Tuesday February 27, 1979: on this day

February 27, 1979 was the 58th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is February 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 February 27, 1979, who was born and died on February 27, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 27, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? by Rod Stewart), movies (e.g. The China Syndrome, directed by James Bridges), TV series (e.g. Bedtime Stories) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 27th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 27, 1979?


February 27, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 58th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 27, 1979 can also be written as 2/27/1979 in the US and as 27/2/1979 in UK and Europe.

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February 27, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 27, 1979:

  • The annual mardi gras celebration in new orleans, louisiana is canceled due to a strike called by the new orleans police department.

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February 27, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 27th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 27, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 27, 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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February 27, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 27, 1979 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 27, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 07:06 am and setting at 08:21 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Mar 13, 1979.

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Who was born on February 27, 1979?


Famous people born on February 27, 1979:

  • Alba Rohrwacher
    Alba Rohrwacher

    Italian actress known for her roles in independent films.

  • Cerena Vincent

    Cerena Vincent is an American actress known for her roles in popular TV shows and movies.

  • Alfonso Merlos

    Spanish journalist and TV presenter.

  • Adriana Campos

    Colombian actress (d.2015).

  • Jurij Kudinov
  • Anna Vania Mello
  • Pavel Novotný
  • Philip Opiyo
  • Dillon Sheppard
  • Kang Doo
  • Christian Timm
  • Lavija Šurnaitė
  • Andrzej Niedzielan
  • Karin Blaser
  • Ding Meiyuan
  • Damien Francis
  • Jandro

Whose famous birthday is on February 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 27th:

  • Elizabeth Taylor
    Elizabeth Taylor

    British-american actress, born in london to american parents who now reside in britain.

  • Chelsea Clinton
    Chelsea Clinton

    American family, the only child and daughter of bill and hillary clinton.

  • Joanne Woodward
    Joanne Woodward

    American actress, who won the best actress oscar for march 1958's film "three faces of eve.

  • John Steinbeck
    John Steinbeck

    American writer who wrote best-selling novels and was made into movies.

  • Timothy Spall
    Timothy Spall

    Timothy spall is an english actor known for his roles in the harry potter film series and the historical drama mr.

  • Adam Baldwin
    Adam Baldwin

    Adam baldwin is an american tv actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as firefly and chuck.

  • Kate Mara
    Kate Mara

    Kate mara is an american actress known for her roles in house of cards and fantastic four.

  • Derren Brown
    Derren Brown

    British psychological illusionist.

  • Ralph Nader
    Ralph Nader

    American consumer advocate and attorney who changed american perceptions about product viability.

  • Yolande Moreau
    Yolande Moreau

    Belgian actress and film director.

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February 27, 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 2 days old,

or 16466 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 27, 1979?

There are 336 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 27th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 27, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on February 27, 1979.

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February 27, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 27, 1979:

  • Michail Semënovič Chozin
  • John Seitz

What famous deaths happened on February 27th?

Famous deaths on February 27th:

  • Lillian Gish
    Lillian Gish

    Pioneering American actress of the silent film era, known for her roles in classic films such as 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Orphans of the...

  • Leonard Nimoy
    Leonard Nimoy

    American actor who was best known for his role as spock, the pointed-eared alien in "star trek," 1965-1967.

  • Spike Milligan
    Spike Milligan

    British writer and director.

  • Dale Robertson
    Dale Robertson

    American actor and singer (d.2013).

  • Allison Hayes
    Allison Hayes

    Actress (attack on 50 foot woman), dead at 47.

  • Joan Greenwood
    Joan Greenwood

    London, england -- actress/director (amorous mr prawn).

  • J. Pat O'Malley
    J. Pat O'Malley

    English-american actor and singer (b. 1904).

  • John Boles
    John Boles

    Actor (stella dallas and curly top) dies at 73.

  • Williom Buckley Jr.

    American public intellectual, author, and conservative commentator who founded the political magazine National Review.

