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May 28, 1979 was the 148th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.
Is May 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 May 28, 1979, who was born and died on May 28, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 28, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hot Stuff by Donna Summer), movies (e.g. Ernesto, directed by Salvatore Samperi), TV series (e.g. Carga Pesada) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 28th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 28, 1979?
- May 28, 1979: What happened on that day?
- May 28, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 28, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 28, 1979?
- May 28, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 28, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- May 28, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 28, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- May 28, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 28, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 28, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 28, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 28, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 28, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on May 28, 1979?
What day of the week was May 28, 1979?
May 28, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 28, 1979:
- European market accepts greece as member.
- Konstantinos karamanlis signs the full treaty of the accession of greece with the european economic community.
May 28, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 28th 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 28, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 28th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 28, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 28, 1979 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 28, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 07:53 am and setting at 10:36 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 28, 1979?
Famous people born on May 28, 1979:
![Monica Keena]()
Monica KeenaMonica keena is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows and movies such as dawson's creek and freddy vs.
![Jesse Bradford]()
Jesse BradfordJesse bradford is an american actor known for his roles in films such as 'bring it on' and 'swimfan'.
- Ronald Curry
American football coach and player.
- Abdulaziz al-Omari
Saudi arabian terrorist, hijacker of american airlines flight 11 (d. 2001).
- Joeri Jansen
Belgian athlete.
![Nonso Anozie]()
Nonso Anozie- Markus Frind
- Ondřej Starosta
- Wim Van Huffel
- Sonia Williams
- Evgenij Čigišev
- Francis Chandida
- Sebastian Köber
- Bryan Namoff
- Abd al-Aziz al-Umari
- Roman Sanžar
Whose famous birthday is on May 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 28th:
![Kylie Minogue]()
Kylie MinogueAustralian singer, songwriter, actress.
![Cameron Boyce]()
Cameron BoyceCameron boyce was a talented tv actor known for his roles in disney channel shows and movies, such as 'jessie' and 'descendants'.
![Romain Duris]()
Romain DurisFrench actor, born to engineer-architect.
![Marco Rubio]()
Marco RubioAmerican politician and united states senator from florida.
![Chiara Mastroianni]()
Chiara MastroianniFrench actress, daughter marcello mastroianni and catherine deneuve.
![Carey Mulligan]()
Carey MulliganCarey mulligan is a british actress known for her roles in films such as an education, drive, and the great gatsby.
![Ian Fleming]()
Ian FlemingJames bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).
![Jean-Pierre Léaud]()
Jean-Pierre LéaudFrench actor who appeared in his first film as a 13-year-old.
![Gladys Knight]()
Gladys KnightAmerican singer and leader of the rhythm and blues rock band "gladys knight" and "the pips.
![Justin Kirk]()
Justin KirkAmerican actor known for 'Weeds' and 'Angels in America'.
May 28, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 10 months old,
or 538 months and 22 days old,
or 2342 weeks and 4 days old,
or 16398 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 28, 1979?
There are 39 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 28, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 28, 1979.
May 28, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 28, 1979:
- Orabelle Bolton
Renowned astronomer known for her work on stellar evolution.
- Eltha Heath
Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.
- Frank Fredrickson
- Henry Johansson
What famous deaths happened on May 28th?
Famous deaths on May 28th:
![Gary Coleman]()
Gary ColemanGary coleman was an american actor best known for his role as arnold jackson in the tv sitcom diff'rent strokes.
![Phil Hartman]()
Phil HartmanCanadian-american actor.
![Audie Murphy]()
Audie MurphyAmerican actor and soldier, murphy was the most decorated soldier of ww ii.
![Eric Morecambe]()
Eric MorecambeBritish comedian for over 40 years, who died on 5/28/1984.
![Cornelia Frances]()
Cornelia FrancesBritish actress who made her debut in 1960.
![Martha Scott]()
Martha ScottAmerican actress and producer (d.2003).
![Jean Muir]()
Jean Muir(dress queen), british model, is killed at 66.
![Lurene Tuttle]()
Lurene TuttleActress (father of bride, julia) dies at 79.
![Daniela Rocca]()
Daniela RoccaActress (battle of austerlitz), d. 57.
![Walter Connolly]()
Walter ConnollyActor (it happened one night, good earth), is killed at 53.
May 28, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 28, 1979:
- Memorial Day - This holiday honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Germain of Paris
- Republic Day in Azerbaijan and Armenia (both 1918).
- Lanfranc
- Bernard of Menthon
- Augustine of Canterbury
- William of Gellone
May 28, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 28, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 28th and June 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 28, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 28, 1979 was Hot Stuff by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week May 28th and June 3rd.
May 28, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 28, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 28th and June 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
- Peaches & Herb - Reunited
- Bee Gees - Love You Inside Out
- Sister Sledge - We Are Family
- Wings - Goodnight Tonight
May 28, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 28, 1979 was Sunday Girl by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week May 28th and June 3rd.
May 28, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 28, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 28th and June 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Blondie - Sunday Girl
- Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
- Roxy Music - Dance Away
- Tubeway Army - Are 'Friends' Electric
- Earth Wind & Fire With The Emotions - Boogie Wonderland
May 28, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 28, 1979 was Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now by McFadden & Whitehead, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 28th and June 3rd.
May 28, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 28, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 28th and June 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- McFadden & Whitehead - Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now
- The Isley Brothers - I Wanna Be With You
- Peaches & Herb - Reunited
- Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
- The Gap Band - Shake
May 28, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 28, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
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
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
Release year: 1979
Directed by: James Frawley
Starring: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Country: United States of America
My Brilliant Career
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Gillian Armstrong
Starring: Judy Davis, Sam Neill, Wendy Hughes, Robert Grubb
May 28, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
Carga Pesada
Release year: 1979
Thundercloud
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Talon Clemow
Love Thy Neighbour in Australia
Release year: 1979
Directed by: William G. Stewart
Bedtime Stories
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Adam Shankman
May 28, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 28, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Stories Of John Cheever
By: John Cheever
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 Matarese Circle
By: Robert Ludlum
The Matarese are an international group of criminals that will in no time take over the world. Two rival spies are able to stop them: Talaniekov and Scofield, CIA.
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.
How To Get Whatever You Want Out Of Life
By: Dr. Joyce Brothers
Psychologists have accumulated a lot of information about people. What causes them to be angry? What frustrates them? What makes them smile with joy?
May 28, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 28, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Super Invader
Star Fire
Basic Programming
Bowling
Warrior
Who was the US President on May 28, 1979?
On May 28, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 28, 1979?
On May 28, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 28, 1979?
On May 28, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 28th?
May 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:
- 2019 - Australia-china relations, south china sea issue: australian helicopters from hmas canberra, the royal australian navy flagship, have to land an emergency landing after they were hit by lasers from south china sea fishing boats. a chinese warship was following the canberra.
- 2018 - Polish foreign relations: the minister of defence mariusz blaszczak claims that he has spoken to u.s. officials in washington d.c. recently about permanent stationing thousands of u.s. soldiers in poland as a means of deterring russia.
- 2017 - Cpp-npa/ndf rebellion: after president rodrigo duterte declared martial law in mindanao, the government of the philippines and communist party end peace talks.
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.
