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January 02, 1979 was the 2nd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is January 02, 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 02, 1979, who was born and died on January 02, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 02, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Too Much Heaven by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. Ernesto, directed by Salvatore Samperi), TV series (e.g. Danger Uxb) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 2nd, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 02, 1979?
- January 02, 1979: What happened on that day?
- January 02, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 02, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 02, 1979?
- January 02, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 02, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- January 02, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 02, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- January 02, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 02, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 02, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 02, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 02, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 02, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on January 02, 1979?
What day of the week was January 02, 1979?
January 02, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 2nd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 02, 1979 can also be written as 1/2/1979 in the US and as 2/1/1979 in UK and Europe.
January 02, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 02, 1979:
- Gavaskar gets twin tons for india for the third time (versus west indies).
January 02, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 02, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 02, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on January 2nd, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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January 02, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 02, 1979 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 02, 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 02, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 10:03 am and setting at 10:44 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1979.
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Who was born on January 02, 1979?
Famous people born on January 02, 1979:
- Jonathan Greening
English coach and footballer.
- Erica Hubbard
Tv actress.
- Tim Cruz
American singer (b3 & react).
- Cagla Sikel
- Paino Hehea
- Bekim Kapič
- Allessa
- Jaŭhen Lašankoŭ
- A. J. Finn
- Robert Newbery
- Mariana Rossi
- Jagmeet Singh
- Elena Tonnini
- Alessandro Cittadini
- Erick Fornaris Álvarez
- Mustafa Abi
- Isabella Aguilar
- Michela Bruni
Whose famous birthday is on January 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 2nd:
![Kate Bosworth]()
Kate BosworthAmerican actress.
![Taye Diggs]()
Taye DiggsTaye diggs is an american actor known for his roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'how stella got her groove back' and 'rent'.
![Tia Carrere]()
Tia CarrereTia Carrere is an actress known for her roles in films like Wayne's World and for her appearances in reality TV shows.
![Isaac Asimov]()
Isaac AsimovRussian-american biochemist, columnist in science, anthropologist, and prolific sci-fi author.
![Giovanna Ralli]()
Giovanna RalliItalian actress, ralli made her acting debut at seven years old.
![Florence Lawrence]()
Florence LawrenceSilent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.
![William Haines]()
William HainesAmerican interior designer and actor (d. 1973).
![Patrick Huard]()
Patrick HuardCanadian screenwriter and actor.
![Joanna Pacula]()
Joanna PaculaTomszowaubelski (poland -- actress) (gorky park and kiss).
![Lucy Davis]()
Lucy DavisEnglish actress.
January 02, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 3 months old,
or 543 months and 23 days old,
or 2364 weeks and 2 days old,
or 16550 days old,
if you were born on January 02, 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 January 02, 1979?
There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 2nd 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 02, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 02, 1979.
January 02, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 02, 1979:
- Sidnie Milana Manton
What famous deaths happened on January 2nd?
Famous deaths on January 2nd:
![David Lynch]()
David LynchAmerican screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.
![Anne Francis]()
Anne FrancisAmerican magazine cover girl, five years old.
![Dick Powell]()
Dick PowellAmerican actor, singer, director, and producer (d. 1963).
![Pete Postlethwaite]()
Pete PostlethwaitePete postlethwaite was a british actor known for his roles in films such as the usual suspects and inception.
![Dick Emery]()
Dick EmeryActor (yellow submarine.
![Una Merkel]()
Una MerkelCovington (kentucky) -- actress (42nd street and abraham lincoln).
![Jack Carson]()
Jack CarsonManitoba, canada -- actor ("star is born", mildred pierce).
![Nancy Kelly]()
Nancy KellyLowell, massachusetts -- actress.
![Emil Jannings]()
Emil JanningsGerman actor who won the first Academy Award for Best Actor.
![Tex Ritter]()
Tex RitterCountry singer "five star jubilee" dies at the age of 67.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 2nd
January 02, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 02, 1979:
- New Zealand ? Statutory holiday, Second day of New Year.
- United States - Bonza Bottler Day.
- Slovenia ? Second day of New Year.
- Scotland ? Second day of the Hogmanay Bank Holiday.
