Discover our newspaper digital archive from May 13, 1979
Browse newspapers from May 13, 1979
Sunday May 13, 1979: on this day
May 13, 1979 was the 133rd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is May 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 May 13, 1979, who was born and died on May 13, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 13, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Reunited by Peaches & Herb), movies (e.g. Apocalypse Now, directed by Francis Ford Coppola), 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 May 13th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 13, 1979?
- May 13, 1979: What happened on that day?
- May 13, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 13, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 13, 1979?
- May 13, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 13, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- May 13, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 13, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- May 13, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 13, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 13, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 13, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 13, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 13, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on May 13, 1979?
What day of the week was May 13, 1979?
May 13, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 13, 1979:
- Utter glory... morrissey hall opens and closes at mark hellinger, new york city
- Sandra post wins lpga lady michelob golf tournament.
- Shah and family sentenced to death in teheran, iran.
May 13, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 13th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
Discover the personality of May born.
Unlock the Mysteries of May 13, 1979! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now
May 13, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 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.
Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!
Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 13th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
see horoscope and birth chart for May 13, 1979
May 13, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 13, 1979 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 13, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 09:45 pm and setting at 07:56 am.
The previous full moon was on May 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1979.
Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!
Your place in the Universe on May 13, 1979
We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day
Get your map!This day in 30 sec.
Who was born on May 13, 1979?
Famous people born on May 13, 1979:
- Mickey Madden
Mickey madden is a bassist known for being a founding member of the band maroon 5..
- Prince Carl Philip Duke of Värmland
Prince carl philip duke of värmland is a member of the swedish royal family and is known for his charitable work and interest in design and...
- Cyrell Scott
Best known for her bestselling novels on family relationships.
- Vyacheslav Shevchuk
Ukrainian footballer.
- Steve Mildenhall
English footballer.
- Prince Carl Philip
Duke of värmland.
- Lauren Phoenix
Canadian porn director and actress.
- Aaron Yoo
Actor.
- Carl Philip
Swedish royalty, the son of king carl xvi gustaf and queen silvia of sweden.
- Jenny Winkler
German actress.
- Carlo Filippo di Svezia
- Amruta Subhash
- Mile Krstev
- V″jačeslav Ševčuk
Whose famous birthday is on May 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 13th:
![Robert Pattinson]()
Robert PattinsonAn actor, model, musician, and producer from england.
![Debby Ryan]()
Debby RyanDebby ryan is an american actress known for her role in the disney channel series 'jessie' and the netflix series 'insatiable'.
![Bea Arthur]()
Bea ArthurBea arthur was a tv actress best known for her roles in the sitcoms 'maude' and 'the golden girls'.
![Stephen Colbert]()
Stephen ColbertAmerican political comedian, writer, comedian and television host.
![Dennis Rodman]()
Dennis RodmanAmerican basketball player, an american athlete.
![Harvey Keitel]()
Harvey KeitelAmerican actor and producer.
![Ritchie Valens]()
Ritchie ValensAfter renting a hall to perform a gig, he was "discovered" and signed with a talent agency.
![Sunny Leone]()
Sunny LeoneCanadian american actress, model, and pornstar.
![Iwan Rheon]()
Iwan RheonWelsh stage/television actor, and welsh singer.
![Joe Louis]()
Joe LouisAmerican heavyweight boxer.
May 13, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 11 months old,
or 539 months and 6 days old,
or 2344 weeks and 5 days old,
or 16413 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 13, 1979?
There are 24 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 13th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 13, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 13, 1979.
May 13, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 13, 1979:
- Nelly Aenders
Actress (in pyama), passes away at 65.
- Predrag Đajić
- Ileana Sărăroiu
What famous deaths happened on May 13th?
Famous deaths on May 13th:
![Gary Cooper]()
Gary CooperAmerican actor who rose to fame after his appearance in "sergeant york" in 1941.
![Doris Day]()
Doris DayAmerican singer and actress; known worldwide as the world's favorite virgin, on-screen since 1948.
![Margot Kidder]()
Margot KidderMargot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.
![Leatrice Joy]()
Leatrice JoySilent screen star, dies in riverdale (bronx) new york city, new york at age 91.
![Dan Blocker]()
Dan BlockerTexas, united states -- actor (tiny-cimarron city, hoss-bonanza).
