Tuesday February 06, 1979: on this day

February 06, 1979 was the 37th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is February 06, 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 February 06, 1979, who was born and died on February 06, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 06, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? by Rod Stewart), movies (e.g. Agatha, directed by Michael Apted), 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 February 6th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 06, 1979?


February 06, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 37th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 06, 1979 can also be written as 2/6/1979 in the US and as 6/2/1979 in UK and Europe.

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February 06, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 06, 1979:

  • Supreme court of lahore pakistan affirms death sentence against premier bhutto.

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February 06, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 6th 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 February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 06, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 06, 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 February 6th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 06, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 06, 1979 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 06, 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 February 06, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 01:00 pm and setting at 03:38 am.

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 February 06, 1979?


Famous people born on February 06, 1979:

  • Alice Weidel

    Alice Weidel is a German politician who has served as the co-leader of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party since 2017.

  • Dan Balan

    Moldovan singer (o-zone).

  • Reentko

    German musician and composer.

  • Doaa el-Adl
  • Helena Erbenová
  • Giōrgos Kazantzīs
  • Stipe Matić
  • Pablo Orbaiz
  • Reentko Dirks
  • Natal'ja Safronova
  • Volodymyr Bileka
  • Ivan Bošnjak
  • Nicola Drocco
  • Dan Balan (Дан Бэлан)
  • Joakim Wulff

Whose famous birthday is on February 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 6th:

  • Ronald Reagan
    Ronald Reagan

    American politician.

  • Zsa Zsa Gabor
    Zsa Zsa Gabor

    Zsa zsa gabor was a hungarian-born actress known for her glamorous lifestyle and numerous marriages.

  • Nora Fatehi
    Nora Fatehi

    Nora Fatehi is a Canadian actress and dancer who has appeared in Bollywood films and is known for her dance performances.

  • Mamie Van Doren
    Mamie Van Doren

    Mamie van doren is an american actress, singer, and sex symbol known for her roles in 1950s and 1960s films.

  • Crystal Reed
    Crystal Reed

    Crystal Reed is an actress known for her roles in TV series like 'Teen Wolf' and 'Gotham.

  • Natalie Cole
    Natalie Cole

    American singer, noted family, and the daughter of nat "king", cole, a popular music entertainer from the '50s.

  • Tom Brokaw
    Tom Brokaw

    American broadcast journalist and writer.

  • Rip Torn
    Rip Torn

    American actor, director of stage and screen, emmy-winning, oscar-nominated leading actor and character player in more than 50 tv and movie...

  • Mike Farrell
    Mike Farrell

    American screenwriter, actor, director, and producer.

  • David Hayter
    David Hayter

    American voice actor.

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February 06, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 2 months old,

or 542 months and 14 days old,

or 2358 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16510 days old,

if you were born on February 06, 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 February 06, 1979?

There are 292 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 6th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 06, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on February 06, 1979.

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February 06, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 06, 1979:

  • Alain Teister

    Dutch writer/sculptor, dies aged 47.

  • Margaret Harwood
  • Issa Aleksandrovič Pliev

What famous deaths happened on February 6th?

Famous deaths on February 6th:

  • Joseph Cotten
    Joseph Cotten

    American actor on the radio, film and stage.

  • Guy Madison
    Guy Madison

    American actor who played the role of wild bill hickock on tv and radio.

  • Danny Thomas
    Danny Thomas

    American actor, producer, and humanitarian (b. 1914).

  • James Whitmore
    James Whitmore

    American actor who plays on film and stage.

  • Philip Carey
    Philip Carey

    American actor on stage, film, and television.

  • Alec McCowen
    Alec McCowen

    Tunbridge wells (england) -- actor (never say never again).

  • Irwin Corey
    Irwin Corey

    American comedian and actor (b. 1914).

  • Dandy Nichols
    Dandy Nichols

    Actress (confessions of a window cleaner), dead at 78.

  • Latha Mangeshkar

    Latha Mangeshkar was an Indian playback singer and music director who is considered one of the greatest and most influential singers of all...

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February 06, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 06, 1979:

  • Bob Marley Day in Rastafarianism (Jamaica and Ethiopia)
  • Waitangi Day (National Holiday) in New Zealand
  • Sami National Day (known as Lapps; in Finland and Scandinavia)

Observances on February 06, 1979:

  • International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation

Saints celebrated on February 06, 1979:

  • Saint Amandus, Apostle of the Franks
  • Saint Vedastus (+540)
  • Saint Dorothea, patron saint of florists
  • Saint Paul Miki
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February 06, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 06, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 5th and February 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 06, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 06, 1979 was Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

February 06, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 06, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 5th and February 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?
  2. - Y.M.C.A.
  3. - Le Freak
  4. - A Little More Love
  5. - Fire

February 06, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 06, 1979 was Heart Of Glass by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

February 06, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 06, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 5th and February 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Heart Of Glass
  2. - Chiquitita
  3. - Woman In Love
  4. - Tragedy
  5. - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick

February 06, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 06, 1979 was Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop) by Parliament, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

February 06, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 06, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 5th and February 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
  2. - I'm So Into You
  3. - September
  4. - It's All The Way Live
  5. - Bustin' Loose

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February 06, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 06, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Agatha

Agatha

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Michael Apted

Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Vanessa Redgrave, Timothy Dalton, Helen Morse

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

Hardcore

Hardcore

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Paul Schrader

Starring: George C. Scott, Peter Boyle, Season Hubley, Dick Sargent

Country: United States of America

The North Avenue Irregulars

The North Avenue Irregulars

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Bruce Bilson

Starring: Edward Herrmann, Barbara Harris, Susan Clark, Karen Valentine

February 06, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 06, 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

Rentner haben niemals Zeit

Rentner haben niemals Zeit

Release year: 1978

A Woman Called Moses

A Woman Called Moses

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Paul Wendkos

February 06, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 06, 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)

The Coup by John Updike

The Coup

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The Coup depicts violent events in an imaginary African nation called Kush. It is a landlocked, drought-ridden country that is led by Colonel Hakim Felix Illlou.

Faeries by Brian Froud and Alan Lee

Faeries

By:

Brian Froud's Faeries, published a quarter century ago, is still a classic fantasy book. It has more than a million copies worldwide.

Gnomes by Rien Poortvliet

Gnomes

By:

This collector's edition celebrates the 35th anniversary celebrations of Gnomes, a delightful classic.

In Search Of History by Theodore H. White

In Search Of History

By:

Franklin library collectible book

February 06, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 06, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Galaxy Wars

Galaxy Wars

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Taito

Star Fire

Star Fire

Platform: Arcade, Atari 800, Commodore 64

Genre: 3d shooter

Publisher: Exidy

Radar Scope

Radar Scope

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Nintendo

Football

Football

Platform: Intellivision, Atari 2600

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Mattel

Star Raiders

Star Raiders

Platform: Atari 8-bit family

Genre: Space simulation

Publisher: Atari, Inc

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Who was the US President on February 06, 1979?

On February 06, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 06, 1979?

On February 06, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 06, 1979?

On February 06, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 6th?

February 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of February. 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 February 6th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018 anchorage earthquake: there were two aftershocks that struck anchorage, alaska. the first was a magnitude of 4.1 and the second was a magnitude of 3.7. they occurred 23 minutes later.
  • 2018 - 2018 hualien earthquake. multiple earthquakes including one of magnitude 6.4, struck near hualien city in taiwan. over 250 people are also injured and at least 9 are killed. many structures were damaged in the aftermath.
  • 2017 - Sinai insurgency: at least 14 isil militants were killed in an egyptian army raid on central sinai.

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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 February 1979?

February 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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