Saturday September 29, 1979: on this day

September 29, 1979 was the 272nd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is September 29, 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 September 29, 1979, who was born and died on September 29, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 29, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Sharona by The Knack), movies (e.g. 10, directed by Blake Edwards), TV series (e.g. Face The Music) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about September 29th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was September 29, 1979?


September 29, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 272nd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 29, 1979 can also be written as 9/29/1979 in the US and as 29/9/1979 in UK and Europe.

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September 29, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 29, 1979:

  • Bad case of loving you by robert palmer peaks at #14
  • Boom boom (out go lights) by pat travers peaks at #56
  • Born to be alive by patrick hernandez peaks at #16
  • Cruel to be kind by nick lowe peaks at #12
  • Different worlds by maureen mcgovern peaks at #18
  • Girls talk by dave edmunds peaks at #65
  • Lonesome loser by little river band peaks at #6
  • Message in a bottle by police peaks at #1 in the uk
  • La dodger manny mota hits record 146th pinch hit
  • Pope john paul ii becomes the first pope to set foot on irish soil with his pastoral visit to the republic of ireland.
  • Gold hits record us$400.20 an ounce in hong kong.
  • The dictator francisco macias of equatorial guinea is executed by soldiers from western sahara.

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September 29, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 29th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 29, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 29, 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 September 29th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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September 29, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 29, 1979 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 29, 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 September 29, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 02:28 pm and setting at 12:37 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 06, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Oct 05, 1979.

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Who was born on September 29, 1979?


Famous people born on September 29, 1979:

  • Khazi Campbell

    Former English professional footballer known for his defensive skills.

  • Daizee Shayne

    Bestselling author of mystery novels with a loyal fan base.

  • Artika Sari Devi

    Indonesian beauty queen, puteri indonesia 2004.

  • Shelley Duncan

    American manager and player.

  • Ciara McCormack

    Soccer player.

  • Orhan Ak

    Turkish footballer.

  • Jaime Lozano

    Mexican footballer.

  • Bam Margera

    Celebrity.

  • Takumi Beppu

    Japanese manager and cyclist.

  • Hairuddin Omar
  • Martin Jágr
  • Michel Kamanzi
  • Gaitana
  • Noh Byung-jun
  • Marcos Roberto Pereira dos Santos
  • Nicola Princivalli
  • Jaroslav Volf
  • Alex Marte

Whose famous birthday is on September 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 29th:

  • Kevin Durant
    Kevin Durant

    Kevin durant is an american professional basketball player known for his scoring ability and versatility on the court.

  • Mouni Roy
    Mouni Roy

    Mouni roy is an indian actress known for her work in indian television and films.

  • Chrissy Metz
    Chrissy Metz

    Chrissy metz is an american actress best known for her role as kate pearson on the tv show 'this is us'.

  • Anita Ekberg
    Anita Ekberg

    Swedish actress, model and sex symbol.

  • Zachary Levi
    Zachary Levi

    Zachary levi is an american actor known for his roles in the tv series chuck and the movie shazam!.

  • Erika Eleniak
    Erika Eleniak

    Erika eleniak is an american actress and model best known for her role as shauni mcclain in the tv series baywatch.

  • Stephen Boss
    Stephen Boss

    Stephen boss, also known as twitch, is a professional dancer and choreographer, best known for his appearances on the tv show 'so you think...

  • Luke Goss
    Luke Goss

    British musician who was wildly popular with screaming fans in 1987.

  • Madeline Kahn
    Madeline Kahn

    American actress known for her comic timing and fey delivery of comedy roles.

  • Anaïs Demoustier
    Anaïs Demoustier

    French actress well-known for many roles, including "the time of the wolf", directed michael haneke, and "hellphone" starring jean dujardin.

See more famous people and celebrities born on September 29th

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September 29, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 6 months old,

or 534 months and 27 days old,

or 2325 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16280 days old,

if you were born on September 29, 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 September 29, 1979?

There are 157 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 29th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 29, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on September 29, 1979.

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September 29, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 29, 1979:

  • Cicilia Sánchez

    Renowned Mexican poet and writer.

  • Francisco Macías Nguema

    Equatorial guinean politician, 1st president of the republic of equatorial guinea (d. 1979).

  • Ivan Wyschnegradsky

    Russian composer (b. 1893).

  • Ludwig Rex
  • Ivan Aleksandrovič Vyšnegradskij
  • Luigi Buccico
  • Ester Toivonen
  • Marino Carboni

What famous deaths happened on September 29th?

Famous deaths on September 29th:

  • Carson McCullers
    Carson McCullers

    American short story writer, playwright, essayist, and poet (d. 1967).

  • Lois Maxwell
    Lois Maxwell

    Canadian-australian model and actress (d. 2007).

  • Tom Alter
    Tom Alter

    Indian actor (d. 2017).

  • Betty Kean
    Betty Kean

    Actress (amy tucker - leave it to larry), is killed at 69.

  • Edward Everett Horton
    Edward Everett Horton

    Actor/narrator (bulwinkle show), dies at the age of 84.