- Wealthy Astor
Dedicated to promoting the arts and preserving cultural heritage.
- Kathleen Kennedy
Kathleen Kennedy was a member of the famous Kennedy family and served as a socialite and diplomat.
- Amais Mabini
Renowned Filipino painter known for his vibrant landscapes and portraits.
- Malik Ambar
Malik Ambar was a prominent Ethiopian writer known for his literary works during the 16th century.
- Rehman
Renowned Pakistani music composer and director.
May 13, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 13, 1979:
- Our Lady of Fatima
- Rotuma Day in Fiji.
- World Fair Trade Day (2006).
- Abbotsbury Garland Day, Dorset, England.
- Commemoration of Julian of Norwich (Anglican).
Saints celebrated on May 13, 1979:
- Saint Maria Dominica Mazzarello (died 1881)
- Saint John the Silent
- Saint Gerald of Villamagna
- Saint Robert Bellarmine
- Saint Servatus
- Saint Rolanda
May 13, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 13, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 7th and May 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 13, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 13, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.
May 13, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 13, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 7th and May 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Peaches & Herb - Reunited
- Blondie - Heart Of Glass
- Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
- Suzi Quatro - Stumblin' In
- Village People - In The Navy
May 13, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 13, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.
May 13, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 13, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 7th and May 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Art Garfunkel - Bright Eyes
- M - Pop Muzik
- Blondie - Sunday Girl
- Boney M - Hooray Hooray It's A Holi-Holiday
- Roxy Music - Dance Away
May 13, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 13, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.
May 13, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 13, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 7th and May 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Peaches & Herb - Reunited
- G.Q. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
- Raydio - You Can't Change That
- Foxy - Hot Number
- George Benson - Love Ballad
May 13, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 13, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Apocalypse Now
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
Starring: Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, Robert Duvall, Frederic Forrest
Country: United States of America
Quadrophenia
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Franc Roddam
Starring: Phil Daniels, Leslie Ash, Phil Davis, Mark Wingett
Country: United States of America
The Third Generation
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Starring: Eddie Constantine, Hanna Schygulla, Volker Spengler, Margit Carstensen
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
Beyond the Poseidon Adventure
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Irwin Allen
Starring: Michael Caine, Sally Field, Telly Savalas, Peter Boyle
May 13, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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
May 13, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 13, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Distant Mirror
By: Barbara W. Tuchman
Barbara W. Tuchman, the acclaimed author of The Guns of August, won the Pulitzer Prize for Literature. She once again uses her gifts for character, history and sparkling prose to create an amazing portrait of medieval life.
A Necessary Woman
By: Helen Van Slyke
A WOMAN'S POINT OF DECISIONMARY Farr Morgan seemed to have it all: a handsome husband and a brilliant career. She also had great looks and was full of vitality. Only she could see her hunger for a man who could …
Overload
By: Arthur Hailey
#1 New York Times bestseller Arthur Hailey's suspense-packed novel poses a frightening question: What happens if a terrorist attack takes out the power of America's largest state. In
Ss-Gb
By: Len Deighton
Imagine if WWII turned the other direction. Deighton creates an alternate history novel that depicts a world in which the British Command gave up to the Nazis in World War II. Churchill was killed, and the King had been murdered.
May 13, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 13, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Adventure
Beam Invader
Sundance
Ozma Wars
Head On
Who was the US President on May 13, 1979?
On May 13, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 13, 1979?
On May 13, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 13, 1979?
On May 13, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 13th?
May 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th day of the month of May. 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 May 13th, such as:
- 2019 - Gulf of oman incident. iran-united states relations, united arab emirates – iran relations. the united states maritime administration (marad), issues a new alert for all ships passing fujairah off the coast of the united arab emirates. this alert is in response to "acts of sabotage" that have been rising amid increased tensions between iran and the united states.
- 2018 - Terrorism and violence in indonesia: surabaya bombings result in at least 13 deaths and over 40 injuries in a series suicide bombings that took place at three churches in surabaya in indonesia.
- 2017 - Insurgency in balochistan. gunmen open fire upon construction workers at gwadar port, pakistan. at least 10 people were killed. this attack was claimed by the balochistan liberation army.
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
Do you remember 1979? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to
What was the calendar for May 1979?
May 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
