What happened on Friday January 26, 1979?

Here's what happened on January 26, 1979:

• India Celebrates Republic Day India commemorated its Republic Day, a national holiday marking the date in 1950 when the Constitution of India came into effect, symbolizing the country's transition to a sovereign, democratic republic.
• Nelson Rockefeller Passes Away Nelson Rockefeller, a prominent American political figure who served as Vice President under Gerald Ford and was a four-term Governor of New York, died at the age of 70, concluding a remarkable political career that significantly shaped mid-20th century American politics.
• The Dukes of Hazzard TV Show Premieres The popular American television series 'The Dukes of Hazzard' made its debut on CBS, introducing audiences to the adventures of Bo and Luke Duke in their iconic orange Dodge Charger, the General Lee.
• YMCA Tops UK Charts The Village People's iconic disco anthem 'YMCA' claimed the top spot on the UK music charts, further solidifying the song's global cultural impact.
• Le Freak by Chic Tops US Charts The disco hit 'Le Freak' by Chic reached the number one position on the US music charts, representing the continued popularity of disco music in the late 1970s.
• Vredenburg Music Center Opens in Utrecht The Vredenburg Music Center, a significant cultural venue, was inaugurated in Utrecht, Netherlands, marking an important moment for the city's musical and artistic landscape.

Events in 1979

January 26, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 26, 1979

Newspapers from Jan. 26, 1979

January 26, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 26th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 26, 1979 can also be written as 1/26/1979 in the US and as 26/1/1979 in UK and Europe.

January 26, 1979 in January 1979 calendar

Famous people born on January 26, 1979:

• Sara Rue

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Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on January 26th

Famous people died on January 26, 1979:

• Nelson Rockefeller

  American businessman and politician who served as the 41st Vice President of the United States from 1974 to 1977.

• Mario Francese
• Bart McGhee

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on January 26th

January 26, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 26, 1979 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

1. Chic - Le Freak
2. Bee Gees - Too Much Heaven
3. Village People - Y.M.C.A.
4. Rod Stewart - Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?
5. Billy Joel - My Life

January 26, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 26, 1979 was YMCA by The Village People, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

1. The Village People - YMCA
2. Ian & The Blockheads - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick
3. Racey - Lay Your Love On Me
4. Earth Wind & Fire - September
5. Olivia Newton-John - A Little More Love

January 26, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 26, 1979 was Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop) by Parliament, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

1. Parliament - Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
2. Earth, Wind & Fire - September
3. Peabo Bryson - I'm So Into You
4. Gene Chandler - Get Down
5. Cheryl Lynn - Got To Be Real

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 26th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 26, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 26, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 26, 1979 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 26, 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 January 26, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:23 am and setting at 04:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 13, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Feb 12, 1979.

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Your place in the Universe on January 26, 1979

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Someone born on January 26, 1979 is:

46 years 3 months old,

or 555 months and 18 days old,

or 2415 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16910 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 26, 1979?

There are 258 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 26, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 26, 1979.

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