Wednesday September 12, 1979: on this day

September 12, 1979 was the 255th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is September 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 September 12, 1979, who was born and died on September 12, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 12, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Sharona by The Knack), movies (e.g. Heartland, directed by Richard Pearce), 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 12th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was September 12, 1979?


September 12, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 255th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 12, 1979 can also be written as 9/12/1979 in the US and as 12/9/1979 in UK and Europe.

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September 12, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 12, 1979:

  • Carl yastrzemski, is 15th to get 3,000 hits
  • Hurricane frederick hits mobile alabama; 5 die and $23 million damage
  • Indiana pacers cut ann meyers, 1st woman on an nba club
  • Indonesia is hit with an earthquake that measures 8.1 on the richter scale.
  • Hurricane frederic makes landfall at 10:00 p.m. on alabama's gulf coast.

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


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

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

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


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The moon phase on September 12, 1979 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 12, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 10:53 pm and setting at 02:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 06, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Oct 05, 1979.

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Who was born on September 12, 1979?


Famous people born on September 12, 1979:

  • Morning Edition

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    Dyon Sharma is a highly sought-after business consultant who specializes in helping startups and small businesses achieve their growth...

  • Ieesha Kapoor

    Ieesha Kapoor is a neuroscientist who has made advancements in the understanding of the neural mechanisms underlying cognitive processes.

  • Jenyfer Eriksson

    Jenyfer Eriksson is a climatologist who has contributed to the understanding of the impact of climate change on ecosystems and human...

  • Simrin Gill

    Canadian politician and former Member of Parliament.

  • Bronda Patel

    Bronda Patel is a highly respected mathematician who has made significant contributions to the field of cryptography.

  • Adilenne Diaz

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  • Kailor Gonzalez

    Kailor Gonzalez is a highly sought-after business consultant who has helped numerous companies achieve their strategic goals.

  • Staphanie Izard

    Staphanie Izard is an American chef and restaurateur, best known for winning the fourth season of the reality TV show Top Chef.

  • Enijah Nguyen

    Enijah Nguyen is a successful venture capitalist who has invested in numerous startups, helping them to grow and thrive.

  • Reynald Panggabean

    Talented sculptor specializing in modern and conceptual art pieces.

  • Haylynn Patel

    Haylynn Patel is a successful venture capitalist who has invested in numerous tech startups and helped them scale their businesses.

  • Shamra Khan

    Shamra Khan is a renowned business consultant who has helped numerous startups and established companies achieve their growth and...

  • Frandy Castillo

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  • Alanny Tanaka

    Alanny Tanaka is an oceanographer who has conducted extensive research on the impact of climate change on marine ecosystems.

  • Ahmere Rashid

    Ahmere Rashid is a renowned business consultant who has helped numerous startups and small businesses achieve success.

  • Sanoe Thieme

    German journalist specializing in political analysis.

  • Tillmon Savage

    Founder of Savage Ventures.

  • Nephtali Alvarez

    Mexican Senator.

Whose famous birthday is on September 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 12th:

  • Paul Walker
    Paul Walker

    Paul walker was an american actor known for his role in the fast and furious film series.

  • Jennifer Hudson
    Jennifer Hudson

    Jennifer hudson is an american actress and singer known for her powerful vocals and her breakout role in the film dreamgirls, for which she...

  • Mylène Farmer
    Mylène Farmer

    Canadian-french actress and singer-songwriter.

  • Barry White
    Barry White

    American musician.

  • Emmy Rossum
    Emmy Rossum

    Emmy Rossum is a talented actress known for her roles in movies and TV shows such as 'The Phantom of the Opera' and 'Shameless'.

  • Leslie Cheung
    Leslie Cheung

    Hong Kong singer and actor who achieved fame in Asia and internationally.

  • Ian Holm
    Ian Holm

    Versatile British actor known for his roles in 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'Alien.

  • Joe Pantoliano
    Joe Pantoliano

    Jersey city, new jersey -- actor (finelli boys, fugitive).

  • Jean Le Poulain
    Jean Le Poulain

    French actor.

  • Alfie Allen
    Alfie Allen

    Alfie allen is a british tv actor known for his role as theon greyjoy in the popular tv series game of thrones.

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


You are 44 years 7 months old,

or 535 months and 13 days old,

or 2328 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16297 days old,

if you were born on September 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 September 12, 1979?

