Sunday February 25, 1979: on this day

February 25, 1979 was the 56th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is February 25, 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 25, 1979, who was born and died on February 25, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 25, 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 25th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 25, 1979?


February 25, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 56th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 25, 1979 can also be written as 2/25/1979 in the US and as 25/2/1979 in UK and Europe.

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February 25, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 25, 1979:

  • Soyuz 32 carries 2 cosmonauts to salyut 6 space station is launched
  • Jane blalock wins lpga orange blossom golf classic.

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February 25, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 25th 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 25, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 25, 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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Discover the planets positions on February 25th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 25, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 25, 1979 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 25, 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 25, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:43 am and setting at 05:57 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 25, 1979?


Famous people born on February 25, 1979:

  • David Hoflin
    David Hoflin

    Swedish-born australian actor.

  • Sanjith Somasundaram

    Successful tech entrepreneur who founded a popular software company.

  • Virginie Dedieu

    French olympic medalist and synchronized swimmer.

  • Ahsan Qureshi

    Ahsan Qureshi is a renowned squash player who has achieved great success in the sport.

  • Roan Sauermann

    Known for his innovative business strategies.

  • Alyx Jenkins

    CEO of a multinational corporation.

  • Kora Obidi

    Kora Obidi is a respected politician who has championed environmental causes in her career.

  • Celia Maysles

    American filmmaker, noted family member, whose uncle and dad are albert and david maysles.

  • Jennifer Ferrin

    American actress.

  • Triguinho
  • Sergej Vaht
  • Ludmila Varmužová
  • Federico Vespa
  • László Bodnár
  • Alessia La Monica
  • Jake La Furia
  • Elisa Bonacorsi
  • Dmitrij Galkin
  • Karine Guerra

Whose famous birthday is on February 25th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 25th:

  • Shahid Kapoor
    Shahid Kapoor

    Shahid kapoor is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, gaining fame for his performances in romantic and action movies.

  • Rashida Jones
    Rashida Jones

    Rashida jones is an american actress, writer, and producer known for her roles in tv shows like 'parks and recreation' and 'the office', as...

  • Chelsea Handler
    Chelsea Handler

    Chelsea handler is an american comedian and actress known for her outspoken and irreverent comedic style, as well as her work as a...

  • Anson Mount
    Anson Mount

    American actor known for his roles in TV shows like Hell on Wheels and Star Trek: Discovery.

  • Sandrine Kiberlain
    Sandrine Kiberlain

    French actress-singer.

  • Isabelle Fuhrman
    Isabelle Fuhrman

    American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Orphan' and 'The Hunger Games'.

  • Sean Astin
    Sean Astin

    American actor, patty duke is the child of well-known parents.

  • Gert Fröbe
    Gert Fröbe

    German actor best known for his role in james bond's james bond film "goldfinger" as auric goldfinger.

  • Jim Backus
    Jim Backus

    American actor in radio and vaudeville.

  • Neil Jordan
    Neil Jordan

    Screenwriter and author from ireland, irish director.

See more famous people and celebrities born on February 25th

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February 25, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 1 month old,

or 541 months and 3 days old,

or 2352 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16468 days old,

if you were born on February 25, 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 25, 1979?

There are 334 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 25th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 25, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on February 25, 1979.

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February 25, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 25, 1979:

  • Henrich Focke
  • Les Pugh

What famous deaths happened on February 25th?

Famous deaths on February 25th:

  • Tennessee Williams
    Tennessee Williams

    American poet, writer, and exceptional playwright.

  • Bill Paxton
    Bill Paxton

    American actor and filmmaker (b. 1955).

  • Alberto Sordi
    Alberto Sordi

    Italian actor, director, and screenwriter (d. 2003).

  • Gordon Pinsent
    Gordon Pinsent

    Canadian actor and writer, with a long career that spans five decades.

  • Meshilem Riklis

    Renowned Israeli businessman with interests in various industries.

  • Christopher Wren

    British architect.

