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February 18, 1979 was the 49th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is February 18, 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 18, 1979, who was born and died on February 18, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 18, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? by Rod Stewart), movies (e.g. Ernesto, directed by Salvatore Samperi), 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 18th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 18, 1979?
- February 18, 1979: What happened on that day?
- February 18, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 18, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 18, 1979?
- February 18, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 18, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- February 18, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 18, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- February 18, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 18, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 18, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 18, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 18, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 18, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on February 18, 1979?
What day of the week was February 18, 1979?
February 18, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 49th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 18, 1979 can also be written as 2/18/1979 in the US and as 18/2/1979 in UK and Europe.
February 18, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 18, 1979:
- Miniseries roots: next generations premieres on abc tv
- -52 degrees f (-47 degrees c), old forge, new york (state record).
- Nasa launches space vehicle s-202.
- Snow falls in the sahara desert in southern algeria for the only time in recorded history.
- President zia ur-rahmans national party wins elections in bangladesh.
- Amy alcott wins lpga elizabeth arden golf classic.
- The sahara desert experiences snow for 30 minutes.
- Richard petty wins a then-record sixth daytona 500 after leaders donnie allison and cale yarborough crash on the final lap of the first nascar race televised live flag-to-flag.
February 18, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 18th 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 18, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 18, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 18th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 18, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 18, 1979 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 18, 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 18, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 11:01 pm and setting at 10:45 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Mar 13, 1979.
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Who was born on February 18, 1979?
Famous people born on February 18, 1979:
- Julia Greville
Perth, western australia -- swimmer (1996 olympics).
- Mikel Aranburu
- Michael Kauter
- Román Montañez
- Jean-Philippe Roy
- Jason Scotland
- Juraj Tarr
- Fantine Thó
- Vega
- Jamar Warren
- Wang Xing
- Zhou Mi
- Tamás Kámán
- Younis Mahmoud
- Saida Dhahri
Whose famous birthday is on February 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 18th:
![Cybill Shepherd]()
Cybill ShepherdAmerican actress.
![John Travolta]()
John TravoltaAmerican actor who rose to fame as vinnie barbarino, a tv and stage star.
![Cressida Bonas]()
Cressida BonasCressida bonas is a british actress known for her roles in films and tv shows such as 'tulip fever' and 'doctor thorne'.
![John Hughes]()
John HughesJohn hughes was an american film director, producer, and screenwriter, best known for creating iconic 1980s teen films such as the breakfast...
![Matt Dillon]()
Matt DillonAmerican actor, who made his film debut in 1978 as a teenager with "over the edge," followed by "my bodyguard", and "little darlings".
![Molly Ringwald]()
Molly RingwaldAmerican singer and actress.
![George Kennedy]()
George KennedyGeorge kennedy was an american actor known for his roles in cool hand luke, airport, and the naked gun series.
![Jack Palance]()
Jack PalanceJack palance was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as city slickers and shane.
![Milos Forman]()
Milos FormanCzech / us director (cuckoos nest, amadeus).
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February 18, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 45 years 2 months old,
or 542 months and 1 day old,
or 2356 weeks and 5 days old,
or 16497 days old,
if you were born on February 18, 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 18, 1979?
There are 305 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 18th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 18, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on February 18, 1979.
February 18, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 18, 1979:
- Letterio Catapano
- Gottardo Freschetti
- Giovanni Poli
What famous deaths happened on February 18th?
Famous deaths on February 18th:
![Gale Robbins]()
Gale RobbinsChicago, illinois -- actress (fuller brush girl, mr hex).
![Andy Devine]()
Andy DevineAmerican actor and singer (d. 1977).
![Maggie McNamara]()
Maggie McNamaraActress (3 coins in the fountain, cardinal), died at 49.
- Dantonio Michelangelo
Dantonio Michelangelo was an Italian Renaissance artist known for his sculptures, paintings, and architectural works, including the Sistine...
- Mikle Angelo
Renowned Italian painter and sculptor of the Renaissance period.
- Galileah Michelangelo
Michelangelo was a renowned Italian Renaissance artist who is considered one of the greatest sculptors, painters, architects, and poets of...
- Jaicion Wong
Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.
- Smaran Das
Noted physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.
- Taimur Lang
Taimur Lang was a Central Asian conqueror who founded the Timurid Empire.
- Maycol Angelo
Renowned Renaissance artist, considered one of the greatest sculptors of all time.
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February 18, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 18, 1979:
- Independence Day in The Gambia (1965)
February 18, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 18, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 12th and February 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 18, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 18, 1979 was Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.
February 18, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 18, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 12th and February 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rod Stewart - Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?
- Village People - Y.M.C.A.
- Olivia Newton-John - A Little More Love
- Pointer Sisters - Fire
- Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
February 18, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 18, 1979 was Heart Of Glass by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.
February 18, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 18, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 12th and February 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Blondie - Heart Of Glass
- Abba - Chiquitita
- The Three Degrees - Woman In Love
- The Bee Gees - Tragedy
- Ian & The Blockheads - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick
February 18, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 18, 1979 was Bustin' Loose by Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.
February 18, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 18, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 12th and February 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers - Bustin' Loose
- Parliament - Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
- Peabo Bryson - I'm So Into You
- Lakeside - It's All The Way Live
- Earth, Wind & Fire - September
February 18, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 18, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
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
Agatha
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Michael Apted
Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Vanessa Redgrave, Timothy Dalton, Helen Morse
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
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Bruce Bilson
Starring: Edward Herrmann, Barbara Harris, Susan Clark, Karen Valentine
February 18, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 18, 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
Release year: 1979
Starring: Les Lye, Abby Hagyard, Christine McGlade, Lisa Ruddy
Country: Canada
Turnabout
Release year: 1979
Directed by: E.B. Hughes
Danger UXB
Release year: 1979
Written by: John Hawkesworth, John Whitney
Starring: Anthony Andrews, Maurice Roëves, George Innes, Gordon Kane
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Rentner haben niemals Zeit
Release year: 1978
A Woman Called Moses
Release year: 1978
Directed by: Paul Wendkos
February 18, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 18, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Stand
By: Stephen King
Stephen King's vision of a post-apocalyptic world in which the plague has destroyed all life and everyone is caught up in a conflict between good and bad remains riveting and plausible. A
War and Remembrance
By: Herman Wouk
These two classic works capture the current world events and tell the story of one American family caught up in the middle of the war's chaos.
Evergreen
By: Belva Plain
Anna Friedman is a modern classic of passion, ambition and determination that forever changed how we view the brave immigrants who arrived on American shores. The story of Anna Friedman captures the turbulent emotions of the people.
The Sixth Commandment
By: Lawrence Sanders
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.
Mommie Dearest
By: Christina Crawford
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.
February 18, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 18, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Lunar Rescue
Auto Racing
Barrier
Starhawk
Speed Freak
Who was the US President on February 18, 1979?
On February 18, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 18, 1979?
On February 18, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 18, 1979?
On February 18, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about February 18th?
February 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:
- 2019 - Kashmir conflict: two jaish-e-mohammed militants and one civilian were killed in a skirmish that took place in pulwama, indian-administered kashmir. police are searching for the suspects in thursday’s suicide attack which claimed 40 lives of paramilitary police officers.
- 2018 - 2018 kizlyar church shooting. a gunman shoots and kills five people at a kizlyar, dagestan (russia) church. later, he was shot and killed by police.
- 2017 - 2017 leuven train derailment: a passenger train that derailed near leuven in belgium killed one person and injured 20 others.
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.
