Sunday January 28, 1979: on this day

January 28, 1979 was the 28th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 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 January 28, 1979, who was born and died on January 28, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 28, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Le Freak by Chic), movies (e.g. The Warriors, directed by Walter Hill), TV series (e.g. You Can'T Do That On Television) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 28th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 28, 1979?


January 28, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 28th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 28, 1979 can also be written as 1/28/1979 in the US and as 28/1/1979 in UK and Europe.

January 28, 1979 in January 1979 calendar

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January 28, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 28, 1979:

  • Wiz closes at majestic theater new york city, new york after 1672 performances.

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January 28, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 28th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 28, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 28, 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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Discover the planets positions on January 28th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 28, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 28, 1979 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 28, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 07:10 am and setting at 07:12 pm.

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

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Who was born on January 28, 1979?


Famous people born on January 28, 1979:

  • Emmons Shear

    Co-founder of Twitch, a popular live streaming platform.

  • Natina Reed

    Natina Reed was an American rapper, singer, and actress, best known as a member of the R&B girl group Blaque.

  • Ali Boulala

    Swedish skateboarder.

  • Branislav Krunić
  • Máximo Lucas
  • Samantha Schmütz
  • Jeff Whitley
  • Melvin Brown
  • Rosamund Pike
  • Eduardo Navarro Soriano

Whose famous birthday is on January 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 28th:

  • Elijah Wood
    Elijah Wood

    Elijah wood is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as frodo baggins in the 'lord of the rings' film trilogy.

  • Ariel Winter
    Ariel Winter

    Ariel winter is a tv actress best known for her role as alex dunphy on the popular sitcom modern family.

  • Joey Fatone
    Joey Fatone

    Joey fatone is an american singer best known as a member of the boy band *nsync.

  • Nick Carter
    Nick Carter

    American singer, musician, dancer, and drummer.

  • Shruti Haasan
    Shruti Haasan

    Shruti haasan is an indian actress and singer known for her work in the south indian film industry as well as bollywood.

  • Barbi Benton
    Barbi Benton

    American singer and model, actress.

  • Alan Alda
    Alan Alda

    American actor, director, and scriptwriter, who was a star since 1972.

  • Rick Warren
    Rick Warren

    American minister, founder, pastor, and author of "the purpose driven life", among others.

  • Charles Taylor
    Charles Taylor

    Liberian politician, 22nd president of liberia.

  • Frank Skinner
    Frank Skinner

    English comedian, actor, and author.

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January 28, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 2 months old,

or 542 months and 21 days old,

or 2359 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16517 days old,

if you were born on January 28, 1979.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 28, 1979?

There are 285 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 28th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 28, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 28, 1979.

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January 28, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 28, 1979:

  • Lincoln Barnett

    American science writer known for his books on physics and the theory of relativity.

  • Eileen Shanahan

    Irish poet (born 1901).

What famous deaths happened on January 28th?

Famous deaths on January 28th:

  • Joe Viterelli
    Joe Viterelli

    American actor (born 1937).

  • Cicely Tyson
    Cicely Tyson

    American actress (b. 1924).

  • John Banner
    John Banner

    Austrian actor (born 1910).

  • Astryd Lindgren

    Renowned Swedish author of children's books.

  • Olita Tyson

    Legendary actress known for her powerful performances.

  • Henry VIII

    King of England from 1509 to 1547, known for his six marriages and the English Reformation.

  • Mayes Burt

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.

  • Winefred Ward

    Renowned American painter known for her landscapes and portraits.

  • Zarra Neale Hurston

    Prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance known for her novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 28th

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January 28, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 28, 1979:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas
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January 28, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 28, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 22nd and January 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 28, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 28, 1979 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

January 28, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 28, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 22nd and January 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Le Freak
  2. - Too Much Heaven
  3. - Y.M.C.A.
  4. - Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?
  5. - My Life

January 28, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 28, 1979 was YMCA by The Village People, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

January 28, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 28, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 22nd and January 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - YMCA
  2. - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick
  3. - Lay Your Love On Me
  4. - September
  5. - A Little More Love

January 28, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 28, 1979 was Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop) by Parliament, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

January 28, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 28, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 22nd and January 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
  2. - September
  3. - I'm So Into You
  4. - Get Down
  5. - Got To Be Real

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January 28, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 28, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Warriors

The Warriors

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Walter Hill

Starring: Michael Beck, James Remar, Dorsey Wright, Brian Tyler

Country: United States of America

Phantasm

Phantasm

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Don Coscarelli

Starring: A. Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornbury, Reggie Bannister, Kathy Lester

Country: United States of America

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

Love on the Run

Love on the Run

Release year: 1979

Directed by: François Truffaut

Starring: Jean-Pierre Léaud, Claude Jade, Marie-France Pisier, Dani

January 28, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

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

Matador

Matador

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Erik Balling

Starring: Jørgen Buckhøj, Buster Larsen, Ghita Nørby, Malene Schwartz

Country: Denmark

Rentner haben niemals Zeit

Rentner haben niemals Zeit

Release year: 1978

January 28, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 28, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

American Caesar by William Manchester

American Caesar

By:

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 Sixth Commandment by Lawrence Sanders

The Sixth Commandment

By:

Lawrence Sanders, best-selling author, breaks new ground with his story about a doctor who plays God --with horrifying results. Samuel Todd, a field investigator at the Bingham Foundation has been assigned to approve a grant.

The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien

The Silmarillion

By:

"Majestic! . . . The Silmarillion will appeal to readers of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. It contains medieval romances, fairy tales and even more brutal wars that ring with heraldic fury.

Wanderings by Chaim Potok

Wanderings

By:

This fascinating four-mile-long history of Jews is told by Chaim Potok, a master novelist. Exposing the richness of Jewish life, it recreates great historical events.

Linda Goodman'S Love Signs by Linda Goodman

Linda Goodman'S Love Signs

By:

Linda Goodman's Love Signs - A New Approach to the Human Heart (Paperback)

January 28, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 28, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Sheriff

Sheriff

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Nintendo (Japan, Europe) Exidy (North America)

Ozma Wars

Ozma Wars

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation 3 / PSP

Genre: fixed shooter

Publisher: SNK

Head On

Head On

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Driving, Maze

Publisher: Sega/Gremlin

Barrier

Barrier

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Vectorbeam

Armor Battle

Armor Battle

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Mattel Electronics

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Who was the US President on January 28, 1979?

On January 28, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 28, 1979?

On January 28, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 28, 1979?

On January 28, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 28th?

January 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of January. 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 January 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - Boko haram insurgency: 60 people are killed in an attack on rann by boko haram.
  • 2018 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: battle of aden (2018): united arab emirates-backed southern transitional council fighters take control of government buildings in aden, south yemen after clashing with forces loyal president abdrabbuh mansur hadi. at least 10 people have been reported killed and 30 others injured. ahmed obeid bin daghr, yemeni prime minister, accuses separatists for staging a coup.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017). the world food programme reduces food aid for more than 1.4 million displaced iraqis 50%. this is due to payment delays by donor countries.

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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 January 1979?

January 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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Sunday January 28, 1979