Your place in the Universe on 1979
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Get your map!1979 (MCMLXXIX in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1979th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1979 a year special to you? Discover what 1979 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1979, 1979 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1979, how old is someone born in 1979 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1979.
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In 1979, Jimmy Carter (Democrat) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from January 20, 1977 to January 20, 1981. His administration brokered the Camp David Accords, achieving a historic peace between Egypt and Israel.
In 1979, James Callaghan (Labour) was the UK Prime Minister until May 04, 1979; on May 04, 1979 Margaret Thatcher (Conservative) was appointed as the new UK Prime Minister.
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1979 was Pope St John Paul II who had held the papacy since 1978. During his long pontificate, he played a key role in the fall of communism in Eastern Europe, expanded interfaith dialogue, and was a strong advocate for human rights.
The number 1 song in the USA in 1979, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Hot Stuff by Donna Summer
The number 1 song in the UK in 1979, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel
The most popular movie and box office hit was The Dark by John Fawcett
Someone born in 1979 is 46 years old this year.
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According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1979 was the Year of the Goat.
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