Saturday September 15, 1979
US date format: 9/15/1979, UK date format: 15/9/1979
It was Saturday, under the sign of Virgo (see birth chart on September 15, 1979). The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Amy Davidson and Dave Annable.
In that special week of September people in US were listening to My Sharona by The Knack.
In UK We Don't Talk Anymore by Cliff Richard was in the top 5 hits.
Heartland, directed by Richard Pearce, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979
while Shibumi by Trevanian was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Face the Music.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Space or Aim for the Ace!.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of September 15, 1979?
Holidays
- Bulgaria - The first day of school.
- Japan - Respect for the Aged Day before 2003; beginning in 2003, Respect for the Aged Day is held on the third Monday of September.
- The United Kingdom - the British commemorate the Battle of Britain on the day of the last massive Luftwaffe attack in 1940.
- Also see September 15 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics).
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Events
- Red Sox Bob Watson is 1st to hit for cycle in AL and NL (Astros)
Famous Birthday
- Amy Davidson: American actress.
- Dave Annable: American actor.
- Nicole Fiscella
- Patrick Marleau: Canadian ice hockey player.
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Famous Deaths
- Tommy Leonetti: American singer-songwriter and actor (d....
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Heartland
Directed by: Richard Pearce
Starring: Rip Torn, Conchata Ferrell, Barry Primus, Megan Folsom
Scum
Directed by: Alan Clarke
Starring: Ray Winstone, Mick Ford, Julian Firth, John Blundell
The Tempest
Directed by: Derek Jarman
Starring: Peter Bull, David Meyer, Neil Cunningham, Heathcote Williams
Yanks
Directed by: John Schlesinger
Starring: Richard Gere, Lisa Eichhorn, Vanessa Redgrave, William Devane
Time After Time
Directed by: Nicholas Meyer
Starring: Malcolm McDowell, Mary Steenburgen, David Warner, Charles Cioffi
Country: United States of America
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of September 15, 1979?
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Top #10 songs in the USA
- 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
- Robert John - Sad Eyes
- Little River Band - Lonesome Loser
- Dionne Warwick - I'll Never Love This Way Again
- Chic - Good Times
- Commodores - Sail On
Top #5 songs in the UK
- 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
Top #10 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
- Earth, Wind & Fire - After The Love Has Gone
- The O'Jays - Sing A Happy Song
- Teddy Pendergrass - Turn Off The Lights
- GQ - Make My Dreams A Reality
- Five Special - Why Leave Us Alone
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Face the Music
Directed by: Carol Wiseman
A Moment in Time
Directed by: Ruby Yang
Ride on Stranger
Jigsaw
Directed by: Michael Spierig
Star Blazers
Directed by: Leiji Matsumoto
Starring: Eddie Allen, Michael Bertolini, Amy Howard Wilson, Lydia Leeds
Country: Japan
Days to next September 15
If September 15, 1979 is your birthday you're 41 years, 13 days old and you'll celebrate your next birthday in 11 months, 18 days.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in September 1979?
- LIFE: Pope John Paul II
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: John Connally -- Sep. 10, 1979
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8657
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Shibumi
By: Trevanian
Nicholai Hel is the world’s most wanted man. Born in Shanghai during the chaos of World War I, he is the son of an aristocratic Russian mother and a mysterious German
The Great Shark Hunt
By: Hunter S. Thompson
The first volume in Hunter S. Thompson’s bestselling Gonzo Papers offers brilliant commentary and outrageous humor, in his signature style.Originally published in 1979, the first volume of the bestselling "Gonzo Papers"
A Woman Of Substance
By: Barbara Taylor Bradford
In celebration of its thirtieth anniversary, here is the novel that started it all: New York Times bestselling author Barbara Taylor Bradford's dazzling saga of a woman who dared to dream―and
I'M Dancing As Fast As I Can
By: Barbara Gordon
Barbara Gordon's groundbreaking memoir tells the extraordinary story of a woman who has it all, or thinks she does-a career as an Emmy-award-winning documentary producer, a man she loves, a world
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Space
Super Invader
Aim for the Ace!
Alien Attack
Speed Freak
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on September 15, 1979?
On September 15, 1979 the day of the week was Saturday.
What zodiac sign is September 15, 1979?
On September 15, 1979 the zodiac sign was Virgo.
Who was the US President on September 15, 1979?
On September 15, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 15, 1979?
On September 15, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on September 15, 1979?
On September 15, 1979 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on September 15, 1979?
On September 15, 1979 several famous people were born including, Amy Davidson, Dave Annable, Nicole Fiscella.
Which famous people died on September 15, 1979?
Famous people died on September 15, 1979 include, Tommy Leonetti.
What was the number one song in September 15, 1979?
The number one song in the week of September 15, 1979 was My Sharona by The Knack in US and We Don't Talk Anymore by Cliff Richard in UK.
What were the top hits on September 15, 1979?
The top hits on September 15, 1979 were My Sharona by The Knack, After The Love Has Gone by Earth, Wind and Fire, The Devil Went Down To Georgia by Charlie Daniels Band in US and We Don't Talk Anymore by Cliff Richard, Cars by Gary Numan, Bang Bang by BA Robertson in UK.
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