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February 27, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 27, 1979:

  • International Polar Bear Day.
  • First day of Maslenitsa in Russia (2006)
  • Dominican Republic - National Day.
  • Roman Empire - Equirria, horse races in honour of the pagan war god Mars were held.

Saints celebrated on February 27, 1979:

  • Saint Antigone
  • Saint Leander
  • Saint Honorine
  • Saint Gabriel of the Mother of Sorrows
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February 27, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 27, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 26th and March 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 27, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 27, 1979 was Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 4th.

February 27, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 27, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 26th and March 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?
  2. - Fire
  3. - I Will Survive
  4. - Tragedy
  5. - A Little More Love

February 27, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 27, 1979 was Oliver's Army by Elvis Costello & The Attractions, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 4th.

February 27, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 27, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 26th and March 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Oliver's Army
  2. - Tragedy
  3. - Lucky Number
  4. - Something Else / Friggin' In The Riggin'

February 27, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 27, 1979 was Bustin' Loose by Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 26th and March 4th.

February 27, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 27, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 26th and March 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Bustin' Loose
  2. - Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
  3. - I'm So Into You
  4. - Shake Your Groove Thing
  5. - Never Had A Love Like This Before

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February 27, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 27, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The China Syndrome

The China Syndrome

Release year: 1979

Directed by: James Bridges

Starring: Jane Fonda, Jack Lemmon, Michael Douglas, Scott Brady

Country: United States of America

Norma Rae

Norma Rae

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Martin Ritt

Starring: Sally Field, Beau Bridges, Ron Leibman, Pat Hingle

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

Immoral Women

Immoral Women

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Walerian Borowczyk

Starring: Marina Pierro, Gaëlle Legrand, Pascale Christophe, François Guétary

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

February 27, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

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

You Can't Do That on Television

You Can't Do That on Television

Release year: 1979

Starring: Les Lye, Abby Hagyard, Christine McGlade, Lisa Ruddy

Country: Canada

Turnabout

Turnabout

Release year: 1979

Directed by: E.B. Hughes

Danger UXB

Danger UXB

Release year: 1979

Written by:

Starring: Anthony Andrews, Maurice Roëves, George Innes, Gordon Kane

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

February 27, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 27, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Overload by Arthur Hailey

Overload

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#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

Hanta Yo by Ruth Beebe Hill

Hanta Yo

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First edition.

Evergreen by Belva Plain

Evergreen

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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.

Bright Flows The River by Taylor Caldwell

Bright Flows The River

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Guy Jerald was the living proof that the American Dream is possible. A man who built an empire from a scrap of farmland and a man who rose from poverty, Guy Jerald.

American Caesar by William Manchester

American Caesar

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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.

February 27, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 27, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Galaxy Wars

Galaxy Wars

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Taito

4-Player Bowling Alley

4-Player Bowling Alley

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Midway

ABPA Backgammon

ABPA Backgammon

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Board game

Publisher: Mattel Electronics Sears

NASL Soccer

NASL Soccer

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Traditional soccer simulation

Publisher: Mattel

Heiankyo Alien

Heiankyo Alien

Platform: PC-8001 Arcade Apple II Game Boy Super Famicom Microsoft Windows Mobile phone

Genre: Action, Puzzle, Maze

Publisher: Denki Onkyō (original release) Meldac (Game Boy) Nihon Bussan (Super Famicom)

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Who was the US President on February 27, 1979?

On February 27, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 27, 1979?

On February 27, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 27, 1979?

On February 27, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 27th?

February 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of February. 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 February 27th, such as:

  • 2019 - Israeli involvement in syria civil war, israel-russia relations: benjamin netanyahu, the israeli prime minister, tells vladimir putin that israel will "continue taking action against iran in syria".
  • 2018 - North korea's foreign relations: five unnamed security sources in europe claim that north korean leader kim jong un and his father kim jong il fraudulently obtained brazilian passports in order apply for visas to western countries in 1990.
  • 2017 - Conflict in moro: indanan, philippines: jurgen kantner is beheaded by the abu sayyaf militants.

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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 February 1979?

February 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.

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