Monday September 24, 1979: on this day

September 24, 1979 was the 267th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.

Is September 24, 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 September 24, 1979, who was born and died on September 24, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 24, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Sharona by The Knack), movies (e.g. 10, directed by Blake Edwards), TV series (e.g. Face The Music) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about September 24th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was September 24, 1979?


September 24, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 267th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 24, 1979 can also be written as 9/24/1979 in the US and as 24/9/1979 in UK and Europe.

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September 24, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 24, 1979:

  • Compuserve began operation as 1st computer information service
  • Browse newspapers headlines from September 24, 1979
  • Pete rose reaches 200 hits in a season for 10th time
  • Russian ice skaters protopopov and beloussova ask for asylum in switzerland
  • Compu-serve launches the first consumer internet service, which features the first public electronic mail service.

September 24, 1979: What were the magazines covers that day?

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September 24, 1979: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Dallas Cowboys - Cleveland Browns : 7 - 26
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September 24, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 24th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 24, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 24, 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 September 24th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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September 24, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 24, 1979 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 24, 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 September 24, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 09:38 am and setting at 09:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 06, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Oct 05, 1979.

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Who was born on September 24, 1979?


Famous people born on September 24, 1979:

  • Justin Bruening
    Justin Bruening

    American actor and model.

  • Anett Fritsch

    Talented German soprano acclaimed for her performances on international stages.

  • Gig Jobs

    Co-founder of a tech company that revolutionized the industry.

  • Amit Varma

    Amit Varma is an Indian journalist known for his work in podcasting and writing on politics and economics.

  • Fábio Aurélio

    Brazilian footballer.

  • Kim Jong-min

    South korean actor and singer (koyote).

  • Casey Johnson

    American socialite and heiress (born 1979).

  • Georgios Georgiou

    German-greek footballer.

  • Katja Kassin

    German-american porn actress.

  • Jenny Platt

    English actress.

  • Ross Mathews

    American comedian and television personality.

  • Erin Chambers
  • Emmerson Boyce
  • Desiree Glaubitz
  • Jin Jong-oh

Whose famous birthday is on September 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 24th:

  • Shawn Crahan
    Shawn Crahan

    Shawn crahan is an american musician best known as the percussionist and co-founder of the heavy metal band slipknot.

  • Jim Henson
    Jim Henson

    American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.

  • Kevin Sorbo
    Kevin Sorbo

    American actor best known for his role in the tv series "hercules".

  • Phil Hartman
    Phil Hartman

    Canadian-american actor.

  • Nia Vardalos
    Nia Vardalos

    Nia vardalos is a canadian-american actress, screenwriter, and producer, best known for her role in the film 'my big fat greek wedding'...

  • Anthony Newley
    Anthony Newley

    British-american singer and actor.

  • Megan Ward
    Megan Ward

    Los angeles, california -- actress kimberly sayers dark skies.

  • Lou Dobbs
    Lou Dobbs

    American television anchor and journalist.

  • Jim McKay
    Jim McKay

    American journalist.

  • Uschi Obermaier
    Uschi Obermaier

    German actress and model.

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September 24, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 5 months old,

or 533 months and 24 days old,

or 2321 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16248 days old,

if you were born on September 24, 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 September 24, 1979?

There are 189 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 24, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on September 24, 1979.

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September 24, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 24, 1979:

  • Herman Lukoff
  • Wim Tap
  • Carl Laemmle Jr.
  • Michelangelo Abbado
  • Vasco Bergamaschi

What famous deaths happened on September 24th?

Famous deaths on September 24th:

  • Mark Frankel
    Mark Frankel

    Actor (solitaire for 2, simon-sisters), died at 34.

  • Warren William
    Warren William

    Actor (fear wolf man, madame x), is killed at 53.

  • Bill Nunn
    Bill Nunn

    American actor (b. 1953).

  • Sarah Churchill
    Sarah Churchill

    London, england -- actress (all over town royal wedding).

  • Patsy Kelly
    Patsy Kelly

    Actress (brigid murphy-cop and the kid), dies aged 71.

  • Bruno VeSota
    Bruno VeSota

    Actor/director (chopper, teenage doll), is killed at 54.

