Monday May 14, 1979: on this day

May 14, 1979 was the 134th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 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 May 14, 1979, who was born and died on May 14, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 14, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Reunited by Peaches & Herb), movies (e.g. Alien, directed by Ridley Scott), TV series (e.g. Carga Pesada) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was May 14, 1979?


May 14, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 134th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 14, 1979 can also be written as 5/14/1979 in the US and as 14/5/1979 in UK and Europe.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 14th 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.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on May 14th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 14, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 09:45 pm and setting at 08:53 am.

The previous full moon was on May 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1979.

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Who was born on May 14, 1979?


Famous people born on May 14, 1979:

  • Chiyo Nakano

    Renowned sumo wrestler known for her strength and technique.

  • Dan Auerbach

    Dan auerbach is a guitarist best known as the frontman for the black keys.

  • Mickaël Landreau

    French soccer/football goalkeeper.

  • Carlos Tenorio

    Ecuadorian footballer.

  • Clinton Morrison

    English-born irish footballer.

  • Uri jah Faber

    Former WEC Featherweight Champion known for his grappling skills.

  • Edwige Lawson-Wade

    French basketball player.

  • Jim Howick

    Tv actor.

  • Bleona Qereti

    World music singer.

  • Sid Ahmed Rezala
  • Nicoletta Romanoff
  • Viviane Forest
  • Anne Ingstadbjørg
  • Macarena Olona

Whose famous birthday is on May 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 14th:

  • Miranda Cosgrove
    Miranda Cosgrove

    Miranda cosgrove is an american singer and actress known for her role as carly shay on the nickelodeon tv series icarly.

  • Robert Zemeckis
    Robert Zemeckis

    Robert zemeckis is an american film director known for directing popular films such as back to the future, forrest gump, and cast away.

  • Waheeda Rehman
    Waheeda Rehman

    Waheeda rehman is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in classic films of the 1950s and 1960s.

  • Sofia Coppola
    Sofia Coppola

    Sofia coppola is a renowned director known for her work on films such as lost in translation and the virgin suicides.

  • Cate Blanchett
    Cate Blanchett

    Actress from australia.

  • Patrick Bruel
    Patrick Bruel

    Algerian/french actor/rock singer (coup de sirocco).

  • George Lucas
    George Lucas

    American filmmaker, writer, producer, and film genius.

  • Tim Roth
    Tim Roth

    British actor of irish heritage (his father, "na(c), smith", was born in new-york).

  • Amber Tamblyn
    Amber Tamblyn

    American actress, daughter of russ tamblyn, actor-dancer.

  • Bobby Darin
    Bobby Darin

    American singer, actor and recording artist.

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


You are 44 years 10 months old,

or 538 months and 14 days old,

or 2341 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16390 days old,

if you were born on May 14, 1979.

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

There are 47 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 14th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on May 14, 1979:

  • Jean Rhys

    Dominican-British novelist known for her novel 'Wide Sargasso Sea'.

  • Zvonimir Cimermančić
  • Heinz Pollay
  • Josef Kitzmüller
  • Viktor Novikov
  • José Camón Aznar

What famous deaths happened on May 14th?

Famous deaths on May 14th:

  • Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra

    American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.

  • Robert Stack
    Robert Stack

    American actor nominated for seven emmys.

  • Tim Conway
    Tim Conway

    American comedian and actor.

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

  • Powers Boothe
    Powers Boothe

    American actor (b. 1948).

  • Hugh Beaumont
    Hugh Beaumont

    American actor and director (d. 1982).

  • Enid Bennett
    Enid Bennett

    Silent film actress who later became a successful stage actress.

  • Billie Burke
    Billie Burke

    American actress best known for her role as Glinda the Good Witch in The Wizard of Oz.

  • Lyle Alzado
    Lyle Alzado

    Nfl defense lineman, oakland raiders, dies from cancer at the age of 43.

