Friday May 25, 1979: on this day

May 25, 1979 was the 145th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 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 May 25, 1979, who was born and died on May 25, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 25, 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 25th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 25, 1979?


May 25, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 145th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 25, 1979 can also be written as 5/25/1979 in the US and as 25/5/1979 in UK and Europe.

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May 25, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 25, 1979:

  • Israel begins to return sinai to egypt.
  • American airlines flight 191: a mcdonnell douglas dc-10 crashes during takeoff at o'hare international airport, chicago, killing all 271 on board and two people on the ground.
  • Six-year-old etan patz disappears from the street just two blocks away from his new york city home, prompting an international search for the child, and causing u.s. president ronald reagan to designate may 25th as national missing children's day (in 1983).
  • John spenkelink, a convicted murderer, is executed in florida; he is the first person to be executed in the state after the reintroduction of capital punishment in 1976.

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May 25, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 25th 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 25, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 25, 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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May 25, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 25, 1979 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 25, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:34 am and setting at 08:52 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 25, 1979?


Famous people born on May 25, 1979:

  • Corbin Allred
    Corbin Allred

    American actor known for his role in Saints and Soldiers.

  • Durante Kreuk

    Founder of a successful tech startup.

  • Xai Patel

    Xai Patel is a successful entrepreneur who has founded and led several technology startups in the healthcare industry.

  • Alanya Takahashi

    Alanya Takahashi is a successful entrepreneur who founded a innovative technology company in the healthcare industry.

  • Jonny Wilkinson

    An english player in the rugby union.

  • Carlos Bocanegra

    American footballer and executive.

  • Krystal Cantú

    Astronomer specializing in planetary science.

  • Caroline Ouellette

    Canadian ice hockey coach and player.

  • Sayed Moawad

    Egyptian footballer.

  • Sam Sodje

    English-nigerian footballer.

  • Chris Young

    American baseball pitcher.

  • Tracy McGrady

    Athlete.

  • Peguy Luyindula
  • Stefano Cruciani
  • Elli Erl
  • Mikko Härkin
  • Fausto Ippoliti

Whose famous birthday is on May 25th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 25th:

  • Mike Myers
    Mike Myers

    Mike myers is a canadian comedian and actor best known for his roles in the 'austin powers' film series and as a cast member on 'saturday...

  • Ian McKellen
    Ian McKellen

    British actor, nominated for an oscar in 1999 for his performance in "gods and monsters".

  • Anne Heche
    Anne Heche

    American actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.

  • Dave Lee Travis
    Dave Lee Travis

    Dave lee travis is a british dj known for his work on bbc radio 1 and as a presenter on top of the pops.

  • Barbara Schulz
    Barbara Schulz

    She was a french film and stage actress, and is nominated for the cesar for best promising actress.

  • Connie Sellecca
    Connie Sellecca

    American model actress and producer.

  • Beverly Sills
    Beverly Sills

    American singer.

  • Dixie Carter
    Dixie Carter

    American actress who was primarily a tv star.

  • Octavia Spencer
    Octavia Spencer

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Help.

  • Jeanne Crain
    Jeanne Crain

    American actress, 16-year old former model.

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May 25, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 10 months old,

or 538 months and 3 days old,

or 2339 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16379 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 25, 1979?

There are 58 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 25th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 25, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 25, 1979.

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May 25, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 25, 1979:

  • Ewart Grenville

    Ewart Grenville was a talented cricketer known for his exceptional batting skills.

  • Amédée Gordini

    Italian-born french racing driver and sports car manufacturer (b. 1899).

  • Itzhak Bentov

    Czech-israeli engineer, mystic, and author (b. 1923).

  • John Arthur Spenkelink

    American murderer (born 1949).

  • Amedeo Gordini
  • Hans-Ullrich Sandig
  • Philippe Halsman
  • Wibs Kautz
  • Jadwiga Głażewska

What famous deaths happened on May 25th?

Famous deaths on May 25th:

  • Dany Robin
    Dany Robin

    French actress, whose international work includes alfred hitchcock’s "topaz" 1969.

  • Nicholas Clay
    Nicholas Clay

    British actor (born 1946).

