Tuesday March 20, 1979: on this day

March 20, 1979 was the 79th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is March 20, 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 March 20, 1979, who was born and died on March 20, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 20, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tragedy by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. Szpital przemienienia, directed by Edward Zebrowski), TV series (e.g. Bedtime Stories) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 20th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 20, 1979?


March 20, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 79th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 20, 1979 can also be written as 3/20/1979 in the US and as 20/3/1979 in UK and Europe.

March 20, 1979 in March 1979 calendar

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March 20, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 20, 1979:

  • Columbia flies on shuttle carrier aircraft to kennedy space center.

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March 20, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 20th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 20, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 20, 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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Discover the planets positions on March 20th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 20, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

47%

The moon phase on March 20, 1979 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 20, 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 March 20, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 11:58 pm and setting at 11:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 13, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Apr 12, 1979.

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Who was born on March 20, 1979?


Famous people born on March 20, 1979:

  • Bianca Lawson
    Bianca Lawson

    Bianca lawson is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'buffy the vampire slayer' and 'pretty little liars'.

  • Freema Agyeman
    Freema Agyeman

    British actress.

  • Faustine Bollaert

    Faustine bollaert is a french television presenter and radio host known for her work on various talk shows and reality tv programs.

  • Fiona Wade

    English actress.

  • Daniel Cormier

    Former UFC Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight Champion with a successful MMA career.

  • Jordan Carlos

    Comedian and writer known for his work on The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore.

  • Keven Mealamu

    New zealand rugby player.

  • Shinnosuke Abe

    Japanese baseball player.

  • Molly Jenson

    American guitarist and singer-songwriter.

  • Bernard O'Connor

    Gaelic footballer.

  • Silvia Abascal

    Spanish actress.

  • Fredrik Nordback
  • Paweł Rańda
  • Toby Love
  • Francileudo Santos
  • Valdas Trakys
  • Uguzne Mezo

Whose famous birthday is on March 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 20th:

  • Spike Lee
    Spike Lee

    Spike lee is a renowned director known for his work on films such as 'do the right thing' and 'malcolm x'.

  • Ruby Rose
    Ruby Rose

    Ruby rose is an australian model known for her work in the fashion industry and for her role as stella carlin in the tv series orange is the...

  • William Hurt
    William Hurt

    William hurt is an american actor known for his roles in acclaimed films such as 'kiss of the spider woman', 'broadcast news', and 'a...

  • Xavier Dolan
    Xavier Dolan

    Canadian french young actor and filmmaker, manuel tadros, a singer and actor of egyptian descent, was born to genevia"ve dolan and actor...

  • Holly Hunter
    Holly Hunter

    Holly hunter is a renowned american actress known for her roles in films such as the piano, broadcast news, and the incredibles.

  • Christy Carlson Romano
    Christy Carlson Romano

    Christy carlson romano is an american singer and actress known for her role as ren stevens in the disney channel show 'even stevens' and as...

  • Fred Rogers
    Fred Rogers

    American children's tv host (d. 2003).

  • Kathy Ireland
    Kathy Ireland

    American model, actress, and furniture designer.

  • Carl Reiner
    Carl Reiner

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Jerry Reed
    Jerry Reed

    American country western singer, songwriter and recording artist.

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March 20, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years and 8 days old,

or 540 months and 8 days old,

or 2349 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16445 days old,

if you were born on March 20, 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 March 20, 1979?

There are 357 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 20th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 20, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on March 20, 1979.

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March 20, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 20, 1979:

  • Ángel Mariscal
  • John Tremayne Babington
  • Winton Hoch
  • Henri Hell
  • Mino Pecorelli

What famous deaths happened on March 20th?

Famous deaths on March 20th:

  • Fred Rogers
    Fred Rogers

    American children's tv host (d. 2003).

  • Marilyn Maxwell
    Marilyn Maxwell

    American singer and actress (d. 1972).

  • Pranish Koirala

    Renowned leader who played a key role in Nepal's democratic movement.

  • Anira Ataliba

    Renowned Brazilian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Lev Yashin

    Lev yashin was a soviet footballer known as the 'black spider' and is considered one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of the...

  • Tarig Al-Wazir

    Prominent figure in the Palestinian Liberation Organization.

  • Elford Albin

    Renowned biologist known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Athalene Lane

    Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Cova García

    Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.

