Monday March 26, 1979: on this day

March 26, 1979 was the 85th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Monday.

Is March 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 March 26, 1979, who was born and died on March 26, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 26, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tragedy by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. A Perfect Couple, directed by Robert Altman), TV series (e.g. Bedtime Stories) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was March 26, 1979?


March 26, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 85th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 26, 1979 can also be written as 3/26/1979 in the US and as 26/3/1979 in UK and Europe.

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March 26, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 26, 1979:

  • Camp david peace treaty between israel and egypt
  • Israeli prime minister menachem begin and egyptian president anwar sadat sign a peace treaty in washington dc.
  • Anwar al-sadat, menachem begin and jimmy carter sign the israel-egypt peace treaty in washington, d.c..
  • In britain, jim callaghan's minority labour government loses a motion of confidence by 1 vote, forcing a general election which is to be held on 3 may.
  • America's most serious nuclear power plant accident, at three mile island, pennsylvania.
  • An interflug ilyushin il-18 crashes at quatro de fevereiro airport during a rejected takeoff, killing 10.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 26th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 26, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:57 am and setting at 05:55 pm.

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

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Who was born on March 26, 1979?


Famous people born on March 26, 1979:

  • Juliana Paes
    Juliana Paes

    Juliana paes is a brazilian actress known for her roles in telenovelas such as 'india – a love story' and 'a favorita'.

  • Margeart Brennan

    Current moderator of Face the Nation on CBS, recognized for her interviews with political figures.

  • Caetano Gotardo

    Brazilian playwright known for his impactful works.

  • Nacho Novo

    Spanish footballer.

  • Hiromi Uehara

    Japanese composer and pianist.

  • Pierre Womé

    Cameroonian footballer.

  • Ben Blair

    New zealand rugby union footballer.

  • Heidi Zeigler

    Actress (sherry-just the 10 of us).

  • Lee Pace

    Actor.

  • Niklas Persson
  • Laila Traby
  • Abderraouf Zarabi
  • Gabriel Pozzo
  • Daniel Boys
  • A. Igoni Barrett
  • Csaba Bernáth

Whose famous birthday is on March 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 26th:

  • Keira Knightley
    Keira Knightley

    Keira knightley is a british actress known for her roles in period dramas and blockbuster films such as pirates of the caribbean.

  • Steven Tyler
    Steven Tyler

    Aerosmith was formed in 1970 by aerosmith, an american musician.

  • Diana Ross
    Diana Ross

    American singer and academy award nominated actress.

  • Leslie Mann
    Leslie Mann

    Leslie mann is an american actress known for her roles in comedy films such as 'knocked up' and 'the 40-year-old virgin'.

  • Leonard Nimoy
    Leonard Nimoy

    American actor who was best known for his role as spock, the pointed-eared alien in "star trek," 1965-1967.

  • James Caan
    James Caan

    American actor.

  • Joseph Campbell
    Joseph Campbell

    American author and leading authority on mythology, the psyche, and symbolism.

  • Richard Dawkins
    Richard Dawkins

    British evolutionary biologist.

  • Jennifer Grey
    Jennifer Grey

    Jennifer grey is an american actress best known for her role as baby in the iconic film dirty dancing.

  • Aly Michalka
    Aly Michalka

    Aly michalka is an american actress and musician known for her roles in the tv series 'phil of the future' and 'hellcats'.

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


You are 45 years and 30 days old,

or 540 months and 30 days old,

or 2352 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16467 days old,

if you were born on March 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 March 26, 1979?

There are 335 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 26th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 26, 1979:

  • Jean Stafford
    Jean Stafford

    American short-story writer, pulitzer prize winner in 1970.

  • Beauford Delaney

    American-french painter (d. 1979).

  • Guido Pincheri
  • Ugo La Malfa

What famous deaths happened on March 26th?

Famous deaths on March 26th:

  • Jan Sterling
    Jan Sterling

    American actress who made her film debut in 1948 with "johnny belinda".

  • Walter Abel
    Walter Abel

    American actor and singer (d. 1987).

  • Innocent Vareed Thekkethala
    Innocent Vareed Thekkethala

    Indian actor and politician (b. 1948).

  • Sarah Bernhardt
    Sarah Bernhardt

    French stage actress, "the divine sarah", was a legend and world-famous.

