Thursday May 24, 1979: on this day

About May 24th, 1979, in brief:

  • Historical events: Billy Martin issues a public apology to Reno sportswriter Ray Hagar.
  • Day of the week: May 24th, 1979 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Alfred Molina, Douglas Fairbanks
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Reunited by Peaches & Herb
  • #1 UK song: Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel
  • Popular movie: Stalker directed by Andrei Tarkovsky

More about May 24th, 1979? See below for more news and curiosities on May 24th, 1979.

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What day of the week was May 24, 1979?


May 24, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 144th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 24, 1979 can also be written as 5/24/1979 in the US and as 24/5/1979 in UK and Europe.

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May 24, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 24, 1979:

  • Billy martin issues a public apology to reno sportswriter ray hagar.

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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 24th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 24, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 24, 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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May 24, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 24, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:55 am and setting at 07:53 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 24, 1979?


Famous people born on May 24, 1979:

  • Manuel Cortez

    Portuguese-german actor, photographer.

  • Tracy McGrady

    Tracy McGrady is a retired basketball player known for his scoring ability and versatility.

  • Amelia Cooke

    American actress.

  • Lukas (Star Academy)

    Lukas (star academy) is a singer and reality tv personality known for participating in the reality show star academy.

  • Fabia Ruffo

    Italian actress known for her roles in various films and TV shows.

  • Kareem McKenzie

    American football player.

  • Frank Mir

    American mixed martial artist.

  • Igor Novaković
  • Julija Petrova
  • Olivier Renard
  • Haaz Sleiman
  • Julian Ahmataj
  • Rubén Torrecilla
  • Federico Amenta
  • Dalibor Doder
  • Maria Lawson
  • Laura Macchi

Whose famous birthday is on May 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 24th:

  • Alfred Molina
    Alfred Molina

    English actor known for his roles in films such as Spider-Man 2, Frida, and The Da Vinci Code.

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    Douglas fairbanks was a prominent american actor known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films, such as 'the mark of zorro' and 'the...

  • Eric Cantona
    Eric Cantona

    He was a french soccer player and one of the most gifted athletes of his generation.

  • Priscilla Presley
    Priscilla Presley

    German-american actress, journalist, author, and business executive.

  • Kristin Scott Thomas
    Kristin Scott Thomas

    Kristin scott thomas is an english actress known for her roles in the english patient and four weddings and a funeral.

  • Jim Broadbent
    Jim Broadbent

    Jim broadbent is an english actor known for his versatile performances in both film and television, including roles in 'iris', 'moulin...

  • Sybil Danning
    Sybil Danning

    American playboy cover girl, and actress in impact roles.

  • Cecilia Cheung
    Cecilia Cheung

    Actress and singer from hong kong.

  • Lilli Palmer
    Lilli Palmer

    German actress with many awards and two nominations for the golden globes.

  • Tommy Chong
    Tommy Chong

    Comedian and actor known for his role in the 'Cheech & Chong' comedy duo.

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How old is someone born on May 24, 1979?


Someone born on May 24, 1979 is:

45 years and 12 days old,

or 540 months and 12 days old,

or 2349 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16449 days old,

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

There are 353 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 24th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on May 24, 1979:

  • Emmogene Hawthorne

    Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

  • Ernest Bullock

    English organist, composer, and educator (b. 1890).

  • Jan Arvan

    Actor (red skelton show, zorro).

  • André Luguet
  • Germán Pomares

What famous deaths happened on May 24th?

Famous deaths on May 24th:

  • Rachel Kempson
    Rachel Kempson

    English-american actress (d.2003).

  • Edward Mulhare
    Edward Mulhare

    Cork city, ireland -- actor.

  • Asta Nielsen
    Asta Nielsen

    Danish silent film actress known for her pioneering work in early cinema.

  • Guy Kibbee
    Guy Kibbee

    Actor (captain blood and babes in arms), died at 74.

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    At 83 years old, a heart attack kills the american comedian/toastermaster general (diary of young comic).

