Sunday January 14, 1979: on this day

January 14, 1979 was the 14th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 14, 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 14, 1979, who was born and died on January 14, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 14, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Too Much Heaven by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. Nosferatu the Vampyre, directed by Werner Herzog), TV series (e.g. Danger Uxb) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 14th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 14, 1979?


January 14, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 14th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 14, 1979 can also be written as 1/14/1979 in the US and as 14/1/1979 in UK and Europe.

January 14, 1979 in January 1979 calendar

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January 14, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 14, 1979:

January 14, 1979: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 14, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 14th 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 14, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 14, 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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January 14, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 14, 1979 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 14, 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 14, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 06:26 pm and setting at 08:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 13, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Feb 12, 1979.

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Who was born on January 14, 1979?


Famous people born on January 14, 1979:

  • Angela Lindvall
    Angela Lindvall

    Angela lindvall is a well-known american model who has graced the covers of numerous fashion magazines and walked the runway for top...

  • Soprano (rapper)

    Soprano, born in 1979, is a french rapper known for his distinctive voice and introspective lyrics.

  • Karen Elson

    English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and model.

  • Daniela Freitas

    Brazilian exotic dancer, blonde beauty with large derria're.

  • Evans Soligo

    Italian footballer.

  • John Reuben

    American hip hop artist.

  • Soprano

    French rapper of comorian descent.

  • James Scott

    Soap opera actor.

  • Young Deenay
  • Marina Rocco
  • Richard Sadlier
  • Robert Scarlett
  • David Bermudo
  • Kathy Anderson
  • Chris Albright
  • Mansour Al-Thagafi

Whose famous birthday is on January 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 14th:

  • LL Cool J
    LL Cool J

    Ll cool j is an american rapper and actor known for pioneering hip-hop music and starring in tv shows like ncis: los angeles.

  • Slick Rick
    Slick Rick

    Slick rick, born on january 14, 1965, is a british-american rapper known for his storytelling abilities and influential contributions to...

  • Grant Gustin
    Grant Gustin

    Grant gustin is a tv actor best known for his role as barry allen/the flash in the tv series the flash.

  • Dave Grohl
    Dave Grohl

    American drummer, who replaced chad channing as drummer for nirvana.

  • Jason Bateman
    Jason Bateman

    American actor who appeared in four tv series including "silver spoons", 1984 and "it's your move", 1984.

  • Emily Watson
    Emily Watson

    Actress (breaking the waves boxer).

  • Holland Taylor
    Holland Taylor

    Holland taylor is a renowned tv actress known for her roles in shows like two and a half men and the practice.

  • Guy Williams
    Guy Williams

    Actor zorro, lost in space, dies in argentina at the age of 65.

  • Steven Soderbergh
    Steven Soderbergh

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

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January 14, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 2 months old,

or 542 months and 5 days old,

or 2357 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16501 days old,

if you were born on January 14, 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 14, 1979?

There are 301 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 14th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 14, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 14, 1979.

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January 14, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 14, 1979:

  • Thomas DeSimone

    Lucchese crime family gangster associate (born 1950).

  • Tim Graham

What famous deaths happened on January 14th?

Famous deaths on January 14th:

  • Alan Rickman
    Alan Rickman

    Alan Rickman was a renowned British actor known for his roles in films such as Harry Potter and Die Hard.

  • Shelley Winters
    Shelley Winters

    American actress who won oscars for "the diary of anne frank," 1959, and "a patch of blue," 65.

  • Jeanette MacDonald
    Jeanette MacDonald

    Renowned singer and actress in Hollywood musicals.

  • Donna Reed
    Donna Reed

    American actor, most well-known for her tv series, "the donna reed show," as well as several movies, including the christmas movie, "it's a...

  • Conrad Bain
    Conrad Bain

    Canadian-american actor, who was a soldier in the canadian army during ww ii.

  • Hari Rhodes
    Hari Rhodes

    American actor.

  • Esther Ralston
    Esther Ralston

    American actress of silent screen fame.

  • Jetta Goudal
    Jetta Goudal

    Jetta Goudal was a French-born American actress known for her roles in silent films.

  • Humphrey Bogart
    Humphrey Bogart

    American actor (b. 1899).

