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Saturday March 24, 1979: on this day
March 24, 1979 was the 83rd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is March 24, 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 24, 1979, who was born and died on March 24, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 24, 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 24th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 24, 1979?
- March 24, 1979: What happened on that day?
- March 24, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 24, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 24, 1979?
- March 24, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- March 24, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- March 24, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- March 24, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- March 24, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 24, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 24, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- March 24, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 24, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 24, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on March 24, 1979?
What day of the week was March 24, 1979?
March 24, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 83rd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 24, 1979 can also be written as 3/24/1979 in the US and as 24/3/1979 in UK and Europe.
March 24, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 24, 1979:
- Ballroom closes at majestic theater nyc after 116 performances
- Columbia flown on carrier aircraft lands at kennedy space center
March 24, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 24th 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 24, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 24, 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on March 24th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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March 24, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 24, 1979 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 24, 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 24, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 03:33 am and setting at 03:31 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 24, 1979?
Famous people born on March 24, 1979:
![Lake Bell]()
Lake BellLake bell is an american actress, known for her roles in tv shows like 'boston legal' and movies like 'no strings attached'.
![Emraan Hashmi]()
Emraan HashmiIndian actor.
- Maxmilian Müller
Renowned cybersecurity expert specializing in threat analysis and mitigation.
- Macdonald Harrington
Notable figure in software development and open-source community.
- Laurens C. Boven
Belgian journalist specializing in political analysis.
- Bibiana Steinhaus
Bibiana Steinhaus is a German football referee known for officiating in the Bundesliga.
- Graeme Swann
English cricketer.
- Periklis Iakovakis
Greek hurdler.
- Norris Hopper
He was an american professional baseball player.
- Ariel Rechtshaid
Producer.
- Jud Tylor
- Paweł Storożyński
- Jean-Marie Agathine
- Danny Pate
- Tony Bedeau
- Jonas Bjurström
- Anna Gawrońska
- Michael Gufler
Whose famous birthday is on March 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 24th:
![Jessica Chastain]()
Jessica ChastainJessica chastain is a highly acclaimed movie actress known for her roles in films such as zero dark thirty and the help.
![R. Lee Ermey]()
R. Lee ErmeyR.
![Steve McQueen]()
Steve McQueenAmerican actor known for his tough-guy roles.
![Jim Parsons]()
Jim ParsonsAmerican film and television actor.
![Alyson Hannigan]()
Alyson HanniganAlyson hannigan is an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows buffy the vampire slayer and how i met your mother.
![Curtis Hanson]()
Curtis HansonAmerican screenwriter and producer of director films.
![Robert Carradine]()
Robert CarradineAmerican actor-producer.
![Tommy Trinder]()
Tommy TrinderBritish stand-up comedian who is ebullient and funny in movies, tv and radio.
![Joseph Barbera]()
Joseph BarberaAmerican cartoonist (born 1911).
![Peter Jacobson]()
Peter JacobsonAmerican actor.
March 24, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 1 month old,
or 541 months and 1 day old,
or 2352 weeks and 5 days old,
or 16469 days old,
if you were born on March 24, 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 24, 1979?
There are 333 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 24th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 24, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on March 24, 1979.
March 24, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 24, 1979:
![Yvonne Mitchell]()
Yvonne MitchellWriter dies at 53.
- Vittorio Bonadè Bottino
- Anton Heiller
What famous deaths happened on March 24th?
Famous deaths on March 24th:
![Richard Widmark]()
Richard WidmarkAmerican actor who played a psychotic killer in the 1947 film "kiss of death".
![Robert Culp]()
Robert CulpAmerican actor, stage, film, and television.
![Garry Shandling]()
Garry ShandlingAmerican comedian, writer, actor.
![John Hersey]()
John HerseyAmerican pulitzer prize-winning author hiroshima dies at the age of 78 (born in 1914).
![Sam Jaffe]()
Sam JaffeActor dr zorba ben casey dies from cancer at 93.
- Julias Verne
French novelist known for his pioneering science fiction and adventure novels.
- Joahan Cruyff
Legendary Dutch footballer and coach.
- Rim Banna
Talented musician known for her powerful songs.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 24th
March 24, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on March 24, 1979:
- World Tuberculosis Day [WHO]
- Ancient Latvia - Kazimiras Diena observed.
Observances on March 24, 1979:
- International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims
Saints celebrated on March 24, 1979:
- Saint Simeon (died 1475)
- Saint Catharine of Sweden ((died 1381)
March 24, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 24, 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 24, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 24, 1979 was Tragedy by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.
March 24, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 24, 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 24, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 24, 1979 was I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, according to the music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.
March 24, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 24, 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 24, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 24, 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 24, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 24, 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 24, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 24, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Szpital przemienienia
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Edward Zebrowski
Starring: Piotr Dejmek, Jerzy Binczycki, Henryk Bista, Ewa Dalkowska
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
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
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Franco Zeffirelli
Starring: Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, Ricky Schroder, Jack Warden
Country: United States of America
Boulevard Nights
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Michael Pressman
Starring: Richard Yniguez, Danny De La Paz, Marta DuBois, James Victor
March 24, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 24, 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
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Adam Shankman
Worzel Gummidge
Release year: 1979
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
You Can't Do That on Television
Release year: 1979
Starring: Les Lye, Abby Hagyard, Christine McGlade, Lisa Ruddy
Country: Canada
Turnabout
Release year: 1979
Directed by: E.B. Hughes
Danger UXB
Release year: 1979
Written by: John Hawkesworth, John Whitney
Starring: Anthony Andrews, Maurice Roëves, George Innes, Gordon Kane
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
March 24, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 24, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Overload
By: Arthur Hailey
#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
Mommie Dearest
By: Christina Crawford
Mommie Dearest, a memoir and expose by Christina Crawford (adopted daughter of Joan Crawford), is written by Christina Crawford. The book depicts Christina's childhood as well as her relationship with her mother.
Ss-Gb
By: Len Deighton
Imagine if WWII turned the other direction. Deighton creates an alternate history novel that depicts a world in which the British Command gave up to the Nazis in World War II. Churchill was killed, and the King had been murdered.
How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years
By: Howard J. Ruff
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.
Good As Gold
By: Joseph Heller
Bruce Gold, a Jewish, middle-aged professor of English literature, is on the verge of a great career in politics. It's not too soon as Gold longs for it.
March 24, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on March 24, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
4-Player Bowling Alley
Apple Trek
Starhawk
Warrior
Monkey Magic
Who was the US President on March 24, 1979?
On March 24, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 24, 1979?
On March 24, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on March 24, 1979?
On March 24, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about March 24th?
March 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:
- 2019 - War in afghanistan (2001 to present): ten children and three adults are killed in an american airstrike in afghanistan on saturday morning. according to preliminary findings of the united nations assistance mission, afghanistan, the family was forced from their home due to the conflict.
- 2018 - Terrorism in egypt: as a motorcade with the head of security in alexandria, egypt passes by, a bomb placed beneath a car explodes, killing at least two persons.
- 2017 - Insurgency in north caucasus: six chechen soldiers and six militants are killed in an attack at night on a russian national guard station in chechnya.
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.