  • John Foster Dulles
    John Foster Dulles

    American, 52nd secretary of state united states (born 1888).

  • Mitzi Green
    Mitzi Green

    Actress (huckleberry finn - tom sawyer), is killed at 48.

  • Nicholaos Copernicus

    Revolutionized the understanding of the universe with his heliocentric model.

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


Holidays on May 24, 1979:

  • Aldersgate Day (Methodism).
  • Canada: Victoria Day, on this date or the Monday before it. In Quebec, it is known as National Patriotes Day (JournTe nationale des patriotes). The holiday is often referred to as "May Two-Four," -- a "two-four" being slang for a case of beer with 24 bottles or cans.
  • Bermuda: Bermuda Day.
  • Eritrea: National Day.
  • Macedonia: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Macedonian Script and Culture Day.
  • Mary, Help of the Christians
  • Bulgaria: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavonic Script Day.

Saints celebrated on May 24, 1979:

  • Saints Donatianus and Rogatianus
  • Saint Amadl
  • Saint Suzanna
  • Saint Sarah is celebrated in Camargue, France by the Roma or Gypsies.
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May 24, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 24, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 21st and May 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 24, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

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

The music chart in the USA on May 24, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Reunited
  2. - Hot Stuff
  3. - In The Navy
  4. - Love You Inside Out
  5. - Goodnight Tonight

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 24, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

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

The music chart in the UK on May 24, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. 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 24, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 24, 1979 was I Wanna Be With You by The Isley Brothers, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

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

The R&B music chart on May 24, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Wanna Be With You
  2. - Reunited
  3. - You Can't Change That
  4. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
  5. - Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now

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

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

Stalker

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Andrei Tarkovsky

Starring: Alisa Freyndlikh, Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy, Anatoliy Solonitsyn, Nikolay Grinko

Country: United States of America

The Muppet Movie

Release year: 1979

Directed by: James Frawley

Starring: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt

Country: United States of America

My Brilliant Career

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Gillian Armstrong

Starring: Judy Davis, Sam Neill, Wendy Hughes, Robert Grubb

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

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

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

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

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

Good As Gold by Joseph Heller

Good As Gold

By:

Bruce Gold, a Jewish, middle-aged professor of English literature, is on the verge of a great career in politics. It's not too soon as Gold longs for it.

The Culture Of Narcissism by Christopher Lasch

The Culture Of Narcissism

By:

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

The Pigeon Project by Irving Wallace

The Pigeon Project

By:

The Secret. It is the secret that every man and woman dreams of. It's now within reach.. and they will do anything to have it.

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

How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years

By:

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.

The Stories Of John Cheever by John Cheever

The Stories Of John Cheever

By:

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

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

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

Trek-80

Trek-80

Platform: TRS-80

Star Fire

Star Fire

Platform: Arcade, Atari 800, Commodore 64

Genre: 3d shooter

Publisher: Exidy

Space Fever

Space Fever

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Nintendo

The Datestones of Ryn

The Datestones of Ryn

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore PET/CBM, TRS-80

Genre: Dungeon crawl

Publisher: Epyx

Galaxian

Galaxian

Platform: Arcade, Various

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Midway

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Who was the US President on May 24, 1979?

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

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

On May 24, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 24, 1979?

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

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What is special about May 24th?

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

  • 2019 - Iran-united states relations : president donald trump orders 1,500 troops to the persian gulf and several patriot missile launchers as tensions rise between iran and the united states.
  • 2018 - Mississauga restaurant bombing: 15 people were injured when two suspects set off an improvised explosive device in a mississauga restaurant. the suspects fled immediately. (reuters),
  • 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: british police have arrested six suspects in the ongoing investigation into monday's fatal explosion. one of them was a 23-year old man. he was taken into custody on tuesday. (abc news), (reuters) (reuters2) the libyan counter terrorism forces have taken into custody the father ramadan abedi and hashem abedi of salman abedi's suspected bomber.

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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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