Wednesday February 21, 1979: on this day

February 21, 1979 was the 52nd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is February 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 February 21, 1979, who was born and died on February 21, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 21, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? by Rod Stewart), movies (e.g. Norma Rae, directed by Martin Ritt), TV series (e.g. Worzel Gummidge) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 21st, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 21, 1979?


February 21, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 52nd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 21, 1979 can also be written as 2/21/1979 in the US and as 21/2/1979 in UK and Europe.

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February 21, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 21, 1979:

  • Japan launches hakucho x-ray satellite and corsa-b (550 / 580 km)

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 21st 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 February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 21, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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The moon phase on February 21, 1979 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 21, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 02:05 am and setting at 01:16 pm.

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

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Who was born on February 21, 1979?


Famous people born on February 21, 1979:

  • Jordan Peele
    Jordan Peele

    Jordan peele is a comedian known for his work on the sketch comedy show key & peele and for his critically acclaimed horror films get out...

  • Jennifer Love Hewitt
    Jennifer Love Hewitt

    Jennifer love hewitt is an american actress, singer, and producer known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'party of five' and 'ghost...

  • Jewelianna Ramos

    Renowned for her vibrant and abstract art pieces.

  • Nathalie Dechy

    French tour tennis player and three-time grand slam doubles champion.

  • Pascal Chimbonda

    Guadeloupean-french professional soccer player (soccer player), who plays as a defender at french ligue 2 side ac arles-avignon.

  • Bryan Lee O'Malley

    Best known for creating the popular 'Scott Pilgrim' series.

  • Carly Colón

    Puerto rican and canadian wrestlers.

  • Tituss Burgess

    Actor.

  • Carly ''Carlito'' Colon

    Puerto rican professional wrestler.

  • Shane Gibson

    American guitarist (stork, jonathan davis, and the sfa).

  • Lonnie Ford

    American football player.

  • Carlito (wrestler)
  • Mamuka Tsereteli

Whose famous birthday is on February 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 21st:

  • Alan Rickman
    Alan Rickman

    Alan Rickman was a renowned British actor known for his roles in films such as Harry Potter and Die Hard.

  • Ellen Page
    Ellen Page

    Ellen page is a canadian actress known for her roles in movies such as juno and inception.

  • Ashley Greene
    Ashley Greene

    Ashley greene is an american actress and model best known for her role as alice cullen in the twilight film series.

  • Nina Simone
    Nina Simone

    American jazz singer.

  • Mélanie Laurent
    Mélanie Laurent

    French actress, director, singer, and writer.

  • Christine Ebersole
    Christine Ebersole

    Tony Award-winning actress with a successful career in Broadway and television.

  • Kelsey Grammer
    Kelsey Grammer

    American actor.

  • William Baldwin
    William Baldwin

    American screenwriter and producer of actor actors.

  • Tiziano Ferro
    Tiziano Ferro

    Italian singer-songwriter and producer.

  • Christopher Atkins
    Christopher Atkins

    American screenwriter and producer of actor actors.

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February 21, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 1 month old,

or 541 months and 8 days old,

or 2353 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16473 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 21, 1979?

There are 329 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 21st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 21, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on February 21, 1979.

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February 21, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 21, 1979:

  • Ray Whitley

    Composer.

  • Waldemar de Brito
  • Harry C. Schnur
  • Waldyr

What famous deaths happened on February 21st?

Famous deaths on February 21st:

  • Peter Tork
    Peter Tork

    Peter tork was an american musician and actor, best known as the keyboardist and bass guitarist of the 1960s pop group the monkees.

  • John Thaw
    John Thaw

    English actor and producer, played inspector morse (d. 2002).

  • Ina Claire
    Ina Claire

    Stage and film actress who appeared in 'The Awful Truth' and 'Ninotchka.

  • Louis Hayward
    Louis Hayward

    Johannesburg, south africa -- actor (lone wolf, survivors).

  • Malcolm X

    American activist, who rose from humble beginnings to become a national civil rights activist.

