Monday March 12, 1979: on this day

March 12, 1979 was the 71st day of the year 1979, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Monday.

Is March 12, 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 12, 1979, who was born and died on March 12, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 12, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor), movies (e.g. The Champ, directed by Franco Zeffirelli), TV series (e.g. Bedtime Stories) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 12th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 12, 1979?


March 12, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 71st day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 12, 1979 can also be written as 3/12/1979 in the US and as 12/3/1979 in UK and Europe.

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March 12, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 12th 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 12, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 12, 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 12th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 12, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 12, 1979 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 12, 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 12, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:01 pm and setting at 06:04 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 12, 1979?


Famous people born on March 12, 1979:

  • Joel Madden

    Joel madden is a musician known for being the lead vocalist of the band good charlotte.

  • Cuauhtémoc Sánchez

    Renowned cybersecurity expert specializing in threat detection and prevention.

  • Lui Baron

    Co-founder of Lululemon Athletica, a popular athletic apparel company.

  • Farzana Haque

    Farzana Haque is a Bangladeshi cybersecurity specialist who has worked on various projects to improve online security and privacy.

  • Cheryn Wong

    Cheryn Wong is a Hong Kong-based businesswoman and the founder of Goxip, a leading fashion and beauty discovery platform in Asia.

  • Kazim Akboga

    German actor and comedian.

  • Aytana Mengual

    Spanish synchronized swimmer who won multiple Olympic medals.

  • Candas Akgün

    Candas Akgün is a Turkish businesswoman and the CEO of the textile company Mavi Jeans.

  • Gianluca Grippa

    Founder of a successful tech startup and recognized for his innovative business strategies.

  • Deeya Patel

    Deeya Patel is an Indian businesswoman and the founder of a successful e-commerce platform for handmade and artisanal products.

  • Joakim Holm

    Swedish Member of Parliament.

  • Pete Doherty

    Pete doherty is a british rock singer known for being the co-founder and lead singer of the band the libertines.

  • Taryne Laubenstein

    Contributed to the study of exoplanets and planetary systems.

  • Jaber Toumi

    Founder of a successful tech startup.

  • Jamilya Abdullaeva

    Jamilya Abdullaeva is a prominent Tajik businesswoman and entrepreneur who has founded and led several successful companies in the...

  • Kinga Sebestyen

    Kinga Sebestyen is a Romanian entrepreneur and the founder of a popular e-learning platform.

  • Dado Kamissoko

    French athlete who specializes in the 400m and 200m events.

  • Pragya Gupta

    Pragya Gupta is an ecologist who studies the impact of human activities on natural ecosystems.

  • Richell Malouf

    Richell Malouf is a Canadian entrepreneur and the founder of Malouf Enterprises, a technology startup incubator.

  • Kanita Pongpanich

    Kanita Pongpanich is a Thai chemist who focuses on the development of new materials for energy storage and conversion.

Whose famous birthday is on March 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 12th:

  • Barbara Feldon
    Barbara Feldon

    Barbara feldon is an american actress and model best known for her role as agent 99 in the television series get smart.

  • Jaimie Alexander
    Jaimie Alexander

    Jaimie alexander is an american actress known for her role as lady sif in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Courtney B. Vance
    Courtney B. Vance

    Courtney b. vance is an american actor known for his roles in movies and tv shows such as the people v. o.j.

  • Ron Jeremy
    Ron Jeremy

    American entertainer, most famous as a porn star.

  • Al Jarreau
    Al Jarreau

    American jazz singer.

  • Jessie Matthews
    Jessie Matthews

    Jessie matthews was a british actress and singer known for her performances in musical films and stage productions during the 1920s and...

  • Marlon Jackson
    Marlon Jackson

    American musician and singer (the jackson 5).

  • Gordon MacRae
    Gordon MacRae

    American singer and actor, who was a well-known musical comedy star in the 1950s.

  • Jason Beghe
    Jason Beghe

    American actor and critic.

  • Googie Withers
    Googie Withers

    Karachi, india -- actress (1 our aircraft is lost).

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March 12, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 1 month old,

or 541 months and 15 days old,

or 2354 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16483 days old,

if you were born on March 12, 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 12, 1979?

There are 320 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 12th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 12, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on March 12, 1979.

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March 12, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 12, 1979:

  • Lauritz Sørensen

    Lauritz Sørensen was a Danish chemist known for his work on the pH scale and acid-base chemistry.

