Tuesday May 22, 1979: on this day

May 22, 1979 was the 142nd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 22, 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 22, 1979, who was born and died on May 22, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 22, 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 22nd, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 22, 1979?


May 22, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1979 can also be written as 5/22/1979 in the US and as 22/5/1979 in UK and Europe.

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May 22, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 22, 1979:

  • Canadians elect conservatives, joseph clark replaces pierre trudeau.
  • Commencement of first icc trophy (png versus east africa and singapore versus argentina).

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May 22, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd 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 22, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 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 May 22nd, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 22, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 22, 1979 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 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 22, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 03:43 am and setting at 05:45 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 22, 1979?


Famous people born on May 22, 1979:

  • Maggie Q
    Maggie Q

    Maggie q is an american actress known for her roles in action films and tv series such as nikita and designated survivor.

  • Roshard Lewis

    Professional basketball player known for his scoring ability.

  • Marcele Leite

    Brazilian politician known for advocating for social justice.

  • Taccara Starks

    Co-founder of a tech startup specializing in AI solutions.

  • Kahlee Massey

    Served as a senator advocating for education reform.

  • Omauri Stevenson

    Owner of a chain of popular restaurants.

  • Athelene Gollan

    Innovative software engineer specializing in cybersecurity.

  • Marco Siffredi

    French mountaineer and snowboarder, he was born to a climbing family.

  • Montrell McDowell

    Montrell McDowell is a politician known for his work in local government.

  • Stockton Rush

    American businessman, ceo and founder of oceangate (b. 1962).

  • Oskar Garcia

    Oskar Garcia is an award-winning journalist known for his work in investigative reporting.

  • Aspen Baker

    Co-founder of Exhale, a pro-voice organization supporting women after abortion.

  • Americus Reed

    Americus Reed is a marketing professor known for his research on identity-based brand management and consumer behavior.

  • Brewer Gahagan

    Co-founder of Shift, an online marketplace for buying and selling used cars.

  • Roan Leshem

    Renowned for his work in cybersecurity and digital privacy.

  • Dawson Souray

    Founder of a successful tech startup.

  • Joe Soros

    Entrepreneur and hedge fund manager.

  • Lynelle Cantwell

    Lynelle Cantwell is a Canadian actress known for her roles in various films and TV shows.

  • Tihomir Dovramadjiev

    Bulgarian chess boxer.

Whose famous birthday is on May 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 22nd:

  • Naomi Campbell
    Naomi Campbell

    English actress, singer, model and author.

  • Bharat Gopy
    Bharat Gopy

    Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.

  • Charles Aznavour
    Charles Aznavour

    French music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.

  • Johnny Gill
    Johnny Gill

    Johnny gill is an r&b singer known for his solo career and as a member of the group new edition.

  • George Best
    George Best

    Footballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Richard Benjamin
    Richard Benjamin

    American actor, on-screen since 1969.

  • Alison Eastwood
    Alison Eastwood

    Clint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").

  • Paul Winfield
    Paul Winfield

    American actor (d. 2004).

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May 22, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 10 months old,

or 538 months and 6 days old,

or 2340 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16382 days old,

if you were born on May 22, 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 22, 1979?

There are 55 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 22, 1979.

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May 22, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 22, 1979:

  • Kurt Jooss

What famous deaths happened on May 22nd?

Famous deaths on May 22nd:

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Margaret Rutherford
    Margaret Rutherford

    English actress (born in 1892).

  • Rocky Graziano
    Rocky Graziano

    American actor and boxer (d. 1990).

  • Joan Davis
    Joan Davis

    Actress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack.

  • Victor Hugo

    French poet, writer, novelist and essayist.

  • Langston Hughes

    American writer and a key figure in the harlem renaissance.

  • Kairyn Mack

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Johnchristopher Williams

    Renowned composer known for his film scores.

  • Dalessandro Manzoni

    An Italian novelist and poet, considered one of the greatest writers of the Italian language.

