Sunday January 07, 1979: on this day
About January 7th, 1979, in brief:
- Historical events: Vietnamese forces capture Phnom Penh from Khmer Rouge
- Day of the week: January 7th, 1979 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Jeremy Renner, Mj Rodriguez
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Too Much Heaven by Bee Gees
- #1 UK song: YMCA by The Village People
- Popular movie: Ernesto directed by Salvatore Samperi
More about January 7th, 1979? See below for more news and curiosities on January 7th, 1979.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 07, 1979?
- January 07, 1979: What happened on that day?
- January 07, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 07, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 07, 1979?
- How old is someone born on January 07, 1979?
- January 07, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- January 07, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 07, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- January 07, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 07, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 07, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 07, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 07, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 07, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on January 07, 1979?
What day of the week was January 07, 1979?
January 07, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 7th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 07, 1979 can also be written as 1/7/1979 in the US and as 7/1/1979 in UK and Europe.
January 07, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 07, 1979:
- Vietnamese forces capture phnom penh from khmer rouge
- Third indochina war : cambodian-vietnamese war: phnom penh falls to the advancing vietnamese troops, driving out pol pot and the khmer rouge.
January 07, 1979: What were the magazines covers that day?
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January 07, 1979: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Dallas Cowboys - Los Angeles Rams : 28 - 0
- Houston Oilers - Pittsburgh Steelers : 5 - 34
January 07, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 7th 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 07, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 07, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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January 07, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 07, 1979 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 07, 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 07, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 12:58 pm and setting at 02:57 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1979.
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Who was born on January 07, 1979?
Famous people born on January 07, 1979:
- Bipasha Basu
Bipasha basu is an indian movie actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in horror and thriller movies.
- Aloe Blacc
Aloe Blacc is a musician known for his hit songs like 'I Need a Dollar' and 'Wake Me Up'.
- Christian Lindner
Christian Lindner is a German politician who has been the leader of the Free Democratic Party since 2013.
- Fabiola Zuluaga
Colombian tennis player known for reaching the top 20 in the WTA rankings.
- Reggie Austin
American actor.
- Ariane Davis
Reality star.
- Mariangel Ruiz
Model and actress from venezuela.
- Ricardo Maurício
Brazilian race car driver.
- Yōko Honna
Japanese voice actress.
- Christophe Guenot
- João Paulo Bravo
- Andrea Dara
Whose famous birthday is on January 7th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 7th:
- Jeremy Renner
American actor, singer, film producer.
- Mj Rodriguez
Mj Rodriguez is an American actress known for her role as Blanca Evangelista in the FX drama series Pose, for which she received critical...
- Irrfan Khan
Irrfan khan was an indian actor known for his versatile and impactful performances in both bollywood and hollywood films.
- Nicolas Cage
American actor, noted family.
- Lewis Hamilton
British formula one driver and champion, he has won three times the f1 world championship.
- Lauren Cohan
Lauren cohan is a british-american actress known for her role as maggie greene on the tv show the walking dead.
- Erin Gray
American actress.
- Sammo Hung
Hong kong actor, director, producer, and martial artist.
- Haley Bennett
Haley Bennett is an American actress known for her roles in movies like The Girl on the Train and The Magnificent Seven.
How old is someone born on January 07, 1979?
Someone born on January 07, 1979 is:
45 years 4 months old,
or 544 months and 30 days old,
or 2369 weeks and 4 days old,
or 16587 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 07, 1979?
There are 216 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 7th 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 January 07, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 07, 1979.
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January 07, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 07, 1979:
- Zbigniew Turski
Composer dies at age 70.
- Brunella Gasperini
- Vilma Egresi
- Ivan Stedman
- Thoralf Hagen
- Margaret Girvan
What famous deaths happened on January 7th?
Famous deaths on January 7th:
- Ingrid Thulin
Ingrid thulin was a swedish actress known for her work in ingmar bergman's films, including the silence and winter light.
- Rod Taylor
Australian-american actor and screenwriter (d. 2015).
- Trevor Howard
English actor (born 1913).
- Vittorio Mezzogiorno
Actor (cafe express) dies at 52 from heart failure.
- Detroit Tesla
Known for contributions to the development of alternating current electricity supply system.
- Nicolis Tesla
Known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current electricity supply system.
- Awesome Tesla
Innovative inventor and electrical engineer who contributed to the development of modern electricity.
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January 07, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 07, 1979:
- Christmas Day in the Julian calendar. This is the day on which Christmas is celebrated in most Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Churches.
- European traditional - Distaff day: women's traditional work begins again after Epiphany.
- Catholicism - Feast day of St. Raymond of Peáafort.
January 07, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 07, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 1st and January 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 07, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 07, 1979 was Too Much Heaven by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.
January 07, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 07, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bee Gees - Too Much Heaven
- Chic - Le Freak
- Billy Joel - My Life
- Barbra & Neil - You Don't Bring Me Flowers
- Alicia Bridges - I Love The Nightlife (Disco Round)
January 07, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 07, 1979 was YMCA by The Village People, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.
January 07, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 07, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Village People - YMCA
- Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall
- Ian & The Blockheads - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick
- The Police - Walking On The Moon
- Abba - I Have A Dream
January 07, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 07, 1979 was Got To Be Real by Cheryl Lynn, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.
January 07, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 07, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Cheryl Lynn - Got To Be Real
- Earth, Wind & Fire - September
- Chic - Le Freak
- Gene Chandler - Get Down
- Rose Royce - Love Don't Live Here Anymore
January 07, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 07, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
January 07, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 07, 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:
January 07, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 07, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
January 07, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 07, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on January 07, 1979?
On January 07, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 07, 1979?
On January 07, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 07, 1979?
On January 07, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about January 7th?
January 7th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 7th 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 7th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 gabonese attempt at a coup de etat: a coup d’etat was repelled by soldiers. this attempted coup d'etat occurred while ali bongo was receiving medical treatment in morocco.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: at least 23 people are killed in an explosion at the headquarters for the chechen-led ajnad al-kavkaz rebel organization in idlib (syria), while many others remain unaccounted for according to the syrian observatory for human rights.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: near the border with turkey, a fuel truck explodes in azaz, a syrian town. at least 43 people are killed, according to the syrian observatory for human rights.
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.