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March 13, 1979 was the 72nd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is March 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 March 13, 1979, who was born and died on March 13, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 13, 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 13th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 13, 1979?
- March 13, 1979: What happened on that day?
- March 13, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 13, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 13, 1979?
- March 13, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- March 13, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- March 13, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- March 13, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 13, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 13, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- March 13, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 13, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 13, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on March 13, 1979?
What day of the week was March 13, 1979?
March 13, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 72nd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 13, 1979 can also be written as 3/13/1979 in the US and as 13/3/1979 in UK and Europe.
March 13, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 13, 1979:
- European monetary system is established, ecu created.
- Gairy dictatorship in grenada overthrown by new jewel movement.
- The new jewel movement, headed by maurice bishop, ousts prime minister eric gairy in a nearly bloodless coup d'etat in grenada.
March 13, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 13th 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 13, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 13, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on March 13th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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March 13, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 13, 1979 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 13, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:58 pm and setting at 06:34 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Apr 12, 1979.
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Who was born on March 13, 1979?
Famous people born on March 13, 1979:
- Robben Wickens
Competed in various racing series including Formula One.
- Cédric Van Branteghem
Belgian sprinter.
- Johan Santana
Venezuelan pitcher who won two Cy Young Awards in Major League Baseball.
- Lily Asquith
Particle physicist known for her work on the Higgs boson.
- Dainius Saulėnas
Lithuanian footballer.
- Spanky G
American musician (bloodhound gang).
- Jens Filbrich
- Roman Friedli
- Espen Olsen
- Cosimo Sarli
- David Terrell
- Arkadiusz Głowacki
- Fábio Luiz Magalhães
- Edson Bindilatti
- Kim Chanbunrith
- Sandra Dahlberg
- Louise Dearman
Whose famous birthday is on March 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 13th:
![Kaya Scodelario]()
Kaya ScodelarioKaya scodelario is a british tv actress known for her role as effy stonem in the tv series skins.
![Pascal Légitimus]()
Pascal LégitimusFrench comedian and actor.
![Pierre Niney]()
Pierre NineyFrench stage and film actor, member of the coma(c)die-franassaise.
![Deborah Raffin]()
Deborah RaffinAmerican actress and producer (d.2012).
![Julia Migenes]()
Julia MigenesAmerican actresses and sopranos.
![Joseph Mascolo]()
Joseph MascoloAmerican actor.
![April Matson]()
April MatsonAmerican singer and actress.
![Tim Story]()
Tim StoryAmerican producer and director.
![Lucy Fry]()
Lucy FryTv actress.
![Emile Hirsch]()
Emile HirschEmile hirsch is an american actor known for his roles in films such as into the wild and the girl next door.
March 13, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 1 month old,
or 541 months and 6 days old,
or 2353 weeks and 3 days old,
or 16474 days old,
if you were born on March 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 March 13, 1979?
There are 328 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 13th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 13, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on March 13, 1979.
March 13, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 13, 1979:
- Gerard Loncke
- Mahmoud Jafarian
- Parviz Nikkhah
- Bartolo Cattafi
- Nader Jahanbani
What famous deaths happened on March 13th?
Famous deaths on March 13th:
![William Hurt]()
William HurtWilliam hurt is an american actor known for his roles in acclaimed films such as 'kiss of the spider woman', 'broadcast news', and 'a...
![Maureen Stapleton]()
Maureen StapletonAmerican actress with a talent for comedy.
![Betsy Blair]()
Betsy BlairAmerican actress on stage and film, (born in 1923).
![Clarence Darrow]()
Clarence DarrowAmerican lawyer, best known for his "scopes trial" in 1925, where he defended william jennings bryan.
![Lucille Ricksen]()
Lucille RicksenAmerican actress (born in 1909).
- Susan B. Anthony
Susan B. Anthony was a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement in the United States.
- Breeonna Taylor
African American emergency room technician who became a symbol of police brutality and racial injustice.
- Ivo Andric
Nobel Prize-winning Yugoslav novelist known for works like 'The Bridge on the Drina'.
- Kassian
Early Christian saint and martyr known for his piety and miracles.
- Andric Ivo
Yugoslav novelist and politician who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1961.
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March 13, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 13, 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 13, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 13, 1979 was I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.
March 13, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 13, 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:
- Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
- Bee Gees - Tragedy
- Rod Stewart - Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?
- Donna Summer - Heaven Knows
- Peaches and Herb - Shake Your Groove Thing
March 13, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 13, 1979 was I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.
March 13, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 13, 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:
- Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
- Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Oliver's Army
- Lene Lovich - Lucky Number
- The Sex Pistols - Something Else / Friggin' In The Riggin'
March 13, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 13, 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 13, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 13, 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:
- Instant Funk - I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)
- Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers - Bustin' Loose
- Sister Sledge - He's The Greatest Dancer
- Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
- Rod Stewart - Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?
March 13, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 13, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Michael Pressman
Starring: Richard Yniguez, Danny De La Paz, Marta DuBois, James Victor
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
Release year: 1979
Directed by: David Cronenberg
Starring: William Smith, Claudia Jennings, John Saxon, Nicholas Campbell
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 13, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 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:
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
Danger UXB
Release year: 1979
Written by: John Hawkesworth, John Whitney
Starring: Anthony Andrews, Maurice Roëves, George Innes, Gordon Kane
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
March 13, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 13, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Coup
By: John Updike
The Coup depicts violent events in an imaginary African nation called Kush. It is a landlocked, drought-ridden country that is led by Colonel Hakim Felix Illlou.
Evergreen
By: Belva Plain
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.
Fools Die
By: Mario Puzo
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.
The Complete Book Of Running
By: James F. Fixx
This article discusses the psychological benefits of running. It also addresses self-esteem and how running can help you cope with tension and pressure.
March 13, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on March 13, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Space
Samurai (Europe) Dynasty! (US)
Cutie Q
Barrier
Bowling
Who was the US President on March 13, 1979?
On March 13, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 13, 1979?
On March 13, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on March 13, 1979?
On March 13, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about March 13th?
March 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war: according to the sohr, russian air strikes and syrian government shelling have occurred in idlib province. this was the first such raids after a september truce agreement. at least 15 civilians were killed, including eight children, and around 60 others were injured.
- 2018 - Naxalite maoist insurgency. maoists set fire to a mine-protected vehicle belonging to crpf personnel.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: at least one person dies and eight others are injured in a suicide bomber attack on a bus carrying kabul government employees.
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.
