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May 17, 1979 was the 137th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is May 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 May 17, 1979, who was born and died on May 17, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 17, 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 17th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 17, 1979?
- May 17, 1979: What happened on that day?
- May 17, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 17, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 17, 1979?
- May 17, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 17, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- May 17, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 17, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- May 17, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 17, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 17, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 17, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 17, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on May 17, 1979?
What day of the week was May 17, 1979?
May 17, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 137th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 17, 1979 can also be written as 5/17/1979 in the US and as 17/5/1979 in UK and Europe.
May 17, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 17, 1979:
- Emmy 6th daytime award presentation
- Phillies beat cubs, 23-22, on 50 hits with 11 hrs
- -12 degrees f (-11 degrees c), on top of mauna kea, hawaii (state record).
May 17, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th 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 17, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 17th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 17, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 17, 1979 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 17, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 12:30 am and setting at 12:07 pm.
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 17, 1979?
Famous people born on May 17, 1979:
- Chermaine Sheh
Chermaine Sheh is a Hong Kong actress known for her roles in television dramas and films.
- Ayda Field
Ayda field is a turkish-american actress and television personality known for her role as a judge on the x factor uk.
- Max Boublil
Max boublil is a french comedian, actor, and singer known for his comedic music and performances.
- Jimmie Åkesson
Jimmie Åkesson is a Swedish politician and the leader of the Sweden Democrats party.
- Logen Oswalt
Award-winning investigative journalist known for his in-depth reporting on political corruption.
- Steele Brand
Successful entrepreneur known for founding a tech startup.
- Ayda Williams
Ayda Williams is a Turkish-American TV personality and wife of singer Robbie Williams.
- Lexus Shepard
Lexus Shepard is a contemporary author known for her captivating novels.
- David Jarolím
Czech footballer.
- Wayne Thomas
English footballer.
- Alex Brown
- Ernest Brown
- Giovanni Luca Cannata
- Bianca Mayer
- Lyne Renée
Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:
![Dennis Hopper]()
Dennis HopperAmerican actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".
![Adel Imam]()
Adel ImamAdel imam is an egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.
![Sugar Ray Leonard]()
Sugar Ray LeonardSugar ray leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.
![Ross Butler]()
Ross ButlerRoss butler is a tv actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 reasons why and riverdale.
![Bob Saget]()
Bob SagetBob saget is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as danny tanner on the sitcom full house and as the original host of...
![Derek Hough]()
Derek HoughDerek hough is an american dancer and choreographer, best known for his work on the reality dance competition show 'dancing with the stars'.
![Leven Rambin]()
Leven RambinLeven Rambin is an American actress known for her roles in The Hunger Games and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.
![Nikki Reed]()
Nikki ReedNikki Reed is an American actress, model, and screenwriter, best known for her role as Rosalie Hale in the Twilight Saga film series.
![Craig Ferguson]()
Craig FergusonScots-american comedian, late-night tv host, writer, and director.
![Sasha Alexander]()
Sasha AlexanderSasha alexander is an american television actress known for her roles in ncis and rizzoli & isles.
May 17, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 11 months old,
or 539 months and 2 days old,
or 2344 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16409 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 17, 1979?
There are 28 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 17, 1979.
May 17, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 17, 1979:
- Donyale Luna
What famous deaths happened on May 17th?
Famous deaths on May 17th:
![Frank Gorshin]()
Frank GorshinAmerican actor.
![Edward Hardwicke]()
Edward HardwickeEnglish actor (born 1932).
![Bruce Fairbairn]()
Bruce FairbairnCanadian record producer and musician (born 1949).
![Robert Webber]()
Robert WebberActor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74.
![Hugh Burden]()
Hugh BurdenActor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72.
- Kyston Williams
Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.
- Warda Al-Jazairia
Warda Al-Jazairia was an Algerian singer who was known as the 'Flower of Algeria' and was one of the most famous Arab singers of the 20th...
- Zahki Khan
Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.
- Lyndle Smith
Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.
- Geovannie Ramirez
Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
May 17, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 17, 1979:
- Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
- Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
- International Day Against Homophobia aka IDAHO
- Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of 'Azaamat (Grandeur) ? First day of the fourth month of the Bahá'f Calendar.
Observances on May 17, 1979:
- UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO]
- World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
Saints celebrated on May 17, 1979:
- Saint Solochon
- Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
- Saint Montanus
- Saint Dietmar
- Saint Pamphamer
- Saint Pamphalon
- Saint Adrian of Alexandria
May 17, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 17, 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 17, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
May 17, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 17, 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:
- Peaches & Herb - Reunited
- Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
- Village People - In The Navy
- Suzi Quatro - Stumblin' In
- Wings - Goodnight Tonight
May 17, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 17, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
May 17, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 17, 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:
- Art Garfunkel - Bright Eyes
- M - Pop Muzik
- Blondie - Sunday Girl
- Boney M - Hooray Hooray It's A Holi-Holiday
- Roxy Music - Dance Away
May 17, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 17, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
May 17, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 17, 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:
- Peaches & Herb - Reunited
- G.Q. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
- Raydio - You Can't Change That
- Foxy - Hot Number
- The Isley Brothers - I Wanna Be With You
May 17, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 17, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Alien
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt, Veronica Cartwright
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 1979
Directed by: John Huston
Starring: Brad Dourif, John Huston, Dan Shor, Harry Dean Stanton
Woyzeck
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Werner Herzog
Starring: Klaus Kinski, Eva Mattes, Wolfgang Reichmann, Willy Semmelrogge
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 17, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
Carga Pesada
Release year: 1979
Thundercloud
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Talon Clemow
Love Thy Neighbour in Australia
Release year: 1979
Directed by: William G. Stewart
Bedtime Stories
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Adam Shankman
Worzel Gummidge
Release year: 1979
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
May 17, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 17, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Pigeon Project
By: Irving Wallace
The Secret. It is the secret that every man and woman dreams of. It's now within reach.. and they will do anything to have it.
The Vicar Of Christ
By: Walter F. Murphy
The 35th Anniversary Edition of The New York Times Bestseller features a new introduction by Justice Samuel Alito, U.S.
Lauren Bacall By Myself
By: Lauren Bacall
"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
Dubin'S Lives
By: Bernard Malamud
A new introduction by Thomas MallonDubin, Lives (1979), is a compassionate and wise commedia. Christopher Lehmann–Haupt praised the book in The New York Times as Malamud’s "best novel since".
Linda Goodman'S Love Signs
By: Linda Goodman
Linda Goodman's Love Signs - A New Approach to the Human Heart (Paperback)
May 17, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 17, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Cosmic Guerilla
Star Trek: Phaser Strike
Basic Programming
Apple Trek
Barrier
Who was the US President on May 17, 1979?
On May 17, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1979?
On May 17, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 17, 1979?
On May 17, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 17th?
May 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:
- 2019 - Canada-united states relations, mexico-united states relations: the united states lifted tariffs on steel from canada and mexico.
- 2018 - International military intervention against isil. denmark announces partial withdrawal of its special forces in iraq after the fall of isil.
- 2017 - Bundu dia kongo supporters free their leader and 50 others with an attack on makala prison in kinshasa (democratic republic of the congo).
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.
