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April 25, 1979 was the 115th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is April 25, 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 25, 1979, who was born and died on April 25, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 25, 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 25th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 25, 1979?
- April 25, 1979: What happened on that day?
- April 25, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 25, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 25, 1979?
- April 25, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 25, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- April 25, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 25, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- April 25, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 25, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 25, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 25, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 25, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 25, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on April 25, 1979?
What day of the week was April 25, 1979?
April 25, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 115th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 25, 1979 can also be written as 4/25/1979 in the US and as 25/4/1979 in UK and Europe.
April 25, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 25, 1979:
- Peace treaty between israel and egypt goes into effect.
April 25, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 25th 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 25, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 25, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 25th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 25, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 25, 1979 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 25, 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 25, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:43 am and setting at 07:01 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 25, 1979?
Famous people born on April 25, 1979:
![Andrea Osvárt]()
Andrea OsvártAndrea osvárt is a hungarian actress known for her roles in films such as 'the man who was thursday' and 'transporter: the series'.
- Veora Johnson
Legendary basketball player known for exceptional scoring and leadership skills.
- Layn Striker
Legendary striker known for scoring crucial goals.
- Jozeph Williams
Legendary point guard known for his exceptional passing skills.
- Briggston Smith
Legendary striker who holds multiple scoring records in the sport.
- Denya Jones
Legendary striker known for scoring crucial goals in major tournaments.
- Hallelujah Jones
Legendary NBA player known for exceptional scoring abilities.
- Mayara Rodrigues
CEO of a multinational corporation.
- Shreshta Singh
CEO of a multinational corporation.
- Pacen News
Award-winning war correspondent reporting from conflict zones worldwide.
- Ashyra Chen
CEO of a multinational corporation.
- Taneil Johnson
CEO of a multinational corporation.
- Kaleiyah Jones
CEO of a multinational corporation.
- Skyanne Jones
CEO of a multinational corporation.
- Alizaya Khan
CEO of a multinational corporation.
- Prapti Jain
CEO of a multinational corporation.
- Krrish Gupta
CEO of a multinational corporation.
- Amritha Srinivasan
CEO of a multinational corporation.
- Raydin Chen
Renowned computer scientist specializing in artificial intelligence research.
Whose famous birthday is on April 25th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 25th:
![Al Pacino]()
Al PacinoAmerican actor.
![Renée Zellweger]()
Renée ZellwegerAmerican oscar-winning actress.
![Ella Fitzgerald]()
Ella FitzgeraldAmerican singer with a velvety voice.
![Bertrand Tavernier]()
Bertrand TavernierFrench director, writer and publicist.
![Jason Lee]()
Jason LeeJason lee is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'my name is earl' and 'mallrats'.
![Talia Shire]()
Talia ShireTalia shire is an american actress best known for her roles as adrian in the rocky series and as connie corleone in the godfather films.
![Paul Mazursky]()
Paul MazurskyAmerican filmmaker, producer, screenwriter, actor.
![Hank Azaria]()
Hank AzariaVersatile actor known for his voice work on 'The Simpsons'.
![Dominique Blanc]()
Dominique BlancFrench stage and film comedian, cha(c),reau's favorite actress.
![Anita Björk]()
Anita BjörkSwedish actress (b. 1923).
April 25, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years and 1 day old,
or 540 months and 1 day old,
or 2348 weeks and 2 days old,
or 16438 days old,
if you were born on April 25, 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 25, 1979?
There are 364 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 25th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 25, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 25, 1979.
April 25, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 25, 1979:
- Mirtie Berg
Renowned for her vibrant landscapes and still life paintings.
- Svend Jensen
What famous deaths happened on April 25th?
Famous deaths on April 25th:
![Bea Arthur]()
Bea ArthurBea arthur was a tv actress best known for her roles in the sitcoms 'maude' and 'the golden girls'.
![Ginger Rogers]()
Ginger RogersAmerican actress and dancer, rogers was a glamour queen who wore chic clothes and sounded down-to-earth vowels.
![Harry Belafonte]()
Harry BelafonteAmerican singer and actor, who is also a recording artist.