  • Gertrude Elion

    Nobel Prize-winning biochemist known for her work in developing drugs to treat diseases like leukemia and AIDS.

  • Cherica Easton

    Grammy-winning pop singer known for hits like 'Gypsy, Tramps & Thieves'.

  • Malik El Shabazz

    Also known as Malcolm X, he was a prominent figure in the Nation of Islam and a leading voice in the African-American civil rights movement.

  • Hattye Moen

    Renowned chemist known for her contributions to organic chemistry.

  • Herberta Lackner

    Renowned opera singer known for her powerful voice and emotional performances.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 21st

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February 21, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 21, 1979:

  • Language Martyrs' Day - A day celebrated by Bengali speaking people for gaining right of mother tongue.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Peter Damiani.
  • International Mother Language Day (UNESCO).

Saints celebrated on February 21, 1979:

  • Saint Pepin of Landen
  • Saint Randoald
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February 21, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 21, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 19th and February 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 21, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 21, 1979 was Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

February 21, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 21, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 19th and February 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?
  2. - Fire
  3. - A Little More Love
  4. - I Will Survive
  5. - Y.M.C.A.

February 21, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 21, 1979 was Heart Of Glass by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

February 21, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 21, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 19th and February 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Heart Of Glass
  2. - Chiquitita
  3. - Woman In Love
  4. - Tragedy
  5. - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick

February 21, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 21, 1979 was Bustin' Loose by Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

February 21, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 21, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 19th and February 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Bustin' Loose
  2. - Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
  3. - I'm So Into You
  4. - It's All The Way Live
  5. - Never Had A Love Like This Before

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February 21, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 21, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Norma Rae

Norma Rae

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Martin Ritt

Starring: Sally Field, Beau Bridges, Ron Leibman, Pat Hingle

Real Life

Real Life

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Albert Brooks

Starring: Dick Haynes, Albert Brooks, Matthew Tobin, J.A. Preston

Fast Break

Fast Break

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Jack Smight

Starring: Gabe Kaplan, Harold Sylvester, Michael Warren, Bernard King

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

Ashanti

Ashanti

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Starring: Michael Caine, Peter Ustinov, Kabir Bedi, Beverly Johnson

February 21, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

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

Rentner haben niemals Zeit

Rentner haben niemals Zeit

Release year: 1978

February 21, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 21, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Faeries by Brian Froud and Alan Lee

Faeries

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Brian Froud's Faeries, published a quarter century ago, is still a classic fantasy book. It has more than a million copies worldwide.

Fools Die by Mario Puzo

Fools Die

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The bestseller of The Godfather is now available in English and New York Times. It's a story about the feverish world that can be found in the life of a high-roller gambler.

In Search Of History by Theodore H. White

In Search Of History

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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.

The Coup by John Updike

The Coup

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The Coup depicts violent events in an imaginary African nation called Kush. It is a landlocked, drought-ridden country that is led by Colonel Hakim Felix Illlou.

February 21, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 21, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Adventure

Adventure

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action-adventure, maze

Publisher: Atari, Inc

Samurai (Europe) Dynasty! (US)

Samurai (Europe) Dynasty! (US)

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

Genre: Strategy game

Publisher: Philips, Magnavox

Ozma Wars

Ozma Wars

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation 3 / PSP

Genre: fixed shooter

Publisher: SNK

Barrier

Barrier

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Vectorbeam

Deep Scan

Deep Scan

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Sega Saturn (as a minigame in Die Hard Arcade)

Publisher: Sega

history

Who was the US President on February 21, 1979?

On February 21, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 21, 1979?

On February 21, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 21, 1979?

On February 21, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 21st?

February 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of February. 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 February 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: france and the united kingdom, allies of the united states, say that they will not keep their troops there after the united states withdraws.
  • 2018 - Operation barkhane: two french soldiers die after their armoured vehicle collides with a roadside bomb in mali.
  • 2017 - At least six people were killed by suicide bombers near charsadda's district court. jamaat-ul ahrar claimed responsibility.

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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 February 1979?

February 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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