Tuesday April 24, 1979: on this day

April 24, 1979 was the 114th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is April 24, 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 24, 1979, who was born and died on April 24, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 24, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Heart Of Glass by Blondie), movies (e.g. The Tin Drum, directed by Volker Schlöndorff), 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 24th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 24, 1979?


April 24, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 114th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 24, 1979 can also be written as 4/24/1979 in the US and as 24/4/1979 in UK and Europe.

April 24, 1979 in April 1979 calendar

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April 24, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 24, 1979:

  • Rhodesian bishop muzorewa wins general election.

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April 24, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th 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.

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April 24, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 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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April 24, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 24, 1979 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 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 24, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:08 am and setting at 05:53 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 24, 1979?


Famous people born on April 24, 1979:

  • Jaime King

    Actress.

  • Brad Kroenig

    Model.

  • Joanna Krupa

    Model.

  • Laurentia Tan

    Singaporean paralympic equestrienne.

  • Rebecca Lynn Howard
  • Ros Mason
  • Vol'ha Padabed
  • Avey Tare
  • Amir Abdelhamid
  • Alejandro Barrios
  • Amihai Eliyahu
  • Luis García Conde
  • Zsuzsanna Heiner
  • Ettore Rigotti
  • Marie Picasso
  • Keisuke Ota

Whose famous birthday is on April 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 24th:

  • Shirley MacLaine
    Shirley MacLaine

    American actress, writer, and dancer.

  • Kelly Clarkson
    Kelly Clarkson

    Kelly clarkson is an american singer known for winning the first season of american idol and for hits like 'since u been gone' and 'stronger...

  • Aidan Gillen
    Aidan Gillen

    Aidan gillen is an irish actor known for his roles in popular tv series such as game of thrones and the wire.

  • Barbra Streisand
    Barbra Streisand

    American actress and singer, who rose steadily from 1961 to do tv, records, broadway and magazine covers.

  • Djimon Hounsou
    Djimon Hounsou

    Djimon hounsou is a well-known movie actor, recognized for his roles in films such as 'gladiator' and 'blood diamond'.

  • Jill Ireland
    Jill Ireland

    British actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.

  • Stacy Haiduk
    Stacy Haiduk

    American actress.

  • Alejandro Fernández
    Alejandro Fernández

    Mexican singer.

  • Derek Luke
    Derek Luke

    American actor.

  • Sue Grafton
    Sue Grafton

    American mystery novelist, screenplay writer and tv producer.

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April 24, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 11 months old,

or 539 months and 5 days old,

or 2344 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16411 days old,

if you were born on April 24, 1979.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 24, 1979?

There are 26 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 24, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on April 24, 1979.

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April 24, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 24, 1979:

  • John Carroll
    John Carroll

    Georgetown university was founded by an ex-jesuit archbishop and american archbishop (d. 1815).

  • Leopold Ludwig
  • Max Romih
  • Beppe Mojetta
  • Juvenal Hernández Jaque
  • José Ángel Ceniceros

What famous deaths happened on April 24th?

Famous deaths on April 24th:

  • Louise Dresser
    Louise Dresser

    Actress (state fair ship comes in mammy), is killed at 86.

  • Pat Paulsen
    Pat Paulsen

    At 69, comedian (smothers brothers show) dies.

  • Bud Abbott
    Bud Abbott

    Comedy comedian abbott and costello, dies at the age of 78.

  • Eliazer Weizman

    First President of Israel.

  • Wallis Simpson

    American socialite and jet-set woman from 1931.

  • Savien Defoe

    An English writer known for his novel Robinson Crusoe and his pioneering work in journalism.

  • Maxmilian Theodor Felix von Laue

    German physicist awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1914.

  • Cina Jilani

    Pakistani writer and human rights activist known for her advocacy work and literary contributions.

  • Wilba Cather

    Wilba Cather was an American writer known for her novels about frontier life in the Great Plains, including 'O Pioneers!' and 'My Ántonia'.

  • Dutchess of Windsor

    An American socialite who married King Edward VIII, leading to his abdication of the British throne.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 24th

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April 24, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 24, 1979:

  • Genocide Remembrance Day in Armenia.
  • Republic Day in The Gambia (1970).
  • Newman's Day.
  • 24-Hour Comics Day.

Observances on April 24, 1979:

  • World Immunization Week, 24-30 April [WHO]
  • International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace

Saints celebrated on April 24, 1979:

  • Saint Alexander (died 178)
  • Saint Maria-Euphrasia Pelletier (d.1868)
  • Saint Honorius
  • Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen
  • Saint Egbert of Northumbria
  • Saint Deodatus
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April 24, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 24, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 23rd and April 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 24, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 24, 1979 was Heart Of Glass by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

April 24, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 24, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 23rd and April 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Heart Of Glass
  2. - Reunited
  3. - Knock On Wood
  4. - Music Box Dancer
  5. - I Will Survive

April 24, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 24, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

April 24, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 24, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 23rd and April 29th. 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 24, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 24, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

April 24, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 24, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 23rd and April 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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April 24, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 24, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Tin Drum

The Tin Drum

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Volker Schlöndorff

Starring: David Bennent, Mario Adorf, Angela Winkler, Katharina Thalbach

Country: United States of America

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

The Shape of Things to Come

The Shape of Things to Come

Release year: 1979

Directed by: George McCowan

Starring: Jack Palance, Carol Lynley, Barry Morse, John Ireland

Manhattan

Manhattan

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Woody Allen

April 24, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 24, 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

April 24, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 24, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Matarese Circle by Robert Ludlum

The Matarese Circle

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Two mortal enemies are the only people on the planet who can stop an evil plot that threatens all life.

Dubin'S Lives by Bernard Malamud

Dubin'S Lives

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A new introduction by Thomas MallonDubin, Lives (1979), is a compassionate and wise commedia. Christopher Lehmann–Haupt praised the book in The New York Times as Malamud’s "best novel since".

Nurse by Peggy Anderson

Nurse

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THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER - MORE THAN 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD Nurse is a shocking and inspiring bestseller. It tells the story of eight weeks of the life of a nurse at a large urban hospital.

In Search Of History by Theodore H. White

In Search Of History

By:

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Manhattan by Neal Travis

Manhattan

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April 24, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 24, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Ozma Wars

Ozma Wars

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation 3 / PSP

Genre: fixed shooter

Publisher: SNK

Star Fire

Star Fire

Platform: Arcade, Atari 800, Commodore 64

Genre: 3d shooter

Publisher: Exidy

Bowling

Bowling

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari

Starhawk

Starhawk

Platform: Arcade, Vectrex

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics

Speed Freak

Speed Freak

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Vectorbeam

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Who was the US President on April 24, 1979?

On April 24, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 24, 1979?

On April 24, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 24, 1979?

On April 24, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 24th?

April 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - At least 60 people have been killed by floods and mudslides that occurred in durban, south africa, and the surrounding kwazulu-natal region.
  • 2018 - Protests at the gaza border in 2018: israel defense forces arrest two terrorists who attempted to cross gaza's border into israel armed with a knife & a grenade.
  • 2017 - 2017 camp shaheen attack - the afghan minister for defense, abdullah habibi, and qadam shah shahim (the chief of staff of afghanistan's afghan national army) resigned following a taliban attack at camp shaheen, near mazar-i-sharif, that left over 140 people dead.

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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.

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