Saturday April 21, 1979: on this day
April 21, 1979 was the 111th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is April 21, 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 April 21, 1979, who was born and died on April 21, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 21, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Knock On Wood by Amii Stewart), movies (e.g. A Little Romance, directed by George Roy Hill), TV series (e.g. Love Thy Neighbour In Australia) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 21st, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 21, 1979?
- April 21, 1979: What happened on that day?
- April 21, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 21, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 21, 1979?
- April 21, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 21, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- April 21, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 21, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- April 21, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 21, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 21, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 21, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 21, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 21, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on April 21, 1979?
What day of the week was April 21, 1979?
April 21, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 111th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 21, 1979 can also be written as 4/21/1979 in the US and as 21/4/1979 in UK and Europe.
April 21, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 21st 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 April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 21, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 21, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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April 21, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 21, 1979 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 21, 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 April 21, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 02:14 am and setting at 02:25 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on May 12, 1979.
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Who was born on April 21, 1979?
Famous people born on April 21, 1979:
- James McAvoy
Scottish actor, most well-known for his roles in "chronicles of narnia: the lion, the witch and the wardrobe", and "wanted", as well as...
- Nicolas Bedos
Nicolas bedos is a french actor, director, and screenwriter known for his work in french cinema and television.
- Raphaëlle Tervel
Raphaëlle tervel is a french former professional badminton player known for her successful career in international competitions.
- Virginie Basselot
French chef.
- Tobias Linderoth
French-swedish coach and footballer.
- Cindy Kurleto
Austrian-filipino actress and model.
- Édouard Fillias
Spanish-born french classical liberal activist.
- Claire Legendre
- Nikos Papanikolopoulos
- Puma
- Dominic Zamprogna
- Nino Garris
- Alphonso McAuley
- Maimie McCoy
- Erjol Merxha
- Michael Kümmerle
Whose famous birthday is on April 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 21st:
- Elizabeth II
Elizabeth ii is the queen of the united kingdom and other commonwealth realms, and the longest-reigning monarch in british history.
- Tony Danza
Tony danza is an american actor best known for his roles in the tv shows 'taxi' and 'who's the boss?'.
- Iggy Pop
American musician, a punk rocker.
- Christian Coma
Christian coma is a drummer best known for his work with the rock band black veil brides.
- Rollo May
American psychoanalyst, lecturer and pioneer in existential psychology.
- Charles Grodin
American actor and talk show host (d. 2021).
- Alana Ladd
American celebrity and one of the four children of actor alan ladd.
- Claire Denis
Paris, france -- actress (boom boom chocolat, paris).
- John Mortimer
British screenwriter, barrister and author.
- Glen Hansard
Glen Hansard is an Irish musician and actor, best known as the frontman of The Frames and The Swell Season.
April 21, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 11 months old,
or 539 months and 8 days old,
or 2344 weeks and 6 days old,
or 16414 days old,
if you were born on April 21, 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 April 21, 1979?
There are 23 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 21, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 21, 1979.
April 21, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 21, 1979:
- Pëtr Nikolaevič Pospelov
What famous deaths happened on April 21st?
Famous deaths on April 21st:
- Nina Simone
American jazz singer.
- Ursula Jeans
Simla, india -- actress ("i lived with you, over the moon").
- Charles 'Buddy' Rogers
American actor and musician (born in 1904).
- James Melton
American operatic tenor, of pneumonia at 56.
- Mark Twain
Mark Twain was a renowned American author known for his classic novels such as 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Adventures of Huckleberry...
- Oaks Twain
Oaks Twain was a celebrated American novelist and humorist, best known for his classic works such as 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.
- Rmoni Simone
Renowned American singer and civil rights activist.
- Jersee Twain
Jersee Twain was a renowned American writer and humorist, best known for his classic novels 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'The...
- Caeson Twain
Caeson Twain was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer.
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April 21, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 21, 1979:
- Rome - city birthday.
- Texas-San Jacinto Day
- Grounation Day in Rastafari movement.
- Sunni Islam - Mawlid, Prophet Muhammad's birthday (2005).
- Roman Empire - the Parilia was held in honor of Pales.
- Tiradentes - Brazil.
- Bahá'f Faith - First day of the festival of Ridván.
Observances on April 21, 1979:
- World Creativity and Innovation Day
Saints celebrated on April 21, 1979:
- Saint Wolbodo
- Saint Konrad von Parzham
- Saint Anastasius I
- Saint Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury
April 21, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 21, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 16th and April 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 21, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 21, 1979 was Knock On Wood by Amii Stewart, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.
April 21, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 21, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Amii Stewart - Knock On Wood
- Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
- Blondie - Heart Of Glass
- Frank Mills - Music Box Dancer
- The Doobie Brothers - What A Fool Believes
April 21, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 21, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.
April 21, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 21, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Art Garfunkel - Bright Eyes
- Racey - Some Girls
- Squeeze - Cool For Cats
- Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
- The Village People - In The Navy
April 21, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 21, 1979 was Disco Nights (Rock-Freak) by G.Q., according to the R&B music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.
April 21, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 21, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- G.Q. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
- Peaches & Herb - Reunited
- The Jacksons - Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)
- George Benson - Love Ballad
- Chic - I Want Your Love
April 21, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 21, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
April 21, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 21, 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:
April 21, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 21, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
April 21, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 21, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on April 21, 1979?
On April 21, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 21, 1979?
On April 21, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 21, 1979?
On April 21, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about April 21st?
April 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of April. 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 April 21st, such as:
- 2019 - At least 359 people were killed and 500 more injured in a series of explosions that occurred at churches and hotels in four locations in sri lanka. since then, isil has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. ambassador to the united nations for palestine riyad mensour said diplomats would ask the un for an investigation into the violence.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war: 2017 camp shaheen attack: taliban insurgents attacked an afghan military base at mazar-e-sharif in balkh province, killing over 140 soldiers. this attack is regarded as the most deadly of its kind (bbc).
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 April 1979?
April 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.