Wednesday September 05, 1979: on this day

September 05, 1979 was the 248th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is September 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 September 05, 1979, who was born and died on September 05, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 05, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Sharona by The Knack), movies (e.g. Scum, directed by Alan Clarke), TV series (e.g. Face The Music) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was September 05, 1979?


September 05, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 248th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 05, 1979 can also be written as 9/5/1979 in the US and as 5/9/1979 in UK and Europe.

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September 05, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 05, 1979:

  • Canada puts its 1st gold bullion coin on sale
  • Iran army occupies piranshahr
  • Roscoe tanner fires 11 aces, breaks the net with his bullet serve and upsets top-seeded bjorn borg in us tennis open quarterfinals
  • Earl of mountbatten funeral held in burma.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 5th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 05, 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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Discover the planets positions on September 5th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on September 05, 1979 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 05, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:00 pm and setting at 06:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 1979.

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Who was born on September 05, 1979?


Famous people born on September 05, 1979:

  • Nyron Nosworthy

    Renowned cybersecurity expert specializing in threat detection and prevention.

  • Kyung Won

    Noted for advancements in quantum mechanics.

  • Osric Abel

    American author of fantasy novels.

  • John Carew

    Norwegian footballer.

  • Julien Lizeroux

    France's world cup alpine ski racer competes in technical events and is a specialist in the slalom.

  • Camden Fisher

    Computer scientist known for contributions to artificial intelligence.

  • Corrine Talbot

    Corrine Talbot is an accomplished astronomer known for her research on exoplanets and stellar evolution.

  • Salvatore Mastronunzio

    Italian footballer.

  • Stacey Dales

    Canadian basketball player and sportscaster.

  • George O'Callaghan

    Irish footballer.

  • Stewart Holden

    English scrabble player.

  • Ryu Soo-young
  • Dominique van Dijk
  • Nikola Dačević
  • Michael Palm
  • Jordi Bargalló

Whose famous birthday is on September 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 5th:

  • Brittany Furlan
    Brittany Furlan

    Brittany furlan is a comedian and social media personality known for her popular vine videos and her comedic presence on platforms like...

  • Michael Keaton
    Michael Keaton

    Michael keaton is a versatile actor known for his roles in iconic films such as batman, beetlejuice, and birdman.

  • Hilary Mason
    Hilary Mason

    Hilary mason is a renowned american actress known for her captivating performances in a variety of films and television shows.

  • Rose McGowan
    Rose McGowan

    American singer and actress.

  • Raquel Welch
    Raquel Welch

    American actress with beautiful body (37-22-36), that graced the covers of 92 european magazines and 16 american magazines in 1966.

  • Werner Herzog
    Werner Herzog

    German screenwriter and producer of german actor.

  • Kristian Alfonso
    Kristian Alfonso

    American actress.

  • Bob Newhart
    Bob Newhart

    American comedian, actor, recording artist, and television series star.

  • Arthur Koestler
    Arthur Koestler

    Hungarian journalist, journalist, critic, and essayist.

  • Carice van Houten
    Carice van Houten

    Carice van houten is a dutch actress known for her role as melisandre in the popular tv series game of thrones.

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


You are 44 years 6 months old,

or 534 months and 24 days old,

or 2325 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16277 days old,

if you were born on September 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 September 05, 1979?

There are 160 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 5th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on September 05, 1979:

  • Alberto di Jorio

    Former head of vatican bank, secretary to the 1958 conclave (born 1884).

  • Vito Sanzo
  • Roman Ghirshman
  • John Bradburne
  • Hermann von Wissmann
  • Nat Simon

What famous deaths happened on September 5th?

Famous deaths on September 5th:

  • Gert Fröbe
    Gert Fröbe

    German actor best known for his role in james bond's james bond film "goldfinger" as auric goldfinger.

  • Hugh O'Brian
    Hugh O'Brian

    Hugh o'brian was an american actor known for his role as wyatt earp in the television series the life and legend of wyatt earp.

  • Gisele MacKenzie
    Gisele MacKenzie

    Canadian entertainer who was able to play the piano at two.

  • Leonard Katzman
    Leonard Katzman

    Television producer dies at 69.

  • Allen Funt
    Allen Funt

    Brooklyn, new york -- television host and creator (candid cam).

