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.

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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.

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April 08, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 08, 1979:

  • Carmelina opens at st. james theater nyc for 17 performances
  • 204th and final episode of all in the family
  • 8th colgate dinah shore golf championship won by sandra post.

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April 08, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 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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April 08, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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
    Patricia Arquette

    American actress.

  • Jacques Brel
    Jacques Brel

    Belgian-born french composer and lyricist, as well as singer.

  • Chris Kyle
    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
    Julian Lennon

    British singer, musician, and singer, julian lennon is the son of john lennon (and his first wife cynthia).

  • John Schneider
    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

    Biz markie was an american rapper, singer, dj, and record producer known for his hit single 'just a friend'.

  • Franco Corelli
    Franco Corelli

    Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.

  • John Gavin
    John Gavin

    Hispanic-american diplomat and actor.

  • Robert Kiyosaki
    Robert Kiyosaki

    Cashflow technologies was co-founded by an american businessman.

  • Christine Boisson
    Christine Boisson

    French actress.

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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.

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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
    Annette Funicello

    American actress.

  • Ben Johnson
    Ben Johnson

    100m runner (1988 olympics - gold medalist, disqualified).

  • Sara Montiel
    Sara Montiel

    Spanish-mexican actress and singer (b. 1928).

  • Claire Trevor
    Claire Trevor

    American singer and actress (d. 2000).

  • María Félix
    María Félix

    Mexican film actress.

  • Lars Hanson
    Lars Hanson

    Swedish actor, flesh & devil, dies at 78 after a long battle with illness.

  • Frank Milan
    Frank Milan

    Actor (witness), passes away at 71.

  • Arleen Whelan
    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).
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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:

  1. - I Will Survive
  2. - What A Fool Believes
  3. - Tragedy
  4. - Sultans Of Swing
  5. - 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:

  1. - Bright Eyes
  2. - Some Girls
  3. - Cool For Cats
  4. - I Will Survive
  5. - 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:

  1. - I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)
  2. - He's The Greatest Dancer
  3. - Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)
  4. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
  5. - I Want Your Love

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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:

Mad Max

Mad Max

Release year: 1979

Directed by: George Miller

Starring: Mel Gibson, Joanne Samuel, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Steve Bisley

Country: United States of America

Love at First Bite

Love at First Bite

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Stan Dragoti

Starring: George Hamilton, Susan Saint James, Richard Benjamin, Dick Shawn

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

A Perfect Couple

A Perfect Couple

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Robert Altman

Starring: Paul Dooley, Marta Heflin, Titos Vandis, Belita Moreno

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:

Love Thy Neighbour in Australia

Love Thy Neighbour in Australia

Release year: 1979

Directed by: William G. Stewart

Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Worzel Gummidge

Worzel Gummidge

Release year: 1979

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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

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:

The Culture Of Narcissism by Christopher Lasch

The Culture Of Narcissism

By:

Christopher Lasch was clear when The Culture of Narcissism first appeared. He had identified something very important: What was happening to American society after the decline of

How To Get Whatever You Want Out Of Life by Dr. Joyce Brothers

How To Get Whatever You Want Out Of Life

By:

Psychologists have accumulated a lot of information about people. What causes them to be angry? What frustrates them? What makes them smile with joy?

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)

The Matarese Circle by Robert Ludlum

The Matarese Circle

By:

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.

Manhattan by Neal Travis

Manhattan

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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:

Bomb Bee

Bomb Bee

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation

Genre: Pinball, Breakout clone

Publisher: Namco

Lunar Rescue

Lunar Rescue

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Space flight Shooter game

Publisher: Taito

Aim for the Ace!

Aim for the Ace!

Genre: Sports, Romance

Star Raiders

Star Raiders

Platform: Atari 8-bit family

Genre: Space simulation

Publisher: Atari, Inc

Galaxian

Galaxian

Platform: Arcade, Various

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Midway

history

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.

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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.

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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 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.

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Sunday April 8, 1979