Wednesday May 02, 1979: on this day

May 02, 1979 was the 122nd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 02, 1979 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 02, 1979, who was born and died on May 02, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 02, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Reunited by Peaches & Herb), movies (e.g. Winter Kills, directed by William Richert), TV series (e.g. Love Thy Neighbour In Australia) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 2nd, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 02, 1979?


May 02, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1979 can also be written as 5/2/1979 in the US and as 2/5/1979 in UK and Europe.

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May 02, 1979: What happened on that day?


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May 02, 1979: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 02, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd 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 02, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 02, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on May 2nd, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 02, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

41%

The moon phase on May 02, 1979 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 02, 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 02, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 10:56 am and setting at 01:24 am.

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 May 02, 1979?


Famous people born on May 02, 1979:

  • Taurus Mizoguchi

    Founder of Taurus Capital Management, known for innovative investment strategies.

  • Defne Joy Foster

    Turkish-american actress, presenter and vj (d. 2011).

  • Jason Chimera

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Ioannis Kanotidis

    Greek footballer.

  • Roman Lyashenko

    Russian ice hockey player (born 1979).

  • Joseph Elanga
  • Simon Grechi
  • Rafael Guevara
  • Avtandil Khurtsidze
  • Aljaksandr Ljancėvič
  • Mirsha Serrano
  • Sumika Minamoto
  • Ndèye Ndiaye
  • Valentin Wegmann
  • Andrea Martongelli
  • Cyril Akpomedah
  • Chen Yan
  • Juan Ramón Curbelo

Whose famous birthday is on May 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 2nd:

  • Lesley Gore
    Lesley Gore

    Lesley gore was an american pop singer known for her hit song 'it's my party' and for being a prominent figure in the 1960s music scene.

  • David Suchet
    David Suchet

    David suchet is an english actor and producer best known for his portrayal of agatha christie's detective hercule poirot in the long-running...

  • Dwayne Johnson
    Dwayne Johnson

    Canadian actor, producer and professional wrestler from american/canadian.

  • Christine Baranski
    Christine Baranski

    Christine baranski is a renowned american actress known for her roles in movies and television, including her portrayal of diane lockhart in...

  • Serge Reggiani
    Serge Reggiani

    Italian/french singer and actor.

  • Satyajit Ray
    Satyajit Ray

    Indian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.

  • Mitzi Kapture
    Mitzi Kapture

    Mitzi Kapture is an actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Silk Stalkings'.

  • Kay Panabaker
    Kay Panabaker

    American actress.

  • Brian Aherne
    Brian Aherne

    British-american actor who made his acting debut in 1923.

  • Brian Tochi
    Brian Tochi

    American actor, who has been a guest-star and starring role on many television series throughout his career.

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May 02, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 10 months old,

or 538 months and 17 days old,

or 2341 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16393 days old,

if you were born on May 02, 1979.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 02, 1979?

There are 44 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 02, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 02, 1979.

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May 02, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 02, 1979:

  • Giulio Natta

    Italian chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1979).

  • Goliardo Padova

What famous deaths happened on May 2nd?

Famous deaths on May 2nd:

  • Maidie Norman
    Maidie Norman

    Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.

  • Oliver Reed
    Oliver Reed

    British actor.

  • Lynn Redgrave
    Lynn Redgrave

    British-american actress, rachel kempson, is the daughter of sir michael redgrave, an actor from bristol, and rachel kempson, actress from...

  • Caryl Chessman
    Caryl Chessman

    American homicide.

  • Michael Hordern
    Michael Hordern

    Hertfordshire (england) -- actor (friar doingo-shogun).

  • Gene Raymond
    Gene Raymond

    Nyc, new york -- actor.

  • Efrem Zimbalist
    Efrem Zimbalist

    Jr.

  • Leonardo Da Vinci

    Renowned Italian artist, scientist, and inventor of the Renaissance period.

  • Vincenta Da Vinci

    Renowned Italian artist known for iconic works like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.

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May 02, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 02, 1979:

  • Indonesia - Indonesia National Education Day
  • Iran - Teacher's Day
  • Slovenia - second day of Labour Day
  • Madrid Region - Day of the Region.
  • Poland - Flag Day, an official holiday to honour the Flag of Poland
  • Bahá'f Faith: Last day of the Festival of Ridván

Observances on May 02, 1979:

  • World Tuna Day

Saints celebrated on May 02, 1979:

  • Saint Zoe
  • Saint Mafalda
  • Saint Waldebert, Walbert or Gaubert
  • Saint Germanus
  • Saints Exuperius and Zoe
  • Saint Boris
  • Saint Athanasius
  • saint tsar Boris
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May 02, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 02, 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).


May 02, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

May 02, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 02, 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

May 02, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 02, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

May 02, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 02, 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

May 02, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 02, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

May 02, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 02, 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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May 02, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 02, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Winter Kills

Winter Kills

Release year: 1979

Directed by: William Richert

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

Noorie

Noorie

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Manmohan Krishna

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

Ernesto

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

Killer Nun

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Giulio Berruti

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

The Swap

The Swap

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Jordan Leondopoulos

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

May 02, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 02, 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

Love Thy Neighbour in Australia

Release year: 1979

Directed by: William G. Stewart

Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Worzel Gummidge

Worzel Gummidge

Release year: 1979

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

May 02, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 02, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Evergreen by Belva Plain

Evergreen

By:

Anna Friedman is a modern classic of passion, ambition and determination that forever changed how we view the brave immigrants who arrived on American shores. The story of Anna Friedman captures the turbulent emotions of the people.

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.

Lauren Bacall By Myself by Lauren Bacall

Lauren Bacall By Myself

By:

"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

Chesapeake by James A. Michener

Chesapeake

By:

James A. Michener, a classic novelist, brings his epic legacy to bear on America's Eastern Shore's four-hundred year-old saga, from its Native American roots through the present.

Mommie Dearest by Christina Crawford

Mommie Dearest

By:

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.

May 02, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 02, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Samurai (Europe) Dynasty! (US)

Samurai (Europe) Dynasty! (US)

Platform: Philips Videopac (Europe) Magnavox Odyssey² (US)

Genre: Strategy game

Publisher: Philips, Magnavox

Basic Programming

Basic Programming

Platform: Atari 2600

Publisher: Atari

Apple Trek

Apple Trek

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Apple Inc

Bomb Bee

Bomb Bee

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation

Genre: Pinball, Breakout clone

Publisher: Namco

Tail Gunner

Tail Gunner

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Vectorbeam

history

Who was the US President on May 02, 1979?

On May 02, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 02, 1979?

On May 02, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 02, 1979?

On May 02, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 2nd?

May 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 north indian ocean cyclone season: evacuation of around 800,000 people is in progress as extremely serious cyclonic storm fani moves toward odisha (formerly orissa). it is expected to landfall friday with winds of more than 200 km/h (127mph).
  • 2018 - Basque conflict: the basque separatist group eta, which waged an insurgency versus spain between 1959-2011, announces its total dissolution.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: according the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 38 people were killed in the attack by isil militants on a camp for displaced syrians and iraqi refugees located near al-shaddadah governorate, al-hasakah governorate.

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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.

Discover how May 1979 calendar looked like.

Wednesday May 2, 1979