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April 13, 1979 was the 103rd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Friday.
Is April 13, 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 April 13, 1979, who was born and died on April 13, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 13, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. What A Fool Believes by The Doobie Brothers), movies (e.g. Manhattan, directed by Woody Allen), TV series (e.g. Love Thy Neighbour In Australia) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 13th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 13, 1979?
- April 13, 1979: What happened on that day?
- April 13, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 13, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 13, 1979?
- April 13, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 13, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- April 13, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- April 13, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 13, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 13, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 13, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 13, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 13, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on April 13, 1979?
What day of the week was April 13, 1979?
April 13, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 103rd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 13, 1979 can also be written as 4/13/1979 in the US and as 13/4/1979 in UK and Europe.
April 13, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 13, 1979:
- Longest doubles ping-pong match ends after 101 hours.
- Yusuf lule becomes premier of uganda.
- Christian turks occupy saint jansbasiliek.
- The la soufrière volcano erupts in st. vincent and the grenadines.
April 13, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 13th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 13, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 13, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 13th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 13, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 13, 1979 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 13, 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 April 13, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 07:48 pm and setting at 06:46 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on May 12, 1979.
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Who was born on April 13, 1979?
Famous people born on April 13, 1979:
- Baron Davis
American basketball player.
- Meghann Shaughnessy
American tennis player.
- Síle Seoige
Irish television host.
- Monica Ivey
Miss hawaii teen-usa (1996).
- Tony Lundon
Producer and dancer from ireland (liberty x), singer-songwriter, producer, and dancer.
- Jennifer Morrison
Actress.
- Claire Danes
Actress.
- Barton Seaver
Chef.
- Murat Yıldırım
Turkish actor.
- Davis
Basketball player.
- Gréta Arn
Hungarian tennis player.
- Björn Anklev
- Sergio Badino
- Velizar Dimitrov
- Nereo Fernández
- Ivica Križanac
- Edenilson Leite
Whose famous birthday is on April 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 13th:
![Al Green]()
Al GreenAl green is an american singer and pastor known for his soulful voice and hits like 'let's stay together' and 'tired of being alone'.
![Ron Perlman]()
Ron PerlmanRon perlman is a renowned american actor known for his roles in hellboy and sons of anarchy.
![Christopher Hitchens]()
Christopher HitchensEnglish-american journalist and author (d.2011).
![Jonathan Brandis]()
Jonathan BrandisAmerican actor and director.
![Maurice Ronet]()
Maurice RonetNice, france -- actor.
![Seamus Heaney]()
Seamus HeaneyNobel prize laureate for irish literature.
![Paul Sorvino]()
Paul SorvinoAmerican actor, singer, and director.
![Glenn Howerton]()
Glenn HowertonAmerican actor.
![Don Adams]()
Don AdamsAmerican actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1923).
![Stanley Donen]()
Stanley DonenSouth carolina, united states -- film director / producer (bedazzled, damn yankees).
April 13, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years and 12 days old,
or 540 months and 12 days old,
or 2349 weeks and 6 days old,
or 16449 days old,
if you were born on April 13, 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 April 13, 1979?
There are 353 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 13th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 13, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 13, 1979.
April 13, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 13, 1979:
- Fred Worrall
What famous deaths happened on April 13th?
Famous deaths on April 13th:
![Michel Bouquet]()
Michel BouquetFrench actor in film.
![Daniel Pollock]()
Daniel PollockAustralian actor (b. 1968).
- Vinod Bose
Legendary tabla player known for his innovative style and compositions.
- Vasili Vereshchagin
Vasili Vereshchagin was a Russian painter who is best known for his paintings depicting the horrors of war.
- Muriel Spark
Scottish writer, best known for her "the prime of miss jean brodie", which was made into a motion movie.
- Lomax Wheeler
Renowned physicist known for his work in nuclear physics and quantum mechanics.
- Wealthy von Siemens
German electrical engineer and industrialist.
- Quinntin Young
Served as a U.S.
- Earlee Hines
Earlee Hines was an influential American jazz pianist and bandleader.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 13th
April 13, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 13, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 9th and April 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 13, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 13, 1979 was What A Fool Believes by The Doobie Brothers, according to the music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.
April 13, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 13, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 9th and April 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Doobie Brothers - What A Fool Believes
- Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
- Amii Stewart - Knock On Wood
- Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing
- Frank Mills - Music Box Dancer
April 13, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 13, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.
April 13, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 13, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 9th and April 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Art Garfunkel - Bright Eyes
- Racey - Some Girls
- Squeeze - Cool For Cats
- Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
- The Village People - In The Navy
April 13, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 13, 1979 was Disco Nights (Rock-Freak) by G.Q., according to the R&B music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.
April 13, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 13, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 9th and April 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- G.Q. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
- Instant Funk - I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)
- The Jacksons - Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)
- Peaches & Herb - Reunited
- Chic - I Want Your Love
April 13, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 13, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Manhattan
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Woody Allen
Starring: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Mariel Hemingway, Michael Murphy
Country: United States of America
Mad Max
Release year: 1979
Directed by: George Miller
Starring: Mel Gibson, Joanne Samuel, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Steve Bisley
Country: United States of America
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
The Evictors
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Charles B. Pierce
Starring: Vic Morrow, Michael Parks, Jessica Harper, Sue Ane Langdon
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
April 13, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 13, 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:
Love Thy Neighbour in Australia
Release year: 1979
Directed by: William G. Stewart
Bedtime Stories
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Adam Shankman
Worzel Gummidge
Release year: 1979
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
You Can't Do That on Television
Release year: 1979
Starring: Les Lye, Abby Hagyard, Christine McGlade, Lisa Ruddy
Country: Canada
Turnabout
Release year: 1979
Directed by: E.B. Hughes
April 13, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 13, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Culture Of Narcissism
By: Christopher Lasch
Christopher Lasch was clear when The Culture of Narcissism first appeared. He had identified something very important: What was happening to American society after the decline of
The Stories Of John Cheever
By: John Cheever
NATIONAL BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE Pulitzer Prize. The Stories of John Cheever became a national bestseller immediately after its publication. It also won the Pulitzer Prize. In
War and Remembrance
By: Herman Wouk
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.
Mommie Dearest
By: Christina Crawford
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.
April 13, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 13, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Invasion Orion
Sundance
Star Trek: Phaser Strike
Apple Trek
Heiankyo Alien
Who was the US President on April 13, 1979?
On April 13, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 13, 1979?
On April 13, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 13, 1979?
On April 13, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about April 13th?
April 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th day of the month of April. 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 April 13th, such as:
- 2019 - Second libyan civil war and 2019 western libya offensive: aguila salih, the head of the tobruk-based libyan parliament that is rival to the government of national accord stated that the parliament's libyan national army would continue to advance on tripoli despite international calls for them not stop.
- 2018 - The british government releases a statement stating that it is "highly probable" that the assad regime used chemical arms against its own people. it also stated that, since such an act could not be ignored, britain would cooperate with france and the united states to coordinate an international response. however, the british government did not specify what steps they would take.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present), airstrike in nangarhar, april 2017. the united states air force drops gbu-43/b massive orderd ordnance air bomb in nangarhar province in afghanistan. it is believed that the bomb was dropped on an isil tunnel and cave complex. this marks the first time the weapon has been used on the battlefield.
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 April 1979?
April 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
