Thursday March 08, 1979: on this day

March 08, 1979 was the 67th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is March 08, 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 March 08, 1979, who was born and died on March 08, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 08, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor), movies (e.g. Hair, directed by Milos Forman), TV series (e.g. Bedtime Stories) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 8th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 08, 1979?


March 08, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 67th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 08, 1979 can also be written as 3/8/1979 in the US and as 8/3/1979 in UK and Europe.

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March 08, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 08, 1979:

  • Shuttle columbia (ov-102) transported 38 miles overland from palmdale.
  • China withdraws invasion troops from vietnam.
  • Philips demonstrates the compact disc publicly for the first time.
  • Images taken by voyager i proved the existence of volcanoes on io, a moon of jupiter.

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March 08, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 8th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 08, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 08, 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 March 8th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 08, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 08, 1979 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 08, 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 March 08, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 01:21 pm and setting at 03:49 am.

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

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Who was born on March 08, 1979?


Famous people born on March 08, 1979:

  • Keidrick Brown

    Talented football player who made a mark in the sport with his performances.

  • Hayde Nguyen

    Hayde Nguyen is the co-founder and CEO of the Vietnamese e-commerce platform Sendo.

  • Aliani Rahmawati

    Aliani Rahmawati is an Indonesian businesswoman and the founder of Blibli.

  • Vitalia Bauer

    Vitalia Bauer is a German businesswoman and the founder of the sustainable fashion brand Vitalia Clothing.

  • Tom Chaplin

    Tom chaplin is an english singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band keane.

  • Biannca Lawson

    Biannca Lawson is an American actress known for her roles in various television shows and films.

  • Malu Siqueira

    Malu Siqueira is a Brazilian businesswoman and the CEO of a successful fashion e-commerce company.

  • Angelee Liu

    Angelee Liu is a successful tech entrepreneur who founded a popular startup in the industry.

  • Jessica Jaymes

    American porn actress.

  • Ricardo Rossello

    Politician.

  • Andy Ross

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist (ok go).

  • Joao Martins

    Portuguese artist.

  • Apathy

    American rapper and producer (army of the pharaohs and get busy committee).

  • Bülent Polat
  • Elexis Monroe
  • Michael Beauchamp
  • Carolina Varleta

Whose famous birthday is on March 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 8th:

  • Fardeen Khan
    Fardeen Khan

    Indian film actor known for his work in Bollywood movies.

  • Cyd Charisse
    Cyd Charisse

    Cyd charisse was an american dancer and actress known for her roles in classic hollywood musicals such as singin' in the rain and the band...

  • Aidan Quinn
    Aidan Quinn

    Aidan quinn is an irish-american actor known for his roles in movies such as 'legends of the fall' and 'benny & joon'.

  • Kwame Kwei-Armah
    Kwame Kwei-Armah

    Kwame Kwei-Armah is a British playwright, director, and actor who has written numerous plays and served as the artistic director of the...

  • 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...

  • Micky Dolenz
    Micky Dolenz

    American musician (the monkees).

  • John Kapelos
    John Kapelos

    Canadian screenwriter and producer of actor.

  • Edith MacArthur
    Edith MacArthur

    Scottish actress who is known for her graceful screen presence.

  • Nick Zano
    Nick Zano

    American actor.

  • Cheryl James
    Cheryl James

    American performer (salt-n-pepa).

See more famous people and celebrities born on March 8th

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March 08, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 1 month old,

or 541 months and 11 days old,

or 2354 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16479 days old,

if you were born on March 08, 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 March 08, 1979?

There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 8th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 08, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on March 08, 1979.

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March 08, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 08, 1979:

  • Ivor Richards

    Ivor Richards was a British chemist known for his work on the structure of organic compounds.

What famous deaths happened on March 8th?

Famous deaths on March 8th:

  • Max von Sydow
    Max von Sydow

    Max von sydow was a swedish-french actor known for his roles in iconic films such as the seventh seal, the exorcist, and star wars: the...

  • John Inman
    John Inman

    British actor, born in 13 years.

  • Karen Morley
    Karen Morley

    American singer and actress (d. 2003).

  • Edward Andrews
    Edward Andrews

    Griffin, georgia -- actor (tea & sympathy and glass bottom boat).