  • Emma Goldman

    Anarchist, feminist lecturer, and editor from lithuania.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 14th

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


Holidays on May 14, 1979:

  • St. Victor and Corona
  • St. Carthach the Younger
  • DubsDay in Dublin Ireland (14th of May in 2006).
  • Mother's Day in various countries (second Sunday of May in 2006).
  • Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut, or Israeli Independence Day. The observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
  • Paraguay - Flag Day.
  • St. Maria Dominic Mazzarello
  • St. Just
  • St. Engelmer
  • St. Vincent of Lerins

Observances on May 14, 1979:

  • World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
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May 14, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 14, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 14th and May 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 14, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

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

The music chart in the USA on May 14, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Reunited
  2. - Hot Stuff
  3. - In The Navy
  4. - Stumblin' In
  5. - Goodnight Tonight

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 14, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

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

The music chart in the UK on May 14, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bright Eyes
  2. - Pop Muzik
  3. - Sunday Girl
  4. - Hooray Hooray It's A Holi-Holiday
  5. - Dance Away

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 14, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

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

The R&B music chart on May 14, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Reunited
  2. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
  3. - You Can't Change That
  4. - Hot Number
  5. - I Wanna Be With You

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

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

Alien

Alien

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt, Veronica Cartwright

Country: United States of America

The Brood

The Brood

Release year: 1979

Directed by: David Cronenberg

Starring: Oliver Reed, Samantha Eggar, Art Hindle, Henry Beckman

Country: United States of America

Wise Blood

Wise Blood

Release year: 1979

Directed by: John Huston

Starring: Brad Dourif, John Huston, Dan Shor, Harry Dean Stanton

Woyzeck

Woyzeck

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Werner Herzog

Starring: Klaus Kinski, Eva Mattes, Wolfgang Reichmann, Willy Semmelrogge

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

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

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

Carga Pesada

Carga Pesada

Release year: 1979

Thundercloud

Thundercloud

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Talon Clemow

Love Thy Neighbour in Australia

Love Thy Neighbour in Australia

Release year: 1979

Directed by: William G. Stewart

Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Worzel Gummidge

Worzel Gummidge

Release year: 1979

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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

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

How To Get Whatever You Want Out Of Life by Dr. Joyce Brothers

How To Get Whatever You Want Out Of Life

By:

Psychologists have accumulated a lot of information about people. What causes them to be angry? What frustrates them? What makes them smile with joy?

Overload by Arthur Hailey

Overload

By:

#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

Mommie Dearest by Christina Crawford

Mommie Dearest

By:

Mommie Dearest, a memoir and expose by Christina Crawford (adopted daughter of Joan Crawford), is written by Christina Crawford. The book depicts Christina's childhood as well as her relationship with her mother.

The Powers That Be by David Halberstam

The Powers That Be

By:

David Halberstam's powerful account of "The Powers That Be", which is brimming with the conflicts, personalities, and ambitions that changed the media from something that just followed the news to something that created it, is riveting.

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

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

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

Star Fire

Star Fire

Platform: Arcade, Atari 800, Commodore 64

Genre: 3d shooter

Publisher: Exidy

4-Player Bowling Alley

4-Player Bowling Alley

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Midway

Space Fever

Space Fever

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Nintendo

Auto Racing

Auto Racing

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Mattel

Tail Gunner

Tail Gunner

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Vectorbeam

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Who was the US President on May 14, 1979?

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

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

On May 14, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 14, 1979?

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

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What is special about May 14th?

May 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:

  • 2019 - Saudi arabia-yemen relations (2011-present), yemeni crisis (2011-2022), gulf of oman incident: according to saudi arabia's energy ministry, two saudi aramco oil pumping station are targeted in an apparent drone attack. these stations are connected to a pipeline that transports oil from the eastern field to yanbu, on the red sea's western coast.
  • 2018 - Surabaya bombings. an indonesian family is believed to be linked to terrorist group jamaah ansharut daulah. all four of the attackers are killed and six civilians are injured. four police officers are also hurt in the attack.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war: according the international committee of the red cross a cholera epidemic has affected yemen since april 27, killing at least 115 and leaving another 8,500 people ill.

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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 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.

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