  • Placida Viola

    Celebrated playwright who wrote compelling dramas.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 20th

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March 20, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 20, 1979:

  • Feast of St. Cuthbert, patron saint of Northumbria (died 704)
  • Canberra Day
  • Meat Out Day
  • International Astrology Day
  • New Year of Iranian Calendar: Norouz occurs on the vernal equinox.
  • The second day of Quinquatria in ancient Rome, held in honor of Minerva.
  • The vernal equinox usually occurs on this day.

Observances on March 20, 1979:

  • International Day of Happiness
  • French Language Day

Saints celebrated on March 20, 1979:

  • Saint Alexandra
  • Saint Herbert (died 687)
  • Saint Wulfram (d.704)
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March 20, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 20, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 19th and March 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 20, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 20, 1979 was Tragedy by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.

March 20, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 20, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 19th and March 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tragedy
  2. - I Will Survive
  3. - What A Fool Believes
  4. - Heaven Knows
  5. - Shake Your Groove Thing

March 20, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 20, 1979 was I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, according to the music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.

March 20, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 20, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 19th and March 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Will Survive
  2. - Oliver's Army
  3. - Lucky Number
  4. - Something Else / Friggin' In The Riggin'

March 20, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 20, 1979 was I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl) by Instant Funk, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.

March 20, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 20, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 19th and March 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)
  2. - He's The Greatest Dancer
  3. - Bustin' Loose
  4. - I Will Survive
  5. - Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?

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March 20, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 20, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Szpital przemienienia

Szpital przemienienia

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Edward Zebrowski

Starring: Piotr Dejmek, Jerzy Binczycki, Henryk Bista, Ewa Dalkowska

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

The Champ

The Champ

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Franco Zeffirelli

Starring: Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, Ricky Schroder, Jack Warden

Country: United States of America

Boulevard Nights

Boulevard Nights

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Michael Pressman

Starring: Richard Yniguez, Danny De La Paz, Marta DuBois, James Victor

March 20, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 20, 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:

Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Worzel Gummidge

Worzel Gummidge

Release year: 1979

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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

March 20, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 20, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Distant Mirror by Barbara W. Tuchman

A Distant Mirror

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Barbara W. Tuchman, the acclaimed author of The Guns of August, won the Pulitzer Prize for Literature. She once again uses her gifts for character, history and sparkling prose to create an amazing portrait of medieval life.

A Walk Across America by Peter Jenkins

A Walk Across America

By:

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.

How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years by Howard J. Ruff

How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years

By:

Howard J. Ruff is an author, financial advisor and founder of The Ruff Times Financial Newsletter. Howard started publication of The Ruff Times in 1975. It is a pioneering financial advisory newsletter.

The Sixth Commandment by Lawrence Sanders

The Sixth Commandment

By:

Lawrence Sanders, best-selling author, breaks new ground with his story about a doctor who plays God --with horrifying results. Samuel Todd, a field investigator at the Bingham Foundation has been assigned to approve a grant.

Evergreen by Belva Plain

Evergreen

By:

Anna Friedman is a modern classic of passion, ambition and determination that forever changed how we view the brave immigrants who arrived on American shores. The story of Anna Friedman captures the turbulent emotions of the people.

March 20, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 20, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Trek-80

Trek-80

Platform: TRS-80

Aim for the Ace!

Aim for the Ace!

Genre: Sports, Romance

Samurai (Europe) Dynasty! (US)

Samurai (Europe) Dynasty! (US)

Platform: Philips Videopac (Europe) Magnavox Odyssey² (US)

Genre: Strategy game

Publisher: Philips, Magnavox

Lunar Rescue

Lunar Rescue

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Space flight Shooter game

Publisher: Taito

Monkey Magic

Monkey Magic

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Breakout clone

Publisher: Nintendo

history

Who was the US President on March 20, 1979?

On March 20, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 20, 1979?

On March 20, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on March 20, 1979?

On March 20, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about March 20th?

March 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of March. 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 March 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Disney completes the acquisition of 21st century fox from walt disney company for $71.3 billion (with the exception being the fox corporation's business, broadcasting network and sports assets).
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: according to syrian state tv sana, a rocket from rebel-held eastern ghouta struck a damascus market, killing at most 35 people. (reuters) (channel news asia). two women and 15 children were killed in an airstrike in eastern ghouta.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: a car bomb explodes in baghdad's hayy al-a'amel neighbourhood, killing at least 23 and injuring 45 more.

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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 March 1979?

March 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.

Discover how March 1979 calendar looked like.

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