  • Leo Penn
    Leo Penn

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Robert Harron
    Robert Harron

    Actor (intolerance), accidentally shot to death at 27.

  • Annai Theresa

    Annai Theresa, also known as Mother Teresa, was a Roman Catholic nun who dedicated her life to serving the poorest of the poor in India and...

  • Lakiah Shabazz

    Dedicated civil rights activist who fought for equality and justice.

  • Payslie Wilson

    Talented singer who gained fame for her powerful vocals.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on September 5th

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


Observances on September 05, 1979:

  • International Day of Charity
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September 05, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 05, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 3rd and September 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 05, 1979 was My Sharona by The Knack, according to the music chart for the week September 3rd and September 9th.

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

The music chart in the USA on September 05, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 3rd and September 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Sharona
  2. - Good Times
  3. - After The Love Has Gone
  4. - Don't Bring Me Down
  5. - The Devil Went Down To Georgia

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 05, 1979 was We Don't Talk Anymore by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week September 3rd and September 9th.

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

The music chart in the UK on September 05, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 3rd and September 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - We Don't Talk Anymore
  2. - Cars
  3. - Bang Bang
  4. - Message In A Bottle
  5. - If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 05, 1979 was Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 3rd and September 9th.

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

The R&B music chart on September 05, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 3rd and September 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
  2. - Good Times
  3. - Found A Cure
  4. - I Just Want To Be
  5. - After The Love Has Gone

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

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

Scum

Scum

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Alan Clarke

Starring: Ray Winstone, Mick Ford, Julian Firth, John Blundell

The Tempest

The Tempest

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Derek Jarman

Starring: Peter Bull, David Meyer, Neil Cunningham, Heathcote Williams

Yanks

Yanks

Release year: 1979

Directed by: John Schlesinger

Starring: Richard Gere, Lisa Eichhorn, Vanessa Redgrave, William Devane

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

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

The most popular TV Series on September 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:

Face the Music

Face the Music

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Carol Wiseman

A Moment in Time

A Moment in Time

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Ruby Yang

Ride on Stranger

Ride on Stranger

Release year: 1979

Jigsaw

Jigsaw

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Michael Spierig

The Mallens

The Mallens

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Brian Mills

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

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

The Last Enchantment by Mary Stewart

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Arthur Pendragon is the King! He is unchallenged at the battlefield and he unites the country in a time full of promise. Camelot is under attack by sinister powers, and the witch-queen Morgause plots to kill it.

The Great Shark Hunt by Hunter S. Thompson

The Great Shark Hunt

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This volume is the first in Hunter S. Thompson’s bestselling Gonzo Papers series. It was first published in 1979.

The Matarese Circle by Robert Ludlum

The Matarese Circle

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The Matarese are an international group of criminals that will in no time take over the world. Two rival spies are able to stop them: Talaniekov and Scofield, CIA.

Tinsel by William Goldman

Tinsel

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London published Fiction

The Bronx Zoo by Sparky Lyle and Peter Golenbock

The Bronx Zoo

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Behind the scenes look at Yankee's players, including Reggie Jackson, Billy Martin and George Steinbrenner, the baseball owner.

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

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

Galaxy Wars

Galaxy Wars

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Taito

Cutie Q

Cutie Q

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Pinball, Breakout clone

Publisher: Namco

Space Fever

Space Fever

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Nintendo

Lunar Rescue

Lunar Rescue

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Space flight Shooter game

Publisher: Taito

Warrior

Warrior

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Vectorbeam

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Who was the US President on September 05, 1979?

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

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

On September 05, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on September 05, 1979?

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

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What is special about September 5th?

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

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a suicide attack on a hazara shi'ite wrestling club in kabul, afghanistan. a second explosion, apparently targeting journalists and emergency services, kills at most 20 people and injures 70 more.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: siege of deir ez-zor (2014-17). the 28-month-old siege of deir ez-zor, by the islamic state of iraq & the levant, is lifted by the syrian army.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). two suicide bombers on foot killed at least 24 and injured 91 other people after they struck close to kabul's afghan ministry of defence. the taliban claimed responsibility for the deaths of 58 commanders and officers. a second bombing occurred shortly thereafter. (reuters) (bbc today

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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 September 1979?

September 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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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