Friday March 30, 1979: on this day

March 30, 1979 was the 89th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Friday.

Is March 30, 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 30, 1979, who was born and died on March 30, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 30, 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 30th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 30, 1979?


March 30, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 89th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 30, 1979 can also be written as 3/30/1979 in the US and as 30/3/1979 in UK and Europe.

March 30, 1979 in March 1979 calendar

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March 30, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 30, 1979:

  • Airey neave, world war ii veteran and conservative northern ireland spokesman, is killed by an irish national liberation army bomb in the british house of commons car park.
  • The last british soldier (belonging to the royal navy) leaves the maltese islands, after 179 years of presence. malta declares its freedom day (jum il-helsien).
  • Gali atari and milk and honey win the eurovision song contest 1979 for israel, with the song ''hallelujah''.
  • Iran's government becomes an islamic republic by a 98% vote, overthrowing the shah officially.
  • The pinwheel network changes its name to nickelodeon and begins airing on various warner cable systems beginning in buffalo, new york, expanding its audience reach.
  • Airey neave, a british member of parliament (mp), is killed by a car bomb as he exits the palace of westminster. the irish national liberation army claims responsibility.

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March 30, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 30th 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 30, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 30, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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March 30, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 30, 1979 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 30, 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 30, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 07:27 am and setting at 10:23 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 30, 1979?


Famous people born on March 30, 1979:

  • Norah Jones
    Norah Jones

    Norah jones is a grammy-winning jazz singer known for her soulful voice and hit songs like 'don't know why'.

  • Uzma Ahmed

    Indian politician known for her work in the field of women's empowerment.

  • Jacklyne Kirk

    Astronomer specializing in exoplanet research.

  • Jameek Gaines

    Known for creating intricate sculptures using unconventional materials.

  • Ramsha Sultan

    Talented sculptor specializing in abstract art forms.

  • Sean Garrett

    American producer and singer-songwriter.

  • Kwame Jackson

    Known for his appearance on The Apprentice and his successful career in entrepreneurship.

  • Allister Crow

    Biologist known for research in evolutionary ecology and conservation biology.

  • Anatoliy Tymoshchuk

    Ukrainian footballer.

  • Park Kyung-lim

    South korean actor and comedian.

  • Daniel Arenas

    Soap opera actor.

  • Simon Webbe

    English singer.

  • Stéphane Grichting
  • Ivana Vecerová
  • Pete Holmes
  • Karim Souchu
  • Danilo Santarsiero

Whose famous birthday is on March 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 30th:

  • Sergio Ramos
    Sergio Ramos

    Sergio ramos is a spanish professional footballer known for his long and successful career at real madrid and his leadership on the spanish...

  • Enrique Gil
    Enrique Gil

    Enrique gil is a filipino tv actor known for his roles in various popular television series and films.

  • Warren Beatty
    Warren Beatty

    American actor.

  • Tracy Chapman
    Tracy Chapman

    American singer, whose 1988 debut album was "tracy chapman.

  • Robbie Coltrane
    Robbie Coltrane

    Robbie coltrane is a scottish actor and comedian best known for his role as rubeus hagrid in the harry potter film series.

  • Jean-Claude Brialy
    Jean-Claude Brialy

    Aumale, algeria -- actor.

  • Rolf Harris
    Rolf Harris

    Australian musician, author, artist, and entertainer.

  • Paul Reiser
    Paul Reiser

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Ian Ziering
    Ian Ziering

    American actor.

  • John Astin
    John Astin

    American actor and director.

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March 30, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 11 months old,

or 539 months and 29 days old,

or 2348 weeks

or 16436 days old,

if you were born on March 30, 1979.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 30, 1979?

There are 1 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 30th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 30, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on March 30, 1979.

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March 30, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 30, 1979:

  • Airey Neave

    English colonel, lawyer, and politician, shadow secretary of state for northern ireland (d. 1979).

  • Ray Ventura

    French pianist and bandleader (b. 1908).

  • José María Velasco Ibarra
  • Hans Liesche
  • Umberto Melnati

What famous deaths happened on March 30th?

Famous deaths on March 30th:

  • James Cagney
    James Cagney

    James cagney was an american actor known for his energetic performances in gangster films, particularly in the 1930s.

  • Michael Jeter
    Michael Jeter

    American actor and character actor who was openly gay, died march 30, 2003 from complications related to hiv/aids at his hollywood hills...

  • Bill Maynard
    Bill Maynard

    English actor (b. 1928).

  • Kate O'Mara
    Kate O'Mara

    Kate o'mara was an english actress known for her roles in the tv series 'dynasty' and 'doctor who'.

  • Harold Peary
    Harold Peary

    Actor (herb bleondie, willy) dies from a heart attack at 76.

  • Bobby Driscoll
    Bobby Driscoll

    American actor (born 1937).

  • Prima Donna

    Acclaimed opera singer with a powerful voice.

  • Yun Choe In-ho

    Renowned South Korean writer with a significant contribution to literature.

  • Brandol Adams

    Inventor known for significant contributions to the field of technology.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 30th

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March 30, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 30, 1979:

  • Easter in 1975, 1986, 1991, and 1997.
  • Roman Empire - Festival devoted to Salus.
  • Land Day.
  • Spiritual Baptist/Shouter Liberation Day - Public holiday in Trinidad and Tobago.
  • National Doctors' Day - observed in the USA.
  • Blessed Amadeus IX of Savoy

Observances on March 30, 1979:

  • International Day of Zero Waste

Saints celebrated on March 30, 1979:

  • Saint John Climacus (died 649)
  • Saint Quirinus (d. 117)
  • Saint Veronus
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March 30, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 30, 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 30, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 30, 1979 was Tragedy by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.

March 30, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 30, 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 30, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 30, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.

March 30, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 30, 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 30, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 30, 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 30, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 30, 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 30, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 30, 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 30, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 30, 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 30, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 30, 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)

Mommie Dearest by Christina Crawford

Mommie Dearest

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Mommie Dearest, a memoir and expose by Christina Crawford (adopted daughter of Joan Crawford), is written by Christina Crawford. The book depicts Christina's childhood as well as her relationship with her mother.

Overload by Arthur Hailey

Overload

By:

#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 Matarese Circle by Robert Ludlum

The Matarese Circle

By:

The Matarese are an international group of criminals that will in no time take over the world. Two rival spies are able to stop them: Talaniekov and Scofield, CIA.

The Sixth Commandment by Lawrence Sanders

The Sixth Commandment

By:

Lawrence Sanders, best-selling author, breaks new ground with his story about a doctor who plays God --with horrifying results. Samuel Todd, a field investigator at the Bingham Foundation has been assigned to approve a grant.

March 30, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 30, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Beam Invader

Beam Invader

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: Tekunon Kougyou

Head On

Head On

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Driving, Maze

Publisher: Sega/Gremlin

Space Fever

Space Fever

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Nintendo

Aim for the Ace!

Aim for the Ace!

Genre: Sports, Romance

Football

Football

Platform: Intellivision, Atari 2600

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Mattel

history

Who was the US President on March 30, 1979?

On March 30, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 30, 1979?

On March 30, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on March 30, 1979?

On March 30, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about March 30th?

March 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: abdul rashid dostum, the first vice president of afghanistan, survives an attack on his convoy as he travels to jowzjan province in afghanistan. one bodyguard was killed and two other were injured in the attack.
  • 2018 - Terrorism is in pakistan: three people are killed and five more injured by a bomb that was dropped on police officers in dera ismail khan (pakistan).
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: according the united nations high commission for refugees (unhcr), syria has more than five million refugees.

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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.

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