Wednesday January 17, 1979: on this day
January 17, 1979 was the 17th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is January 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 January 17, 1979, who was born and died on January 17, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Le Freak by Chic), movies (e.g. Love on the Run, directed by François Truffaut), TV series (e.g. Turnabout) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 17th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 17, 1979?
- January 17, 1979: What happened on that day?
- January 17, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 17, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 17, 1979?
- January 17, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 17, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- January 17, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 17, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- January 17, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 17, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 17, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 17, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 17, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on January 17, 1979?
What day of the week was January 17, 1979?
January 17, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 17th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 17, 1979 can also be written as 1/17/1979 in the US and as 17/1/1979 in UK and Europe.
January 17, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 17, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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January 17, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 17, 1979 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 09:14 pm and setting at 09:58 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 13, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Feb 12, 1979.
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Who was born on January 17, 1979?
Famous people born on January 17, 1979:
- David Blue
Rocker dies at 41 while jogging through greenwich village.
- Nafissatou Diallo
Nafissatou diallo is known for being a hotel housekeeper who accused dominique strauss-kahn, the head of the international monetary fund, of...
- Zoey Bartlet
Fictional character from the TV show The West Wing.
- Jeb Terry
Jeb Terry was a professional American football player who played as an offensive guard.
- Oleh Lisohor
Ukrainian swimmer.
- Micaela Ramazzotti
- Sharon Chan
- Marlon Martínez
- Takafumi Nishitani
- Ol'ha Poljakova
- Francesco Pratali
- Asbjørn Sennels
- Chase Stevens
- Masae Ueno
- Stefano Carozzo
- Samantha Reeves
- Ricardo Cabanas
- Marco Carvalho
Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:
- Michelle Obama
Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.
- James Earl Jones
James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...
- Jim Carrey
Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.
- Eartha Kitt
Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...
- Françoise Hardy
French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.
- Shabba Ranks
Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
- Zooey Deschanel
American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.
- Betty White
American actress.
- Sylvie Testud
French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.
January 17, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 2 months old,
or 542 months and 11 days old,
or 2358 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16507 days old,
if you were born on January 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 January 17, 1979?
There are 295 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 17, 1979.
January 17, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on January 17th?
Famous deaths on January 17th:
- Virginia Mayo
An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.
- Richard Crenna
American actor.
- Evelyn Nesbit
Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.
- Barbara Britton
Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.
- Derek Fowlds
British actor (b.1937).
- Suchitra Sen
Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.
- Faten Hamama
Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).
- Barbara Jordan
Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.
- Oreatha Hudson
Oreatha Hudson was an Olympic gold medalist in track and field.
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January 17, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 17, 1979:
- Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
- Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
January 17, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 17, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 15th and January 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 17, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1979 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.
January 17, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 17, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Chic - Le Freak
- Bee Gees - Too Much Heaven
- Billy Joel - My Life
- Village People - Y.M.C.A.
- Toto - Hold The Line
January 17, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 1979 was YMCA by The Village People, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.
January 17, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 17, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Village People - YMCA
- Ian & The Blockheads - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick
- Racey - Lay Your Love On Me
- Earth Wind & Fire - September
- Olivia Newton-John - A Little More Love
January 17, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 1979 was Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop) by Parliament, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.
January 17, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 17, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Parliament - Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
- Earth, Wind & Fire - September
- Gene Chandler - Get Down
- Peabo Bryson - I'm So Into You
- Cheryl Lynn - Got To Be Real
January 17, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 17, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
January 17, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 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:
January 17, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 17, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
January 17, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 17, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on January 17, 1979?
On January 17, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1979?
On January 17, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 17, 1979?
On January 17, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about January 17th?
January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of January. 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 January 17th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
- 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
- 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.
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 January 1979?
January 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.