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September 14, 1979 was the 257th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is September 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 September 14, 1979, who was born and died on September 14, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 14, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Sharona by The Knack), movies (e.g. Heartland, directed by Richard Pearce), TV series (e.g. Face The Music) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about September 14th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was September 14, 1979?
- September 14, 1979: What happened on that day?
- September 14, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- September 14, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on September 14, 1979?
- September 14, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- September 14, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- September 14, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- September 14, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- September 14, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- September 14, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- September 14, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- September 14, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on September 14, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 14, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on September 14, 1979?
What day of the week was September 14, 1979?
September 14, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 257th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
September 14, 1979 can also be written as 9/14/1979 in the US and as 14/9/1979 in UK and Europe.
September 14, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 14, 1979:
- Afghan leader nur muhammad taraki is assassinated upon the order of hafizullah amin, who becomes the new general secretary of the people's democratic party.
September 14, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 14th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.
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September 14, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 14, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on September 14th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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September 14, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on September 14, 1979 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 14, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 12:25 am and setting at 03:54 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 06, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Oct 05, 1979.
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Who was born on September 14, 1979?
Famous people born on September 14, 1979:
- Joseh Gonzalez
Acclaimed singer-songwriter known for his soulful folk music.
- Kyra Campbell
Kyra Campbell is an astronomer who specializes in studying exoplanets and planetary systems.
- Georgina Downer
Georgina Downer is an Australian politician and a member of the Liberal Party of Australia.
- Stefan Stam
Dutch footballer.
- Ivica Olić
Croatian-born soccer/football player.
- Jesse Marunde
American strongman competitor (born 1979).
- Catalina Cruz
American porn producer and actress.
- Antônio Silva
- Adalid Puerto
- Julio Gutiérrez
- Lorenzo Tugnoli
- Brandon Jon Abel
- Steve Giasson
- SoShy (Deborah Epstein
Whose famous birthday is on September 14th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 14th:
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Amy WinehouseBritish singer-songwriter and composer, she was a versatile performer and talented musician who received rave reviews for her music.
![Kimberly Williams-Paisley]()
Kimberly Williams-PaisleyKimberly Williams-Paisley is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Father of the Bride' and the TV series 'Nashville'.
![Morten Harket]()
Morten HarketNorwegian singer, most well-known as the lead singer of pop-rock band aha.
![Sam Neill]()
Sam NeillNorth ireland -- actor (jurassic park.
![Mary Crosby]()
Mary CrosbyAmerican actress, kathryn grant is his only child.
![Kate Millett]()
Kate MillettAmerican artist and writer, radical feminist leader and lecturer for feminine liberation.
![Aya Ueto]()
Aya UetoJapanese actress known for her roles in various films and TV dramas.
![Martina Gedeck]()
Martina GedeckMartina gedeck, a german actress.
![Andrew Lincoln]()
Andrew LincolnAndrew lincoln is a british actor best known for his role as rick grimes in the television series the walking dead.
![Nicol Williamson]()
Nicol WilliamsonNicol Williamson was a talented actor known for his performances on stage and screen.
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September 14, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 7 months old,
or 535 months and 2 days old,
or 2326 weeks and 4 days old,
or 16286 days old,
if you were born on September 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 September 14, 1979?
There are 151 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 14th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 14, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on September 14, 1979.
September 14, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on September 14, 1979:
- Nur Muhammad Taraki
Afghan journalist and politician, 3rd president of afghanistan (b. 1917).
- Raymond Loucheur
Composer dies at age 80.
- Piero Gazzola
- Pastora Imperio
What famous deaths happened on September 14th?
Famous deaths on September 14th:
![Grace Kelly]()
Grace KellyGrace Kelly was an American actress who became Princess of Monaco after marrying Prince Rainier III.
![Patrick Swayze]()
Patrick SwayzeAmerican stage, tv and film actor, dancer, choreographer, and sex symbol.
![Mickey Hargitay]()
Mickey HargitayAmerican physical culturist mr.
![Juliet Prowse]()
Juliet ProwseSouth African-born American actress and dancer known for her roles in film and television.
