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May 19, 1979 was the 139th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is May 19, 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 19, 1979, who was born and died on May 19, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 19, 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 19th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 19, 1979?
- May 19, 1979: What happened on that day?
- May 19, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 19, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 19, 1979?
- May 19, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 19, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- May 19, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 19, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- May 19, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 19, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 19, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 19, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 19, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 19, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on May 19, 1979?
What day of the week was May 19, 1979?
May 19, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 139th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 19, 1979 can also be written as 5/19/1979 in the US and as 19/5/1979 in UK and Europe.
May 19, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 19, 1979:
- In the navy by village people hits #3
- 105th preakness: ron franklin aboard spectacular bid wins in 1:54.2.
- Guitarist eric clapton marries patti boyd.
May 19, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th 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 19, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 19, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 19th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 19, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 19, 1979 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 19, 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 19, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 01:56 am and setting at 02:24 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 19, 1979?
Famous people born on May 19, 1979:
![Bérénice Marlohe]()
Bérénice MarloheBérénice marlohe is a french actress best known for her role as sévérine in the james bond film skyfall.
![Barbara Nedeljakova]()
Barbara NedeljakovaSlovak actress.
- Natalyia Davydova
Multiple Olympic champion in rhythmic gymnastics.
- Andrea Pirlo
Andrea pirlo is an italian former professional footballer known for his exceptional passing ability and vision on the field.
- Nicolas Figère
French hammer thrower.
- Diego Forlán
Uruguayan striker who won the Golden Ball at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
- Oz zyk
Oz zyk is a talented musician known for his unique style.
- Shooter Jennings
American country singer, songwriter.
- Vegard Ylvisaker
Comedian.
- David Nail
Musician.
![Sanoe Lake]()
Sanoe Lake- Tunisiano
- Gonzalo Trujillo
- Natallja Marčanka
- Giulia Bevilacqua
- César Vinício Cervo de Luca
- Flavio Parenti
Whose famous birthday is on May 19th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 19th:
![Grace Jones]()
Grace JonesGrace jones is a jamaican-american singer, actress, and model known for her distinctive voice, androgynous style, and hits like 'pull up to...
![André the Giant]()
André the GiantAndré the giant was a french professional wrestler and actor, known for his enormous size and strength.
![Pete Townshend]()
Pete TownshendBritish musician, founder of "the who", rock band.
![Jon Kortajarena]()
Jon KortajarenaJon kortajarena is a spanish model known for his work with major fashion brands and his appearances in high-profile fashion shows and...
![Nora Ephron]()
Nora EphronAmerican director, producer, screenwriter and novelist.
![Kevin Garnett]()
Kevin GarnettNba forward (minnesota timberwolves).
![Kyle Eastwood]()
Kyle EastwoodAmerican singer-bass player and actor.
![Nancy Kwan]()
Nancy KwanHong kong-american actress and makeup artist.
![Michele Placido]()
Michele PlacidoFoggia, italy -- actor (la lupa, poliziotti).
![Jesse Peretz]()
Jesse PeretzAmerican filmmaker, seen in "first love, last rites," which was released in june 1998.
May 19, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 10 months old,
or 538 months and 28 days old,
or 2343 weeks and 3 days old,
or 16404 days old,
if you were born on May 19, 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 19, 1979?
There are 33 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 19th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 19, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 19, 1979.
May 19, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 19, 1979:
- Ed Souza
- Sigfrid Lundberg
- Carlo Trabucco
- Hazari Prasad Dwivedi
What famous deaths happened on May 19th?
Famous deaths on May 19th:
![Alan Young]()
Alan YoungAlan young was a canadian-american actor best known for his role as wilbur post in the television series mister ed.
![Ronald Colman]()
Ronald ColmanBritish-american actor.
![Henry Corden]()
Henry CordenAmerican actor and voice artist (born in 1921).
- Maymuna Ali
Legendary female boxer and daughter of Muhammad Ali.
- Nathanyal Hawthorne
Renowned American novelist and short story writer.
- Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was the wife of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and served as First Lady from 1961...
- Jaclyne Bouvier Kennedy
Wife of President John F. Kennedy and known for her style and grace.
May 19, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 19, 1979:
- National Hug-Your-Cat Day
- NASCAR Day USA.(2006)
- Commemoration of Pontian Greeks Genocide in Greece.
- Commemoration of Atatnrk, Youth and Sports Day in Turkey (1919).
- Theophilus of Corte
- Pudentiana
- Emiliana
- Ives
- Peter Celestine
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Dunstan
May 19, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 19, 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 19, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 19, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
May 19, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 19, 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 19, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 19, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
May 19, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 19, 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 19, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 19, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
May 19, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 19, 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 19, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 19, 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 19, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 19, 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 19, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 19, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Good As Gold
By: Joseph Heller
Bruce Gold, a Jewish, middle-aged professor of English literature, is on the verge of a great career in politics. It's not too soon as Gold longs for 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.
Ss-Gb
By: Len Deighton
Imagine if WWII turned the other direction. Deighton creates an alternate history novel that depicts a world in which the British Command gave up to the Nazis in World War II. Churchill was killed, and the King had been murdered.
A Walk Across America
By: Peter Jenkins
Twenty-five year ago, a young disillusioned man began a journey across America. This is his book about the journey -- a classic account on the awakening of humanity.
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".
May 19, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 19, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Trek-80
Apple Trek
Radar Scope
ABPA Backgammon
Galaxian
Who was the US President on May 19, 1979?
On May 19, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 19, 1979?
On May 19, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 19, 1979?
On May 19, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 19th?
May 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:
- 2019 - A bus transporting south african nationals was struck by an explosion near giza's grand egyptian museum, egypt. at least 14 people were injured.
- 2018 - Russian military intervention in ukraine: ukraine’s joint forces operation reports that russian-led militants attacked ukrainian troops in donbas 43 times in the last 24 hours. they used artillery systems, 120mm mortars, and 82mm mortars ten times each, but there were no casualties among ukrainian servicemen. two militants have been killed and three more are injured, according to intelligence data.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: at least 11 people are killed by a roadside bomb in logar province.
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.
