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April 17, 1979 was the 107th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is April 17, 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 17, 1979, who was born and died on April 17, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 17, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Knock On Wood by Amii Stewart), movies (e.g. A Little Romance, directed by George Roy Hill), 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 17th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 17, 1979?
- April 17, 1979: What happened on that day?
- April 17, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 17, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 17, 1979?
- April 17, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 17, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- April 17, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 17, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- April 17, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 17, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 17, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 17, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 17, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on April 17, 1979?
What day of the week was April 17, 1979?
April 17, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 107th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 17, 1979 can also be written as 4/17/1979 in the US and as 17/4/1979 in UK and Europe.
April 17, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 17, 1979:
- Schoolchildren in the central african empire are arrested (and around 100 killed) for protesting against compulsory school uniforms. an african judicial commission later determines that emperor jean-bédel bokassa quotalmost certainlyquot took part in the massacre.
April 17, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th 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 17, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 17th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 17, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 17, 1979 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 17, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 10:52 pm and setting at 09:59 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on May 12, 1979.
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Who was born on April 17, 1979?
Famous people born on April 17, 1979:
- Caius Clay
Former heavyweight champion with an impressive boxing record.
- Ayanna Floyd
Ayanna Floyd is an actress known for her roles in various TV shows and films.
- Marija Šestak
Serbian-slovenian triple jumper.
- Eric Brewer
Canadian ice hockey player.
- Sung Si-kyung
South korean actor and singer.
- Siddharth Narayan
Indian actor.
- Siddharth
Indian actor singer and producer.
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Lucila Solá![Ken Duken]()
Ken Duken- Tate Ellington
- Wang Feng
- Krzysztof Wołczek
- Abdelmajid Eddine
- Aurore Lalucq
- Rodrigo Santana
- José Serpa
- Silvia Bosurgi
Whose famous birthday is on April 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 17th:
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Victoria BeckhamPosh is a british singer, who was also one of the spice girls.
![Sean Bean]()
Sean BeanSean bean is an english actor known for his roles in the lord of the rings and game of thrones.
![Roddy Piper]()
Roddy PiperRoddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.
![William Holden]()
William HoldenWilliam holden was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as sunset boulevard and the bridge on the river kwai.
![Jennifer Garner]()
Jennifer GarnerAmerican actress and film producer.
![Olivia Hussey]()
Olivia HusseyArgentinean-british actress, who made her acting debut at 16 with her beautiful, doe-eyed beauty in "romeo and juliet.
![Rooney Mara]()
Rooney MaraRooney mara is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the girl with the dragon tattoo and carol.
![James Last]()
James LastGerman musician, bandleader, composer, arranger.
![Adam McKay]()
Adam McKayAdam mckay is a writer and director known for his work on comedy films such as anchorman, step brothers, and the other guys.
![Nicholas D'Agosto]()
Nicholas D'AgostoAmerican film and television actor.
April 17, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years and 8 days old,
or 540 months and 8 days old,
or 2349 weeks and 2 days old,
or 16445 days old,
if you were born on April 17, 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 17, 1979?
There are 357 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 17th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 17, 1979.
April 17, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 17, 1979:
- Paolo Barison
- Yukio Tsuda
- Chuck Osborne
What famous deaths happened on April 17th?
Famous deaths on April 17th:
![Deanna Durbin]()
Deanna DurbinAmerican actress and singer who made her debut film at the age of 14.
![Kitty Carlisle]()
Kitty CarlisleAmerican actress, singer, socialite, and game show panelist (d. 2007).
![Doris Roberts]()
Doris RobertsAmerican actress (b. 1925).
![Michael Sarrazin]()
Michael SarrazinMichael sarrazin was a canadian actor known for his roles in films such as 'they shoot horses, don't they?' and 'the flim-flam man'.
![Eva Novak]()
Eva NovakActress (medicine man), passes away at 90 from pneumonia.
- Benjerman Franklin
Founding Father of the United States and successful businessman.
- Axiel Márquez
Axiel Márquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter and journalist, known for his novels such as One Hundred Years of...
- Gabriel García Márquez
Gabriel García Márquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist, known for his novels and short stories,...
- Jesua Garcia
Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.
- Biju Patnaik
Biju Patnaik was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha for two terms and played a crucial role in the formation of...
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April 17, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 17, 1979:
- Pope Anicetus (died 166)
- Blessed Radboud of Louvain (d.1142)
Saints celebrated on April 17, 1979:
- Saint Gerwin of Oudenburg (d. 1117)
- Saint Landricus
- Saint Stephen Harding (d. 1134)
April 17, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 17, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 16th and April 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 17, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 1979 was Knock On Wood by Amii Stewart, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.
April 17, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 17, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Amii Stewart - Knock On Wood
- Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
- Blondie - Heart Of Glass
- Frank Mills - Music Box Dancer
- The Doobie Brothers - What A Fool Believes
April 17, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 17, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.
April 17, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 17, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 16th and April 22nd. 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 17, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 1979 was Disco Nights (Rock-Freak) by G.Q., according to the R&B music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.
April 17, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 17, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- G.Q. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
- Peaches & Herb - Reunited
- The Jacksons - Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)
- George Benson - Love Ballad
- Chic - I Want Your Love
April 17, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 17, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
A Little Romance
Release year: 1979
Directed by: George Roy Hill
Starring: Laurence Olivier, Diane Lane, Thelonious Bernard, Arthur Hill
Saint Jack
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich
Starring: Ben Gazzara, Denholm Elliott, James Villiers, Joss Ackland
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
An Almost Perfect Affair
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Michael Ritchie
Starring: Keith Carradine, Monica Vitti, Raf Vallone, Christian De Sica
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
April 17, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 17, 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
Release year: 1979
Directed by: William G. Stewart
Bedtime Stories
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Adam Shankman
Worzel Gummidge
Release year: 1979
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
You Can't Do That on Television
Release year: 1979
Starring: Les Lye, Abby Hagyard, Christine McGlade, Lisa Ruddy
Country: Canada
Turnabout
Release year: 1979
Directed by: E.B. Hughes
April 17, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 17, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Illusions
By: Richard Bach
A man places his faith in his biplane's propeller in cloudy airspace between the Illinois cornfields and blue infinity. Richard Bach, a disillusioned writer who is also an itinerant barnstormer, believes that belief is as real and as true as …
How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years
By: Howard J. Ruff
Howard J. Ruff is an author, financial advisor and founder of The Ruff Times Financial Newsletter. Howard started publication of The Ruff Times in 1975. It is a pioneering financial advisory newsletter.
Chesapeake
By: James A. Michener
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.
Linda Goodman'S Love Signs
By: Linda Goodman
Linda Goodman's Love Signs - A New Approach to the Human Heart (Paperback)
The Stories Of John Cheever
By: John Cheever
NATIONAL BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE Pulitzer Prize. The Stories of John Cheever became a national bestseller immediately after its publication. It also won the Pulitzer Prize. In
April 17, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 17, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Samurai (Europe) Dynasty! (US)
Ozma Wars
Bomb Bee
Alien Attack
ABPA Backgammon
Who was the US President on April 17, 1979?
On April 17, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 1979?
On April 17, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 17, 1979?
On April 17, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about April 17th?
April 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:
- 2019 - Russian military intervention in ukraine
- 2018 - Syrian civil war - american-led intervention in civil war in syria: president donald trump and his administration are looking at replacing u.s. military forces with an arab force in syria.
- 2017 - American pipeline operator williams partners agreed to sell an oil refinery in louisiana to nova chemicals, a canadian chemical company, for $2.1 billion.
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.