  • Avalie Allison

    Renowned actress known for her versatile roles in classic films.

  • Parilee Pardy

    Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Onyekachi Mbadiwe

    Nigerian politician and statesman who played a key role in the country's independence movement.

  • Matej Bel

    Slovak astronomer known for his observations of comets and contributions to astronomy.

  • Polette Bourgeois

    Renowned actress known for her versatile roles in both film and theater.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on September 29th

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September 29, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on September 29, 1979:

  • England, Ireland - One of the four Quarter days in the Irish calendar
  • Also see September 29 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Michaelmas - Christian feast of the Archangels St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and St. Raphael
  • French Republican Calendar - Amarante (Amaranth) Day, eighth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Argentina, Inventor's Day - Lászl= J=zsef Bfr='s birthday.

Observances on September 29, 1979:

  • International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
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September 29, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 29, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 24th and September 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


September 29, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 29, 1979 was My Sharona by The Knack, according to the music chart for the week September 24th and September 30th.

September 29, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on September 29, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 24th and September 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Sharona
  2. - Sad Eyes
  3. - Rise
  4. - Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
  5. - After The Love Has Gone

September 29, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 29, 1979 was Message In A Bottle by The Police, according to the music chart for the week September 24th and September 30th.

September 29, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on September 29, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 24th and September 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Message In A Bottle
  2. - Video Killed The Radio Star
  3. - Dreaming
  4. - Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
  5. - Whatever You Want

September 29, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 29, 1979 was Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 24th and September 30th.

September 29, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on September 29, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 24th and September 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
  2. - Found A Cure
  3. - I Just Want To Be
  4. - Firecracker
  5. - (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1

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September 29, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on September 29, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

10

10

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Blake Edwards

Starring: Dudley Moore, Bo Derek, Julie Andrews, Robert Webber

Country: United States of America

Starting Over

Starting Over

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Alan J. Pakula

Starring: Burt Reynolds, Jill Clayburgh, Candice Bergen, Charles Durning

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

Disco Godfather

Disco Godfather

Release year: 1979

Directed by: J. Robert Wagoner

Starring: Rudy Ray Moore, Carol Speed, Jimmy Lynch, Jerry Jones

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

September 29, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on September 29, 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:

Face the Music

Face the Music

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Carol Wiseman

A Moment in Time

A Moment in Time

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Ruby Yang

Ride on Stranger

Ride on Stranger

Release year: 1979

Jigsaw

Jigsaw

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Michael Spierig

Paris

Paris

Release year: 1979

Country: United States of America

September 29, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on September 29, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Triple by Ken Follett

Triple

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A New York Times bestseller of terror and suspense from the author of A Column of Fire, World Without End and The Pillars of the Earth. As Egypt gets closer to developing a nuclear weapon, the Mossad’s top-ranking Israeli agent …

To Catch A King by Harry Patterson

To Catch A King

By:

Hitler's war machine, a terrifying war machine, is heading toward England in July 1940. He plans to enthrone puppet rulers under Nazi control and a beautiful nightclub singer, as well as a SSSS officer.

Broca'S Brain by Carl Sagan

Broca'S Brain

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Carl Sagan, scientist and writer, returns to the frontier to share his insights about the world. He explores and explains the amazing future of intelligent people in his charmingly down-to earth style.

Shadow Of The Moon by M.M. Kaye

Shadow Of The Moon

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M. M. Kaye is the author of The Far Pavilions. She takes her readers back to India, a vast, glittering, sun-baked continent. Shadow of the Moon tells the story of Winter de Ballesteros.

Tinsel by William Goldman

Tinsel

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London published Fiction

September 29, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on September 29, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Trek-80

Trek-80

Platform: TRS-80

Beam Invader

Beam Invader

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: Tekunon Kougyou

Aim for the Ace!

Aim for the Ace!

Genre: Sports, Romance

Star Fire

Star Fire

Platform: Arcade, Atari 800, Commodore 64

Genre: 3d shooter

Publisher: Exidy

NASL Soccer

NASL Soccer

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Traditional soccer simulation

Publisher: Mattel

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Who was the US President on September 29, 1979?

On September 29, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 29, 1979?

On September 29, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on September 29, 1979?

On September 29, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about September 29th?

September 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of September. 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 September 29th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 sulawesi tsunami and earthquake: at least 408 people have been confirmed dead, and at least 560 injured by the tsunami that was triggered friday by a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in palu and donggala (indonesia).
  • 2017 - War in somalia: al-shabaab militants attacked a military base based outside of mogadishu. 15 soldiers were killed.
  • 2016 - 2016 india-pakistan military conflict: the indian army claims that it carried out surgical strikes in pakistan on militant camps across the line of control. this allegedly killed several militants. pakistan denies this claim, and calls it cross-border shooting that resulted in the deaths of two of its soldiers. (india today), (reuters),

Find out more about September 29th

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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 September 1979?

September 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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.

Discover how September 1979 calendar looked like.

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