Wednesday February 14, 1979: on this day

February 14, 1979 was the 45th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is February 14, 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 February 14, 1979, who was born and died on February 14, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 14, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? by Rod Stewart), movies (e.g. Ernesto, directed by Salvatore Samperi), TV series (e.g. You Can'T Do That On Television) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 14th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 14, 1979?


February 14, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 45th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 14, 1979 can also be written as 2/14/1979 in the US and as 14/2/1979 in UK and Europe.

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February 14, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 14, 1979:

  • Whoopee! opens at anta theater nyc for 204 performances
  • In kabul, setami milli militants kidnap the american ambassador to afghanistan, adolph dubs who is later killed during a gunfight between his kidnappers and police.

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February 14, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 14th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 14, 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 February 14th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on February 14, 1979 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 14, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 08:05 pm and setting at 08:31 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Mar 13, 1979.

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Who was born on February 14, 1979?


Famous people born on February 14, 1979:

  • Tabithia Eriksson

    Tabithia Eriksson is the founder and CEO of a successful tech startup that develops innovative software solutions for the healthcare...

  • Diogenes Luna

    Famous Mexican boxer who achieved great success in the ring.

  • Yamato Miyashita

    Japanese biologist specializing in marine ecology.

  • Jocelyn Quivrin

    He is a french actor.

  • Melissa Benton

    Melissa Benton is a respected biologist specializing in marine conservation and biodiversity research.

  • Kayla Wolfe

    Kayla Wolfe is a biologist specializing in marine ecosystems.

  • Pablo Pallante

    Uruguayan footballer.

  • Paolo Ginestra

    Italian footballer.

  • Wesley Moodie
  • Michele Moser
  • Yūichirō Nagai
  • Patrick Ramsey
  • Kumiko Yamada
  • Spider Loc
  • Žora Kryžovnikov
  • Piero Alva
  • Scott Borland
  • Alexánder Castro

Whose famous birthday is on February 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 14th:

  • Gregory Hines
    Gregory Hines

    Gregory Hines was a talented American dancer and actor, known for his contributions to tap dancing.

  • Simon Pegg
    Simon Pegg

    Simon pegg is a british actor, comedian, and writer known for his roles in popular movies such as shaun of the dead, hot fuzz, and the...

  • Freddie Highmore
    Freddie Highmore

    Freddie highmore is a british actor known for his roles in movies and tv shows such as finding neverland, charlie and the chocolate factory,...

  • Rob Thomas
    Rob Thomas

    American musician (matchbox twenty).

  • Meg Tilly
    Meg Tilly

    Meg Tilly is a Canadian actress and novelist known for her roles in films like 'The Big Chill' and 'Agnes of God.

  • Florence Henderson
    Florence Henderson

    American actress and singer on stage, tv and film.

  • Tina Aumont
    Tina Aumont

    French actress, born in america to jean-pierre aumont and maria montez.

  • Lois Maxwell
    Lois Maxwell

    Canadian-australian model and actress (d. 2007).

  • Danai Gurira
    Danai Gurira

    Tv actress.

  • Hugh Downs
    Hugh Downs

    American television personality.

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February 14, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 2 months old,

or 542 months and 5 days old,

or 2357 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16501 days old,

if you were born on February 14, 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 February 14, 1979?

There are 301 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 14th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 14, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on February 14, 1979.

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February 14, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 14, 1979:

  • Reginald Maudling

    British Conservative politician who held several Cabinet posts.

  • Adolph Dubs

    American lieutenant and diplomat, united states ambassador to afghanistan (b. 1920).

  • Torkel Trædal
  • Rinaldo Settembrino

What famous deaths happened on February 14th?

Famous deaths on February 14th:

  • Louis Jourdan
    Louis Jourdan

    French television and film actor.

  • Sig Ruman
    Sig Ruman

    Actor (schultz life with luigi), dead at 82.

  • Tom Burke
    Tom Burke

    American runner (born 1875).

  • Hiren Mukherjee

    Indian politician and freedom fighter who served as the Speaker of Lok Sabha.

  • Pelham Grenville Wodehouse

    Famous English author known for his humorous novels and short stories.

  • David Hilbert

    Prussian mathematician, author, and professor at gottingen between 1895 and the end of his days.

  • Wahneta Trotter

    Pioneering African American journalist and editor.

