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April 28, 1979 was the 118th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is April 28, 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 28, 1979, who was born and died on April 28, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 28, 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 28th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 28, 1979?
- April 28, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 28, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 28, 1979?
- April 28, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 28, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- April 28, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 28, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- April 28, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 28, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 28, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 28, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 28, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 28, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on April 28, 1979?
What day of the week was April 28, 1979?
April 28, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 118th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 28, 1979 can also be written as 4/28/1979 in the US and as 28/4/1979 in UK and Europe.
April 28, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 28th 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 28, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 28, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 28th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 28, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 28, 1979 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 28, 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 28, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 06:41 am and setting at 11:04 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 28, 1979?
Famous people born on April 28, 1979:
![Sharman Joshi]()
Sharman JoshiIndian actor.
- Scott Fujita
American football player and sportscaster.
- Roman Rasskazov
Russian race walker.
- Claudia Squitieri
Claudia cardinale, a well-known italian family, and pasquale squitieri, her companion, are the daughters of a prominent italian family.
- Bahram Radan
Iranian actor.
- Emma B (model)
- Sofia Vitória
- Pascal Johansen
- Nikolče Noveski
- Ruth Riley
- Markus Kiesenebner
- Maider Esparza Elizalde
- Elena Arvigo
- Shingo Ito
Whose famous birthday is on April 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 28th:
![Jessica Alba]()
Jessica AlbaAmerican actress who rose to prominence in television and film in the late 1990s.
![Penélope Cruz]()
Penélope CruzSpanish actress.
![Min-sik Choi]()
Min-sik ChoiMin-sik choi is a south korean actor known for his roles in popular films such as oldboy and i saw the devil.
![Jacques Dutronc]()
Jacques DutroncFrench singer, songwriter and guitarist.
![Bridget Moynahan]()
Bridget MoynahanBridget moynahan is an american actress known for her roles in movies and tv shows such as 'i, robot' and 'blue bloods'.
![Jay Leno]()
Jay LenoAmerican comedian, talk show host and commercial pitchman.
![Harper Lee]()
Harper LeeAmerican author of "to kill a mockingbird", a 1961 pulitzer prize winning novel.
![Kim Gordon]()
Kim GordonAmerican singer, visual artist, musician, producer, video director and fashion designer.
![Carolyn Jones]()
Carolyn JonesAmerican actress.
![Paul Guilfoyle]()
Paul GuilfoyleAmerican actor.
April 28, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 11 months old,
or 539 months and 30 days old,
or 2348 weeks
or 16436 days old,
if you were born on April 28, 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 28, 1979?
There are 1 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 28, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 28, 1979.
April 28, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 28, 1979:
- Feliks Roderyk Labunski
Composer dies at 86.
- Karel Senecký
- Felix Labunski
- Spartaco Majani
- Ugo Spirito
What famous deaths happened on April 28th?
Famous deaths on April 28th:
![Rory Calhoun]()
Rory CalhounAmerican actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".
![Ed Begley]()
Ed BegleyHartford, connecticut -- actor (mr koppel - leave it to larry).
![Patricia Medina]()
Patricia MedinaEnglish actress (b. 1919).
- Joshiah Willard Gibbs
Known for his contributions to thermodynamics and physical chemistry.
- Marri Sivaram
Distinguished war correspondent known for his insightful analysis.
- Penelopi Fitzgerald
British author celebrated for her literary fiction.
- Gopinath Mohanty
Gopinath Mohanty was a renowned Oriya writer and novelist, known for his works like 'Danapani' and 'Amrutara Santana'.
- Amaka Igwe
Renowned Nigerian screenwriter and film producer.
- Madalee Milton
Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 28th
April 28, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 28, 1979:
- Arbor Day - legal state holiday in Nebraska, USA.
- National Heroes Day - public holiday in Barbados in honor of men and women who played a significant role in the island nation's history, such as Sir Garfield Sobers.
- Peter Chanel
- Louis Marie Grignon of Montfort
- Luchesius
- Patritius
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Theodora and Didymus
- World Day for Safety and Health at Work, which developed from the Canadian observance.
- National Day of Mourning in Canada to commemorate workers killed, injured, or suffering illness due to occupational hazards and accidents.
- Roman Empire - first day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.
Observances on April 28, 1979:
- International Girls in ICT Day [ITU]
- World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Saints celebrated on April 28, 1979:
- Saints Vitalis and Valeria
April 28, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 28, 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 28, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 28, 1979 was Heart Of Glass by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.
April 28, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 28, 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 28, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 28, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.
April 28, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 28, 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 28, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 28, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.
April 28, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 28, 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 28, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 28, 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 28, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 28, 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 28, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 28, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Distant Mirror
By: Barbara W. Tuchman
Barbara W. Tuchman, the acclaimed author of The Guns of August, won the Pulitzer Prize for Literature. She once again uses her gifts for character, history and sparkling prose to create an amazing portrait of medieval life.
The Pigeon Project
By: Irving Wallace
The Secret. It is the secret that every man and woman dreams of. It's now within reach.. and they will do anything to have it.
Ss-Gb
By: Len Deighton
Imagine if WWII turned the other direction. Deighton creates an alternate history novel that depicts a world in which the British Command gave up to the Nazis in World War II. Churchill was killed, and the King had been murdered.
April 28, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 28, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Aim for the Ace!
Aim for the Ace!
Armor Battle
Star Raiders
Galaxian
Who was the US President on April 28, 1979?
On April 28, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 28, 1979?
On April 28, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 28, 1979?
On April 28, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about April 28th?
April 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:
- 2019 - Terrorists storm a church, in burkina faso's soum province. six people are killed. the pastor, his two sons and three worshippers are among the victims.
- 2018 - Israel launched airstrikes against hamas ships in gaza's harbor and a hamas building at deir al balah as a response to ongoing and sometimes violent protests.
- 2017 - Tsunami warnings were issued after a 6.8 earthquake struck the philippines' mindanao coast.
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.
