Wednesday January 10, 1979: on this day

January 10, 1979 was the 10th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 10, 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 January 10, 1979, who was born and died on January 10, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 10, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Too Much Heaven by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. Nosferatu the Vampyre, directed by Werner Herzog), TV series (e.g. Danger Uxb) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 10th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 10, 1979?


January 10, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 10th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 10, 1979 can also be written as 1/10/1979 in the US and as 10/1/1979 in UK and Europe.

January 10, 1979 in January 1979 calendar

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January 10, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 10, 1979:

  • 1st brother billy carter makes allegedly anti-semitic remarks
  • Entertainer of the year awards

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January 10, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 10th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 10, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Goat chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 10, 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 January 10th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 10, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 10, 1979 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 10, 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 January 10, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 03:01 pm and setting at 05:41 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1979.

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Who was born on January 10, 1979?


Famous people born on January 10, 1979:

  • Chris Smith

    Chris smith, also known as daddy mac, is a rapper who gained fame as a member of the hip-hop duo kris kross, known for their hit song...

  • Cash Warren

    Cash warren is a film producer known for his work on movies such as fantastic four and taxi.

  • Melbourne Patel

    Known for designing scalable and efficient software systems.

  • Maximilian Brückner

    Talented actor known for his roles in film and television.

  • Henrik Tallinder

    Swedish ice hockey player.

  • Simone Cavalli

    Italian footballer.

  • Obea Moore

    American sprinter.

  • Bodo Sieber

    German rugby player and coach.

  • Chris H E Smith [Daddy Mack]

    Atlanta, georgia -- rapper kris kross-warm it up.

  • Francesca Piccinini
  • Alessandro Mori Nunes
  • Aleksej Turkin
  • İsmail Güldüren
  • Luís Eduardo Schmidt
  • Carmine Coppola
  • Geraldo dos Santos Júnior
  • Ma'ake Kemoeatu
  • Manuel De Toni

Whose famous birthday is on January 10th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 10th:

  • Hrithik Roshan
    Hrithik Roshan

    Hrithik roshan is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, often recognized for his dancing skills and charismatic...

  • Pat Benatar
    Pat Benatar

    Pat benatar is a rock singer known for her powerful vocals and hits like 'love is a battlefield' and 'hit me with your best shot'.

  • Rod Stewart
    Rod Stewart

    Born to scottish parents in london, british musician.

  • Sal Mineo
    Sal Mineo

    American actor.

  • Marina Hands
    Marina Hands

    French actress on stage and in film, daughter of terry hands (british director) and ludmila mikaal (actress).

  • Georges Marchal
    Georges Marchal

    French actor and member of the coma(c).

  • Gisele MacKenzie
    Gisele MacKenzie

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

  • Janet Jones
    Janet Jones

    American actress.

  • Johnnie Ray
    Johnnie Ray

    American singer-songwriter from the pre-elvis era.

  • Teresa Graves
    Teresa Graves

    American singer and actress (born 1948).

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January 10, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 3 months old,

or 543 months and 10 days old,

or 2362 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16537 days old,

if you were born on January 10, 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 January 10, 1979?

There are 265 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 10th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 10, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 10, 1979.

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January 10, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 10, 1979:

  • Alessandro Frigerio
  • Ludwig Gaim

What famous deaths happened on January 10th?

Famous deaths on January 10th:

  • David Bowie
    David Bowie

    British actor and rock star with exotic looks.

  • Richard Boone
    Richard Boone

    American actor, best known for his role as paladin, the gun-fighter and cultured paladin in "have gun, will travel" (1958-1960).

  • Paul Lynde
    Paul Lynde

    American actor on stage, screen and television since 1952 when he made his broadway debut.

  • Taylor Negron
    Taylor Negron

    American actor, playwright, and painter (b. 1957).

  • Sam Jaffe
    Sam Jaffe

    American film producer and agent (d.2000).

  • Marion Hutton
    Marion Hutton

    American actress and singer (born 1919).

  • Joe Penner
    Joe Penner

    Hungarian comedian and actor (born in 1904).

  • Gabrielle Chanel

    Founder of the Chanel fashion brand and one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 10th

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January 10, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 10, 1979:

  • Margaret Thatcher day in the Falkland Islands
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January 10, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 10, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 8th and January 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 10, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 10, 1979 was Too Much Heaven by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

January 10, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 10, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 8th and January 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Too Much Heaven
  2. - Le Freak
  3. - My Life
  4. - You Don't Bring Me Flowers
  5. - Hold The Line

January 10, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 10, 1979 was YMCA by The Village People, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

January 10, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 10, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 8th and January 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - YMCA
  2. - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick
  3. - Lay Your Love On Me
  4. - September
  5. - A Little More Love

January 10, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 10, 1979 was September by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

January 10, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 10, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 8th and January 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - September
  2. - Got To Be Real
  3. - Get Down
  4. - Le Freak
  5. - I'm So Into You

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January 10, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 10, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Nosferatu the Vampyre

Nosferatu the Vampyre

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Werner Herzog

Starring: Klaus Kinski, Isabelle Adjani, Bruno Ganz, Roland Topor

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

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

Ecce bombo

Ecce bombo

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Nanni Moretti

Starring: Nanni Moretti, Lina Sastri, Fabio Traversa, Glauco Mauri, Luisa Rossi, Carola Stagnaro, Susanna Javicoli, Cristina Manni, Simona Frosi, Piero Galletti, Luciano Agati, Agenore Incrocci

Country: Italy

Blue Movie

Blue Movie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alberto Cavallone

Starring: Leda Simonetti, Patrizia Funari, Danielle Dugas, Claude Maran, Joseph Dickson

Country: Italy

January 10, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 10, 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:

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

Matador

Matador

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Erik Balling

Starring: Jørgen Buckhøj, Buster Larsen, Ghita Nørby, Malene Schwartz

Country: Denmark

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

Running Blind

Running Blind

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Ryan Suffern

January 10, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 10, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Julia Child & Company by Julia Child

Julia Child & Company

By:

Julia Child

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.

Eye Of The Needle by Ken Follett

Eye Of The Needle

By:

The global phenomenon created by Edge of Eternity's author. His code name was "The Needle". He was a German aristocrat of exceptional intelligence, a master spy with a history of violence.

The Empty Copper Sea by John D. MacDonald

The Empty Copper Sea

By:

The Empty Copper Sea, a classic crime novel by a beloved author of crime fiction, features Travis McGee, a hard-boiled detective who lives in a houseboat.

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.

January 10, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 10, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Invasion Orion

Invasion Orion

Platform: PET, TRS-80, Apple II, Atari 8-bit

Genre: Sci-Fi strategy game

Publisher: Epyx

Auto Racing

Auto Racing

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Mattel

ABPA Backgammon

ABPA Backgammon

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Board game

Publisher: Mattel Electronics Sears

Speed Freak

Speed Freak

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Vectorbeam

Monkey Magic

Monkey Magic

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Breakout clone

Publisher: Nintendo

history

Who was the US President on January 10, 1979?

On January 10, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 10, 1979?

On January 10, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 10, 1979?

On January 10, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 10th?

January 10th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 10th day of the month of January. 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 January 10th, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 32 afghans were killed by taliban, while 25 taliban members were killed in gunfire across afghanistan.
  • 2018 - Colombian conflict: after failure to agree on a prolongation of the 101-day ceasefire agreement, hostilities between colombia's government forces and eln forces resume.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan, 10 jan 2017 afghanistan bombings: at least 38 people were killed when two bombs explode close to kabul's national assembly.

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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 January 1979?

January 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1979 calendar looked like.

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