Saturday January 13, 1979: on this day

January 13, 1979 was the 13th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 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 January 13, 1979, who was born and died on January 13, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 13, 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 13th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 13, 1979?


January 13, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 13th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 13, 1979 can also be written as 1/13/1979 in the US and as 13/1/1979 in UK and Europe.

January 13, 1979 in January 1979 calendar

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January 13, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 13, 1979:

  • Charlie daniels hosts the volunteer jam.

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January 13, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 13th 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 13, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 13, 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 13th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 13, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 13, 1979 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 13, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 05:31 pm and setting at 07:50 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Feb 12, 1979.

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Who was born on January 13, 1979?


Famous people born on January 13, 1979:

  • Jill Wagner
    Jill Wagner

    Tv actress.

  • Katy Brand

    English actress and screenwriter.

  • Yang Wei
  • Libambani Yedibahoma
  • Nilay Yiğit
  • Fernando Zagharian
  • Gorka Otxoa
  • Julien Baudet
  • Tat'jana Djačenko
  • Kiesha Brown
  • Pietro Gandolfi
  • Ivan Jerković
  • Einar Kalsæg
  • Óscar Navarro
  • Dennis Siver

Whose famous birthday is on January 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 13th:

  • Orlando Bloom
    Orlando Bloom

    British actor who was first known for his role as legolas in the 2003, 2002, and 2003 trilogy of "lord of the rings.

  • Liam Hemsworth
    Liam Hemsworth

    Liam hemsworth is an australian actor known for his roles in the hunger games series and the last song.

  • Nicole Eggert
    Nicole Eggert

    Nicole Eggert is an American actress and model, best known for her roles in the television series Charles in Charge and Baywatch.

  • Patrick Dempsey
    Patrick Dempsey

    He is an actor and driver of race cars in america.

  • Julia Louis-Dreyfus
    Julia Louis-Dreyfus

    American comedianne, actress who was a star in the no.

  • Robert Stack
    Robert Stack

    American actor nominated for seven emmys.

  • Elsa Martinelli
    Elsa Martinelli

    Elsa martinelli was an italian actress known for her roles in films such as 'the indian fighter' and 'hatari!'.

  • Gwen Verdon
    Gwen Verdon

    American dancer and tony-award winner, she took lessons from age two to strengthen her legs.

  • Kay Francis
    Kay Francis

    Kay Francis was a popular American actress known for her roles in 1930s films.

  • John McNaughton
    John McNaughton

    American film director.

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January 13, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 2 months old,

or 542 months and 15 days old,

or 2358 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16511 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 13, 1979?

There are 291 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 13th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 13, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 13, 1979.

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January 13, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 13, 1979:

  • Marjorie Lawrence

    Australian operatic soprano who had a successful international career in the 1930s and 1940s.

  • Donny Hathaway

    American singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer (b. 1945).

  • Michele Malaspina
  • Sabu Martinez
  • Gustave Wuyts
  • Lionel Greenstreet
  • Raffaele Camba
  • Hugo Hofstad

What famous deaths happened on January 13th?

Famous deaths on January 13th:

  • Patrick McGoohan
    Patrick McGoohan

    American-born british actor, best known for his roles in the tv series "the prisoner", 1961-1965.

  • Teddy Pendergrass
    Teddy Pendergrass

    American r&b singer (born 1950).

  • Margaret Leighton
    Margaret Leighton

    British actress, "much ado about nothing", dies at the age of 53.

  • Ernie Kovacs
    Ernie Kovacs

    Comedy show host (show), is killed in a car accident in west los angeles, california at the age of 42.

  • Brian Bedford
    Brian Bedford

    England, united kingdom -- actor ("anthony coronet blue").

  • Max Harris
    Max Harris

    Born 1921, australian poet, columnist, and publisher.

  • Earl Cameron
    Earl Cameron

    Canadian broadcaster (born in 1915).

  • Aloysuis Joyce

    Renowned Irish novelist and poet known for his work 'Ulysses'.

  • Hubert Humphrey

    American politician who was vice-president of america from 1965-1969 under president lyndon b. johnson.

  • James Joyce

    Irish novelist, writer and wordsmith.

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January 13, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 13, 1979:

  • In Sweden, Christmas ends on the 20th day, St. Knut's Day. Children celebrate a party throwing out the Christmas tree (julgransplundring).
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January 13, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 13, 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 13, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 13, 1979 was Too Much Heaven by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

January 13, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 13, 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 13, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 13, 1979 was YMCA by The Village People, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

January 13, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 13, 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 13, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 13, 1979 was September by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

January 13, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 13, 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 13, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 13, 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 13, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

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 13, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 13, 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

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.

American Caesar by William Manchester

American Caesar

By:

Incredible, astonishing... A man with a paradox. Douglas MacArthur is one of five men to ever attain the rank General of the United States Army.

Chesapeake by James A. Michener

Chesapeake

By:

James A. Michener, a classic novelist, brings his epic legacy to bear on America's Eastern Shore's four-hundred year-old saga, from its Native American roots through the present.

Gnomes by Rien Poortvliet

Gnomes

By:

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

January 13, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 13, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Galaxy Wars

Galaxy Wars

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Taito

Cutie Q

Cutie Q

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Pinball, Breakout clone

Publisher: Namco

The Datestones of Ryn

The Datestones of Ryn

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

Genre: Dungeon crawl

Publisher: Epyx

Tail Gunner

Tail Gunner

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Vectorbeam

Speed Freak

Speed Freak

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Vectorbeam

history

Who was the US President on January 13, 1979?

On January 13, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 13, 1979?

On January 13, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 13, 1979?

On January 13, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 13th?

January 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: pro-government militants and the syrian government fire artillery into villages within the idlib de-escalation zone, killing one civilian and injuring two others.
  • 2018 - After a boat that capsized off the indian coast, near dahanu in maharashtra, a search is on for missing children. two bodies were found.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the organisation for the prohibition of chemical weapons (opcw) has revealed that it suspects syrian president bashar al-assad and other top officials of the syrian government of using chemical weapons in the conflict.

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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.

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