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February 20, 1979 was the 51st day of the year 1979, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is February 20, 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 February 20, 1979, who was born and died on February 20, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 20, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? by Rod Stewart), movies (e.g. Norma Rae, directed by Martin Ritt), TV series (e.g. Worzel Gummidge) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 20th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 20, 1979?
- February 20, 1979: What happened on that day?
- February 20, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 20, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 20, 1979?
- February 20, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 20, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- February 20, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 20, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- February 20, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 20, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 20, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 20, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 20, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 20, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on February 20, 1979?
What day of the week was February 20, 1979?
February 20, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 51st day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 20, 1979 can also be written as 2/20/1979 in the US and as 20/2/1979 in UK and Europe.
February 20, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 20, 1979:
- An earthquake cracks open the volcanic crater on the dieng plateau, releasing poisonous hs gas and killing 149 villagers in the indonesian province of central java.
February 20, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 20th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 20, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 20, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 20th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 20, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 20, 1979 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 20, 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 February 20, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 01:04 am and setting at 12:19 pm.
The previous full moon was on Feb 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Mar 13, 1979.
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Who was born on February 20, 1979?
Famous people born on February 20, 1979:
- Ardit Daci
Kosovar politician and former Minister of Justice.
- Coy Bowles
Known for being a member of the Zac Brown Band and author of children's books.
- Jon Luvelli
Photographer.
- Andy Dunn
Businessman.
- Michael Zegen
- Johan Sandahl
- Song Chong-gug
- Nirut Surasiang
- Moussa N'Diaye
- Francesco De Carlo
- Luigi Marattin
- Jamal Reynolds
- Roberto Júlio de Figueiredo
- Mariana Peñalva
- Simon Dufour
- Alberto Noah
Whose famous birthday is on February 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 20th:
![Kurt Cobain]()
Kurt CobainMusician (nirvana) (born 1967).
![Cindy Crawford]()
Cindy CrawfordAmerican model.
![Ivana Trump]()
Ivana TrumpCzechoslovakian-american news figure and socialite.
![Sidney Poitier]()
Sidney PoitierAmerican actor.
![Gordon Brown]()
Gordon BrownScottish member of parliament.
![Chelsea Peretti]()
Chelsea PerettiChelsea peretti is a comedian known for her stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, and for her role as gina linetti on the tv show brooklyn...
![Gloria Vanderbilt]()
Gloria VanderbiltAmerican entrepreneur and heiress.
![Lili Taylor]()
Lili TaylorActress (ransom and short cuts, role model).
![Jennifer O'Neill]()
Jennifer O'NeillAmerican actress.
![Lauren Ambrose]()
Lauren AmbroseLauren Ambrose is an American actress known for her roles in the television series Six Feet Under and Servant.
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February 20, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 1 month old,
or 541 months and 30 days old,
or 2356 weeks and 3 days old,
or 16495 days old,
if you were born on February 20, 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 February 20, 1979?
There are 307 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 20th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 20, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on February 20, 1979.
February 20, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 20, 1979:
- Leslie Walter Minter
- Nereo Rocco
What famous deaths happened on February 20th?
Famous deaths on February 20th:
![Sandra Dee]()
Sandra DeeAmerican actress, and teenage film idol in the late 50s and 60s.
![Dick York]()
Dick YorkAmerican actor who played the role of darren in "bewitched", a long-running series starring elizabeth montgomery.
![Alexander Haig]()
Alexander HaigAmerican soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...
![John Raitt]()
John RaittAmerican actor, singer, and recording artist.
![Rosemary DeCamp]()
Rosemary DeCampAmerican actress, who was known as "yankee doodle", after playing james cagneyaeur (tm)'s mother in 1942's "yankee doodle dandy.
![Max Schreck]()
Max SchreckGerman actor (born 1879).
![Thurston Hall]()
Thurston HallActor (mr schuyler topper), dies at 75.
![Jack Ingram]()
Jack IngramActor (law of the west), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.
- Milderd Dresselhaus
Pioneering researcher in the field of carbon science and nanotechnology.
- Fredderick Douglass
Prominent African American abolitionist and writer.
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February 20, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on February 20, 1979:
- World Day of Social Justice
February 20, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 20, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 19th and February 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 20, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 20, 1979 was Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.
February 20, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 20, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 19th and February 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rod Stewart - Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?
- Pointer Sisters - Fire
- Olivia Newton-John - A Little More Love
- Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
- Village People - Y.M.C.A.
February 20, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 20, 1979 was Heart Of Glass by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.
February 20, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 20, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 19th and February 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Blondie - Heart Of Glass
- Abba - Chiquitita
- The Three Degrees - Woman In Love
- The Bee Gees - Tragedy
- Ian & The Blockheads - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick
February 20, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 20, 1979 was Bustin' Loose by Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.
February 20, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 20, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 19th and February 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers - Bustin' Loose
- Parliament - Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
- Peabo Bryson - I'm So Into You
- Lakeside - It's All The Way Live
- Tavares - Never Had A Love Like This Before
February 20, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 20, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Norma Rae
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Martin Ritt
Starring: Sally Field, Beau Bridges, Ron Leibman, Pat Hingle
Real Life
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Albert Brooks
Starring: Dick Haynes, Albert Brooks, Matthew Tobin, J.A. Preston
Fast Break
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Jack Smight
Starring: Gabe Kaplan, Harold Sylvester, Michael Warren, Bernard King
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
Ashanti
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Richard Fleischer
Starring: Michael Caine, Peter Ustinov, Kabir Bedi, Beverly Johnson
February 20, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 20, 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:
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
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
Rentner haben niemals Zeit
Release year: 1978
February 20, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 20, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Distant Mirror
By: Barbara W. Tuchman
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.
Nurse
By: Peggy Anderson
THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER - MORE THAN 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD Nurse is a shocking and inspiring bestseller. It tells the story of eight weeks of the life of a nurse at a large urban hospital.
War and Remembrance
By: Herman Wouk
These two classic works capture the current world events and tell the story of one American family caught up in the middle of the war's chaos.
Overload
By: Arthur Hailey
#1 New York Times bestseller Arthur Hailey's suspense-packed novel poses a frightening question: What happens if a terrorist attack takes out the power of America's largest state. In
Faeries
By: Brian Froud and Alan Lee
Brian Froud's Faeries, published a quarter century ago, is still a classic fantasy book. It has more than a million copies worldwide.
February 20, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 20, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Sheriff
Star Trek: Phaser Strike
Aim for the Ace!
Heiankyo Alien
Deep Scan
Who was the US President on February 20, 1979?
On February 20, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 20, 1979?
On February 20, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 20, 1979?
On February 20, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about February 20th?
February 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of February. 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 February 20th, such as:
- 2019 - According to the southern poverty law center, there has been a 30% increase in hate groups in america over the last four years. this includes a 7% increase for 2018.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: turkish military operations in afrin: prosyrian government forces are deployed to support the kurdish ypg in its fight against turkey, and the turkish-backed free syrian army (afrin region). this opens up a new front for the war.
- 2017 - According to the philippine coast guard, gunmen attacked a vietnamese ship near tawi-tawi in the philippines. they killed at least one soldier and kidnapped seven more. abu sayyaf militants are believed to be behind the attack.
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 February 1979?
February 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