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January 14, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 14, 1979:

  • Day of St. Basil the Great in Eastern Orthodoxy, January 1 on the Julian Calendar.
  • Feast of Divina Pastora, in Barquisimeto, Venezuela.
  • Makar Sankranti in India. The event is marked by flying kites. Also Pongal in South India.
  • New Year's Day in Eastern Orthodoxy, see Julian Calendar.
  • Festum Asinorum, medieval burlesque festival celebrating the Flight into Egypt.
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January 14, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 14, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 8th and January 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 14, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 14, 1979 was Too Much Heaven by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

January 14, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 14, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 8th and January 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Too Much Heaven
  2. - Le Freak
  3. - My Life
  4. - You Don't Bring Me Flowers
  5. - Hold The Line

January 14, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 14, 1979 was YMCA by The Village People, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

January 14, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 14, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 8th and January 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - YMCA
  2. - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick
  3. - Lay Your Love On Me
  4. - September
  5. - A Little More Love

January 14, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 14, 1979 was September by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

January 14, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 14, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 8th and January 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - September
  2. - Got To Be Real
  3. - Get Down
  4. - Le Freak
  5. - I'm So Into You

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January 14, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 14, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Nosferatu the Vampyre

Nosferatu the Vampyre

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Werner Herzog

Starring: Klaus Kinski, Isabelle Adjani, Bruno Ganz, Roland Topor

Country: United States of America

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

Ecce bombo

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

Blue Movie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alberto Cavallone

Starring: Leda Simonetti, Patrizia Funari, Danielle Dugas, Claude Maran, Joseph Dickson

Country: Italy

January 14, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 14, 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

Danger UXB

Release year: 1979

Written by:

Starring: Anthony Andrews, Maurice Roëves, George Innes, Gordon Kane

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Matador

Matador

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Erik Balling

Starring: Jørgen Buckhøj, Buster Larsen, Ghita Nørby, Malene Schwartz

Country: Denmark

Rentner haben niemals Zeit

Rentner haben niemals Zeit

Release year: 1978

A Woman Called Moses

A Woman Called Moses

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Paul Wendkos

Running Blind

Running Blind

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Ryan Suffern

January 14, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 14, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Time For Truth by William E. Simon

A Time For Truth

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An eminent conservative examines the economic and policy policies that threaten liberty and points the way towards an American Renaissance.

The Buchwald Stops Here by Art Buchwald

The Buchwald Stops Here

By:

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Chesapeake by James A. Michener

Chesapeake

By:

James A. Michener, a classic novelist, brings his epic legacy to bear on America's Eastern Shore's four-hundred year-old saga, from its Native American roots through the present.

A Distant Mirror by Barbara W. Tuchman

A Distant Mirror

By:

Barbara W. Tuchman, the acclaimed author of The Guns of August, won the Pulitzer Prize for Literature. She once again uses her gifts for character, history and sparkling prose to create an amazing portrait of medieval life.

The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady by Edith Holden

The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady

By:

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.

January 14, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 14, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

4-Player Bowling Alley

4-Player Bowling Alley

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Midway

Head On

Head On

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Driving, Maze

Publisher: Sega/Gremlin

Alien Attack

Alien Attack

Platform: Handheld video game

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Coleco

Deep Scan

Deep Scan

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Sega Saturn (as a minigame in Die Hard Arcade)

Publisher: Sega

Star Raiders

Star Raiders

Platform: Atari 8-bit family

Genre: Space simulation

Publisher: Atari, Inc

history

Who was the US President on January 14, 1979?

On January 14, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 14, 1979?

On January 14, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 14, 1979?

On January 14, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 14th?

January 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: four suicide bombers kill and more than 100 are injured in a car bombing attack in kabul.
  • 2018 - Tunnel warfare by the palestinians in the gaza strip, blockade of the gaza strip. the israel defense forces reported that the tunnel was completely destroyed by hamas beneath the kerem shalom border. before its jets bombed gaza's tunnel opening, israel closed the crossing. the crossing is still closed. (ynetnews),
  • 2017 - Battle of mosul (2016-17). iraqi forces seize parts of mosul university, along with several areas along the tigris river, from islamic state militants. (al jazeera),

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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 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.

Discover how January 1979 calendar looked like.

Sunday January 14, 1979