Friday January 26, 1979: on this day

January 26, 1979 was the 26th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 26, 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 January 26, 1979, who was born and died on January 26, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 26, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Le Freak by Chic), movies (e.g. The Warriors, directed by Walter Hill), TV series (e.g. You Can'T Do That On Television) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 26th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 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

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January 26, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 26, 1979:

  • Music center vredenburg opens in utrecht, netherlands.
  • Nelson rockefeller, former vice president and four time governor of new york, dies at age 70.

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


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

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

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?

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

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Discover the planets positions on January 26th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 26, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 26, 1979 was New Moon.

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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Who was born on January 26, 1979?


Famous people born on January 26, 1979:

  • Sara Rue
    Sara Rue

    American actress.

  • Yoon Ha Lee

    Award-winning science fiction and fantasy writer.

  • Darnell Self

    Co-founder of the skincare company, DermYoung, and a contestant on The Apprentice.

  • Graham Phillips (journalist)

    British journalist.

  • Karine Icher

    French golfer who plays on the u.s.

  • Girdon Connor
  • Cătălin Munteanu
  • Artem Datsyshyn
  • Edward Hogg
  • Orie Kimoto
  • Erik Lincar
  • Sander Loones
  • Edgar Martínez
  • Maksym Kalynyčenko
  • Jesús Millán
  • Maksím Kalinichenko

Whose famous birthday is on January 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 26th:

  • Ellen DeGeneres
    Ellen DeGeneres

    Ellen degeneres is a comedian and television host known for her popular talk show, the ellen degeneres show, as well as her advocacy for...

  • Louis Zamperini
    Louis Zamperini

    Louis zamperini was an american world war ii veteran, a prisoner of war survivor, and an olympic distance runner.

  • Anita Baker
    Anita Baker

    Anita baker is an r&b singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'sweet love' and 'giving you the best that i got'.

  • Patrick Dewaere
    Patrick Dewaere

    French leading man in films of the 1970s.

  • Wayne Gretzky
    Wayne Gretzky

    Canadian-american hockey player named athlete of year 01/09/1982.

  • Scott Glenn
    Scott Glenn

    Scott glenn is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as the silence of the lambs, the hunt for red october, and the...

  • Roger Vadim
    Roger Vadim

    French director, who started directing in 1961.

  • Théo Sarapo
    Théo Sarapo

    French actor-singer from greece, and second husband to the french singer a%0dith.

  • Melvil Poupaud
    Melvil Poupaud

    French actor, screenwriter, cinematographer and singer-composer (one solo album), and film editor.

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January 26, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 2 months old,

or 542 months and 21 days old,

or 2359 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16517 days old,

if you were born on January 26, 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 January 26, 1979?

There are 285 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 26th 2025.

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

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

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January 26, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


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.

  • Emile Gagnan

    Emile Gagnan was a French engineer who co-invented the modern scuba diving regulator with Jacques Cousteau.

  • Luis Ribera
  • Bart McGhee
  • Mario Francese

What famous deaths happened on January 26th?

Famous deaths on January 26th:

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Abe Vigoda
    Abe Vigoda

    American actor.

  • Barbara Hale
    Barbara Hale

    Barbara hale was an american actress best known for her role as della street in the television series perry mason.

  • Grace Moore
    Grace Moore

    United states -- soprano ("one night to live").

  • Kobe Bryant

    Kobe Bryant was an American professional basketball player and entrepreneur who co-founded a venture capital firm and media production...

  • Kden Kobe

    Kden Kobe was a legendary NBA player who spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning 5 championships and being...

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January 26, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 26, 1979:

  • Roman Empire - third day of the Sementivae in honor of Ceres and Terra.
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Timothy and Titus
  • Polycarp
  • Margaret of Hungary
  • International Holocaust Remembrance Day
  • Uganda - Liberation Day.
  • India - Republic Day - One of only three state holidays in India, celebrated with pomp and a military parade in New Delhi.
  • International Customs Day.
  • Australia - Australia Day.

