Sunday May 27, 1979: on this day

May 27, 1979 was the 147th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 27, 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 May 27, 1979, who was born and died on May 27, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 27, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Reunited by Peaches & Herb), movies (e.g. Stalker, directed by Andrei Tarkovsky), TV series (e.g. Carga Pesada) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 27th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 27, 1979?


May 27, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 147th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 27, 1979 can also be written as 5/27/1979 in the US and as 27/5/1979 in UK and Europe.

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May 27, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 27, 1979:

  • Penny pulz wins lpga corning golf classic.
  • Browse newspapers headlines from May 27, 1979
  • The vizianagaram district is formed in andhra pradesh, india.
  • The first black-led government of rhodesia in 90 years takes power, in succession to ian smith and under his power-sharing deal.
  • The seattle supersonics win the nba championship against the washington bullets.

May 27, 1979: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 27, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 27th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 27, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 27, 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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May 27, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 27, 1979 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 27, 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 May 27, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 07:03 am and setting at 10:36 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1979.

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Who was born on May 27, 1979?


Famous people born on May 27, 1979:

  • Mile Sterjovski

    Australian footballer.

  • Dann Berg

    Known for his work in developing innovative software solutions.

  • Michael Buonauro

    American illustrator and author (d. 2004).

  • Elisabeth Harnois

    Actress.

  • Stuart Manning

    English actor.

  • Jeff Brazier
  • Davide Consorte
  • Laura Österberg Kalmari
  • Filipe Anunciação
  • Luca Francesconi
  • Felix Schwenke
  • Andy Parkinson
  • Ryan McCormack
  • Laura Kalmari

Whose famous birthday is on May 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 27th:

  • Henry Kissinger
    Henry Kissinger

    German-american official in government, advisor, negotiator, and secretary of state under president nixon.

  • Chris Colfer
    Chris Colfer

    Chris colfer is an american actor best known for his role as kurt hummel on the television series glee.

  • Alain Souchon
    Alain Souchon

    French pop singer, songwriter, and actor (mother) of swiss descent was born in morocco.

  • Christopher Lee
    Christopher Lee

    American actor, who gained a large following after the films "curse of frankenstein" in 1957 and "dracula" one year later.

  • Joseph Fiennes
    Joseph Fiennes

    British actor.

  • Paul Bettany
    Paul Bettany

    Paul bettany is an english actor known for his roles in movies such as a beautiful mind, the da vinci code, and the marvel cinematic...

  • Vincent Price
    Vincent Price

    American actor and author, best known for his elegantly sophisticated roles in horror.

  • Lily-Rose Depp
    Lily-Rose Depp

    French-american actress and model.

  • Cilla Black
    Cilla Black

    British tv host and singer.

  • Rachel Carson
    Rachel Carson

    American marine biologist employed in the u.s.

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May 27, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 9 months old,

or 537 months and 21 days old,

or 2338 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16368 days old,

if you were born on May 27, 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 May 27, 1979?

There are 69 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 27th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 27, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 27, 1979.

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May 27, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 27, 1979:

  • Bolesław Habowski
  • Tom Herron

What famous deaths happened on May 27th?

Famous deaths on May 27th:

  • Jeff Conaway
    Jeff Conaway

    American actor, aged ten, in the broadway musical "all the way home".

  • Jeffrey Hunter
    Jeffrey Hunter

    Actor christopher pike-star trek cage, dies at 43.

  • Paul Gleason
    Paul Gleason

    American actor (b. 1939).

  • Bill Pertwee
    Bill Pertwee

    English actor (b. 1926).

  • Mary Philbin
    Mary Philbin

    American actress (born in 1903).

  • Ruth McDevitt
    Ruth McDevitt

    Actress (jo all in the family), died at 80.

  • Maurice Richards

    Legendary ice hockey player known for his scoring prowess.

  • Calvyn MacLeod

    Key figure in the Protestant Reformation in Scotland.

