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What happened on Friday February 09, 1979?

About February 9th, 1979, in brief:

  • Historical events: Dennis Gabor, the Hungarian-British physicist renowned for inventing holography and awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1971, passed away in London on February 9, 1979.
  • Day of the week: February 9th, 1979 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? by Rod Stewart
  • #1 UK song: Heart Of Glass by Blondie
  • Popular movie: Apocalypse Now directed by Francis Ford Coppola

More about February 9th, 1979? See below for more news and curiosities on February 9th, 1979.

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February 09, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 09, 1979:

  • Dennis Gabor, inventor of holography, dies in London Dennis Gabor, the Hungarian-British physicist renowned for inventing holography and awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1971, passed away in London on February 9, 1979. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • Release of 'The Warriors' film 'The Warriors,' a cult classic directed by Walter Hill, was released on February 9, 1979. The film, based on Sol Yurick's 1965 novel, follows a New York City gang as they navigate hostile territories after being framed for a murder. It has since gained a significant following and is noted for its stylized action and unique portrayal of urban gang culture. source: britannica.com
  • Nottingham Forest sign Trevor Francis for £1 million On February 9, 1979, Nottingham Forest signed England forward Trevor Francis from Birmingham City for a British record £1 million, making him the first player in England to command such a fee. The total cost to Forest was £1,180,000, including VAT and additional fees. Manager Brian Clough claimed the fee was £999,999 to prevent Francis from becoming too conceited. Francis went on to score the winning goal in the 1979 European Cup final, securing Forest's first European title. source: news.bbc.co.uk
  • Hardcore (1979) film release date 'Hardcore' is a 1979 American neo-noir crime drama directed by Paul Schrader, starring George C. Scott. The film was released in the United States on February 9, 1979. source: rottentomatoes.com
  • Mena Suvari born in Newport, Rhode Island Mena Suvari, an American actress and model, was born on February 9, 1979, in Newport, Rhode Island. She gained fame for her roles in films such as 'American Beauty' and 'American Pie.' Suvari has also worked in television and continues to be active in the entertainment industry. source: biography.com

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February 09, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 09, 1979?


February 09, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 40th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 09, 1979 can also be written as 2/9/1979 in the US and as 9/2/1979 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 09, 1979?


Famous people born on February 09, 1979:

  • Ziyi Zhang
    Ziyi Zhang

    Ziyi Zhang is a Chinese actress internationally recognized for her roles in acclaimed films such as 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon', 'Memoirs of a Geisha', and 'House of Flying Daggers'. She is considered one of the Four Dan Actresses of China and has received multiple awards and nominations for her performances. [bio]

  • Zhang Ziyi
    Zhang Ziyi

    Zhang Ziyi is a renowned Chinese actress who gained international fame for her powerful performances in critically acclaimed films like...

  • Irina Slutskaya
    Irina Slutskaya

    Irina Slutskaya is a prominent Russian figure skater who was a multiple-time world champion and Olympic medalist in women's figure skating.

  • Hiroko Anzai
    Hiroko Anzai

    Hiroko Anzai is a Japanese actress and model who has worked in various media productions.

  • Mena Suvari
    Mena Suvari

    Mena Suvari is an American actress best known for her iconic roles in critically acclaimed films 'American Beauty' and the comedy franchise...

  • Raphaël Burtin
    Raphaël Burtin
  • Gábor Máté
    Gábor Máté
  • Andrea Romizi
    Andrea Romizi
  • Elisa Lavia
    Elisa Lavia
  • Maurizio Bedin
    Maurizio Bedin
  • Marco Caneira
    Marco Caneira
  • Luka Špik
    Luka Špik
  • Mark Antony Wilson
    Mark Antony Wilson
  • Sullivan Phillips
    Sullivan Phillips
  • Damián Albil
    Damián Albil
  • Ânderson Polga
    Ânderson Polga
  • Nicolás Córdova
    Nicolás Córdova
  • Carlos Ramón Hidalgo
    Carlos Ramón Hidalgo

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February 09, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 09, 1979:

  • Dennis Gabor
    Dennis Gabor

    Dennis Gabor was a Hungarian-British physicist and electrical engineer who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1971 for his groundbreaking...

  • Allen Tate
    Allen Tate

    American poet known for his essays and criticism.

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February 09, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 09, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 5th and February 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

February 09, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 09, 1979 was Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

  1. - Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? youtube
  2. - Y.M.C.A. youtube
  3. - Le Freak youtube
  4. - A Little More Love youtube
  5. - Fire youtube

February 09, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 09, 1979 was Heart Of Glass by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

  1. - Heart Of Glass youtube
  2. - Chiquitita youtube
  3. - Woman In Love youtube
  4. - Tragedy youtube
  5. - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick youtube

February 09, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 09, 1979 was Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop) by Parliament, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

  1. - Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
  2. - I'm So Into You
  3. - September
  4. - It's All The Way Live
  5. - Bustin' Loose
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February 09, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 9th is Aquarius.

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February 09, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 09, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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February 09, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 09, 1979 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 09, 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 09, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 03:26 pm and setting at 05:50 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 13, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Feb 12, 1979.

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How old is someone born on February 09, 1979?


Someone born on February 09, 1979 is:

47 years 3 months old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 09, 1979?

There are 261 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 9th 2027.

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