Sunday April 08, 1979: on this day
April 08, 1979 was the 98th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is April 08, 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 08, 1979, who was born and died on April 08, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 08, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor), movies (e.g. Mad Max, directed by George Miller), 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 8th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 08, 1979?
- April 08, 1979: What happened on that day?
- April 08, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 08, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 08, 1979?
- April 08, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 08, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- April 08, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 08, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- April 08, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 08, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 08, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 08, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 08, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 08, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on April 08, 1979?
What day of the week was April 08, 1979?
April 08, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 98th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 08, 1979 can also be written as 4/8/1979 in the US and as 8/4/1979 in UK and Europe.
April 08, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries 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 08, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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April 08, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 08, 1979 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 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 08, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 02:52 pm and setting at 04:06 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 13, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Apr 12, 1979.
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Who was born on April 08, 1979?
Famous people born on April 08, 1979:
- Alekai Laiho
Talented golfer known for his precision and skill on the course.
- Deetra Patel
Deetra Patel is an Indian-American photographer acclaimed for her documentary-style work capturing the diverse cultures and communities of...
- Temia Akande
Temia Akande is a celebrated photographer whose work has been featured in numerous art exhibitions and publications.
- Shekina Dubois
Shekina Dubois is a city councilor in a large metropolitan area, focused on issues related to community development and public safety.
- Aalliyah Gonzalez
Aalliyah Gonzalez is a Mexican-American geologist who specializes in the study of volcanic processes and plate tectonics.
- Dane Sardinha
Dane Sardinha is a former professional baseball catcher who played in Major League Baseball.
- Amit Trivedi
Renowned Indian music composer known for his innovative soundtracks.
- Raven
American drag queen performer.
- Jeremy Guthrie
American baseball player.
- Mohamed Kader
- Marta Baldó
Whose famous birthday is on April 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 8th:
- Patricia Arquette
American actress.
- Jacques Brel
Belgian-born french composer and lyricist, as well as singer.
- Chris Kyle
Chris kyle was a highly decorated us navy seal sniper known for his autobiography 'american sniper' and his service during the iraq war.
- Julian Lennon
British singer, musician, and singer, julian lennon is the son of john lennon (and his first wife cynthia).
- John Schneider
John schneider is an american actor best known for his role as bo duke in the television series the dukes of hazzard.
- Biz Markie
Biz markie was an american rapper, singer, dj, and record producer known for his hit single 'just a friend'.
- Franco Corelli
Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.
- John Gavin
Hispanic-american diplomat and actor.
- Robert Kiyosaki
Cashflow technologies was co-founded by an american businessman.
- Christine Boisson
French actress.
April 08, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 11 months old,
or 539 months and 21 days old,
or 2346 weeks and 5 days old,
or 16427 days old,
if you were born on April 08, 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 08, 1979?
There are 11 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 8th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 08, 1979.
April 08, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 08, 1979:
- Breece D'J Pancake
American short story writer known for his distinctive literary style.
What famous deaths happened on April 8th?
Famous deaths on April 8th:
- Annette Funicello
American actress.
- Ben Johnson
100m runner (1988 olympics - gold medalist, disqualified).
- Sara Montiel
Spanish-mexican actress and singer (b. 1928).
- Claire Trevor
American singer and actress (d. 2000).
- María Félix
Mexican film actress.
- Lars Hanson
Swedish actor, flesh & devil, dies at 78 after a long battle with illness.
- Frank Milan
Actor (witness), passes away at 71.
- Arleen Whelan
Deaths of a stroke at the 78.
- Siler Picasso
Siler Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and printmaker, who is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
- Majour Picasso
A Spanish artist, Picasso is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, known for his pioneering work in Cubism.
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April 08, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 08, 1979:
- Buddha's Birthday in Japan
Saints celebrated on April 08, 1979:
- Saint Constance
- Saint Walter of Pontoise (died 1099)
- Saint Julie Billiart of Namur (died 1816).
April 08, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 08, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 2nd and April 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 08, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 08, 1979 was I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, according to the music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.
April 08, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 08, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 2nd and April 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
- The Doobie Brothers - What A Fool Believes
- Bee Gees - Tragedy
- Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing
- Peaches and Herb - Shake Your Groove Thing
April 08, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 08, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.
April 08, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 08, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 2nd and April 8th. 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 08, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 08, 1979 was I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl) by Instant Funk, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.
April 08, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 08, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 2nd and April 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Instant Funk - I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)
- Sister Sledge - He's The Greatest Dancer
- The Jacksons - Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)
- G.Q. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
- Chic - I Want Your Love
April 08, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 08, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
April 08, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 08, 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:
April 08, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 08, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
April 08, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 08, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on April 08, 1979?
On April 08, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 08, 1979?
On April 08, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 08, 1979?
On April 08, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about April 8th?
April 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:
- 2019 - Tripoli international airport is retaken by forces loyal to the government of national accord from the libyan national army.
- 2018 - 2018 douma chemical attacks: according to the white helmets, at least 70 people died in yesterday's chemical weapons attack in douma (syria). russia and the syrian government deny any chemical attack. (bbc). president donald trump warned russia and iran about bashar al-assad's support and called him "animal assad".
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: an american special forces soldier is killed in action against isil militants in afghanistan’s eastern nangarhar province.
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.