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May 24, 1979 was the 144th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is May 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 May 24, 1979, who was born and died on May 24, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 24, 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 24th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 24, 1979?
- May 24, 1979: What happened on that day?
- May 24, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 24, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 24, 1979?
- May 24, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 24, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- May 24, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 24, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- May 24, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 24, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 24, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 24, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 24, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 24, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on May 24, 1979?
What day of the week was May 24, 1979?
May 24, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 144th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 24, 1979 can also be written as 5/24/1979 in the US and as 24/5/1979 in UK and Europe.
May 24, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 24, 1979:
- Billy martin issues a public apology to reno sportswriter ray hagar.
May 24, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 24th 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.
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May 24, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 24, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 24th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 24, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 24, 1979 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 24, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:55 am and setting at 07:53 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 24, 1979?
Famous people born on May 24, 1979:
- Manuel Cortez
Portuguese-german actor, photographer.
- Tracy McGrady
Tracy McGrady is a retired basketball player known for his scoring ability and versatility.
- Amelia Cooke
American actress.
- Lukas (Star Academy)
Lukas (star academy) is a singer and reality tv personality known for participating in the reality show star academy.
- Fabia Ruffo
Italian actress known for her roles in various films and TV shows.
- Kareem McKenzie
American football player.
- Frank Mir
American mixed martial artist.
- Igor Novaković
- Julija Petrova
- Olivier Renard
- Haaz Sleiman
- Julian Ahmataj
- Rubén Torrecilla
- Federico Amenta
- Dalibor Doder
- Maria Lawson
- Laura Macchi
Whose famous birthday is on May 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 24th:
![Alfred Molina]()
Alfred MolinaEnglish actor known for his roles in films such as Spider-Man 2, Frida, and The Da Vinci Code.
![Douglas Fairbanks]()
Douglas FairbanksDouglas fairbanks was a prominent american actor known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films, such as 'the mark of zorro' and 'the...
![Eric Cantona]()
Eric CantonaHe was a french soccer player and one of the most gifted athletes of his generation.
![Priscilla Presley]()
Priscilla PresleyGerman-american actress, journalist, author, and business executive.
![Kristin Scott Thomas]()
Kristin Scott ThomasKristin scott thomas is an english actress known for her roles in the english patient and four weddings and a funeral.
![Jim Broadbent]()
Jim BroadbentJim broadbent is an english actor known for his versatile performances in both film and television, including roles in 'iris', 'moulin...
![Sybil Danning]()
Sybil DanningAmerican playboy cover girl, and actress in impact roles.
![Cecilia Cheung]()
Cecilia CheungActress and singer from hong kong.
![Lilli Palmer]()
Lilli PalmerGerman actress with many awards and two nominations for the golden globes.
![Tommy Chong]()
Tommy ChongComedian and actor known for his role in the 'Cheech & Chong' comedy duo.
May 24, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 10 months old,
or 538 months and 26 days old,
or 2343 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16402 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 24, 1979?
There are 35 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 24, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 24, 1979.
May 24, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 24, 1979:
- Emmogene Hawthorne
Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.
- Ernest Bullock
English organist, composer, and educator (b. 1890).
- Jan Arvan
Actor (red skelton show, zorro).
- André Luguet
- Germán Pomares
What famous deaths happened on May 24th?
Famous deaths on May 24th:
![Rachel Kempson]()
Rachel KempsonEnglish-american actress (d.2003).
![Edward Mulhare]()
Edward MulhareCork city, ireland -- actor.
![Asta Nielsen]()
Asta NielsenDanish silent film actress known for her pioneering work in early cinema.
![Guy Kibbee]()
Guy KibbeeActor (captain blood and babes in arms), died at 74.
![George Jessel]()
George JesselAt 83 years old, a heart attack kills the american comedian/toastermaster general (diary of young comic).
![John Foster Dulles]()
John Foster DullesAmerican, 52nd secretary of state united states (born 1888).
![Mitzi Green]()
Mitzi GreenActress (huckleberry finn - tom sawyer), is killed at 48.
- Nicholaos Copernicus
Revolutionized the understanding of the universe with his heliocentric model.
May 24, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 24, 1979:
- Aldersgate Day (Methodism).
- Canada: Victoria Day, on this date or the Monday before it. In Quebec, it is known as National Patriotes Day (JournTe nationale des patriotes). The holiday is often referred to as "May Two-Four," -- a "two-four" being slang for a case of beer with 24 bottles or cans.
- Bermuda: Bermuda Day.
- Eritrea: National Day.
- Macedonia: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Macedonian Script and Culture Day.
- Mary, Help of the Christians
- Bulgaria: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavonic Script Day.
Saints celebrated on May 24, 1979:
- Saints Donatianus and Rogatianus
- Saint Amadl
- Saint Suzanna
- Saint Sarah is celebrated in Camargue, France by the Roma or Gypsies.
May 24, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 24, 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 24, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 24, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
May 24, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 24, 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:
- Peaches & Herb - Reunited
- Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
- Village People - In The Navy
- Bee Gees - Love You Inside Out
- Wings - Goodnight Tonight
May 24, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 24, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
May 24, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 24, 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:
- Art Garfunkel - Bright Eyes
- M - Pop Muzik
- Blondie - Sunday Girl
- Boney M - Hooray Hooray It's A Holi-Holiday
- Roxy Music - Dance Away
May 24, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 24, 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 24, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 24, 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:
- The Isley Brothers - I Wanna Be With You
- Peaches & Herb - Reunited
- Raydio - You Can't Change That
- G.Q. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
- McFadden & Whitehead - Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now
May 24, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 24, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 1979
Directed by: James Frawley
Starring: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Country: United States of America
My Brilliant Career
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Gillian Armstrong
Starring: Judy Davis, Sam Neill, Wendy Hughes, Robert Grubb
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
May 24, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
Carga Pesada
Release year: 1979
Thundercloud
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Talon Clemow
Love Thy Neighbour in Australia
Release year: 1979
Directed by: William G. Stewart
Bedtime Stories
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Adam Shankman
Worzel Gummidge
Release year: 1979
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
May 24, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 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
The Stories Of John Cheever
By: John Cheever
NATIONAL BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE Pulitzer Prize. The Stories of John Cheever became a national bestseller immediately after its publication. It also won the Pulitzer Prize. In
Chesapeake
By: James A. Michener
James A. Michener, a classic novelist, brings his epic legacy to bear on America's Eastern Shore's four-hundred year-old saga, from its Native American roots through the present.
The Island
By: Peter Benchley
A classic mystery novel that combines suspense, treasure hunting and murder. Benchley's best.
The Complete Book Of Running
By: James F. Fixx
This article discusses the psychological benefits of running. It also addresses self-esteem and how running can help you cope with tension and pressure.
May 24, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 24, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Sheriff
Radar Scope
Starhawk
Speed Freak
Warrior
Who was the US President on May 24, 1979?
On May 24, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 24, 1979?
On May 24, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 24, 1979?
On May 24, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 24th?
May 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:
- 2019 - Iran-united states relations : president donald trump orders 1,500 troops to the persian gulf and several patriot missile launchers as tensions rise between iran and the united states.
- 2018 - Mississauga restaurant bombing: 15 people were injured when two suspects set off an improvised explosive device in a mississauga restaurant. the suspects fled immediately. (reuters),
- 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: british police have arrested six suspects in the ongoing investigation into monday's fatal explosion. one of them was a 23-year old man. he was taken into custody on tuesday. (abc news), (reuters) (reuters2) the libyan counter terrorism forces have taken into custody the father ramadan abedi and hashem abedi of salman abedi's suspected bomber.
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.
