Sunday April 22, 1979: on this day

April 22, 1979 was the 112th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is April 22, 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 April 22, 1979, who was born and died on April 22, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 22, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Knock On Wood by Amii Stewart), movies (e.g. A Little Romance, directed by George Roy Hill), TV series (e.g. Love Thy Neighbour In Australia) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 22nd, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 22, 1979?


April 22, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 112th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 22, 1979 can also be written as 4/22/1979 in the US and as 22/4/1979 in UK and Europe.

April 22, 1979 in April 1979 calendar

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April 22, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 22, 1979:

  • Mick jaggar and keith richards give a benefit concert in canada
  • Jane blalock wins lpga florida lady citrus golf tournament.
  • The albert einstein memorial is unveiled at the national academy of sciences in washington, dc.

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April 22, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 22nd is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

Discover the personality of April born.

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April 22, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 22, 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 April 22nd, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 22, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 22, 1979 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 22, 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 April 22, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 02:54 am and setting at 03:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on May 12, 1979.

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Who was born on April 22, 1979?


Famous people born on April 22, 1979:

  • Elizar Kish

    Accomplished wrestler with multiple championship titles.

  • Daniel Johns

    Daniel johns is an australian pop singer known for being the frontman of the rock band silverchair.

  • Rebacca Parsons

    Rebacca Parsons is a computer scientist and professor known for her research in human-computer interaction and accessibility.

  • Anwar Robinson

    Anwar robinson is a musician known for being a finalist on the fourth season of american idol.

  • Karissa Laurel

    Karissa Laurel is a poet whose work explores themes of nature and mythology.

  • Zoltan Gera

    Zoltan Gera is a Hungarian footballer known for his successful career in the sport.

  • Raleigh Lees

    Renowned striker who led his team to multiple championships.

  • Cyrell Yap

    Known for her innovative approach to marketing.

  • James McAvoy

    Actor.

  • Matthias Trattnig
  • Elton Tyler
  • Tomislav Čošković
  • Scott Davis
  • John Gadret
  • Joakim Kjellbom
  • Mpho Koaho
  • Kristie Moore

Whose famous birthday is on April 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 22nd:

  • Amber Heard
    Amber Heard

    Amber heard is an american actress known for her roles in films such as aquaman and the rum diary.

  • Jack Nicholson
    Jack Nicholson

    After years of playing smaller roles, he is now a major actor in america.

  • Machine Kelly
    Machine Kelly

    Machine gun kelly, also known as mgk, is an american rapper and actor known for his rapid-fire delivery and energetic live performances.

  • Jeffrey Dean Morgan
    Jeffrey Dean Morgan

    Jeffrey dean morgan is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like grey's anatomy and the walking dead, as well as his portrayal...

  • François Berléand
    François Berléand

    French theater and film actor.

  • Andie MacDowell
    Andie MacDowell

    Andie macdowell is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as 'groundhog day' and 'four weddings and a funeral'.

  • Patti LuPone
    Patti LuPone

    Patti lupone is a tony and grammy award-winning american actress and singer known for her powerful performances in musical theater,...

  • Eddie Albert
    Eddie Albert

    Eddie albert was an american actor known for his roles in film and television, including his iconic role as oliver wendell douglas in the tv...

  • Ryan Stiles
    Ryan Stiles

    Ryan stiles is a canadian-american actor and comedian best known for his work on the improv comedy show 'whose line is it anyway?'.

  • Evelyne Bouix
    Evelyne Bouix

    French actress on the stage and in film, well-known for her interpretation of piaf in "edith and marcel", 1983.

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April 22, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 11 months old,

or 539 months and 7 days old,

or 2344 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16413 days old,

if you were born on April 22, 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 April 22, 1979?

There are 24 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 22, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 22, 1979.

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April 22, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 22, 1979:

  • Rosalie S. Hall

    Rosalie S. Hall was a chemist known for her work on the chemistry of coal and coal products.

  • Amedeo Biavati
  • Gholamreza Nikpey

What famous deaths happened on April 22nd?

Famous deaths on April 22nd:

  • Richard Nixon
    Richard Nixon

    American lawyer, who became a u.s.

  • Alida Valli
    Alida Valli

    Internationally recognized italian actress.

  • Erma Bombeck
    Erma Bombeck

    American humorist and journalist, author of 11 books and a column that was read by millions across 700 cities.

  • Shirley Knight
    Shirley Knight

    American actress (b. 1936).

  • Walter Slezak
    Walter Slezak

    Austrian-american actor, who won the tony award and n.y.