- Catholicism and Anglicanism ? Feast day of St. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen.
- The eighth day of Christmas (and ninth night of same) in Western Christianity.
- Science Fiction Day
January 02, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 02, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 1st and January 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 02, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 02, 1979 was Too Much Heaven by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.
January 02, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 02, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bee Gees - Too Much Heaven
- Chic - Le Freak
- Billy Joel - My Life
- Barbra & Neil - You Don't Bring Me Flowers
- Alicia Bridges - I Love The Nightlife (Disco Round)
January 02, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 02, 1979 was YMCA by The Village People, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.
January 02, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 02, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Village People - YMCA
- Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall
- Ian & The Blockheads - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick
- The Police - Walking On The Moon
- Abba - I Have A Dream
January 02, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 02, 1979 was Got To Be Real by Cheryl Lynn, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.
January 02, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 02, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Cheryl Lynn - Got To Be Real
- Earth, Wind & Fire - September
- Chic - Le Freak
- Gene Chandler - Get Down
- Rose Royce - Love Don't Live Here Anymore
January 02, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 02, 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
Ecce bombo
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Nanni Moretti
Starring: Nanni Moretti, Lina Sastri, Fabio Traversa, Glauco Mauri, Luisa Rossi, Carola Stagnaro, Susanna Javicoli, Cristina Manni, Simona Frosi, Piero Galletti, Luciano Agati, Agenore Incrocci
Country: Italy
Blue Movie
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Alberto Cavallone
Starring: Leda Simonetti, Patrizia Funari, Danielle Dugas, Claude Maran, Joseph Dickson
Country: Italy
Autumn Sonata
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Ingmar Bergman
Starring: Ingrid Bergman, Liv Ullmann, Lena Nyman, Halvar Björk
Country: United States of America
January 02, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 02, 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:
Danger UXB
Release year: 1979
Written by: John Hawkesworth, John Whitney
Starring: Anthony Andrews, Maurice Roëves, George Innes, Gordon Kane
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Treasure Island
Release year: 1978
Starring: Joe Thomas, Bobby Thong
Country: Japan
Matador
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Erik Balling
Starring: Jørgen Buckhøj, Buster Larsen, Ghita Nørby, Malene Schwartz
Country: Denmark
Rentner haben niemals Zeit
Release year: 1978
A Woman Called Moses
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Paul Wendkos
January 02, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 02, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Memories of Another Day
By: Harold Robbins
Harold Robbins should pay attention to "Big Dan" Huggins, who rose from the coal mines in West Virginia's poverty to power as one the most powerful and respected labor organizers in the country.
The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady
By: Edith Holden
This facsimile reproduction is of the 1906 naturalist's journal. Edith Holden documented in words and pictures the British countryside's flora, fauna, and changes throughout the year.
The Empty Copper Sea
By: John D. MacDonald
The Empty Copper Sea, a classic crime novel by a beloved author of crime fiction, features Travis McGee, a hard-boiled detective who lives in a houseboat.
The Praise Singer
By: Mary Renault
Mary Renault tells the story of Simonides, a great lyric poet. She brings to life a time when rulers in Greece had an unstable rule, poetry, music, royal patronage, and poetry.
Fools Die
By: Mario Puzo
The bestseller of The Godfather is now available in English and New York Times. It's a story about the feverish world that can be found in the life of a high-roller gambler.
January 02, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 02, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Invasion Orion
Lunar Rescue
Barrier
NASL Soccer
Star Raiders
Who was the US President on January 02, 1979?
On January 02, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 02, 1979?
On January 02, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 02, 1979?
On January 02, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about January 2nd?
January 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:
- 2019 - China-united states trade war (2018-present). apple, an american electronics company, warns that iphone sales have been slowing and that the product is in low demand. this is attributed to trade tensions with china. according to apple, its fiscal earnings are expected to drop for the first quarter due to disappointing holiday sales figures. the company also claims that it could lose $9b due the fall.
- 2018 - Weinstein effect: vice media suspends its top executives while it investigates accusations against them.
- 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: islamic state in iraq and the levant claims responsibility. it claims it is responding to turkey's actions within syria.
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.