There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 12th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on September 12, 1979:

  • François Masai
  • Filadelfio Caroniti
  • Filippo Caruso
  • Joseph Frantz
  • Jocelyne LaGarde
  • Josef Müller
  • Aleksandr Veniaminovič Mačeret
  • Les Clark

What famous deaths happened on September 12th?

Famous deaths on September 12th:

  • Raymond Burr
    Raymond Burr

    Raymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.

  • Johnny Cash
    Johnny Cash

    American singer, guitarist and country-western singer.

  • Anthony Perkins
    Anthony Perkins

    American actor, best known for portraying norman bates in alfred hitchcock’s 1960 film psycho (born 1932).

  • Jeremy Brett
    Jeremy Brett

    Actor (sherlock holmes and freddie-my fair lady).

  • Tom Ewell
    Tom Ewell

    American actor and singer.

  • Victor Wong
    Victor Wong

    Chinese-american actor (born 1927).

  • Jaima Targaryen

    Jaima Targaryen was a former Prime Minister known for her progressive policies and charismatic leadership.

  • Pavle Ivanović

    Prominent physicist known for his research in quantum mechanics.

  • David Foster Wallace

    American author known for his innovative and complex novels, including 'Infinite Jest'.

  • Aronda Nyakairima

    Ugandan general and politician (b. 1959).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on September 12th

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


Holidays on September 12, 1979:

  • Also see September 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Maryland (United States) - Defenders Day
  • Cape Verde - National Day
  • Ethiopia - National Revolution Day (1974)
  • RC Saints - Holy Name of Mary

Observances on September 12, 1979:

  • United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
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September 12, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 12, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 10th and September 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 12, 1979 was My Sharona by The Knack, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

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

The music chart in the USA on September 12, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 10th and September 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 12, 1979 was We Don't Talk Anymore by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

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

The music chart in the UK on September 12, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 10th and September 16th. 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 12, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 12, 1979 was Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

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

The R&B music chart on September 12, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 10th and September 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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

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

Heartland

Heartland

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Richard Pearce

Starring: Rip Torn, Conchata Ferrell, Barry Primus, Megan Folsom

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

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

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

The most popular TV Series on September 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:

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

A Man Called Sloane

A Man Called Sloane

Release year: 1979

Country: United States of America

September 12, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

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.

Broca'S Brain by Carl Sagan

Broca'S Brain

By:

Carl Sagan, scientist and writer, returns to the frontier to share his insights about the world. He explores and explains the amazing future of intelligent people in his charmingly down-to earth style.

Restoring The American Dream by Robert J. Ringer

Restoring The American Dream

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Concerning human freedom. According to the author, "The American Dream" was not about the government taking large sums of money from citizens (under the "taxation")

I'M Dancing As Fast As I Can by Barbara Gordon

I'M Dancing As Fast As I Can

By:

Barbara Gordon's remarkable memoir is about a woman who thinks she has it all. She works as a documentary producer for Emmy-awarded documentary producers, and she loves the man she loves.

The Last Enchantment by Mary Stewart

The Last Enchantment

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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.

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

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

Sundance

Sundance

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Cinematronics

Samurai (Europe) Dynasty! (US)

Samurai (Europe) Dynasty! (US)

Platform: Philips Videopac (Europe) Magnavox Odyssey² (US)

Genre: Strategy game

Publisher: Philips, Magnavox

Lunar Rescue

Lunar Rescue

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Space flight Shooter game

Publisher: Taito

The Datestones of Ryn

The Datestones of Ryn

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

Genre: Dungeon crawl

Publisher: Epyx

Heiankyo Alien

Heiankyo Alien

Platform: PC-8001 Arcade Apple II Game Boy Super Famicom Microsoft Windows Mobile phone

Genre: Action, Puzzle, Maze

Publisher: Denki Onkyō (original release) Meldac (Game Boy) Nihon Bussan (Super Famicom)

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Who was the US President on September 12, 1979?

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

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

On September 12, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on September 12, 1979?

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

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What is special about September 12th?

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

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: yesterday's suicide attack in eastern afghanistan on protesters claimed 68 lives.
  • 2017 - 2016 united states presidential election: hillary clinton publishes what happened, a memoir of her recent presidential campaign. clinton suggested that she might not run for the presidency again in 2020.
  • 2016 - Conflict in moro: three filipino fishermen were allegedly taken from their trawler by abu sayyaf, a filipino national, off the malaysian island of sabah.

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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.

Discover how September 1979 calendar looked like.

Wednesday September 12, 1979