  • Orville Caldwell
    Orville Caldwell

    At 71, the death of the deputy major (la-1940).

  • Neil Hamilton
    Neil Hamilton

    Actor, com gordon-batman, dies from asthma at 85.

  • Zeki Müren

    Renowned Turkish classical music singer.

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September 24, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 24, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 24th and September 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


September 24, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 24, 1979 was My Sharona by The Knack, according to the music chart for the week September 24th and September 30th.

September 24, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on September 24, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 24th and September 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - My Sharona
  2. - Sad Eyes
  3. - Rise
  4. - Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
  5. - After The Love Has Gone

September 24, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 24, 1979 was Message In A Bottle by The Police, according to the music chart for the week September 24th and September 30th.

September 24, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on September 24, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 24th and September 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Message In A Bottle
  2. - Video Killed The Radio Star
  3. - Dreaming
  4. - Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
  5. - Whatever You Want

September 24, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 24, 1979 was Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 24th and September 30th.

September 24, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on September 24, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 24th and September 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
  2. - Found A Cure
  3. - I Just Want To Be
  4. - Firecracker
  5. - (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1

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September 24, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on September 24, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

10

10

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Blake Edwards

Starring: Dudley Moore, Bo Derek, Julie Andrews, Robert Webber

Country: United States of America

Starting Over

Starting Over

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Alan J. Pakula

Starring: Burt Reynolds, Jill Clayburgh, Candice Bergen, Charles Durning

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

Disco Godfather

Disco Godfather

Release year: 1979

Directed by: J. Robert Wagoner

Starring: Rudy Ray Moore, Carol Speed, Jimmy Lynch, Jerry Jones

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

September 24, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on September 24, 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:

Face the Music

Face the Music

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Carol Wiseman

A Moment in Time

A Moment in Time

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Ruby Yang

Ride on Stranger

Ride on Stranger

Release year: 1979

Jigsaw

Jigsaw

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Michael Spierig

Paris

Paris

Release year: 1979

Country: United States of America

September 24, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on September 24, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

War and Remembrance by Herman Wouk

War and Remembrance

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These two classic works capture the current world events and tell the story of one American family caught up in the middle of the war's chaos.

Restoring The American Dream by Robert J. Ringer

Restoring The American Dream

By:

Concerning human freedom. According to the author, "The American Dream" was not about the government taking large sums of money from citizens (under the "taxation")

Jailbird by Kurt Vonnegut

Jailbird

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Jailbird is a comic and funny Vonnegut world that reveals high crimes and misdemeanors within government and in the heart. The humorous tale of Walter F. follows the bumbling bureaucrat.

How You Can Become Financially Independent By Investing In Real Estate by Albert J. Lowry

How You Can Become Financially Independent By Investing In Real Estate

By:

How to Become Financially Independent By Investing in Real Estate, covers all the most recent tax laws and shows you how you can make greater profits than ever before.

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.

September 24, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on September 24, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Space

Space

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Edu-Ware

Beam Invader

Beam Invader

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: Tekunon Kougyou

Galaxy Wars

Galaxy Wars

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Taito

Cosmic Guerilla

Cosmic Guerilla

Platform: Arcade (original) ZX Spectrum

Genre: Fixed shooter

Aim for the Ace!

Aim for the Ace!

Genre: Sports, Romance

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Who was the US President on September 24, 1979?

On September 24, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 24, 1979?

On September 24, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on September 24, 1979?

On September 24, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about September 24th?

September 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of September. 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 September 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - Russian officials claim that they will be sending s-300 air-defense missile systems to syria in the next two weeks after the downing of russian planes in syria. russia stated that it will begin jamming satellite signals and radar signals from planes attacking syrian territory from the mediterranean.
  • 2017 - Russian military intervention in syria civil war: according to the russian defence ministry, a russian lieutenant-general valery asapov was killed by mortar fire from isil militants close to deir ez-zor. asapov is one of the top russian military advisors in syria.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017). a triple suicide bombing attack in tikrit north of tikrit kills at most 11 people and injures 34 others.

Find out more about September 24th

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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 September 1979?

September 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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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Monday September 24, 1979