What happened on Saturday April 14, 1979?

About April 14th, 1979, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Progressive Alliance of Liberia organized a protest against a government-proposed rice price increase. The unpermitted demonstration escalated into violent clashes between protesters and police, resulting in over 70 fatalities and more than 500 injuries. This event highlighted the significant economic tensions and public discontent with government policies in Liberia during the late 1970s.
  • Day of the week: April 14th, 1979 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: What A Fool Believes by The Doobie Brothers
  • #1 UK song: Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel
  • Popular movie: The Tempest directed by Julie Taymor

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April 14, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 14, 1979:

  • Liberian Rice Price Protest Turns Deadly The Progressive Alliance of Liberia organized a protest against a government-proposed rice price increase. The unpermitted demonstration escalated into violent clashes between protesters and police, resulting in over 70 fatalities and more than 500 injuries. This event highlighted the significant economic tensions and public discontent with government policies in Liberia during the late 1970s.
  • Susan Horvath Named America's Young Woman of the Year Susan Horvath from Pennsylvania was honored with the prestigious title of America's Young Woman of the Year, recognizing her achievements and potential in a national competition that celebrates young female talent and leadership.

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April 14, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 14, 1979?


April 14, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 104th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 14, 1979 can also be written as 4/14/1979 in the US and as 14/4/1979 in UK and Europe.

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April 14, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 14, 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 14, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 14, 1979 was What A Fool Believes by The Doobie Brothers, according to the music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.

  1. - What A Fool Believes youtube
  2. - I Will Survive youtube
  3. - Knock On Wood youtube
  4. - Sultans Of Swing youtube
  5. - Music Box Dancer youtube

April 14, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 14, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.

  1. - Bright Eyes youtube
  2. - Some Girls youtube
  3. - Cool For Cats youtube
  4. - I Will Survive youtube
  5. - In The Navy youtube

April 14, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 14, 1979 was Disco Nights (Rock-Freak) by G.Q., according to the music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.

  1. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
  2. - I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)
  3. - Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground) youtube
  4. - Reunited youtube
  5. - I Want Your Love
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April 14, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 14th is Aries.

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April 14, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 14, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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April 14, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 14, 1979 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 14, 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 14, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 08:50 pm and setting at 07:26 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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How old is someone born on April 14, 1979?


Someone born on April 14, 1979 is:

46 years 1 month old,

or 553 months and 23 days old,

or 2407 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16855 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 14, 1979?

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