Wednesday March 28, 1979: on this day
March 28, 1979 was the 87th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is March 28, 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 28, 1979, who was born and died on March 28, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 28, 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 28th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 28, 1979?
- March 28, 1979: What happened on that day?
- March 28, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 28, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 28, 1979?
- March 28, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- March 28, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- March 28, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- March 28, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- March 28, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 28, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 28, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- March 28, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 28, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 28, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on March 28, 1979?
What day of the week was March 28, 1979?
March 28, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 87th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 28, 1979 can also be written as 3/28/1979 in the US and as 28/3/1979 in UK and Europe.
March 28, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 28, 1979:
- Major nuclear accident at 3 mile island, middletown, pa (no deaths)
- British government of callaghan falls.
- In harrisburg, pennsylvania, usa, a nuclear energy reactor at three mile island overheats to 4000 degrees, due to a failed drainage valve. cooling water contaminated with radiation drains into adjoining buildings, releasing radioactive gases throughout the plant and into the atmosphere. by the end of the day, cooling water is restarted, reducing temperature and averting a meltdown.
- The british house of commons passes a vote of no confidence against james callaghan's government by one vote, precipitating a general election.
- A coolant leak at the three mile island's unit 2 nuclear reactor outside harrisburg, pennsylvania leads to the core overheating and a partial meltdown.
March 28, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 28th 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 28, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 28, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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March 28, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 28, 1979 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 28, 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 28, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 06:12 am and setting at 08:14 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 28, 1979?
Famous people born on March 28, 1979:
- Joaovictor Santos
Versatile actor known for his memorable performances.
- Niquita Green
CEO of a successful fashion retail company.
- Zorina Gonzalez
Zorina Gonzalez is a cybersecurity specialist who has worked on developing secure systems and protecting against cyber threats.
- Aliviyah Robinson
Served as a member of parliament for over a decade.
- Kaliope Christodoulou
Kaliope Christodoulou is a Greek journalist and news presenter who has worked for various television and radio stations in Greece.
- Zae Munn
Australian photographer specializing in nature and wildlife photography.
- Ahjanae Holmes
Known for her insightful commentary on current political affairs.
- Romonda Bousman
Romonda Bousman is an American film director known for directing several installments of the Saw horror franchise.
- Crystal Cox
American reality tv contestant.
- Shakib Khan
Bangladeshi film actor, producer, singer and media personality.
- Benjamin Percy
American short story writer and novelist.
- Juli Keech
Miss south dakota teen-usa (1997).
- Park Chae-rim
South korean actress.
- Chae Rim
South korean actress.
- Richard Socrier
- Simone Camilli
- DJ Shocca
- Zsolt Bognár
- Ramona Cataleta
- Dănuț Coman
Whose famous birthday is on March 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 28th:
- Lady Gaga
American singer-songwriter and dancer.
- Reba McEntire
Reba mcentire is a renowned country singer known for her powerful voice and numerous hit songs.
- Ram Charan
Ram charan is an indian actor known for his work in telugu cinema.
- Akshaye Khanna
Talented Bollywood actor with a strong screen presence.
- Julia Stiles
Julia stiles is an american actress known for her roles in popular movies such as 10 things i hate about you, save the last dance, and the...
- Kate Gosselin
Kate gosselin is an american tv personality known for her appearance on the reality show 'jon & kate plus 8', which documented her life as a...
- Vince Vaughn
American actor who, despite his masculine, testosterone-image, managed to avoid being typecast.
- Dirk Bogarde
He was a british actor and a skilled craftsman.
- Mario Vargas Llosa
Peru -- writer (aunt julia) / presidential candidate.
- Zbigniew Brzezinski
Polish-american politician and geoostrategist 10th united states security advisor.
March 28, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years and 26 days old,
or 540 months and 26 days old,
or 2351 weeks and 6 days old,
or 16463 days old,
if you were born on March 28, 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 28, 1979?
There are 339 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 28th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 28, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on March 28, 1979.
March 28, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 28, 1979:
- Clova Rose
Renowned for her vibrant floral paintings.
- Emmett Kelly
Emmett Kelly was a famous circus clown known for his hobo character 'Weary Willie' and his iconic sad-faced clown persona.
- Giulio Cisari
- Giuseppe Annese
What famous deaths happened on March 28th?
Famous deaths on March 28th:
- Ryuichi Sakamoto
Producer and actor of japanese piano music (yellow magic orchestra).
- Richard Griffiths
English actor (b. 1947).
- Dick Haymes
Argentinean-american singer.
- Virginia Gilmore
American singer and actress (d. 1986).
- Patrick Troughton
56 years old, dr who-dr who actor dies.
- June Havoc
American actress, dancer, and director (b. 1912).
- Richard Arlen
Virginia, united states -- actor ("alice in wonderland", crawling hand).
- Shirla Woolf
Shirla Woolf was an English novelist and essayist, considered one of the most influential modernist authors of the 20th century.
- Sophiagrace Woolf
Sophiagrace Woolf was a pioneering British novelist and essayist, known for her innovative narrative techniques and her contributions to the...
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March 28, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on March 28, 1979:
- Slovakia, Czech Republic - Teachers' Day.
Saints celebrated on March 28, 1979:
- Saint Sixtus III
- Saint Castor
- Saint Gontram (died 592)
- Saint Malchus
- Saint Priscus
March 28, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 28, 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 28, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 28, 1979 was Tragedy by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.
March 28, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 28, 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:
- Bee Gees - Tragedy
- Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
- The Doobie Brothers - What A Fool Believes
- Donna Summer - Heaven Knows
- Peaches and Herb - Shake Your Groove Thing
March 28, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 28, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.
March 28, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 28, 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:
- Art Garfunkel - Bright Eyes
- Racey - Some Girls
- Squeeze - Cool For Cats
- The Jacksons - Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)
- Milk & Honey - Hallelujah
March 28, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 28, 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 28, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 28, 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:
- Sister Sledge - He's The Greatest Dancer
- Instant Funk - I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)
- The Jacksons - Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)
- Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers - Bustin' Loose
- G.Q. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
March 28, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 28, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
March 28, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 28, 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:
March 28, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 28, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
March 28, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on March 28, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on March 28, 1979?
On March 28, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 28, 1979?
On March 28, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on March 28, 1979?
On March 28, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about March 28th?
March 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:
- 2019 - Somali civil war: an explosion in mogadishu (somalia) has resulted in the death of at least 11 people.
- 2018 - The sentencing council for england and wales has issued new guidelines that increase the penalties for terrorist offenses. (the financial times), (the law gazette).
- 2017 - 2017 congolese police decapitation attacks: authorities find the remains of two missing u.n. investigators--former swedish politician zaida catalan and u.s. national michael sharp--in a shallow grave in the province of kasai-central, democratic republic of the congo. (reuters), (bbc),
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.