Monday February 05, 1979: on this day

February 05, 1979 was the 36th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is February 05, 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 February 05, 1979, who was born and died on February 05, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 05, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? by Rod Stewart), movies (e.g. Agatha, directed by Michael Apted), TV series (e.g. You Can'T Do That On Television) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 5th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 05, 1979?


February 05, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 36th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 05, 1979 can also be written as 2/5/1979 in the US and as 5/2/1979 in UK and Europe.

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February 05, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 05, 1979:

  • Costliest single periodical ad, $3.2 million, gulf + western in time.
  • Sears radio theater premieres on cbs.

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February 05, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 5th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 05, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 05, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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February 05, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 05, 1979 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 05, 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 February 05, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 12:17 pm and setting at 02:45 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 13, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Feb 12, 1979.

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Who was born on February 05, 1979?


Famous people born on February 05, 1979:

  • Ilaria Salvatori

    Italian fencer.

  • Alexander Ryabov

    Russian player in ice hockey.

  • Rita G
  • Blacko (singer)
  • Muhammad Ali d'Egitto
  • Wesley Eisold
  • Dan Vîlceanu
  • Zhou Ting
  • Mirko Hrgović
  • Paulo Gonçalves
  • Alex Baresi
  • Camille Cooper
  • Stephan David
  • Steve Lekoelea
  • Tom May
  • César Santis

Whose famous birthday is on February 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 5th:

  • Abhishek Bachchan
    Abhishek Bachchan

    Abhishek bachchan is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films and for being the son of legendary actor amitabh bachchan.

  • Laura Linney
    Laura Linney

    American actress known for her roles in films such as 'The Truman Show', 'You Can Count on Me', and 'Ozark'.

  • Charlotte Rampling
    Charlotte Rampling

    British actress.

  • William Burroughs
    William Burroughs

    American bisexual writer and heroin addict.

  • Michael Sheen
    Michael Sheen

    Michael Sheen is a Welsh actor known for his roles in films like 'The Queen', 'Frost/Nixon', and 'The Damned United'.

  • Jennifer Jason Leigh
    Jennifer Jason Leigh

    Jennifer jason leigh is an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'single white female' and 'the hateful eight'.

  • Barbara Hershey
    Barbara Hershey

    American actress who wore a hippie look during the 1960s.

  • Benoît Jacquot
    Benoît Jacquot

    French screenwriter and film director.

  • Jussi Björling
    Jussi Björling

    Swedish tenor (d. 1960).

  • Michael Mann
    Michael Mann

    American filmmaker.

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February 05, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 2 months old,

or 542 months and 14 days old,

or 2358 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16510 days old,

if you were born on February 05, 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 February 05, 1979?

There are 292 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 5th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 05, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on February 05, 1979.

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February 05, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 05, 1979:

  • Michael Rohde
  • Grete Rosenberg
  • Odd Hoel

What famous deaths happened on February 5th?

Famous deaths on February 5th:

  • Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer

    Christopher Plummer was a Canadian actor known for his versatile performances in films such as 'The Sound of Music', 'Beginners', and 'The...

  • Kirk Douglas
    Kirk Douglas

    American actor.

  • Doug McClure
    Doug McClure

    American actor.

  • Dean Jagger
    Dean Jagger

    Actor in the united states (mr novak rawhide, oscar), has died at around 87 years old (born 1903).

  • Thelma Ritter
    Thelma Ritter

    American actress and singer (d. 1969).

  • Franklin Cover
    Franklin Cover

    American actor (born 1928).

  • George Arliss
    George Arliss

    British actor on the stage who rose to fame at the age of 53.

  • Dolores Moran
    Dolores Moran

    Actress (yankee doodle dandy), passes away at 56.

  • Gwili Andre
    Gwili Andre

    Actress (no other woman roar of the dragon).

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February 05, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 05, 1979:

  • Kashmir Day observes as public holiday in Pakistan.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Agatha of Sicily, patron saint of firework makers and glass blowers.

Saints celebrated on February 05, 1979:

  • Saint Bertolf
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February 05, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 05, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 5th and February 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 05, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 05, 1979 was Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

February 05, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 05, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 5th and February 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?
  2. - Y.M.C.A.
  3. - Le Freak
  4. - A Little More Love
  5. - Fire

February 05, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 05, 1979 was Heart Of Glass by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

February 05, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 05, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 5th and February 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Heart Of Glass
  2. - Chiquitita
  3. - Woman In Love
  4. - Tragedy
  5. - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick

February 05, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 05, 1979 was Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop) by Parliament, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

February 05, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 05, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 5th and February 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
  2. - I'm So Into You
  3. - September
  4. - It's All The Way Live
  5. - Bustin' Loose

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February 05, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 05, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Agatha

Agatha

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Michael Apted

Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Vanessa Redgrave, Timothy Dalton, Helen Morse

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

Org

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

Hardcore

Hardcore

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Paul Schrader

Starring: George C. Scott, Peter Boyle, Season Hubley, Dick Sargent

Country: United States of America

The North Avenue Irregulars

The North Avenue Irregulars

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Bruce Bilson

Starring: Edward Herrmann, Barbara Harris, Susan Clark, Karen Valentine

February 05, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 05, 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:

You Can't Do That on Television

You Can't Do That on Television

Release year: 1979

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

Country: Canada

Turnabout

Turnabout

Release year: 1979

Directed by: E.B. Hughes

Danger UXB

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

Rentner haben niemals Zeit

Rentner haben niemals Zeit

Release year: 1978

A Woman Called Moses

A Woman Called Moses

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Paul Wendkos

February 05, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 05, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

American Caesar by William Manchester

American Caesar

By:

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.

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

The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien

The Silmarillion

By:

"Majestic! . . . The Silmarillion will appeal to readers of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. It contains medieval romances, fairy tales and even more brutal wars that ring with heraldic fury.

In Search Of History by Theodore H. White

In Search Of History

By:

Franklin library collectible book

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)

February 05, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 05, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Ozma Wars

Ozma Wars

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation 3 / PSP

Genre: fixed shooter

Publisher: SNK

Head On

Head On

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Driving, Maze

Publisher: Sega/Gremlin

Temple of Apshai

Temple of Apshai

Platform: TRS-80, Commodore PET, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, IBM PC, VIC-20, Commodore 64, Atari ST, Amiga, Macintosh, Amstrad CPC

Genre: Dungeon crawl RPG

Publisher: Automated Simulations

Aim for the Ace!

Aim for the Ace!

Genre: Sports, Romance

Heiankyo Alien

Heiankyo Alien

Platform: PC-8001 Arcade Apple II Game Boy Super Famicom Microsoft Windows Mobile phone

Genre: Action, Puzzle, Maze

Publisher: Denki Onkyō (original release) Meldac (Game Boy) Nihon Bussan (Super Famicom)

history

Who was the US President on February 05, 1979?

On February 05, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 05, 1979?

On February 05, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 05, 1979?

On February 05, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 5th?

February 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of February. 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 February 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: ben wallace, the united kingdom minister of security, stated that he believes john cantlie, a british photojournalist, is still alive and being held hostage in syria by islamic state militants.
  • 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: 2018 ariel stabbing: a palestinian rabbi is killed by an israeli arab outside of the israeli-occupied west bank settlement at ariel.
  • 2017 - In afghanistan and northern pakistan, heavy snowfall and avalanches have killed dozens of people. kabul international airport has been closed due to snow and/or ice. (bbc),

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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 February 1979?

February 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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Monday February 5, 1979