  • Don Bradman

    Australian international cricketer; holder of world record batting average (b. 1908)[203].

  • Caran d'Ache

    Swiss painter and illustrator known for his colorful artwork.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 25th

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February 25, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 25, 1979:

  • Blessed Romeo
  • Kuwait's national day.
  • People Power Day, special holiday in the Philippines.

Saints celebrated on February 25, 1979:

  • Saint Klaudian
  • Saint Walburgis
  • Saint Adeltrude
  • Saint Cesar
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February 25, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 25, 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 25, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 25, 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 25, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 25, 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:

  1. - Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?
  2. - Fire
  3. - A Little More Love
  4. - I Will Survive
  5. - Y.M.C.A.

February 25, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 25, 1979 was Heart Of Glass by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

February 25, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 25, 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:

  1. - Heart Of Glass
  2. - Chiquitita
  3. - Woman In Love
  4. - Tragedy
  5. - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick

February 25, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 25, 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 25, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 25, 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:

  1. - Bustin' Loose
  2. - Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
  3. - I'm So Into You
  4. - It's All The Way Live
  5. - Never Had A Love Like This Before

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February 25, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 25, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Norma Rae

Norma Rae

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Martin Ritt

Starring: Sally Field, Beau Bridges, Ron Leibman, Pat Hingle

Real Life

Real Life

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Albert Brooks

Starring: Dick Haynes, Albert Brooks, Matthew Tobin, J.A. Preston

Fast Break

Fast Break

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Jack Smight

Starring: Gabe Kaplan, Harold Sylvester, Michael Warren, Bernard King

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

Ashanti

Ashanti

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Starring: Michael Caine, Peter Ustinov, Kabir Bedi, Beverly Johnson

February 25, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 25, 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

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

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

A Woman Called Moses

A Woman Called Moses

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Paul Wendkos

February 25, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 25, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Chesapeake by James A. Michener

Chesapeake

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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.

Proteus by Morris West

Proteus

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John Spada is the public face of a multi-national corporation. Privately, he runs Proteus, which is a clandestine resistance organization. His goal is to liberate prisoners of conscience from any prison they may be.

The Far Pavilions by M.M. Kaye

The Far Pavilions

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This epic, set in 19th century India, follows an orphan born in India and his journey to England. He later returns to India.

Lauren Bacall By Myself by Lauren Bacall

Lauren Bacall By Myself

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"In a Word, LAUREN BALALL BY MYSELF...one of the most real-life heroines in our time...and she wrote it as she lived it. "BOSTON

Evergreen by Belva Plain

Evergreen

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Anna Friedman is a modern classic of passion, ambition and determination that forever changed how we view the brave immigrants who arrived on American shores. The story of Anna Friedman captures the turbulent emotions of the people.

February 25, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 25, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Adventure

Adventure

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action-adventure, maze

Publisher: Atari, Inc

Beam Invader

Beam Invader

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: Tekunon Kougyou

Aim for the Ace!

Aim for the Ace!

Genre: Sports, Romance

The Datestones of Ryn

The Datestones of Ryn

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore PET/CBM, TRS-80

Genre: Dungeon crawl

Publisher: Epyx

Galaxian

Galaxian

Platform: Arcade, Various

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Midway

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Who was the US President on February 25, 1979?

On February 25, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 25, 1979?

On February 25, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 25, 1979?

On February 25, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 25th?

February 25th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 25th 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 25th, such as:

  • 2019 - American military intervention in somalia (2007 to present): the united states africa command reports that 35 al shabaab militants were killed in an airstrike by the united states in somalia's central hiran region.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: siege in eastern ghouta: the government launches an air and ground offensive in eastern ghouta despite resolution 2401 being adopted by the united nations security council, which calls for a ceasefire in the area.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: according to the syrian observatory for human rights, militants attacked two bases of the syrian armed forces in homs and killed at least 42 people. one senior intelligence officer was also killed. (reuters via jerusalem post),

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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 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.

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Sunday February 25, 1979