![Janet Gaynor]()
Janet GaynorAmerican actress who starred in 34 films, including "a star is born" (1937).
![Henry Gibson]()
Henry GibsonAmerican singer and actor (d. 2009).
![Wayne Morris]()
Wayne MorrisActor kid galahad dies at 45 from a heart attack.
![Louis Quinn]()
Louis QuinnActor, unholy rollers, dies from cancer at 73.
![Barbara Jo Allen]()
Barbara Jo AllenActress (girl rush melody ranch), is killed at 66.
- Elohim Alighieri
Elohim Alighieri was an Italian poet, writer, and philosopher, best known for his epic poem 'The Divine Comedy'.
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September 14, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on September 14, 1979:
- Eastern Orthodox Church - Exaltation of the Cross, which commemorates the discovery of the (allegedly) original Christian cross in 326 by Helena, mother of Constantine, as well as the recovery from the Persians by Heraclius in 628.
- Formerly, in the Roman Catholic and Anglican churches, the Wednesday, Friday and Saturday following 14 September were observed as one of the four sets of Ember days. In the Irish calendar they were known as Quarter tense.
- Roman Catholic Church - Triumph of the Cross (compare May 3, Finding of the Holy Cross).
- In ancient Greece, the first day of the Eleusinian Mysteries, during which the sacred objects were brought from Eleusis to Athens.
September 14, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on September 14, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 10th and September 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
September 14, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on September 14, 1979 was My Sharona by The Knack, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.
September 14, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on September 14, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 10th and September 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Knack - My Sharona
- Earth, Wind and Fire - After The Love Has Gone
- Charlie Daniels Band - The Devil Went Down To Georgia
- Electric Light Orchestra - Don't Bring Me Down
- Maxine Nightingale - Lead Me On
September 14, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on September 14, 1979 was We Don't Talk Anymore by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.
September 14, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on September 14, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 10th and September 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Cliff Richard - We Don't Talk Anymore
- Gary Numan - Cars
- BA Robertson - Bang Bang
- The Police - Message In A Bottle
- The Bellamy Brothers - If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me
September 14, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on September 14, 1979 was Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.
September 14, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on September 14, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 10th and September 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
- Ashford & Simpson - Found A Cure
- Cameo - I Just Want To Be
- Chic - Good Times
- Mass Production - Firecracker
September 14, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on September 14, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Heartland
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Richard Pearce
Starring: Rip Torn, Conchata Ferrell, Barry Primus, Megan Folsom
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
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
Scum
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Alan Clarke
Starring: Ray Winstone, Mick Ford, Julian Firth, John Blundell
The Tempest
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Derek Jarman
Starring: Peter Bull, David Meyer, Neil Cunningham, Heathcote Williams
September 14, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on September 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:
Face the Music
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Carol Wiseman
A Moment in Time
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Ruby Yang
Ride on Stranger
Release year: 1979
Jigsaw
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Michael Spierig
A Man Called Sloane
Release year: 1979
Country: United States of America
September 14, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on September 14, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Restoring The American Dream
By: Robert J. Ringer
Concerning human freedom. According to the author, "The American Dream" was not about the government taking large sums of money from citizens (under the "taxation")
The Island
By: Peter Benchley
A classic mystery novel that combines suspense, treasure hunting and murder. Benchley's best.
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.
Shibumi
By: Trevanian
Nicholai Hül is the most wanted man in the world. He was born in Shanghai during World War I chaos. His parents were an aristocratic Russian mother, and a mysterious German father.
September 14, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on September 14, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Head On
Space Fever
ABPA Backgammon
NASL Soccer
Star Raiders
Who was the US President on September 14, 1979?
On September 14, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 14, 1979?
On September 14, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on September 14, 1979?
On September 14, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about September 14th?
September 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of September. 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 September 14th, such as:
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: idlib residents demonstrate against president bashar al-assad's government.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war 2017 nasiriyah attacks: at least 50 people were killed and 87 more were injured in multiple attacks by isil members on the outskirts nasiriyah, in the southern dhi qar governorate.
- 2016 - 2016 davao city bombing: the september 2nd bombing has claimed 15 lives.
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 September 1979?
September 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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.
