Monday May 21, 1979: on this day
May 21, 1979 was the 141st day of the year 1979, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.
Is May 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 May 21, 1979, who was born and died on May 21, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 21, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Reunited by Peaches & Herb), movies (e.g. Stalker, directed by Andrei Tarkovsky), TV series (e.g. Carga Pesada) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 21st, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 21, 1979?
- May 21, 1979: What happened on that day?
- May 21, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 21, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 21, 1979?
- May 21, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 21, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- May 21, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 21, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- May 21, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 21, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 21, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 21, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 21, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on May 21, 1979?
What day of the week was May 21, 1979?
May 21, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 21, 1979:
- Stanley cup: montreal canadiens beat the new york rangers, 4 games to 1
- Elton john becomes first western rocker to perform live in the ussr.
- National volksraad installed in namibia.
- White night riots in san francisco following the manslaughter conviction of dan white for the assassinations of george moscone and harvey milk.
May 21, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 21, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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May 21, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 21, 1979 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 21, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 03:08 am and setting at 04:39 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 21, 1979?
Famous people born on May 21, 1979:
- James Phelan
Australian academic and author.
- Tally Larsen
Tally Larsen is a software engineer who has made significant contributions to the tech industry.
- Mason Levine
Renowned journalist specializing in political commentary.
- Breanna Reynolds
Notable astronomer specializing in the study of exoplanets.
- Tasmin Bradley
Chemist specializing in environmental research and sustainability.
- James Clancy Phelan
Australian author and academic.
- Sonja Vectomov
Czech musician/composer.
- Scott Smith
Canadian musician (loverboy) (born 1955).
- Jamie Hepburn
Scottish politician, minister for sport, health improvement and mental health.
- Damián Ariel Álvarez
Argentinian-mexican footballer.
- Gaspard Auge
French dj.
- Niko Dimitrakos
American hockey player in the nhl and other leagues.
- Briana Banks
Model and pornographic actress from germany-america.
- Lino Guanciale
- Mauricio Ardila
Whose famous birthday is on May 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 21st:
- Raymond Burr
Raymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.
- Tom Daley
Tom daley is an english diver and olympian known for his success in the sport, including winning multiple medals at the olympic games.
- Nick Cassavetes
American screenwriter and actor.
- Fats Waller
American musician (born 1904).
- Kay Kendall
British actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.
- Mutya Buena
English singer-songwriter (sugababes, mutya keisha siobhan).
- Al Franken
He is an american comedian, writer, and us senator.
- Fairuza Balk
Fairuza balk is an american actress known for her roles in the craft and gas food lodging.
- Judge Reinhold
Judge reinhold is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as beverly hills cop and the santa clause.
- Eduardo Verástegui
Eduardo verástegui is a mexican actor, singer, and producer known for his roles in films such as bella and chasing papi.
May 21, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 10 months old,
or 538 months and 8 days old,
or 2340 weeks and 4 days old,
or 16384 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 21, 1979?
There are 53 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 21, 1979.
May 21, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 21, 1979:
- Blue Mitchell
What famous deaths happened on May 21st?
Famous deaths on May 21st:
- John Garfield
American actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.
- John Gielgud
English actor, director, and producer (d. 2000).
- Vaughn Monroe
American musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.
- Andrea Leeds
Actress (stage door and earthbound), dies at 70 from cancer.
- Seville
Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.
- Tyronza Cornelius
Renowned author known for their impactful storytelling.
- Dovey Roundtree
Trailblazing African American civil rights activist and lawyer.
- Wilmina Fleming
Renowned astronomer who made significant contributions to the field.
- Dovey Johnson Roundtree
Pioneering African American civil rights activist and attorney.
- Tommaso Campanella
Italian philosopher and poet known for his utopian work 'The City of the Sun'.
May 21, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 21, 1979:
- Equals-to-the-Apostles
- Dia de la Afrocolombianidad marks the abolition of slavery in Colombia.
- Navy Day (Dfa de las Glorias Navales) in Chile.
Observances on May 21, 1979:
- International Tea Day
- World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Saints celebrated on May 21, 1979:
- Saint Constantine the Great
- Saints Constantine and Helena
- Saint Mireille
- Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
- Saint Goderik
May 21, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 21, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 21st and May 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 21, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
May 21, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 21, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Peaches & Herb - Reunited
- Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
- Village People - In The Navy
- Bee Gees - Love You Inside Out
- Wings - Goodnight Tonight
May 21, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
May 21, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 21, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. 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 21, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 1979 was I Wanna Be With You by The Isley Brothers, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.
May 21, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 21, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- The Isley Brothers - I Wanna Be With You
- Peaches & Herb - Reunited
- Raydio - You Can't Change That
- G.Q. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
- McFadden & Whitehead - Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now
May 21, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 21, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 21, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
May 21, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 21, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
May 21, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 21, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on May 21, 1979?
On May 21, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1979?
On May 21, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 21, 1979?
On May 21, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 21st?
May 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:
- 2019 - An ambush occurred at 12th mile on khonsa deomali road in tirap district, arunachal pradesh. eleven people were killed.
- 2018 - Economy of japan: sony has agreed to a $2.3billion deal in which they will purchase a controlling stake in emi music publishing. this deal will allow sony to indirectly own 90% the music publisher and its 2 million songs.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 20 afghan police officers are killed in a taliban raid in southern afghanistan.
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.