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April 27, 1979 was the 117th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.
Is April 27, 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 27, 1979, who was born and died on April 27, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 27, 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 27th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 27, 1979?
- April 27, 1979: What happened on that day?
- April 27, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 27, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 27, 1979?
- April 27, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 27, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- April 27, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 27, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- April 27, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 27, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 27, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 27, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 27, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 27, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on April 27, 1979?
What day of the week was April 27, 1979?
April 27, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 117th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 27, 1979 can also be written as 4/27/1979 in the US and as 27/4/1979 in UK and Europe.
April 27, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 27, 1979:
- George harrison releases love comes to everyone
April 27, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 27th 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 27, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 27, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 27th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 27, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 27, 1979 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 27, 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 27, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 05:59 am and setting at 09:07 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 27, 1979?
Famous people born on April 27, 1979:
- Vladimir Kozlov
Founder of the Kaspersky Lab.
- Natasha Chokljat
Australian netball player.
- Will Boyd
American bass player (evanescence american princes & the visitors).
- Pierre-Charles Peuf
French pole vaulter, who won the 2005 french championships in angers.
- Ivan Ivanov
- Chiara Negrini
- Sjarhej Novikaŭ
- Óscar Emilio Rojas
- Andreý Travïn
- José Javier Barkero
- Christine Bottomley
- Roberta Floris
- Hocine Achiou
Whose famous birthday is on April 27th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 27th:
![Casey Kasem]()
Casey KasemAmerican "musical countdown king radio disk jockey" who created and hosted "america's top 40" from 1988 to 1988.
![Arielle Dombasle]()
Arielle DombasleAmerican-born french singer and actress (archeologist father).
![Anouk Aimée]()
Anouk AiméeFrench actress, who made her film debut in 1947.
![Jack Klugman]()
Jack KlugmanJack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.
![Sheena Easton]()
Sheena EastonA scottish/american singer and entertainer was selected to appear on a bbc-tv program about making a pop star.
![Ludmila Mikaël]()
Ludmila MikaëlFrench stage and film actress, born to painter pierre dmitrienko, she was a member of the 'coma(c)die-franassaise".
![Eric Schmidt]()
Eric SchmidtAmerican businessman and engineer.
![William Moseley]()
William MoseleyWilliam moseley is a british actor best known for his role as peter pevensie in the chronicles of narnia film series.
![Sandy Dennis]()
Sandy DennisAmerican actress.
![Erik Thomson]()
Erik ThomsonAn australian actor of scottish descent, he is best known for his roles as hades in "hercules: the legendary journeys", dr.
April 27, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 11 months old,
or 539 months and 24 days old,
or 2347 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16430 days old,
if you were born on April 27, 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 27, 1979?
There are 7 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 27th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 27, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 27, 1979.
April 27, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 27, 1979:
- Willibald Schmaus
- Celal Atik
- Gheorghe Vrănceanu
What famous deaths happened on April 27th?
Famous deaths on April 27th:
![Vinod Khanna]()
Vinod KhannaIndian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.
![Jerry Springer]()
Jerry SpringerThe jerry springer show, a british-american talk show host, is a controversial, violent and confrontational television program.
![Katherine DeMille]()
Katherine DeMilleCanadian-american actress (b. 1911).
- Edward R. Murrow
Edward R. Murrow was an American broadcast journalist and war correspondent who was a major figure in American journalism during the...
- Kenston Emerson
Kenston Emerson was a prominent American essayist, philosopher, and poet who played a significant role in the Transcendentalist movement.
- Tilley Emerson
Tilley Emerson was an American essayist and philosopher who was a leading figure in the Transcendentalist movement.
- Greycen Emerson
Greycen Emerson was a prominent American essayist, philosopher, and poet who was a leading figure in the Transcendentalist movement.
- Jarrius Emerson
Jarrius Emerson was a prominent American essayist and philosopher known for his contributions to the Transcendentalist movement.
- Ezeriah Emerson
Ezeriah Emerson was a prominent essayist and philosopher who influenced the Transcendentalist movement in American literature.
- Wake Emerson
Wake Emerson was a prominent American poet and essayist known for his transcendentalist philosophy.
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April 27, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 27, 1979:
- Rochester, NY: Al Franken Day.
- Catalonia: Montserrat's Day (see Montserrat).
- South Africa: Freedom day.
- Slovenia: Day of Uprising Against Occupation.
Saints celebrated on April 27, 1979:
- Saint Liberalis
- Saint Mariana
- Saint Floribert
- Saint Zita Lombardo
April 27, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 27, 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 27, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 27, 1979 was Heart Of Glass by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.
April 27, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 27, 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 27, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 27, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.
April 27, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 27, 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 27, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 27, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.
April 27, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 27, 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 27, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 27, 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 27, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 27, 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 27, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 27, 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.
Nurse
By: Peggy Anderson
THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER - MORE THAN 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD Nurse is a shocking and inspiring bestseller. It tells the story of eight weeks of the life of a nurse at a large urban hospital.
Ghost Story
By: Peter Straub
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.
April 27, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 27, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Aim for the Ace!
Star Trek: Phaser Strike
Heiankyo Alien
Galaxian
Monkey Magic
Who was the US President on April 27, 1979?
On April 27, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 27, 1979?
On April 27, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 27, 1979?
On April 27, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about April 27th?
April 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th 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 27th, such as:
- 2019 - Official video for taylor swift's song "me!" the official video for taylor swift's "me" premiered thursday night. it broke vevo's record of the largest debut with at least 56.9 million views in 24 hours.
- 2018 - As protests enter their fifth week, the united nations high commissioner zeid ra'ad al hussein requests israel to stop using lethal force. israeli defence forces are openly firing again, even using live ammunition.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights reported a large explosion close to damascus international airport, followed by a fire. according to the syrian government, israel attacked the military base with multiple missiles. yisrael katz, israeli intelligence minister, stated that the strike was in complete agreement with israel's policies. (bbc) (wires via sydney morning herald: israeli air defense command shot down a syrian air force drone with a mim-104 patriot missile.
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.
