I Wanna Be With You by The Isley Brothers, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

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

The R&B music chart on May 23, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Wanna Be With You
  2. - Reunited
  3. - You Can't Change That
  4. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
  5. - Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now

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

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

Stalker

Stalker

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Andrei Tarkovsky

Starring: Alisa Freyndlikh, Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy, Anatoliy Solonitsyn, Nikolay Grinko

Country: United States of America

The Muppet Movie

The Muppet Movie

Release year: 1979

Directed by: James Frawley

Starring: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt

Country: United States of America

My Brilliant Career

My Brilliant Career

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Gillian Armstrong

Starring: Judy Davis, Sam Neill, Wendy Hughes, Robert Grubb

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

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

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

Carga Pesada

Carga Pesada

Release year: 1979

Thundercloud

Thundercloud

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Talon Clemow

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

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

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

Hanta Yo by Ruth Beebe Hill

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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.

The Vicar Of Christ by Walter F. Murphy

The Vicar Of Christ

By:

The 35th Anniversary Edition of The New York Times Bestseller features a new introduction by Justice Samuel Alito, U.S.

Ghost Story by Peter Straub

Ghost Story

By:

Not every sin is unpunished in life. GHOST STORY Four aging men from Milburn, New York were convicted of a crime they committed in their youth.

Lauren Bacall By Myself by Lauren Bacall

Lauren Bacall By Myself

By:

"In a Word, LAUREN BALALL BY MYSELF...one of the most real-life heroines in our time...and she wrote it as she lived it. "BOSTON

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

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

Super Invader

Super Invader

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Space Invaders clone fixed shooter

Publisher: California Pacific Computer Company

Star Fire

Star Fire

Platform: Arcade, Atari 800, Commodore 64

Genre: 3d shooter

Publisher: Exidy

Star Fire

Star Fire

Platform: Arcade, Atari 800, Commodore 64

Genre: 3d shooter

Publisher: Exidy

Speed Freak

Speed Freak

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Vectorbeam

Monkey Magic

Monkey Magic

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Breakout clone

Publisher: Nintendo

history

Who was the US President on May 23, 1979?

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

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

On May 23, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 23, 1979?

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

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What is special about May 23rd?

May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of May. 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 May 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
  • 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
  • 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),

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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 May 1979?

May 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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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Wednesday May 23, 1979