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.

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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 in April 1979 calendar

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April 21, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 21, 1979:

  • Carmelina closes at st. james theater nyc after 17 performances

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April 21, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 21, 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 April 21st, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 21, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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
    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

    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

    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

    Tony danza is an american actor best known for his roles in the tv shows 'taxi' and 'who's the boss?'.

  • Iggy Pop
    Iggy Pop

    American musician, a punk rocker.

  • Christian Coma
    Christian Coma

    Christian coma is a drummer best known for his work with the rock band black veil brides.

  • Rollo May
    Rollo May

    American psychoanalyst, lecturer and pioneer in existential psychology.

  • Charles Grodin
    Charles Grodin

    American actor and talk show host (d. 2021).

  • Alana Ladd
    Alana Ladd

    American celebrity and one of the four children of actor alan ladd.

  • Claire Denis
    Claire Denis

    Paris, france -- actress (boom boom chocolat, paris).

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

  • Glen Hansard
    Glen Hansard

    Glen Hansard is an Irish musician and actor, best known as the frontman of The Frames and The Swell Season.

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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.

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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
    Nina Simone

    American jazz singer.

  • Ursula Jeans
    Ursula Jeans

    Simla, india -- actress ("i lived with you, over the moon").

  • Charles 'Buddy' Rogers
    Charles 'Buddy' Rogers

    American actor and musician (born in 1904).

  • James Melton
    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
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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:

  1. - Knock On Wood
  2. - I Will Survive
  3. - Heart Of Glass
  4. - Music Box Dancer
  5. - 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:

  1. - Bright Eyes
  2. - Some Girls
  3. - Cool For Cats
  4. - I Will Survive
  5. - 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:

  1. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
  2. - Reunited
  3. - Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)
  4. - Love Ballad
  5. - I Want Your Love

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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:

A Little Romance

A Little Romance

Release year: 1979

Directed by: George Roy Hill

Starring: Laurence Olivier, Diane Lane, Thelonious Bernard, Arthur Hill

Saint Jack

Saint Jack

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich

Starring: Ben Gazzara, Denholm Elliott, James Villiers, Joss Ackland

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

An Almost Perfect Affair

An Almost Perfect Affair

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Michael Ritchie

Starring: Keith Carradine, Monica Vitti, Raf Vallone, Christian De Sica

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

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:

Love Thy Neighbour in Australia

Love Thy Neighbour in Australia

Release year: 1979

Directed by: William G. Stewart

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

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:

The Bronx Zoo by Sparky Lyle and Peter Golenbock

The Bronx Zoo

By:

Behind the scenes look at Yankee's players, including Reggie Jackson, Billy Martin and George Steinbrenner, the baseball owner.

The Stories Of John Cheever by John Cheever

The Stories Of John Cheever

By:

NATIONAL BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE Pulitzer Prize. The Stories of John Cheever became a national bestseller immediately after its publication. It also won the Pulitzer Prize. In

Good As Gold by Joseph Heller

Good As Gold

By:

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.

A Distant Mirror by Barbara W. Tuchman

A Distant Mirror

By:

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.

Dubin'S Lives by Bernard Malamud

Dubin'S Lives

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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".

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:

Sundance

Sundance

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Cinematronics

Ozma Wars

Ozma Wars

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation 3 / PSP

Genre: fixed shooter

Publisher: SNK

Star Fire

Star Fire

Platform: Arcade, Atari 800, Commodore 64

Genre: 3d shooter

Publisher: Exidy

Lunar Rescue

Lunar Rescue

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Space flight Shooter game

Publisher: Taito

ABPA Backgammon

ABPA Backgammon

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Board game

Publisher: Mattel Electronics Sears

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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.

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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).

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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 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.

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Saturday April 21, 1979