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What day of the week was March 24, 1979?


March 24, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 83rd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 24, 1979 can also be written as 3/24/1979 in the US and as 24/3/1979 in UK and Europe.

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March 24, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 24, 1979:

  • Ballroom closes at majestic theater nyc after 116 performances
  • Columbia flown on carrier aircraft lands at kennedy space center

March 24, 1979: What were the magazines covers that day?

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March 24, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 24th 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 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 24, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 24, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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March 24, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 24, 1979 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 24, 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 24, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 03:33 am and setting at 03:31 pm.

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 March 24, 1979?


Famous people born on March 24, 1979:

  • Lake Bell
    Lake Bell

    Lake bell is an american actress, known for her roles in tv shows like 'boston legal' and movies like 'no strings attached'.

  • Emraan Hashmi
    Emraan Hashmi

    Indian actor.

  • Maxmilian Müller

    Renowned cybersecurity expert specializing in threat analysis and mitigation.

  • Macdonald Harrington

    Notable figure in software development and open-source community.

  • Laurens C. Boven

    Belgian journalist specializing in political analysis.

  • Bibiana Steinhaus

    Bibiana Steinhaus is a German football referee known for officiating in the Bundesliga.

  • Graeme Swann

    English cricketer.

  • Periklis Iakovakis

    Greek hurdler.

  • Norris Hopper

    He was an american professional baseball player.

  • Ariel Rechtshaid

    Producer.

  • Jud Tylor
  • Paweł Storożyński
  • Jean-Marie Agathine
  • Danny Pate
  • Tony Bedeau
  • Jonas Bjurström
  • Anna Gawrońska
  • Michael Gufler

Whose famous birthday is on March 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 24th:

  • Jessica Chastain
    Jessica Chastain

    Jessica chastain is a highly acclaimed movie actress known for her roles in films such as zero dark thirty and the help.

  • R. Lee Ermey
    R. Lee Ermey

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  • Steve McQueen
    Steve McQueen

    American actor known for his tough-guy roles.

  • Jim Parsons
    Jim Parsons

    American film and television actor.

  • Alyson Hannigan
    Alyson Hannigan

    Alyson hannigan is an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows buffy the vampire slayer and how i met your mother.

  • Curtis Hanson
    Curtis Hanson

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Robert Carradine
    Robert Carradine

    American actor-producer.

  • Tommy Trinder
    Tommy Trinder

    British stand-up comedian who is ebullient and funny in movies, tv and radio.

  • Joseph Barbera
    Joseph Barbera

    American cartoonist (born 1911).

  • Peter Jacobson
    Peter Jacobson

    American actor.

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How old is someone born on March 24, 1979?


Someone born on March 24, 1979 is:

45 years 2 months old,

or 542 months and 12 days old,

or 2358 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16510 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 24, 1979?

There are 292 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 24, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on March 24, 1979.

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March 24, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 24, 1979:

  • Yvonne Mitchell
    Yvonne Mitchell

    Writer dies at 53.

  • Vittorio Bonadè Bottino
  • Anton Heiller

What famous deaths happened on March 24th?

Famous deaths on March 24th:

  • Richard Widmark
    Richard Widmark

    American actor who played a psychotic killer in the 1947 film "kiss of death".

  • Robert Culp
    Robert Culp

    American actor, stage, film, and television.

  • Garry Shandling
    Garry Shandling

    American comedian, writer, actor.

  • John Hersey
    John Hersey

    American pulitzer prize-winning author hiroshima dies at the age of 78 (born in 1914).

  • Sam Jaffe
    Sam Jaffe

    Actor dr zorba ben casey dies from cancer at 93.

  • Julias Verne

    French novelist known for his pioneering science fiction and adventure novels.

  • Joahan Cruyff

    Legendary Dutch footballer and coach.

  • Rim Banna

    Talented musician known for her powerful songs.