  • Jozeph Roth

    Austrian novelist famous for 'The Radetzky March'.

  • Amun Nehru

    Indian independence activist and political leader.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 27th

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May 27, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 27, 1979:

  • Eutropius
  • Mother's Day in Bolivia (Dfa de la Madre)
  • Bruno, Bishop of Wnrzburg
  • Hildebert
  • Pope John I
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Venerable Bede
  • Lag Ba'omer in Judaism (2005)
  • Children's Day in Nigeria

Saints celebrated on May 27, 1979:

  • Saint Julius the Veteran
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May 27, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 27, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 21st and May 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 27, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 27, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 27, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 27, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Reunited
  2. - Hot Stuff
  3. - In The Navy
  4. - Love You Inside Out
  5. - Goodnight Tonight

May 27, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 27, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 27, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 27, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bright Eyes
  2. - Pop Muzik
  3. - Sunday Girl
  4. - Hooray Hooray It's A Holi-Holiday
  5. - Dance Away

May 27, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 27, 1979 was I Wanna Be With You by The Isley Brothers, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

May 27, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 27, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 21st and May 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Wanna Be With You
  2. - Reunited
  3. - You Can't Change That
  4. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
  5. - Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now

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May 27, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 27, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Stalker

Stalker

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Andrei Tarkovsky

Starring: Alisa Freyndlikh, Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy, Anatoliy Solonitsyn, Nikolay Grinko

Country: United States of America

The Muppet Movie

The Muppet Movie

Release year: 1979

Directed by: James Frawley

Starring: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt

Country: United States of America

My Brilliant Career

My Brilliant Career

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Gillian Armstrong

Starring: Judy Davis, Sam Neill, Wendy Hughes, Robert Grubb

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

May 27, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 27, 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:

Carga Pesada

Carga Pesada

Release year: 1979

Thundercloud

Thundercloud

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Talon Clemow

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

May 27, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 27, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Overload by Arthur Hailey

Overload

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#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

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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 Bronx Zoo by Sparky Lyle and Peter Golenbock

The Bronx Zoo

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

To Set The Record Straight by John J. Sirica

To Set The Record Straight

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To set the record straight: The Break-in and Tapes, Conspirators, and the Pardon by Sirica John J.

Ss-Gb by Len Deighton

Ss-Gb

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Imagine if WWII turned the other direction. Deighton creates an alternate history novel that depicts a world in which the British Command gave up to the Nazis in World War II. Churchill was killed, and the King had been murdered.

May 27, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 27, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Space

Space

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Edu-Ware

Invasion Orion

Invasion Orion

Platform: PET, TRS-80, Apple II, Atari 8-bit

Genre: Sci-Fi strategy game

Publisher: Epyx

Star Fire

Star Fire

Platform: Arcade, Atari 800, Commodore 64

Genre: 3d shooter

Publisher: Exidy

Basic Programming

Basic Programming

Platform: Atari 2600

Publisher: Atari

The Datestones of Ryn

The Datestones of Ryn

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore PET/CBM, TRS-80

Genre: Dungeon crawl

Publisher: Epyx

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Who was the US President on May 27, 1979?

On May 27, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 27, 1979?

On May 27, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 27, 1979?

On May 27, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 27th?

May 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of May. 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 May 27th, such as:

  • 2019 - Four french police officers were arrested in connection to the bombing that occurred in lyon's historic center last friday, resulting in 13 injuries. the investigation is being led by anti-terrorist prosecutors. denis broliquier, the district mayor, said that the bomb was too weak to be effective in killing. the attack has not been claimed by anyone.
  • 2018 - Politics in japan: yasuhiro nagasone, former japanese prime minister, celebrates his 100th birthday.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 18 people were killed and six others injured by a car bomb blast in khost, eastern afghanistan.

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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 May 1979?

May 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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 May 1979 calendar looked like.

Sunday May 27, 1979