Saturday February 17, 1979: on this day

February 17, 1979 was the 48th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is February 17, 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 17, 1979, who was born and died on February 17, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 17, 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 17th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 17, 1979?


February 17, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 48th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 1979 can also be written as 2/17/1979 in the US and as 17/2/1979 in UK and Europe.

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February 17, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 17, 1979:

  • Eric heiden equals skating world record 1000 metre (1:14.99).
  • The sino-vietnamese war begins.

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February 17, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th 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 17, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 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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February 17, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 17, 1979 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 17, 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 17, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 10:01 pm and setting at 10:07 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 17, 1979?


Famous people born on February 17, 1979:

  • Jhostin Fairfax

    Lieutenant Governor of Virginia since 2018.

  • Cara Black

    Cara Black is a retired professional tennis player from Zimbabwe known for her success in doubles competitions.

  • Dee

    Puerto rican pornographic actress.

  • Conrad Ricamora

    Actor.

  • Josh Willingham

    American baseball player.

  • Jackson Hurst
  • Bear McCreary
  • Paolo Povia
  • Aleksey Stukas
  • Xu Yunlong
  • Songül Öden
  • Federico Ruffo
  • Maurizio Bobbato
  • Eva Gardner
  • Hizaki

Whose famous birthday is on February 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 17th:

  • Vicente Fernández
    Vicente Fernández

    Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

  • Paris Hilton
    Paris Hilton

    American actress, socialite, and great-granddaughter to conrad hilton, founder, hilton hotels.

  • Brenda Fricker
    Brenda Fricker

    An Irish actress who won an Academy Award for her role in the film 'My Left Foot'.

  • Michael Jordan
    Michael Jordan

    American basketball legend, known as "best player alive" by many.

  • Michael Bay
    Michael Bay

    Michael bay is a film director and producer known for his high-octane, action-packed movies such as the transformers series and armageddon.

  • Raffi Ahmad
    Raffi Ahmad

    Raffi ahmad is an indonesian tv actor known for his work in various television shows and films.

  • Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt

    American actor.

  • Rene Russo
    Rene Russo

    Rene russo is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as lethal weapon 3, outbreak, and the thomas crown affair.

  • Denise Richards
    Denise Richards

    Denise Richards is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Wild Things' and 'The World Is Not Enough'.

  • Chord Overstreet
    Chord Overstreet

    Chord overstreet is an american actor known for his role as sam evans on the tv show glee.

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February 17, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 2 months old,

or 542 months and 6 days old,

or 2357 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16502 days old,

if you were born on February 17, 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 17, 1979?

There are 300 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on February 17, 1979.

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February 17, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 17, 1979:

  • William Gargan

    Brooklyn, new york -- actor.

  • Giuseppe Pulicari
  • Michel Loève

What famous deaths happened on February 17th?

Famous deaths on February 17th:

  • Kathryn Grayson
    Kathryn Grayson

    American actress and singer who first appeared onscreen in 1940.

  • Donald Wolfit
    Donald Wolfit

    British distinguished thespian and manager, who brought shakespeare to the colonies, performed both entertaining and hammy roles in films.

  • Richard Briers
    Richard Briers

    British supporting actor, seen in film and tv comedy roles.

  • Dorothy Gibson
    Dorothy Gibson

    American singer and actress (d. 1946).

  • Nita Naldi
    Nita Naldi

    Actress (dr jekyll and mr hyde) dies at 63 from a heart attack.

  • Erik Rhodes
    Erik Rhodes

    American porn actor (d. 2012).

  • Verree Teasdale
    Verree Teasdale

    Actress (skyscraper souls).

  • Paul Stewart
    Paul Stewart

    Actor (opening night in cold blood, window).

  • Molière Jourdain

    French playwright and actor, best known for his play 'The Bourgeois Gentleman'.

  • Yaacov Agnon

    Nobel Prize-winning author known for his Hebrew literature.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 17th

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February 17, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 17, 1979:

  • Random Acts of Kindness Day.
  • Ancient Latvia - Tanis Diena observed.
  • Roman Empire - Quirinalia in honor of Quirinus.

Observances on February 17, 1979:

  • Global Tourism Resilience Day

Saints celebrated on February 17, 1979:

  • Saint Evermodus
  • Saint Alexis Falconieri (d. 1310)
  • Saint Seven Founders of the Servites
  • Saint Silvinus
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February 17, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 17, 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 17, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 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 17, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 17, 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 17, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 17, 1979 was Heart Of Glass by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

February 17, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 17, 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 17, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 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 17, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 17, 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 17, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 17, 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 17, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 17, 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 17, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 17, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Mommie Dearest by Christina Crawford

Mommie Dearest

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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 Stories Of John Cheever by John Cheever

The Stories Of John Cheever

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NATIONAL BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE Pulitzer Prize. The Stories of John Cheever became a national bestseller immediately after its publication. It also won the Pulitzer Prize. In

Chesapeake by James A. Michener

Chesapeake

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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.

Nurse by Peggy Anderson

Nurse

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THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER - MORE THAN 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD Nurse is a shocking and inspiring bestseller. It tells the story of eight weeks of the life of a nurse at a large urban hospital.

War and Remembrance by Herman Wouk

War and Remembrance

By:

These two classic works capture the current world events and tell the story of one American family caught up in the middle of the war's chaos.

February 17, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 17, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Trek-80

Trek-80

Platform: TRS-80

4-Player Bowling Alley

4-Player Bowling Alley

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Midway

Head On

Head On

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Driving, Maze

Publisher: Sega/Gremlin

Star Fire

Star Fire

Platform: Arcade, Atari 800, Commodore 64

Genre: 3d shooter

Publisher: Exidy

Warrior

Warrior

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Vectorbeam

history

Who was the US President on February 17, 1979?

On February 17, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 17, 1979?

On February 17, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 17, 1979?

On February 17, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 17th?

February 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - After flybmi filed for bankruptcy, hundreds of european airline passengers were left homeless.
  • 2018 - 2018 oaxaca earthquakes: a military helicopter assessing the damage was carrying alejandro murat hinojosa, the governor of oaxaca, and alfonso navarrete prida (mexico's secretary for the interior). the helicopter crashes over jamiltepec killing 13 people. these are the only deaths related to the earthquake that have been reported. (cnn)earthquakes on the british isles: the strongest earthquake in the united kingdom in ten years occurs in swansea.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency - seven suicide bombers explode after trying to attack a camp of displaced people in maiduguri (nigeria)

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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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