Monday April 30, 1979: on this day

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What day of the week was April 30, 1979?


April 30, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 120th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 30, 1979 can also be written as 4/30/1979 in the US and as 30/4/1979 in UK and Europe.

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April 30, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 30, 1979:

  • Mary therese friel of new york crowned 28th miss usa.
  • Eruption of mount marapi: mount marapi, a complex volcano on the indonesian island of sumatra, erupted.[4] 80[5][6] up to 100[7] people were killed.

April 30, 1979: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 30, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 30th 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 April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 30, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 30, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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April 30, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 30, 1979 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 30, 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 April 30, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 09:13 am and setting at 11:56 pm.

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

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Who was born on April 30, 1979?


Famous people born on April 30, 1979:

  • Karita Lehtinen

    Karita Lehtinen is a Finnish entrepreneur and the co-founder of Slush, a leading startup event and community.

  • Wyndi Gonzalez

    Wyndi Gonzalez is a robotics engineer who has designed and built advanced robotic systems for various industries.

  • Julitza Ivanova

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  • Symia Gupta

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  • Kathline Eriksson

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  • Junella Patel

    Junella Patel is a successful entrepreneur who founded a thriving e-commerce platform focused on sustainable and eco-friendly products.

  • Kimon Economides

    Talented photographer capturing unique perspectives in urban landscapes.

  • Chariah Garcia

    Heavyweight boxing champion.

  • Tamula Patel

    Tamula Patel is a successful entrepreneur who has founded and grown several technology-based businesses.

  • Latacha Dubois

    Latacha Dubois is a celebrated photographer whose work has been featured in numerous exhibitions.

  • Melroy Rodrigues

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  • Cinde Hernandez

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  • Nilesh Gupta

    Nilesh Gupta is an Indian entrepreneur and the co-founder of Lendingkart, a fintech company providing loans to small businesses.

  • Jeselle Müller

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  • Careen Eriksson

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  • Sherleen Gonzalez

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  • Cheronda Brown

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  • Shakeel Saeed

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Whose famous birthday is on April 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 30th:

  • Cloris Leachman
    Cloris Leachman

    American actress.

  • Duke Ellington
    Duke Ellington

    Duke ellington was a renowned american musician and composer known for his influential jazz compositions and performances.

  • Travis Scott
    Travis Scott

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  • Gal Gadot
    Gal Gadot

    Gal gadot is an israeli actress best known for her role as wonder woman in the dc extended universe films.

  • Nicolas Hulot
    Nicolas Hulot

    French environmental activist, tv presenter, and ecologist.

  • Johnny Galecki
    Johnny Galecki

    Johnny galecki is an american actor best known for his role as leonard hofstadter in the tv show the big bang theory.

  • Sam Heughan
    Sam Heughan

    Sam heughan is a scottish tv actor best known for his role as jamie fraser in the tv series outlander.

  • Kirsten Dunst
    Kirsten Dunst

    Kirsten Dunst is a well-known actress who has appeared in various films and TV shows.

  • Dianna Agron
    Dianna Agron

    Dianna agron is an american actress best known for her role as quinn fabray on the television series glee.

  • Willie Nelson
    Willie Nelson

    American actor, singer, songwriter, and actor.

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How old is someone born on April 30, 1979?


Someone born on April 30, 1979 is:

45 years and 23 days old,

or 540 months and 23 days old,

or 2351 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16460 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 30, 1979?

There are 342 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 30th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 30, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 30, 1979.

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April 30, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 30, 1979:

  • Paul Massing
  • Jaap Bulder
  • Sante Pollastri

What famous deaths happened on April 30th?

Famous deaths on April 30th:

  • Inger Stevens
    Inger Stevens

    Swedish-american actress, best known for her role on the tv series "the farmer's daughter," where she looked healthy, happy, and warm.

  • Agnes Moorehead
    Agnes Moorehead

    American actress, best known for her role in 1960s american tv comedy "bewitched", in which she played the mother.

  • Gia Scala
    Gia Scala

    Actress (garment jungle i aim at the stars), dies in 38.

  • Rishi Kapoor
    Rishi Kapoor

    Indian actor, film director and producer (b. 1952).

  • Helen Chandler
    Helen Chandler

    Actress (dracula.