  • Eslie Chang

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 22nd

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May 22, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 22, 1979:

  • Victoria Day in Canada
  • World Biodiversity Day.
  • Republic of Yemen - National Day.
  • National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka.
  • National Maritime Day in the United States.([1])

Observances on May 22, 1979:

  • International Day for Biological Diversity

Saints celebrated on May 22, 1979:

  • Saint Humilita
  • Saint Rita of Cascia
  • Saint Atto
  • Saint Emile
  • Saint Fulk
  • Saint Lupus
  • Saint Romanus
  • Saint Julia
  • Saint Renata of Bavaria
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May 22, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 22, 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 22, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 22, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 22, 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:

  1. - Reunited
  2. - Hot Stuff
  3. - In The Navy
  4. - Love You Inside Out
  5. - Goodnight Tonight

May 22, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 22, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 22, 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:

  1. - Bright Eyes
  2. - Pop Muzik
  3. - Sunday Girl
  4. - Hooray Hooray It's A Holi-Holiday
  5. - Dance Away

May 22, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 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 22, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 22, 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:

  1. - I Wanna Be With You
  2. - Reunited
  3. - You Can't Change That
  4. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
  5. - Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now

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May 22, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 22, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Stalker

Stalker

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Andrei Tarkovsky

Starring: Alisa Freyndlikh, Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy, Anatoliy Solonitsyn, Nikolay Grinko

Country: United States of America

The Muppet Movie

The Muppet Movie

Release year: 1979

Directed by: James Frawley

Starring: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt

Country: United States of America

My Brilliant Career

My Brilliant Career

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Gillian Armstrong

Starring: Judy Davis, Sam Neill, Wendy Hughes, Robert Grubb

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

May 22, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 22, 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:

Carga Pesada

Carga Pesada

Release year: 1979

Thundercloud

Thundercloud

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Talon Clemow

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

May 22, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 22, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Necessary Woman by Helen Van Slyke

A Necessary Woman

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A WOMAN'S POINT OF DECISIONMARY Farr Morgan seemed to have it all: a handsome husband and a brilliant career. She also had great looks and was full of vitality. Only she could see her hunger for a man who could …

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.

Shibumi by Trevanian

Shibumi

By:

Nicholai Hül is the most wanted man in the world. He was born in Shanghai during World War I chaos. His parents were an aristocratic Russian mother, and a mysterious German father.

The Island by Peter Benchley

The Island

By:

A classic mystery novel that combines suspense, treasure hunting and murder. Benchley's best.

Beyond Reason by Margaret Trudeau

Beyond Reason

By:

This book is well-written with candid, honest and detailed experiences's of Author's life as a flower child and hippie.

May 22, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 22, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Star Fire

Star Fire

Platform: Arcade, Atari 800, Commodore 64

Genre: 3d shooter

Publisher: Exidy

Cosmic Guerilla

Cosmic Guerilla

Platform: Arcade (original) ZX Spectrum

Genre: Fixed shooter

Temple of Apshai

Temple of Apshai

Platform: TRS-80, Commodore PET, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, IBM PC, VIC-20, Commodore 64, Atari ST, Amiga, Macintosh, Amstrad CPC

Genre: Dungeon crawl RPG

Publisher: Automated Simulations

Armor Battle

Armor Battle

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Mattel Electronics

Starhawk

Starhawk

Platform: Arcade, Vectrex

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics

history

Who was the US President on May 22, 1979?

On May 22, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1979?

On May 22, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 22, 1979?

On May 22, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 22nd?

May 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that eight ukrainian soldiers were captured by prorussian fighters close to novotroyitske.
  • 2018 - Southern damascus offensive (april-may 2018, syria): the syrian government declares damascus, its environs "completely safe" after taking yarmouk camp from isil and hajar al aswad.
  • 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: the greater manchester police (gmp), reported that there were deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england. this happened at the conclusion of ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance. (bbc) (the guardian). the gmp confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured, and is treating it as a terrorist attack. no one immediately 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 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.

Discover how May 1979 calendar looked like.

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