  • Harold Lloyd
    Harold Lloyd

    At 77 years old, why worry, a us comedian/actor, succumbs to cancer.

  • Joanny Berlioz

    Joanny Berlioz was a French composer, conductor, and music critic who is considered one of the most influential figures in the Romantic era...

  • Johnye Ferguson

    Prominent figure in the civil rights movement, known for advocating for equality and justice.

  • Vinod Mehta

    Prominent Indian journalist and editor known for his contributions to the field of journalism.

  • Zepplin

    Inventor of the Zeppelin airship.

  • Yittel Feinstein

    Renowned Yiddish theater actress known for her powerful performances.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 8th

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March 08, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 08, 1979:

  • Albania, Romania - Mother's Day.
  • Catholicism Saint John of God.
  • Hudson's Birthday - The Second Coming Of Christmas.

Observances on March 08, 1979:

  • International Women's Day

Saints celebrated on March 08, 1979:

  • Saint Philemon (d. 305)
  • Saint Humfried of Terwaan
  • Saint Cyrillus of Africa
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March 08, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 08, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 5th and March 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 08, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 08, 1979 was I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, according to the music chart for the week March 5th and March 11th.

March 08, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 08, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 5th and March 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Will Survive
  2. - Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?
  3. - Tragedy
  4. - Fire
  5. - Heaven Knows

March 08, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 08, 1979 was Oliver's Army by Elvis Costello & The Attractions, according to the music chart for the week March 5th and March 11th.

March 08, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 08, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 5th and March 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Oliver's Army
  2. - Tragedy
  3. - Lucky Number
  4. - Something Else / Friggin' In The Riggin'

March 08, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 08, 1979 was Bustin' Loose by Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 5th and March 11th.

March 08, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 08, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 5th and March 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Bustin' Loose
  2. - I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)
  3. - Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
  4. - Shake Your Groove Thing
  5. - I Will Survive

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March 08, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 08, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Hair

Hair

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Milos Forman

Starring: John Savage, Treat Williams, Beverly D'Angelo, Annie Golden

Country: United States of America

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

From Hell to Victory

From Hell to Victory

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Umberto Lenzi

Starring: George Peppard, George Hamilton, Horst Buchholz, Anny Duperey

Starcrash

Starcrash

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Luigi Cozzi

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

March 08, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 08, 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:

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

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

March 08, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 08, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

The Far Pavilions by M.M. Kaye

The Far Pavilions

By:

This epic, set in 19th century India, follows an orphan born in India and his journey to England. He later returns to India.

Hanta Yo by Ruth Beebe Hill

Hanta Yo

By:

First edition.

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

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.

March 08, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 08, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cutie Q

Cutie Q

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Pinball, Breakout clone

Publisher: Namco

Basic Programming

Basic Programming

Platform: Atari 2600

Publisher: Atari

Star Fire

Star Fire

Platform: Arcade, Atari 800, Commodore 64

Genre: 3d shooter

Publisher: Exidy

ABPA Backgammon

ABPA Backgammon

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Board game

Publisher: Mattel Electronics Sears

Starhawk

Starhawk

Platform: Arcade, Vectrex

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics

history

Who was the US President on March 08, 1979?

On March 08, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 08, 1979?

On March 08, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on March 08, 1979?

On March 08, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about March 8th?

March 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of March. 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 March 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Venezuelan crisis: venezuelan blackout 2019: venezuela's national power blackout enters its second-day. jorge rodriguez, information minister, and vladimir padrino lopez, defense minister, claim that venezuela is the victim of cyberattacks designed to "derail the entire system". juan guaido, venezuela's acting president, stated that state corruption and mismanagement had left the electrical grid in chaos.
  • 2018 - Turkish military operation in afrin. the turkish-backed free syrian army retakes jindires, syria's afrin district from the kurdish ypg. according to the syrian observatory for human rights, the town has been extensively destroyed by turkish airstrikes.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: march 2017 kabul attack: unidentified gunmen disguised as doctors attacked a kabul military hospital, killing at most 38 people and injuring many more. the attack was claimed by isil.

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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 March 1979?

March 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1979 calendar looked like.

Thursday March 8, 1979