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US date format: 2/26/1979, UK date format: 26/2/1979
The day of the week was Monday, the 57th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Pisces (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on February 26, 1979).
Famous birthdays on this day include Corinne Bailey Rae and Pedro Mendes.
The number one song in US was Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? by Rod Stewart. Oliver's Army by Elvis Costello & The Attractions was #1 song in the UK.
The China Syndrome, directed by James Bridges, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1979 while War and Remembrance by Herman Wouk was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Bedtime Stories. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Invasion Orion or Samurai (Europe) Dynasty! (US).
The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened that day: find out below.
Events | Famous Birthdays | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Holidays and Observances | Lunar and Planetary phase | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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February 26, 1979 Events
What happened on February 26, 1979?
Historical Events
- Last total eclipse of Sun in 20th century for continental USA.
- A total solar eclipse arcs over northern Canada, and a partial solar eclipse is visible over almost all of North America and Central America.
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February 26, 1979 Famous Birthdays
Who was born on February 26, 1979?
English singer.
Portuguese footballer.
R&B Singer.
Portuguese footballer.
Other February 26th famous birthdays
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American singer, guitarist and country-western singer.
Turkish politician, Prime Minister (2003-present).
American singer.
How old am I?
If February 26, 1979 is your birthday you are 44 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on February 26.
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February 26, 1979 Famous Deaths
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American comedian and singer (d. 1994).
French actor and mime comedian with a long, sorrowful, equine face and a radiant and toothy smile.
American novelist.
February 26, 1979 Zodiac
Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign
Pisces
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
Chinese Zodiac
Sign: Goat
Element: Earth
Can the numbers in February 26, 1979 reveal something about your future ? Find out
February 26, 1979 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was February 26, 1979?
The day of the week was Monday.
February 26th marks the 56th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 1979.
There are 308 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.
February 26, 1979 Holidays and Observances
What is special on February 26, 1979?
Holidays
- Blessed Edigna
- Blessed Leo of Furnes (d. 1163)
- Liberation Day in Kuwait (1991).
- Nation of Islam - Savior's Day - commemoration of the birthdate of Wallace Fard Muhammad, believed to be Allah in human form, the saviour of the black race.
Saints
- Saint Mechtild (d. 1154)
- Saint Victor
- Saint Alexander of Alexandria
- Saint Nestor (died 251)
Music charts
What was the number one song on February 26, 1979? Which were the top hits on February 26, 1979?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Rod Stewart - Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?
- Pointer Sisters - Fire
- Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
- Bee Gees - Tragedy
- Olivia Newton-John - A Little More Love
Top #4 songs in the UK
- Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Oliver's Army
- The Bee Gees - Tragedy
- Lene Lovich - Lucky Number
- The Sex Pistols - Something Else / Friggin' In The Riggin'
Top #5 R&B songs
- Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers - Bustin' Loose
- Parliament - Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
- Peabo Bryson - I'm So Into You
- Peaches & Herb - Shake Your Groove Thing
- Tavares - Never Had A Love Like This Before
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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The China Syndrome
Release year: 1979
Directed by: James Bridges
Starring: Jane Fonda, Jack Lemmon, Michael Douglas, Scott Brady
Country: United States of America
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
Immoral Women
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Walerian Borowczyk
Starring: Marina Pierro, Gaëlle Legrand, Pascale Christophe, François Guétary
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
Norma Rae
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Martin Ritt
Starring: Sally Field, Beau Bridges, Ron Leibman, Pat Hingle
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Bedtime Stories
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Adam Shankman
Worzel Gummidge
Release year: 1979
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
You Can't Do That on Television
Release year: 1979
Starring: Les Lye, Abby Hagyard, Christine McGlade, Lisa Ruddy
Country: Canada
Turnabout
Release year: 1979
Directed by: E.B. Hughes
Danger UXB
Release year: 1979
Written by: John Hawkesworth, John Whitney
Starring: Anthony Andrews, Maurice Roëves, George Innes, Gordon Kane
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in February 1979?
- LIFE: Underwear Is Outerwear
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Anarchy in Iran -- Feb. 26, 1979
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8629
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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War and Remembrance
By: Herman Wouk
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.
Proteus
By: Morris West
John Spada is the public face of a multi-national corporation. Privately, he runs Proteus, which is a clandestine resistance organization. His goal is to liberate prisoners of conscience from any prison they may be.
The Far Pavilions
By: M.M. Kaye
This epic, set in 19th century India, follows an orphan born in India and his journey to England. He later returns to India.
The Stories Of John Cheever
By: John Cheever
NATIONAL BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE Pulitzer Prize. The Stories of John Cheever became a national bestseller immediately after its publication. It also won the Pulitzer Prize. In
Fools Die
By: Mario Puzo
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.
Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 26th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Invasion Orion
Samurai (Europe) Dynasty! (US)
4-Player Bowling Alley
Auto Racing
Star Raiders
February 26, 1979 Lunar and Planetary phase
Lunar phase
The moon phase for February 26, 1979 is New Moon.
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