Wednesday September 26, 1979: on this day

September 26, 1979 was the 269th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is September 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 September 26, 1979, who was born and died on September 26, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 26, 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 26th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was September 26, 1979?


September 26, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 269th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 26, 1979 can also be written as 9/26/1979 in the US and as 26/9/1979 in UK and Europe.

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September 26, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 26, 1979:

  • 1984 summer los angeles olympic coverage sold to abc for us$225 million.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 26th 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 26, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 26, 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 26th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on September 26, 1979 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 26, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 11:36 am and setting at 10:02 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 26, 1979?


Famous people born on September 26, 1979:

  • Trana Williams

    Former world number one in women's singles tennis.

  • Kiamesha Otey

    American hurdler who won multiple NCAA titles.

  • Aleksi Valavuori

    Finnish sports journalist and television personality.

  • Jaycie Phelps

    Indianapolis, indiana -- gymnast (world-brz-95 / olympics - gold - 1996).

  • Hilary Mason

    Co-founder of Fast Forward Labs and a prominent figure in the tech startup scene.

  • Taavi Rõivas

    Estonian politician, 16th prime minister of estonia.

  • Fuifui Moimoi

    Tongan-new zealand rugby league player.

  • Cameron Mooney

    Australian footballer.

  • Naomichi Marufuji

    Japanese professional wrestler.

  • Jacob Tierney

    Canadian actor, director, and screenwriter.

  • Chris Kunitz

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Jon Harley

    English footballer.

  • Simon Kirch

    German sprinter.

  • Jean-Baptiste Poux
  • Marcelo Gomes
  • Ignacio Ochoa
  • David Perpetuini
  • Rožle Prezelj
  • Elena Reiche

Whose famous birthday is on September 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 26th:

  • Linda Hamilton
    Linda Hamilton

    Linda hamilton is a renowned american actress known for her iconic role as sarah connor in the terminator film series.

  • Olivia Newton-John
    Olivia Newton-John

    An american singer, born in australia.

  • Jim Caviezel
    Jim Caviezel

    American actor who played jesus in mel gibson’s controversial film "the passion of the christ (2004).

  • Christina Milian
    Christina Milian

    American r&b actress and singer.

  • Melissa Sue Anderson
    Melissa Sue Anderson

    Melissa sue anderson is an american actress best known for her role as mary ingalls on the tv show little house on the prairie.

  • Julie London
    Julie London

    American actress and breathy blues singer.

  • Lysette Anthony
    Lysette Anthony

    London, england -- actress.

  • Donna Douglas
    Donna Douglas

    American actress (b. 1932).

  • Kent McCord
    Kent McCord

    American actor and star of the tv series "adam 12", which aired from 9/21/1968 through 8/26/1975.

  • Emma Rigby
    Emma Rigby

    English actress.

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


You are 44 years 6 months old,

or 534 months and 2 days old,

or 2322 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16255 days old,

if you were born on September 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 September 26, 1979?

There are 182 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 26th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on September 26, 1979:

  • Arthur Hunnicutt
    Arthur Hunnicutt

    Gravelly (arkansas) -- actor (big sky apache uprising).

  • John Cromwell

    Actor/director (of human bondage) dies at 91.

  • Seymour Shifrin

    Composer dies at 53.

  • Philippe Erulin
  • Aleksandra L'vovna Tolstaja
  • Alexandra Tolstoï

What famous deaths happened on September 26th?

Famous deaths on September 26th:

  • Anna Magnani
    Anna Magnani

    Italian actress, whose work reflects a passionate and extravagant life force.

  • Baden Powell
    Baden Powell

    Brazilian guitarist (born 1937).

  • Gloria Stuart
    Gloria Stuart

    Actress (rose tianic) / founder (screen actors guild).

  • Helen Kane
    Helen Kane

    Actress (heads up pointed heels), is killed by cancer at the age of 62.

  • Richard Mulligan
    Richard Mulligan

    American actor and singer (d.2000).

  • Carl Brisson
    Carl Brisson

    Actor (ship cafe.

  • Elynore Roosevelt

    American politician and diplomat who served as the First Lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945.

  • Eltha Gibson

    First African American woman to win a Grand Slam title in tennis.

  • Jacques Chirac

    In 1995, a french politician was elected president.

  • Keyston Lerner

    Renowned for his work on galaxy formation and evolution.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on September 26th

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


Observances on September 26, 1979:

  • International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
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September 26, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 26, 1979 was My Sharona by The Knack, according to the music chart for the week September 24th and September 30th.

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

The music chart in the USA on September 26, 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 26, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 26, 1979 was Message In A Bottle by The Police, according to the music chart for the week September 24th and September 30th.

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

The music chart in the UK on September 26, 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 26, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 26, 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 26, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on September 26, 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 26, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on September 26, 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 26, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on September 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:

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

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

Triple by Ken Follett

Triple

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A New York Times bestseller of terror and suspense from the author of A Column of Fire, World Without End and The Pillars of the Earth. As Egypt gets closer to developing a nuclear weapon, the Mossad’s top-ranking Israeli agent …

Tinsel by William Goldman

Tinsel

By:

London published Fiction

How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years by Howard J. Ruff

How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years

By:

Howard J. Ruff is an author, financial advisor and founder of The Ruff Times Financial Newsletter. Howard started publication of The Ruff Times in 1975. It is a pioneering financial advisory newsletter.

The White Album by Joan Didion

The White Album

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The White Album was first published in 1979. It records the turmoil and aftermaths that took place in the 1960s. The White Album examines key figures and trends from the era, including Charles Manson and the Black Panthers.

Sophie's Choice by William Styron

Sophie's Choice

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Three stories are told: A young Southerner is determined to be a writer. There's also a love-hate relationship between a brilliant Jew, and a beautiful Polish woman. And finally, there's a terrible wound from the past of that woman that …

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

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

Invasion Orion

Invasion Orion

Platform: PET, TRS-80, Apple II, Atari 8-bit

Genre: Sci-Fi strategy game

Publisher: Epyx

Galaxy Wars

Galaxy Wars

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Taito

Cosmic Guerilla

Cosmic Guerilla

Platform: Arcade (original) ZX Spectrum

Genre: Fixed shooter

Apple Trek

Apple Trek

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Apple Inc

Lunar Rescue

Lunar Rescue

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Space flight Shooter game

Publisher: Taito

history

Who was the US President on September 26, 1979?

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

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

On September 26, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on September 26, 1979?

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

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What is special about September 26th?

September 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - Battle of tripoli (2018): heavy fighting in tripoli has been stopped. more than 100 people were killed in the last month by different militias.
  • 2017 - 2017 har adar shooting: three israelis were killed and one more injured when a palestinian gunman opened fire at an israeli settlement in har adar, west bank.
  • 2016 - Colombian conflict: colombian president juan manuel santos, and farc leader rodrigo londono (also known as timochenko), sign a peace agreement in cartagena. this ends the longest-running armed conflict in western hemisphere. on october 2, the final agreement will go to the people for their approval in a referendum.

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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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Wednesday September 26, 1979