  • Richard Arlen
    Richard Arlen

    Actor (apache uprising and wings), dies aged 75.

  • Jan Berry
    Jan Berry

    American singer-songwriter jan and dean (d. 2004).

  • Lloyde George

    British Prime Minister during World War I..

  • Wilba Whitman

    Wilba Whitman was an American poet, essayist, and journalist, considered one of the most influential figures in American literature, known...

  • Wake Whitman

    Wake Whitman was a renowned American poet and novelist, considered one of the most influential figures in American literature.

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


Holidays on March 26, 1979:

  • Prince Kuhio Day in Hawaii
  • Zoroastrianism - Prophet Zoroaster's Birthday.

Saints celebrated on March 26, 1979:

  • Saint Emmanuel (died 304)
  • Saint Ludger
  • Saint Larissa
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March 26, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

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


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 26, 1979 was Tragedy by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.

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

The music chart in the USA on March 26, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 26th and April 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Tragedy
  2. - I Will Survive
  3. - What A Fool Believes
  4. - Heaven Knows
  5. - Shake Your Groove Thing

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 26, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.

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

The music chart in the UK on March 26, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 26th and April 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bright Eyes
  2. - Some Girls
  3. - Cool For Cats
  4. - Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)
  5. - Hallelujah

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 26, 1979 was He's The Greatest Dancer by Sister Sledge, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.

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

The R&B music chart on March 26, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 26th and April 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - He's The Greatest Dancer
  2. - I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)
  3. - Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)
  4. - Bustin' Loose
  5. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)

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

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

A Perfect Couple

A Perfect Couple

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Robert Altman

Starring: Paul Dooley, Marta Heflin, Titos Vandis, Belita Moreno

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

Szpital przemienienia

Szpital przemienienia

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Edward Zebrowski

Starring: Piotr Dejmek, Jerzy Binczycki, Henryk Bista, Ewa Dalkowska

The Champ

The Champ

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Franco Zeffirelli

Starring: Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, Ricky Schroder, Jack Warden

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Worzel Gummidge

Worzel Gummidge

Release year: 1979

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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

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

The bestselling books on March 26, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Linda Goodman'S Love Signs by Linda Goodman

Linda Goodman'S Love Signs

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Linda Goodman's Love Signs - A New Approach to the Human Heart (Paperback)

Chesapeake by James A. Michener

Chesapeake

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James A. Michener, a classic novelist, brings his epic legacy to bear on America's Eastern Shore's four-hundred year-old saga, from its Native American roots through the present.

The Complete Book Of Running by James F. Fixx

The Complete Book Of Running

By:

This article discusses the psychological benefits of running. It also addresses self-esteem and how running can help you cope with tension and pressure.

A Walk Across America by Peter Jenkins

A Walk Across America

By:

Twenty-five year ago, a young disillusioned man began a journey across America. This is his book about the journey -- a classic account on the awakening of humanity.

Dubin'S Lives by Bernard Malamud

Dubin'S Lives

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A new introduction by Thomas MallonDubin, Lives (1979), is a compassionate and wise commedia. Christopher Lehmann–Haupt praised the book in The New York Times as Malamud’s "best novel since".

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

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

Sheriff

Sheriff

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Nintendo (Japan, Europe) Exidy (North America)

Sundance

Sundance

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Cinematronics

Star Fire

Star Fire

Platform: Arcade, Atari 800, Commodore 64

Genre: 3d shooter

Publisher: Exidy

Ozma Wars

Ozma Wars

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation 3 / PSP

Genre: fixed shooter

Publisher: SNK

Head On

Head On

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Driving, Maze

Publisher: Sega/Gremlin

history

Who was the US President on March 26, 1979?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 26, 1979?

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

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What is special about March 26th?

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

  • 2019 - Yemeni civil war: a strike in north-west yemen kills seven people and injures eight more at a hospital. it occurred at a time when staff and patients were arriving.
  • 2018 - Terrorism in britain: six alleged members from the banned neo nazi group national action appear before a court. one person is accused of plotting to murder mp rosie cooper, while another is charged with inciting death.
  • 2017 - After hitting a powerline near kramatorsk in donetsk oblast and crashing into it, a mi-2 transport helicopter from ukraine crashed, killing all five crew members.

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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 March 1979?

March 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.

Discover how March 1979 calendar looked like.

Monday March 26, 1979