  • Rudolf Wolke

What famous deaths happened on March 12th?

Famous deaths on March 12th:

  • John Cazale
    John Cazale

    Actor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.

  • Lynne Thigpen
    Lynne Thigpen

    Talented American actress known for her roles in various films and television shows.

  • Belinda Lee
    Belinda Lee

    An english actress who is often portrayed as a "sexy blonde" in supporting roles in benny hill's film "who done it?" (1956).

  • Maurice Evans
    Maurice Evans

    English screenwriter and producer of actors (d. 1989).

  • Josephine Hull
    Josephine Hull

    American actress and director (d.57).

  • Terry Pratchett

    Terry Pratchett was a renowned British author known for his Discworld fantasy series.

  • Charlie Parker

    An American jazz saxophonist and composer, considered one of the greatest and most influential figures in the history of jazz.

  • George Westinghouse

    American inventor, entrepreneur and manufacturing genius.

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March 12, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 12, 1979:

  • Ancient Latvia - Gregoru Diena observed.
  • Flag Day in Venezuela.
  • "National Day" of the Republic of Jamtland
  • Sweden - Namesday of Crown Princess Victoria, an Official Flag Day.
  • Mauritius - National Day.
  • St. Justina
  • St. Jozefina
  • Roman Catholic Church - Feast day of: St. Theophanes the Confessor
  • Arbor Day in China.
  • St. Maximilian
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March 12, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 12, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 12th and March 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 12, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 12, 1979 was I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

March 12, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 12, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 12th and March 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

March 12, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 12, 1979 was I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

March 12, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 12, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 12th and March 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

March 12, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 12, 1979 was I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl) by Instant Funk, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

March 12, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 12, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 12th and March 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)
  2. - Bustin' Loose
  3. - He's The Greatest Dancer
  4. - I Will Survive
  5. - Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?

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March 12, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 12, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Champ

The Champ

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Franco Zeffirelli

Starring: Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, Ricky Schroder, Jack Warden

Country: United States of America

Boulevard Nights

Boulevard Nights

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Michael Pressman

Starring: Richard Yniguez, Danny De La Paz, Marta DuBois, James Victor

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

Fast Company

Fast Company

Release year: 1979

Directed by: David Cronenberg

Starring: William Smith, Claudia Jennings, John Saxon, Nicholas Campbell

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 12, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 12, 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 12, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 12, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Fools Die by Mario Puzo

Fools Die

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The bestseller of The Godfather is now available in English and New York Times. It's a story about the feverish world that can be found in the life of a high-roller gambler.

Illusions by Richard Bach

Illusions

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A man places his faith in his biplane's propeller in cloudy airspace between the Illinois cornfields and blue infinity. Richard Bach, a disillusioned writer who is also an itinerant barnstormer, believes that belief is as real and as true as …

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.

War and Remembrance by Herman Wouk

War and Remembrance

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These two classic works capture the current world events and tell the story of one American family caught up in the middle of the war's chaos.

Gnomes by Rien Poortvliet

Gnomes

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This collector's edition celebrates the 35th anniversary celebrations of Gnomes, a delightful classic.

March 12, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 12, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Head On

Head On

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Driving, Maze

Publisher: Sega/Gremlin

Lunar Rescue

Lunar Rescue

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Space flight Shooter game

Publisher: Taito

Auto Racing

Auto Racing

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Mattel

ABPA Backgammon

ABPA Backgammon

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Board game

Publisher: Mattel Electronics Sears

Deep Scan

Deep Scan

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Sega Saturn (as a minigame in Die Hard Arcade)

Publisher: Sega

history

Who was the US President on March 12, 1979?

On March 12, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 12, 1979?

On March 12, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on March 12, 1979?

On March 12, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about March 12th?

March 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - Boeing 737 max 8 grounded: all boeing 737 max 8 aircraft were grounded by the european union, india, malaysia and singapore. with 40% of the global fleet now grounded, indonesia, china, and several other airlines also grounding their aircraft yesterday, this means that 40% of the global fleet has been grounded. boeing claims that they will release a software update within the next few weeks.
  • 2018 - Apple inc. acquires texture digital magazine subscription app texture, for an undisclosed amount.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: tahrir al-sham is al-qaeda's branch within syria. it claims responsibility for the twin bombings in damascus yesterday that left many dead.

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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.

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Monday March 12, 1979