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March 24, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 24, 1979:

  • World Tuberculosis Day [WHO]
  • Ancient Latvia - Kazimiras Diena observed.

Observances on March 24, 1979:

  • International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims

Saints celebrated on March 24, 1979:

  • Saint Simeon (died 1475)
  • Saint Catharine of Sweden ((died 1381)
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March 24, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 24, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 19th and March 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 24, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 24, 1979 was Tragedy by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.

March 24, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 24, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 19th and March 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tragedy
  2. - I Will Survive
  3. - What A Fool Believes
  4. - Heaven Knows
  5. - Shake Your Groove Thing

March 24, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 24, 1979 was I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, according to the music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.

March 24, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 24, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 19th and March 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Will Survive
  2. - Oliver's Army
  3. - Lucky Number
  4. - Something Else / Friggin' In The Riggin'

March 24, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 24, 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 19th and March 25th.

March 24, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 24, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 19th and March 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)
  2. - He's The Greatest Dancer
  3. - Bustin' Loose
  4. - I Will Survive
  5. - Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?

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March 24, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 24, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Szpital przemienienia

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Edward Zebrowski

Starring: Piotr Dejmek, Jerzy Binczycki, Henryk Bista, Ewa Dalkowska

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

Org

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Fernando Birri

Starring: Terence Hill, Jean-Luc Godard, Glauber Rocha, Roberto Rossellini, Lidija Juracik, Julio García Espinosa, Herbert Marcuse, Nolika Pareda, Francesco Di Giacomo (II), Jonas Mekas, Isaac Twen Obu, Pietro Santalamazza

Country: Italy

The Champ

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Franco Zeffirelli

Starring: Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, Ricky Schroder, Jack Warden

Country: United States of America

Boulevard Nights

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Michael Pressman

Starring: Richard Yniguez, Danny De La Paz, Marta DuBois, James Victor

March 24, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 24, 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:

Bedtime Stories

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Worzel Gummidge

Release year: 1979

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

You Can't Do That on Television

Release year: 1979

Starring: Les Lye, Abby Hagyard, Christine McGlade, Lisa Ruddy

Country: Canada

Turnabout

Release year: 1979

Directed by: E.B. Hughes

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

March 24, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 24, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Stories Of John Cheever by John Cheever

The Stories Of John Cheever

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NATIONAL BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE Pulitzer Prize. The Stories of John Cheever became a national bestseller immediately after its publication. It also won the Pulitzer Prize. In

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.

A Distant Mirror by Barbara W. Tuchman

A Distant Mirror

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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.

The Coup by John Updike

The Coup

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The Coup depicts violent events in an imaginary African nation called Kush. It is a landlocked, drought-ridden country that is led by Colonel Hakim Felix Illlou.

How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years by Howard J. Ruff

How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years

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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.

March 24, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 24, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Star Trek: Phaser Strike

Star Trek: Phaser Strike

Platform: Microvision

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Milton Bradley

Aim for the Ace!

Aim for the Ace!

Genre: Sports, Romance

ABPA Backgammon

ABPA Backgammon

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Board game

Publisher: Mattel Electronics Sears

Armor Battle

Armor Battle

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Mattel Electronics

Monkey Magic

Monkey Magic

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Breakout clone

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on March 24, 1979?

On March 24, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 24, 1979?

On March 24, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on March 24, 1979?

On March 24, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about March 24th?

March 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan (2001 to present): ten children and three adults are killed in an american airstrike in afghanistan on saturday morning. according to preliminary findings of the united nations assistance mission, afghanistan, the family was forced from their home due to the conflict.
  • 2018 - Terrorism in egypt: as a motorcade with the head of security in alexandria, egypt passes by, a bomb placed beneath a car explodes, killing at least two persons.
  • 2017 - Insurgency in north caucasus: six chechen soldiers and six militants are killed in an attack at night on a russian national guard station in chechnya.

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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 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.

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