Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 7th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
see horoscope and birth chart for February 07, 1979What happened on Wednesday, February 7, 1979?
About February 7th, 1979, in brief:
- Historical events: On February 7, 1979, significant developments unfolded during the Iranian Revolution. Ayatollah Khomeini addressed the Kurdish community, emphasizing unity between Shia and Sunni Muslims. In Tehran, large demonstrations supported the Bazargan government, with staff from eleven federal ministries declaring allegiance to it. Additionally, the U.S. Secretary of State recognized the Bakhtiar administration, urging it to act in accordance with the people's will. These events marked a pivotal moment in the revolution, signaling the diminishing influence of the Shah's regime and the rise of Khomeini's leadership.
- Day of the week: February 7th, 1979 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? by Rod Stewart
- #1 UK song: Heart Of Glass by Blondie
- Popular movie: Apocalypse Now directed by Francis Ford Coppola
More about February 7th, 1979? See below for more news and curiosities on February 7th, 1979.
A meaningful gift for someone born on February 7, 1979
Turn 1979 into a personalized nostalgia gift
The personalized 1979 nostalgia year poster is a beautifully researched snapshot of the books, songs and movies that shaped 1979.
- Best-selling books from 1979
- Popular songs from 1979
- Popular movies from 1979
$9.90 · Personalized digital poster delivered instantly by email
Create a 1979 year posterWant the exact date instead? Create a February 7, 1979 poster
See our satisfaction and refund policy.
Real poster exampleTable of contents
- February 07, 1979: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was February 07, 1979?
- Who was born on February 07, 1979?
- February 07, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- February 07, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- February 07, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 07, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on February 07, 1979?
- Back in 1979
February 07, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 07, 1979:
- February 7, 1979: Key Events in the Iranian Revolution On February 7, 1979, significant developments unfolded during the Iranian Revolution. Ayatollah Khomeini addressed the Kurdish community, emphasizing unity between Shia and Sunni Muslims. In Tehran, large demonstrations supported the Bazargan government, with staff from eleven federal ministries declaring allegiance to it. Additionally, the U.S. Secretary of State recognized the Bakhtiar administration, urging it to act in accordance with the people's will. These events marked a pivotal moment in the revolution, signaling the diminishing influence of the Shah's regime and the rise of Khomeini's leadership. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Chadli Bendjedid elected President of Algeria On February 7, 1979, Chadli Bendjedid was elected unopposed as President of Algeria, succeeding the late Houari Boumédiène. Bendjedid, a former military officer and member of the National Liberation Front (FLN), received 99.4% of the vote in a referendum following Boumédiène's death in December 1978. source: britannica.com
- Pluto crosses Neptune's orbit for the first time On February 7, 1979, Pluto's orbit brought it closer to the Sun than Neptune, marking a rare alignment in the solar system. This event occurred due to Pluto's highly elliptical and inclined orbit, which intersects Neptune's more circular path approximately every 248 years. The last such alignment before 1979 was in 1846, and the next is expected in 2246. source: pedia.alarabialqadeem.com
- Supertrain TV series premiere Supertrain, an American science fiction adventure drama series, premiered on NBC on February 7, 1979. The show featured a nuclear-powered high-speed train equipped with luxury amenities, and ran for nine episodes before concluding on May 5, 1979. source: en.wikipedia.org
February 07, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from February 1979
Looking for other vintage memories?Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
What day of the week was February 07, 1979?
February 07, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 38th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 07, 1979 can also be written as 2/7/1979 in the US and as 7/2/1979 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on February 07, 1979?
Famous people born on February 07, 1979:
![Tawakkol Karman]()
Tawakkol KarmanPrize laureate for their non-violent struggle for the safety of women and for women's rights to full participation in peace-building work.
![Yuriy Krivtsov]()
Yuriy Krivtsov
February 07, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 07, 1979:
![Josef Mengele]()
Josef MengeleNazi SS doctor infamously known as the 'Angel of Death' at Auschwitz concentration camp, who conducted horrific medical experiments on...
![Warren Giles]()
Warren Giles![Franz Buxbaum]()
Franz Buxbaum![Charles Seeger]()
Charles Seeger
February 07, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 07, 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 07, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 07, 1979 was Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.
- Rod Stewart - Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?
- Village People - Y.M.C.A.
- Chic - Le Freak
- Olivia Newton-John - A Little More Love
- Pointer Sisters - Fire
February 07, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 07, 1979 was Heart Of Glass by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.
- Blondie - Heart Of Glass
- Abba - Chiquitita
- The Three Degrees - Woman In Love
- The Bee Gees - Tragedy
- Ian & The Blockheads - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick
February 07, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 07, 1979 was Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop) by Parliament, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.
- Parliament - Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
- Peabo Bryson - I'm So Into You
- Earth, Wind & Fire - September
- Lakeside - It's All The Way Live
- Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers - Bustin' Loose
February 07, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 7th is Aquarius.
Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.
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.
Discover the personality of February born.
Unlock the Mysteries of February 07, 1979! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!
February 07, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 07, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthFebruary 07, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 07, 1979 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 07, 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 07, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 01:46 pm and setting at 04:26 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 13, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Feb 12, 1979.
Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!
Your place in the Universe on February 07, 1979
We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day
Get your Star Map Now!How old is someone born on February 07, 1979?
Someone born on February 07, 1979 is:
47 years 5 months old,
or 569 months and 26 days old,
or 2477 weeks and 4 days old,
or 17343 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 07, 1979?
There are 189 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 7th 2027.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 07, 1979?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 07, 1979.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
This day in 30 sec.
Back in 1979
Why 1979 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on February 7, 1979, a 1979 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to February 7, 1979 includes February 7, 1979: Key Events in the Iranian Revolution, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around February 7, 1979 included “Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?” by Rod Stewart, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of February 7, 1979 included Apocalypse Now, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
February 7, 1979 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Tawakkol Karman, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make February 7, 1979 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
Because the poster is delivered digitally and personalized around 1979, it can become a birthday surprise, milestone keepsake, or printable reminder of the era connected to February 7, 1979.
The 1979 poster brings together verified books, songs, and movies, creating a personal digital keepsake for birthdays and milestone celebrations tied to February 7, 1979.
Explore the fuller story in our 1979 history guide, or see the 1979 poster gift page. You can also compare ideas in our birth-year poster guide.
Make 1979 part of their celebration
A personalized digital nostalgia gift, ready to order for someone connected to February 7, 1979.