![George Sanders]()
George SandersRussian-born american actor, who won the best supporting actor oscar in 1950 for his role as eve in "all about eve.
![Anita Louise]()
Anita LouiseActress (gorilla adverse, anthony adverse), passes away at 55.
![Margaret Bannerman]()
Margaret BannermanActress (great defender), passes away at 79.
![Rosita Moreno]()
Rosita MorenoActress in walls of gold, dies at 85 from a heart attack.
- Beatrice Arthur
Known for her role as Dorothy in 'The Golden Girls'.
- Baelynn Smith
Pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 25th
April 25, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 25, 1979:
- ANZAC Day (Australia, New Zealand).
- Official Red Hat Society day.
- Carnation Revolution commemorated in Portugal (National Holiday).
- Roman Empire - Robigalia in honor of Robigus.
- Rastafari movement - Celebration of Haile Selassie's visit to Jamaica.
- Fuck the Earth Day - Declared by Jon Stewart in the April 24th, 2006 episode.
- Swaziland - National Flag Day.
- Faroe Islands - National Flag Day.
- Sinai Liberation Day, (Egypt), Celebrates the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Sinai peninsula.
- Alice Day - celebration of the relationship between Alice Liddell and Lewis Carroll.
Observances on April 25, 1979:
- World Malaria Day [WHO]
- International Delegate’s Day
Saints celebrated on April 25, 1979:
- Saint Filo.
- Saint Anianus
- Saint Ermin
- Saint Mark the Evangelist
April 25, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 25, 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 25, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 25, 1979 was Heart Of Glass by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.
April 25, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 25, 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 25, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 25, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.
April 25, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 25, 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 25, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 25, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.
April 25, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 25, 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 25, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 25, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Tin Drum
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Volker Schlöndorff
Starring: David Bennent, Mario Adorf, Angela Winkler, Katharina Thalbach
Country: United States of America
Saint Jack
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich
Starring: Ben Gazzara, Denholm Elliott, James Villiers, Joss Ackland
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
The Shape of Things to Come
Release year: 1979
Directed by: George McCowan
Starring: Jack Palance, Carol Lynley, Barry Morse, John Ireland
Manhattan
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Woody Allen
April 25, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 25, 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:
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
You Can't Do That on Television
Release year: 1979
Starring: Les Lye, Abby Hagyard, Christine McGlade, Lisa Ruddy
Country: Canada
April 25, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 25, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Matarese Circle
By: Robert Ludlum
Two mortal enemies are the only people on the planet who can stop an evil plot that threatens all life.
Evergreen
By: Belva Plain
Anna Friedman is a modern classic of passion, ambition and determination that forever changed how we view the brave immigrants who arrived on American shores. The story of Anna Friedman captures the turbulent emotions of the people.
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.
American Caesar
By: William Manchester
Incredible, astonishing... A man with a paradox. Douglas MacArthur is one of five men to ever attain the rank General of the United States Army.
The Culture Of Narcissism
By: Christopher Lasch
Christopher Lasch was clear when The Culture of Narcissism first appeared. He had identified something very important: What was happening to American society after the decline of
April 25, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 25, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Star Trek: Phaser Strike
Barrier
Bowling
Speed Freak
Warrior
Who was the US President on April 25, 1979?
On April 25, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 25, 1979?
On April 25, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 25, 1979?
On April 25, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about April 25th?
April 25th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 25th 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 25th, such as:
- 2019 - In a vote of 278-38, the parliament of ukraine approves a language bill that will allow ukraine to use ukrainian as its only official language.
- 2018 - Ahmed abu hussein (24 years old) is the second journalist to be killed covering protests at israel-gaza's border. hussein, who was wearing a jacket as a press jacket, was shot and killed by the israeli defence forces in gaza.
- 2017 - April 2017, turkish airstrikes on syria and iraq: turkish airstrikes kill 18 kurdish ypg fighters, and media officers in northeastern syria. five peshmerga fighters also died in a turkish attack against sinjar, iraq. turkey claims that it has destroyed "terror centers". the strike was condemned by iraq as a violation its sovereignty.
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.