  • Crews Allen

    Renowned astronomer known for his work on stellar classification.

  • Lavontay Johnson

    Young entrepreneur tragically killed at the age of 2..

  • Lavontay White

    Tragically killed in a shooting at the age of 2..

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February 14, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 14, 1979:

  • Denmark - Fastelavn. Children dress up, much like Halloween in the US.
  • Arizona - Admission Day (1912).
  • Mexico - Day of National Mourning (1831).
  • Oregon - Admission Day (1859).
  • Western World - Valentine's Day.
  • Iraq - 'Communist Martyrs Day' celebrated by Iraqi Communist Party.
  • Europe/Catholicism - Feast day of Saints Cyril and Methodius, patron saints of Europe.

Saints celebrated on February 14, 1979:

  • Saint Abraham (d. 422)
  • Saint Valentine (d. 422).
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February 14, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 14, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 12th and February 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 14, 1979 was Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

February 14, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 14, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 12th and February 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?
  2. - Y.M.C.A.
  3. - A Little More Love
  4. - Fire
  5. - I Will Survive

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 14, 1979 was Heart Of Glass by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

February 14, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 14, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 12th and February 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Heart Of Glass
  2. - Chiquitita
  3. - Woman In Love
  4. - Tragedy
  5. - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 14, 1979 was Bustin' Loose by Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

February 14, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 14, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 12th and February 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Bustin' Loose
  2. - Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
  3. - I'm So Into You
  4. - It's All The Way Live
  5. - September

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February 14, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 14, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Agatha

Agatha

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Michael Apted

Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Vanessa Redgrave, Timothy Dalton, Helen Morse

Hardcore

Hardcore

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Paul Schrader

Starring: George C. Scott, Peter Boyle, Season Hubley, Dick Sargent

Country: United States of America

The North Avenue Irregulars

The North Avenue Irregulars

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Bruce Bilson

Starring: Edward Herrmann, Barbara Harris, Susan Clark, Karen Valentine

February 14, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 14, 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:

You Can't Do That on Television

You Can't Do That on Television

Release year: 1979

Starring: Les Lye, Abby Hagyard, Christine McGlade, Lisa Ruddy

Country: Canada

Turnabout

Turnabout

Release year: 1979

Directed by: E.B. Hughes

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

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

February 14, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 14, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Lauren Bacall By Myself by Lauren Bacall

Lauren Bacall By Myself

By:

"In a Word, LAUREN BALALL BY MYSELF...one of the most real-life heroines in our time...and she wrote it as she lived it. "BOSTON

In Search Of History by Theodore H. White

In Search Of History

By:

Franklin library collectible book

The Far Pavilions by M.M. Kaye

The Far Pavilions

By:

This epic, set in 19th century India, follows an orphan born in India and his journey to England. He later returns to India.

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.

The Ann Landers Encyclopedia A To Z by Ann Landers

The Ann Landers Encyclopedia A To Z

By:

Classic Ann Landers self-help: Covers all topics: social, sexual, and medical. Vol. Vol.

February 14, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 14, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Invasion Orion

Invasion Orion

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

Genre: Sci-Fi strategy game

Publisher: Epyx

Ozma Wars

Ozma Wars

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation 3 / PSP

Genre: fixed shooter

Publisher: SNK

ABPA Backgammon

ABPA Backgammon

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Board game

Publisher: Mattel Electronics Sears

NASL Soccer

NASL Soccer

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Traditional soccer simulation

Publisher: Mattel

Galaxian

Galaxian

Platform: Arcade, Various

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Midway

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Who was the US President on February 14, 1979?

On February 14, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 14, 1979?

On February 14, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 14, 1979?

On February 14, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 14th?

February 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of February. 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 February 14th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 pulwama attack: at least 46 indian security personnel were killed in the suicide bomber's attack on his convoy of military vehicles driving along a jammu and kashmir highway.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: russian planes strike ma'arrat hurma village, idlib, syria. seven civilians are killed and 10 more are injured.
  • 2017 - Conflicts in syria's idlib governorate: syrian civil war, clashes in idlib governorate (2017): rival fighters from tahrir al-sham and jund al-aqsa clashed in syria's northern idlib governorate. the conflict resulted "dozens" of deaths, according to the syrian observatory for human rights.

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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 February 1979?

February 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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