Tuesday March 13, 1979: on this day
About March 13th, 1979, in brief:
- Historical events: European Monetary System is established, ECU created.
- Day of the week: March 13th, 1979 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Kaya Scodelario, Pascal Légitimus
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor
- #1 UK song: I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor
- Popular movie: The Champ directed by Franco Zeffirelli
More about March 13th, 1979? See below for more news and curiosities on March 13th, 1979.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 13, 1979?
- March 13, 1979: What happened on that day?
- March 13, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 13, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 13, 1979?
- How old is someone born on March 13, 1979?
- March 13, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- March 13, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- March 13, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 13, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 13, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- March 13, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 13, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 13, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on March 13, 1979?
What day of the week was March 13, 1979?
March 13, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 72nd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 13, 1979 can also be written as 3/13/1979 in the US and as 13/3/1979 in UK and Europe.
March 13, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 13, 1979:
- European monetary system is established, ecu created.
- Gairy dictatorship in grenada overthrown by new jewel movement.
- The new jewel movement, headed by maurice bishop, ousts prime minister eric gairy in a nearly bloodless coup d'etat in grenada.
March 13, 1979: What were the magazines covers that day?
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March 13, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 13th 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 March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.
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March 13, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 13, 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 March 13th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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March 13, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 13, 1979 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 13, 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 March 13, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:58 pm and setting at 06:34 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Apr 12, 1979.
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Who was born on March 13, 1979?
Famous people born on March 13, 1979:
- Robben Wickens
Competed in various racing series including Formula One.
- Cédric Van Branteghem
Belgian sprinter.
- Johan Santana
Venezuelan pitcher who won two Cy Young Awards in Major League Baseball.
- Lily Asquith
Particle physicist known for her work on the Higgs boson.
- Dainius Saulėnas
Lithuanian footballer.
- Spanky G
American musician (bloodhound gang).
- Jens Filbrich
- Roman Friedli
- Espen Olsen
- Cosimo Sarli
- David Terrell
- Arkadiusz Głowacki
- Fábio Luiz Magalhães
- Edson Bindilatti
- Kim Chanbunrith
- Sandra Dahlberg
- Louise Dearman
Whose famous birthday is on March 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 13th:
![Kaya Scodelario]()
Kaya ScodelarioKaya scodelario is a british tv actress known for her role as effy stonem in the tv series skins.
![Pascal Légitimus]()
Pascal LégitimusFrench comedian and actor.
![Pierre Niney]()
Pierre NineyFrench stage and film actor, member of the coma(c)die-franassaise.
![Deborah Raffin]()
Deborah RaffinAmerican actress and producer (d.2012).
![Julia Migenes]()
Julia MigenesAmerican actresses and sopranos.
![Joseph Mascolo]()
Joseph MascoloAmerican actor.
![April Matson]()
April MatsonAmerican singer and actress.
![Tim Story]()
Tim StoryAmerican producer and director.
![Lucy Fry]()
Lucy FryTv actress.
![Emile Hirsch]()
Emile HirschEmile hirsch is an american actor known for his roles in films such as into the wild and the girl next door.
How old is someone born on March 13, 1979?
Someone born on March 13, 1979 is:
45 years 2 months old,
or 542 months and 10 days old,
or 2358 weeks and 2 days old,
or 16508 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 13, 1979?
There are 294 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 13th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 13, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on March 13, 1979.
March 13, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 13, 1979:
- Gerard Loncke
- Mahmoud Jafarian
- Parviz Nikkhah
- Bartolo Cattafi
- Nader Jahanbani
What famous deaths happened on March 13th?
Famous deaths on March 13th:
![William Hurt]()
William HurtWilliam hurt is an american actor known for his roles in acclaimed films such as 'kiss of the spider woman', 'broadcast news', and 'a...
![Maureen Stapleton]()
Maureen StapletonAmerican actress with a talent for comedy.
![Betsy Blair]()
Betsy BlairAmerican actress on stage and film, (born in 1923).
![Clarence Darrow]()
Clarence DarrowAmerican lawyer, best known for his "scopes trial" in 1925, where he defended william jennings bryan.
![Lucille Ricksen]()
Lucille RicksenAmerican actress (born in 1909).
- Susan B. Anthony
Susan B. Anthony was a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement in the United States.
- Breeonna Taylor
African American emergency room technician who became a symbol of police brutality and racial injustice.
- Ivo Andric
Nobel Prize-winning Yugoslav novelist known for works like 'The Bridge on the Drina'.
- Kassian
Early Christian saint and martyr known for his piety and miracles.
- Andric Ivo
Yugoslav novelist and politician who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1961.
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March 13, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 13, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 12th and March 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 13, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 13, 1979 was I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.
March 13, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 13, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 12th and March 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
- Bee Gees - Tragedy
- Rod Stewart - Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?
- Donna Summer - Heaven Knows
- Peaches and Herb - Shake Your Groove Thing
March 13, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 13, 1979 was I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.
March 13, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 13, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 12th and March 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
- Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Oliver's Army
- Lene Lovich - Lucky Number
- The Sex Pistols - Something Else / Friggin' In The Riggin'
March 13, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 13, 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 March 12th and March 18th.
March 13, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 13, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 12th and March 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Instant Funk - I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)
- Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers - Bustin' Loose
- Sister Sledge - He's The Greatest Dancer
- Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
- Rod Stewart - Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?
March 13, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 13, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
March 13, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 13, 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:
March 13, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 13, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
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.
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 …
A Time For Truth
By: William E. Simon
An eminent conservative examines the economic and policy policies that threaten liberty and points the way towards an American Renaissance.
American Caesar
By: William Manchester
Incredible, astonishing... A man with a paradox. Douglas MacArthur is one of five men to ever attain the rank General of the United States Army.
March 13, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on March 13, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Sheriff
Space
Aim for the Ace!
Head On
Bomb Bee
Who was the US President on March 13, 1979?
On March 13, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 13, 1979?
On March 13, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on March 13, 1979?
On March 13, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about March 13th?
March 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th day of the month of March. 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 March 13th, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war: according to the sohr, russian air strikes and syrian government shelling have occurred in idlib province. this was the first such raids after a september truce agreement. at least 15 civilians were killed, including eight children, and around 60 others were injured.
- 2018 - Naxalite maoist insurgency. maoists set fire to a mine-protected vehicle belonging to crpf personnel.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: at least one person dies and eight others are injured in a suicide bomber attack on a bus carrying kabul government employees.
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 March 1979?
March 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.