Saints celebrated on January 26, 1979:

  • Saint Alberic
  • Saint Paula
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January 26, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 26, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 22nd and January 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

January 26, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 26, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 22nd and January 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Le Freak
  2. - Too Much Heaven
  3. - Y.M.C.A.
  4. - Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?
  5. - 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.

January 26, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 26, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 22nd and January 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - YMCA
  2. - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick
  3. - Lay Your Love On Me
  4. - September
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

January 26, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 26, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 22nd and January 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
  2. - September
  3. - I'm So Into You
  4. - Get Down
  5. - Got To Be Real

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January 26, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 26, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Warriors

The Warriors

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Walter Hill

Starring: Michael Beck, James Remar, Dorsey Wright, Brian Tyler

Country: United States of America

Phantasm

Phantasm

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Don Coscarelli

Starring: A. Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornbury, Reggie Bannister, Kathy Lester

Country: United States of America

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

Love on the Run

Love on the Run

Release year: 1979

Directed by: François Truffaut

Starring: Jean-Pierre Léaud, Claude Jade, Marie-France Pisier, Dani

January 26, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 26, 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:

You Can't Do That on Television

You Can't Do That on Television

Release year: 1979

Starring: Les Lye, Abby Hagyard, Christine McGlade, Lisa Ruddy

Country: Canada

Turnabout

Turnabout

Release year: 1979

Directed by: E.B. Hughes

Danger UXB

Danger UXB

Release year: 1979

Written by:

Starring: Anthony Andrews, Maurice Roëves, George Innes, Gordon Kane

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Matador

Matador

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Erik Balling

Starring: Jørgen Buckhøj, Buster Larsen, Ghita Nørby, Malene Schwartz

Country: Denmark

Rentner haben niemals Zeit

Rentner haben niemals Zeit

Release year: 1978

January 26, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 26, 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.

Overload by Arthur Hailey

Overload

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#1 New York Times bestseller Arthur Hailey's suspense-packed novel poses a frightening question: What happens if a terrorist attack takes out the power of America's largest state. In

The Empty Copper Sea by John D. MacDonald

The Empty Copper Sea

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The Empty Copper Sea, a classic crime novel by a beloved author of crime fiction, features Travis McGee, a hard-boiled detective who lives in a houseboat.

The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien

The Silmarillion

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"Majestic! . . . The Silmarillion will appeal to readers of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. It contains medieval romances, fairy tales and even more brutal wars that ring with heraldic fury.

Bright Flows The River by Taylor Caldwell

Bright Flows The River

By:

Guy Jerald was the living proof that the American Dream is possible. A man who built an empire from a scrap of farmland and a man who rose from poverty, Guy Jerald.

January 26, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 26, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Adventure

Adventure

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action-adventure, maze

Publisher: Atari, Inc

Cosmic Guerilla

Cosmic Guerilla

Platform: Arcade (original) ZX Spectrum

Genre: Fixed shooter

Star Trek: Phaser Strike

Star Trek: Phaser Strike

Platform: Microvision

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Milton Bradley

Space Fever

Space Fever

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Nintendo

Armor Battle

Armor Battle

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Mattel Electronics

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Who was the US President on January 26, 1979?

On January 26, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 26, 1979?

On January 26, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 26, 1979?

On January 26, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 26th?

January 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of January. 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 January 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Nairobi latema road explosion: two people were injured when an explosive device exploded outside a movie theatre in nairobi's busy capital. this area was also the scene of an earlier attack this month.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: recep tayyip erdan, president of turkey, says that the afrin offensive will now be directed east towards manbij, and the border to iraq.
  • 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). forces of libyan national army claim that they have captured one of benghazi's last strongholds from ansar al-sharia.

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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 January 1979?

January 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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Friday January 26, 1979