Saturday May 19, 1979: on this day

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What day of the week was May 19, 1979?


May 19, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 139th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 19, 1979 can also be written as 5/19/1979 in the US and as 19/5/1979 in UK and Europe.

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May 19, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 19, 1979:

  • In the navy by village people hits #3
  • 105th preakness: ron franklin aboard spectacular bid wins in 1:54.2.
  • Guitarist eric clapton marries patti boyd.

May 19, 1979: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 19, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 19, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 19, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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May 19, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 19, 1979 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 19, 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 May 19, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 01:56 am and setting at 02:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1979.

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Who was born on May 19, 1979?


Famous people born on May 19, 1979:

  • Bérénice Marlohe
    Bérénice Marlohe

    Bérénice marlohe is a french actress best known for her role as sévérine in the james bond film skyfall.

  • Barbara Nedeljakova
    Barbara Nedeljakova

    Slovak actress.

  • Natalyia Davydova

    Multiple Olympic champion in rhythmic gymnastics.

  • Andrea Pirlo

    Andrea pirlo is an italian former professional footballer known for his exceptional passing ability and vision on the field.

  • Nicolas Figère

    French hammer thrower.

  • Diego Forlán

    Uruguayan striker who won the Golden Ball at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

  • Oz zyk

    Oz zyk is a talented musician known for his unique style.

  • Shooter Jennings

    American country singer, songwriter.

  • Vegard Ylvisaker

    Comedian.

  • David Nail

    Musician.

  • Sanoe Lake
    Sanoe Lake
  • Tunisiano
  • Gonzalo Trujillo
  • Natallja Marčanka
  • Giulia Bevilacqua
  • César Vinício Cervo de Luca
  • Flavio Parenti

Whose famous birthday is on May 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 19th:

  • Grace Jones
    Grace Jones

    Grace jones is a jamaican-american singer, actress, and model known for her distinctive voice, androgynous style, and hits like 'pull up to...

  • André the Giant
    André the Giant

    André the giant was a french professional wrestler and actor, known for his enormous size and strength.

  • Pete Townshend
    Pete Townshend

    British musician, founder of "the who", rock band.

  • Jon Kortajarena
    Jon Kortajarena

    Jon kortajarena is a spanish model known for his work with major fashion brands and his appearances in high-profile fashion shows and...

  • Nora Ephron
    Nora Ephron

    American director, producer, screenwriter and novelist.

  • Kevin Garnett
    Kevin Garnett

    Nba forward (minnesota timberwolves).

  • Kyle Eastwood
    Kyle Eastwood

    American singer-bass player and actor.

  • Nancy Kwan
    Nancy Kwan

    Hong kong-american actress and makeup artist.

  • Michele Placido
    Michele Placido

    Foggia, italy -- actor (la lupa, poliziotti).

  • Jesse Peretz
    Jesse Peretz

    American filmmaker, seen in "first love, last rites," which was released in june 1998.

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How old is someone born on May 19, 1979?


Someone born on May 19, 1979 is:

45 years and 18 days old,

or 540 months and 18 days old,

or 2350 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16455 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 19, 1979?

There are 348 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 19, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 19, 1979.

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May 19, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 19, 1979:

  • Ed Souza
  • Sigfrid Lundberg
  • Carlo Trabucco
  • Hazari Prasad Dwivedi

What famous deaths happened on May 19th?

Famous deaths on May 19th:

  • Alan Young
    Alan Young

    Alan young was a canadian-american actor best known for his role as wilbur post in the television series mister ed.

  • Ronald Colman
    Ronald Colman

    British-american actor.

  • Henry Corden
    Henry Corden

    American actor and voice artist (born in 1921).

  • Maymuna Ali

    Legendary female boxer and daughter of Muhammad Ali.

  • Nathanyal Hawthorne

    Renowned American novelist and short story writer.

  • Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

    Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was the wife of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and served as First Lady from 1961...

  • Jaclyne Bouvier Kennedy

    Wife of President John F. Kennedy and known for her style and grace.

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May 19, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 19, 1979:

  • National Hug-Your-Cat Day
  • NASCAR Day USA.(2006)
  • Commemoration of Pontian Greeks Genocide in Greece.
  • Commemoration of Atatnrk, Youth and Sports Day in Turkey (1919).
  • Theophilus of Corte
  • Pudentiana
  • Emiliana
  • Ives
  • Peter Celestine
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Dunstan
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May 19, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 19, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 14th and May 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 19, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 19, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

May 19, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 19, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Reunited
  2. - Hot Stuff
  3. - In The Navy
  4. - Stumblin' In
  5. - Goodnight Tonight

May 19, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 19, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

May 19, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 19, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bright Eyes
  2. - Pop Muzik
  3. - Sunday Girl
  4. - Hooray Hooray It's A Holi-Holiday
  5. - Dance Away

May 19, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 19, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

May 19, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 19, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Reunited
  2. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
  3. - You Can't Change That
  4. - Hot Number
  5. - I Wanna Be With You

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May 19, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 19, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Alien

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt, Veronica Cartwright

Country: United States of America

The Brood

Release year: 1979

Directed by: David Cronenberg

Starring: Oliver Reed, Samantha Eggar, Art Hindle, Henry Beckman

Country: United States of America

Wise Blood

Release year: 1979

Directed by: John Huston

Starring: Brad Dourif, John Huston, Dan Shor, Harry Dean Stanton

Woyzeck

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Werner Herzog

Starring: Klaus Kinski, Eva Mattes, Wolfgang Reichmann, Willy Semmelrogge

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

May 19, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 19, 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:

Carga Pesada

Release year: 1979

Thundercloud

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Talon Clemow

Love Thy Neighbour in Australia

Release year: 1979

Directed by: William G. Stewart

Bedtime Stories

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Worzel Gummidge

Release year: 1979

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

May 19, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 19, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Mommie Dearest by Christina Crawford

Mommie Dearest

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Mommie Dearest, a memoir and expose by Christina Crawford (adopted daughter of Joan Crawford), is written by Christina Crawford. The book depicts Christina's childhood as well as her relationship with her mother.

The Matarese Circle by Robert Ludlum

The Matarese Circle

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Two mortal enemies are the only people on the planet who can stop an evil plot that threatens all life.

American Caesar by William Manchester

American Caesar

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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.

Linda Goodman'S Love Signs by Linda Goodman

Linda Goodman'S Love Signs

By:

Linda Goodman's Love Signs - A New Approach to the Human Heart (Paperback)

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

May 19, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 19, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Sundance

Sundance

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Cinematronics

Apple Trek

Apple Trek

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Apple Inc

Lunar Rescue

Lunar Rescue

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Space flight Shooter game

Publisher: Taito

Football

Football

Platform: Intellivision, Atari 2600

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Mattel

Armor Battle

Armor Battle

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Mattel Electronics

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Who was the US President on May 19, 1979?

On May 19, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 19, 1979?

On May 19, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 19, 1979?

On May 19, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 19th?

May 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th day of the month of May. 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 May 19th, such as:

  • 2019 - A bus transporting south african nationals was struck by an explosion near giza's grand egyptian museum, egypt. at least 14 people were injured.
  • 2018 - Russian military intervention in ukraine: ukraine’s joint forces operation reports that russian-led militants attacked ukrainian troops in donbas 43 times in the last 24 hours. they used artillery systems, 120mm mortars, and 82mm mortars ten times each, but there were no casualties among ukrainian servicemen. two militants have been killed and three more are injured, according to intelligence data.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: at least 11 people are killed by a roadside bomb in logar province.

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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 May 1979?

May 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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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Saturday May 19, 1979