  • Vic Tayback
    Vic Tayback

    Brooklyn, new york -- actor.

  • Roy Brown
    Roy Brown

    American tv personality, puppeteer and clown, best known for his role as cooky the clown (also cooky the clown) on chicago's "bozo's circus"...

  • Charles Nelson Reilly
    Charles Nelson Reilly

    American actor and tv host (born in 1931).

  • Armarion Smith

    Award-winning actor known for his versatile roles.

  • Yasna Petrova

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Sundiata

    Founder of the Mali Empire and known as the Lion King.

  • Beatryce Beebe

    Renowned astronomer known for her work on planetary motion.

  • Gid Tanner

    Legendary baseball player known for his exceptional hitting skills.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 25th

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May 25, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 25, 1979:

  • Ancient Latvia - Urbanas Diena observed
  • Virginia - Confederate Memorial Day (1868)
  • Argentina - Day of May Revolution/National Day (1810)
  • Towel Day, in memory of Douglas Adams, is observed in ?
  • The Ascension, one of the great feasts in the Christian liturgical calendar
  • The former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia - Day of Youth
  • Chad, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe - African Liberation Day
  • Officially declared Carrie Underwood Day in Oklahoma for her winning American Idol
  • Jordan - National Day/Arab Renaissance Day (1946)
  • Africa Day commemorating the 1963 fouding of he AU's precursor, OAU

Observances on May 25, 1979:

  • Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories, 25-31 May

Saints celebrated on May 25, 1979:

  • Saint Reinolf
  • Saint Marie-Madeleine-Sofie Barat (died 1865)
  • Saint Bede the Venerable (died 735)
  • Saint Frederic
  • Saint Augustine of Canterbury
  • Saint Bruno of Wnrzburg
  • Saint Hildebert
  • Saint Pope Gregory VII (died 1085)
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May 25, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 25, 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 25, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 25, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 25, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 25, 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 25, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 25, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 25, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 25, 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 25, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 25, 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 25, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 25, 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 25, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 25, 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 25, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

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 25, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 25, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Necessary Woman by Helen Van Slyke

A Necessary Woman

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A WOMAN'S POINT OF DECISIONMARY Farr Morgan seemed to have it all: a handsome husband and a brilliant career. She also had great looks and was full of vitality. Only she could see her hunger for a man who could …

The Stories Of John Cheever by John Cheever

The Stories Of John Cheever

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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

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.

Hanta Yo by Ruth Beebe Hill

Hanta Yo

By:

First edition.

The Island by Peter Benchley

The Island

By:

A classic mystery novel that combines suspense, treasure hunting and murder. Benchley's best.

May 25, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 25, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Samurai (Europe) Dynasty! (US)

Samurai (Europe) Dynasty! (US)

Platform: Philips Videopac (Europe) Magnavox Odyssey² (US)

Genre: Strategy game

Publisher: Philips, Magnavox

Head On

Head On

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Driving, Maze

Publisher: Sega/Gremlin

Starhawk

Starhawk

Platform: Arcade, Vectrex

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics

Star Raiders

Star Raiders

Platform: Atari 8-bit family

Genre: Space simulation

Publisher: Atari, Inc

Monkey Magic

Monkey Magic

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Breakout clone

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on May 25, 1979?

On May 25, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 25, 1979?

On May 25, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 25, 1979?

On May 25, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 25th?

May 25th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 25th 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 25th, such as:

  • 2019 - Saudi arabia-united states relations. iran-saudi arabia relations. iran-saudi arabia proxy conflict: u.s. president donald trump bypasses congress and approves the sale of billions worth of weapons to saudi arabia. he cited iranian threats against the latter.
  • 2018 - Noblesville west middle school shootings: two people were injured in a shooting at noblesville west middle school, noblesville, indiana. one suspect is currently in police custody.
  • 2017 - A booby-trapped package that was intended to be a gift for the former prime minister of greece, lucas papademos, explodes in his car in athens. his injuries are not considered life-threatening according to authorities.

Find out more about May 25th

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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.

Discover how May 1979 calendar looked like.

Friday May 25, 1979