  • Nezar Qabbani

    Nezar Qabbani was a renowned Syrian poet, diplomat, and publisher who is considered one of the most influential Arab poets of the 20th...

  • Seith Bennett

    Bestselling author known for his captivating novels that captured the hearts of readers worldwide.

  • Amnen Nasr

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking work in quantum mechanics.

  • Carolle Dubois

    Carolle Dubois was a renowned French journalist who covered international news and conflicts for a major news agency.

  • Jimie Takahashi

    Jimie Takahashi was a respected journalist who dedicated her career to reporting on international affairs and human rights.

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April 30, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 30, 1979:

  • Sweden - Birthday of King Carl XVI Gustav, an official flag day.
  • Mexico - Children's Day.
  • The Netherlands - Queen's Day.
  • LaVeyan Satanism - Walpurgisnacht, or Walpurgis Night, as noted in The Satanic Bible.
  • Scandinavia - The arrival of spring, Walpurgis Night.
  • Roman Empire - third day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.
  • Blessed Hildegard
  • Blessed Radolf of Affligem
  • Blessed Rosemonde
  • Vietnam - Liberation Day.

Observances on April 30, 1979:

  • International Jazz Day

Saints celebrated on April 30, 1979:

  • Saint Pope Pius V
  • Saint Eutropius
  • Saint Maximus, 3rd century martyr
  • Saint Marianus and James, martyrs in Numidia in 259
  • Saint Joseph Benedict Cottolengo
  • Saint Suitbert the Younger (d. 807)
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April 30, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 30, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 30th and May 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 30, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 30, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

April 30, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 30, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 30th and May 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Reunited
  2. - Heart Of Glass
  3. - Music Box Dancer
  4. - Knock On Wood
  5. - Stumblin' In

April 30, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 30, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

April 30, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 30, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 30th and May 6th. 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

April 30, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 30, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

April 30, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 30, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 30th and May 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Reunited
  2. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
  3. - Love Ballad
  4. - Hot Number
  5. - You Can't Change That

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April 30, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 30, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Winter Kills

Release year: 1979

Directed by: William Richert

Starring: Jeff Bridges, John Huston, Anthony Perkins, Eli Wallach

Noorie

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Manmohan Krishna

Starring: Farooq Shaikh, Poonam Dhillon, Madan Puri, Iftekhar

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

Killer Nun

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Giulio Berruti

Starring: Anita Ekberg, Paola Morra, Alida Valli, Massimo Serato

The Swap

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Jordan Leondopoulos

Starring: Robert De Niro, Jennifer Warren, Jarred Mickey, Terrayne Crawford

April 30, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 30, 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:

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

April 30, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 30, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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

A Walk Across America by Peter Jenkins

A Walk Across America

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Twenty-five year ago, a young disillusioned man began a journey across America. This is his book about the journey -- a classic account on the awakening of humanity.

War and Remembrance by Herman Wouk

War and Remembrance

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These two classic works capture the current world events and tell the story of one American family caught up in the middle of the war's chaos.

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.

A Distant Mirror by Barbara W. Tuchman

A Distant Mirror

By:

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.

April 30, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 30, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Sheriff

Sheriff

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Nintendo (Japan, Europe) Exidy (North America)

Galaxy Wars

Galaxy Wars

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Taito

The Datestones of Ryn

The Datestones of Ryn

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

Genre: Dungeon crawl

Publisher: Epyx

Radar Scope

Radar Scope

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Nintendo

Starhawk

Starhawk

Platform: Arcade, Vectrex

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics

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Who was the US President on April 30, 1979?

On April 30, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 30, 1979?

On April 30, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 30, 1979?

On April 30, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 30th?

April 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th day of the month of April. 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 April 30th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 japanese imperial transition: emperor akihito abdicates his chrysanthemum trinity in favor of crown prince naruhito, his elder son. since emperor kokaku's 1817 death, he is the first emperor in more than two hundred years to abdicate.
  • 2018 - Journalists killed in afghanistan war (2001-present). ahmad shah, a bbc pashto reporter, is shot to death in khost, the eastern province.
  • 2017 - In a shooting incident at a san diego pool party, seven people are hurt and one is killed. police kill the suspect.

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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 April 1979?

April 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.

Discover how April 1979 calendar looked like.

Monday April 30, 1979