  • Will Geer
    Will Geer

    Actor (grandpa walton–waltons), passes away at 75.

  • Jane Froman
    Jane Froman

    American actress and singer (b. 1907).

  • Irene Rich
    Irene Rich

    American silent screen star, who was 16 at the time.

  • Lionel Atwill
    Lionel Atwill

    Actor (captain blood and great waltz), died at 61.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 22nd

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April 22, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 22, 1979:

  • Brazil - Discovery Day.

Observances on April 22, 1979:

  • International Mother Earth Day

Saints celebrated on April 22, 1979:

  • Saints Soter and Caius
  • Saint Leonidas (died 202)
  • Saint Theodorus (d. 613)
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April 22, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 22, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 16th and April 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 22, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 22, 1979 was Knock On Wood by Amii Stewart, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

April 22, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 22, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Knock On Wood
  2. - I Will Survive
  3. - Heart Of Glass
  4. - Music Box Dancer
  5. - What A Fool Believes

April 22, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 22, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

April 22, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 22, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bright Eyes
  2. - Some Girls
  3. - Cool For Cats
  4. - I Will Survive
  5. - In The Navy

April 22, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 22, 1979 was Disco Nights (Rock-Freak) by G.Q., according to the R&B music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

April 22, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 22, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
  2. - Reunited
  3. - Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)
  4. - Love Ballad
  5. - I Want Your Love

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April 22, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 22, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

A Little Romance

A Little Romance

Release year: 1979

Directed by: George Roy Hill

Starring: Laurence Olivier, Diane Lane, Thelonious Bernard, Arthur Hill

Saint Jack

Saint Jack

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich

Starring: Ben Gazzara, Denholm Elliott, James Villiers, Joss Ackland

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

An Almost Perfect Affair

An Almost Perfect Affair

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Michael Ritchie

Starring: Keith Carradine, Monica Vitti, Raf Vallone, Christian De Sica

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

April 22, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 22, 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:

Love Thy Neighbour in Australia

Love Thy Neighbour in Australia

Release year: 1979

Directed by: William G. Stewart

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

Time Express

Time Express

Release year: 1979

Country: United States of America

April 22, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 22, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Good As Gold by Joseph Heller

Good As Gold

By:

Bruce Gold, a Jewish, middle-aged professor of English literature, is on the verge of a great career in politics. It's not too soon as Gold longs for it.

The Bronx Zoo by Sparky Lyle and Peter Golenbock

The Bronx Zoo

By:

Behind the scenes look at Yankee's players, including Reggie Jackson, Billy Martin and George Steinbrenner, the baseball owner.

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

War and Remembrance by Herman Wouk

War and Remembrance

By:

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.

April 22, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 22, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Trek-80

Trek-80

Platform: TRS-80

ABPA Backgammon

ABPA Backgammon

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Board game

Publisher: Mattel Electronics Sears

Armor Battle

Armor Battle

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Mattel Electronics

Heiankyo Alien

Heiankyo Alien

Platform: PC-8001 Arcade Apple II Game Boy Super Famicom Microsoft Windows Mobile phone

Genre: Action, Puzzle, Maze

Publisher: Denki Onkyō (original release) Meldac (Game Boy) Nihon Bussan (Super Famicom)

Monkey Magic

Monkey Magic

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Breakout clone

Publisher: Nintendo

history

Who was the US President on April 22, 1979?

On April 22, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 22, 1979?

On April 22, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 22, 1979?

On April 22, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 22nd?

April 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of April. 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 April 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 luzon earthquake: 16 people are killed in a magnitude-6.1 earthquake that struck the towns of porac, lubao, pampanga, philippines, at 17:11 philippine standard time. the manila times. according to phivolcs the epicenter is 18 kilometres (11 miles) northeast of castillejos in zambales. phivolcs initially recorded the earthquake at magnitude 5.7. later, it was upgraded to 6.1.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. rival hamas members and fatah members clash at a tent set by the family mohammed ayoub (14 years old) to offer condolences for his death during the protests. hamas dismantles and orders everyone to leave the tent later.
  • 2017 - Pope francis pays tribute to christians who died under communism and nazism at rome's basilica of st. bartholomew. he also names the wife of a muslim woman he met in lesbos (greece), and who was murdered by terrorists for refusing to drop her crucifix. francis called the lesbos camp a "concentration camp" and noted that many refugee camps, despite the goodwill of local communities, are often overcrowded and little more then prisons.

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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 April 1979?

April 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 1979 calendar looked like.

Sunday April 22, 1979