Wednesday April 04, 1979: on this day
About April 4th, 1979, in brief:
- Historical events: Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto of Pakistan is executed.
- Day of the week: April 4th, 1979 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Maya Angelou, Christine Lahti
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor
- #1 UK song: Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel
- Popular movie: Mad Max directed by George Miller
More about April 4th, 1979? See below for more news and curiosities on April 4th, 1979.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 04, 1979?
- April 04, 1979: What happened on that day?
- April 04, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 04, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 04, 1979?
- How old is someone born on April 04, 1979?
- April 04, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- April 04, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 04, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- April 04, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 04, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 04, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 04, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 04, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 04, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on April 04, 1979?
What day of the week was April 04, 1979?
April 04, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 94th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 04, 1979 can also be written as 4/4/1979 in the US and as 4/4/1979 in UK and Europe.
April 04, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 04, 1979:
- Prime minister zulfikar ali bhutto of pakistan is executed.
- The 2nd congress of the communist youth of greece starts.
April 04, 1979: What were the magazines covers that day?
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April 04, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 4th 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 04, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 04, 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 4th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 04, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 04, 1979 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 04, 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 04, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 11:14 am and setting at 01:47 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 04, 1979?
Famous people born on April 04, 1979:
![Heath Ledger]()
Heath LedgerAustralian actor.
![Natasha Lyonne]()
Natasha LyonneNatasha lyonne is an american actress known for her roles in the american pie film series and the netflix series orange is the new black.
- Roberto Luongo
Canadian ice hockey player.
- Amit Majmudar
Award-winning poet and novelist with a unique style.
- Maksim Opalev
Russian canoeist.
- Andy McKee
American guitarist.
- Jessica Napier
New zealand-australian actress.
- Rebecca Stoyel
South australia, australia -- gymnast (1996 olympics).
- Charles Butler
Salt lake city, utah -- joseph - 1997 national.
- Tiago Silva dos Santos
- Danilo Soscia
- Erlan Wrazayev
- Álvaro Ormeño
- Ludovic Roux
Whose famous birthday is on April 4th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 4th:
![Maya Angelou]()
Maya AngelouAmerican performer and prolific writer, poet and autobiographer.
![Christine Lahti]()
Christine LahtiVersatile actress known for her work in film and television.
![Marguerite Duras]()
Marguerite DurasAuthor of more than 70 books and plays, plus adaptations for cinema, by south vietnamese-french authors.
![Anthony Perkins]()
Anthony PerkinsAmerican actor, best known for portraying norman bates in alfred hitchcock’s 1960 film psycho (born 1932).
![Bernard Campan]()
Bernard CampanHe is a french actor and director.
![Jill Scott]()
Jill ScottJill Scott is a Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and actress known for her soulful music and powerful vocals.
![Craig Nelson]()
Craig NelsonCraig nelson is an american tv actor known for his role as hayden fox in the tv series 'coach'.
![Hugo Weaving]()
Hugo WeavingAustralian actor known for roles in 'The Matrix' and 'The Lord of the Rings'.
![Barry Pepper]()
Barry PepperCanadian producer and actor.
![Amanda Righetti]()
Amanda RighettiAmerican producer and actress.
How old is someone born on April 04, 1979?
Someone born on April 04, 1979 is:
45 years 2 months old,
or 542 months and 1 day old,
or 2357 weeks
or 16499 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 04, 1979?
There are 303 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 4th 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 04, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 04, 1979.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
April 04, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 04, 1979:
![Edgar Buchanan]()
Edgar BuchananActor (uncle joe -petticoat junction), is killed at 77.
- Zee Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan known for his socialist policies.
- Joseph Alcazar
- Philippe Stern
- Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (ذوالفقار علی بھٹو)
- Valentina Ramírez
- William Edgar Buchanan
What famous deaths happened on April 4th?
Famous deaths on April 4th:
![Gloria Swanson]()
Gloria SwansonGloria swanson was an american actress known for her role in the film sunset boulevard.
![Faith Domergue]()
Faith DomergueAmerican actress (d. 1999).
![Ginny Simms]()
Ginny SimmsAmerican singer and actress known for her radio and film appearances.
![Priscilla Lane]()
Priscilla LaneUnited states -- actresses (arsenic & old lace).
![Al Lewis]()
Al LewisAmerican songwriter (born in 1901).
![Brad Johnson]()
Brad JohnsonActor (annie oakley), dies at age 56.
![Jacqueline Logan]()
Jacqueline LoganSilent film actress, dies at the age of 78.
- Martin Luther King
Jr.
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April 04, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 04, 1979:
- Blessed Alice (d. 1105)
- Lesotho - Heroes' Day
- Taiwan and Hong Kong - Children's Day
- United States - Bonza Bottler Day.
- World Rat Day
- International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
Saints celebrated on April 04, 1979:
- Saint Hildebert of Ghent (died 752)
- Saint Isidore of Seville, patron saint of the internauts
April 04, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 04, 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 04, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 04, 1979 was I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, according to the music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.
April 04, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 04, 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:
- Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
- The Doobie Brothers - What A Fool Believes
- Bee Gees - Tragedy
- Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing
- Peaches and Herb - Shake Your Groove Thing
April 04, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 04, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.
April 04, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 04, 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:
- Art Garfunkel - Bright Eyes
- Racey - Some Girls
- Squeeze - Cool For Cats
- Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
- The Village People - In The Navy
April 04, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 04, 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 04, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 04, 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:
- Instant Funk - I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)
- Sister Sledge - He's The Greatest Dancer
- The Jacksons - Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)
- G.Q. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
- Chic - I Want Your Love
April 04, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 04, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
April 04, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 04, 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:
April 04, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 04, 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.
Dubin'S Lives
By: Bernard Malamud
A new introduction by Thomas MallonDubin, Lives (1979), is a compassionate and wise commedia. Christopher Lehmann–Haupt praised the book in The New York Times as Malamud’s "best novel since".
Proteus
By: Morris West
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.
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.
The Culture Of Narcissism
By: Christopher Lasch
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
April 04, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 04, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Sheriff
Trek-80
Bomb Bee
Football
Bowling
Who was the US President on April 04, 1979?
On April 04, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 04, 1979?
On April 04, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 04, 1979?
On April 04, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about April 4th?
April 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th 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 4th, such as:
- 2019 - Libyan civil war (2014-present), 2019 western libya offensive. the libyan national army continues to advance on tripoli, the capital of libya. they have captured gharyan with little resistance. general khalifa haitar ordered the lna's seize of tripoli. this prompted the tripoli-based presidential council (which is responsible for general mobilization) to call for a general mobilization.
- 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: shin bet and israeli defence forces announce that eleven members of the palestinian islamic jihad terrorist group off gaza's coast were arrested. they are suspected of plotting an attack against the israeli navy.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: at least 83 people are killed and many more injured in a toxic gas attack allegedly carried out by syrian warplanes. (the globe and mail).
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.
