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US date format: 9/23/1979, UK date format: 23/9/1979
The day of the week was Sunday, under the astrological sign of Libra (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on September 23, 1979).
Famous birthdays on this day include Ricky Davis (basketball) and Erik-Michael Estrada.
The number one song in US was My Sharona by The Knack. We Don't Talk Anymore by Cliff Richard was #1 song in the UK.
Lahu Ke Do Rang, directed by Mahesh Bhatt, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1979 while The Powers That Be by David Halberstam was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Face the Music. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Ozma Wars or Basic Programming.
The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened that day: find out below.
Events | Famous Birthdays | Famous Deaths | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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September 23, 1979 Events
What happened on September 23, 1979?
Historical Events
- Sandra Post wins LPGA ERA Real Estate Golf Classic
- Somali constitution approved by President
- St. Louis legend Lou Brock steals 938th and final base of his career
- Jane Fonda and 200,000 attend anti-nuke rally in Battery Park, New York City.
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September 23, 1979 Famous Birthdays
Who was born on September 23, 1979?
Rock Singer.
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American football player.
Brazilian footballer.
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How old am I?
If September 23, 1979 is your birthday you are 43 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on September 23.
September 23, 1979 Famous Deaths
Who died on September 23, 1979?
Actress (October Man, Carnival), dies at...
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American actress (Born 1943).
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Lahu Ke Do Rang
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Mahesh Bhatt
Starring: Vinod Khanna, Shabana Azmi, Danny Denzongpa, Helen
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
Thirst
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Rod Hardy
Starring: Chantal Contouri, Shirley Cameron, Max Phipps, Henry Silva
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
Heartland
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Richard Pearce
Starring: Rip Torn, Conchata Ferrell, Barry Primus, Megan Folsom
Music charts
What was the number one song on September 23, 1979? Which were the top hits on September 23, 1979?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- The Knack - My Sharona
- Earth, Wind and Fire - After The Love Has Gone
- Charlie Daniels Band - The Devil Went Down To Georgia
- Herb Alpert - Rise
- Maxine Nightingale - Lead Me On
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Cliff Richard - We Don't Talk Anymore
- Gary Numan - Cars
- BA Robertson - Bang Bang
- The Police - Message In A Bottle
- The Bellamy Brothers - If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me
Top #5 R&B songs
- Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
- Ashford & Simpson - Found A Cure
- Cameo - I Just Want To Be
- Mass Production - Firecracker
- Chic - Good Times
Sport Games on September 23, 1979
NFL
American Football- Atlanta Falcons - Detroit Lions : 23 - 24
- Baltimore Colts - Pittsburgh Steelers : 13 - 17
- Chicago Bears - Miami Dolphins : 16 - 31
- Green Bay Packers - Minnesota Vikings : 21 - 27
- Houston Oilers - Cincinnati Bengals : 30 - 27
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Face the Music
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Carol Wiseman
A Moment in Time
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Ruby Yang
Ride on Stranger
Release year: 1979
Jigsaw
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Michael Spierig
California Fever
Release year: 1979
Country: United States of America
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in September 1979?
- LIFE: Pope John Paul II
- Time: Cyrus Vance and Fidel Castro
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8658
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The Powers That Be
By: David Halberstam
David Halberstam's powerful account of "The Powers That Be", which is brimming with the conflicts, personalities, and ambitions that changed the media from something that just followed the news to something that created it, is riveting.
To Catch A King
By: Harry Patterson
Hitler's war machine, a terrifying war machine, is heading toward England in July 1940. He plans to enthrone puppet rulers under Nazi control and a beautiful nightclub singer, as well as a SSSS officer.
The Last Enchantment
By: Mary Stewart
Arthur Pendragon is the King! He is unchallenged at the battlefield and he unites the country in a time full of promise. Camelot is under attack by sinister powers, and the witch-queen Morgause plots to kill it.
The Matarese Circle
By: Robert Ludlum
The Matarese are an international group of criminals that will in no time take over the world. Two rival spies are able to stop them: Talaniekov and Scofield, CIA.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Ozma Wars
Basic Programming
Apple Trek
Auto Racing
Football
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on September 23, 1979?
On September 23, 1979 the day of the week was Sunday.
What zodiac sign is September 23, 1979?
On September 23, 1979 the zodiac sign was Libra.
Who was the US President on September 23, 1979?
On September 23, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 23, 1979?
On September 23, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on September 23, 1979?
On September 23, 1979 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on September 23, 1979?
On September 23, 1979 several famous people were born including, Ricky Davis (basketball), Erik-Michael Estrada, Ricky Davis.
Which famous people died on September 23, 1979?
Famous people died on September 23, 1979 include, Catherine Lacey.
What was the number one song in September 23, 1979?
The number one song in the week of September 23, 1979 was My Sharona by The Knack in US and We Don't Talk Anymore by Cliff Richard in UK.
What were the top hits on September 23, 1979?
The top hits on September 23, 1979 were My Sharona by The Knack, After The Love Has Gone by Earth, Wind and Fire, The Devil Went Down To Georgia by Charlie Daniels Band in US and We Don't Talk Anymore by Cliff Richard, Cars by Gary Numan, Bang Bang by BA Robertson in UK.
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