January 24, 1979, was a Wednesday. It was 46 years, 3 months, and 10 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aquarius.
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January 24, 1979 relates to a fictional event in a movie, book, game, or television series.
On January 24, 1979, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:
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The top movie on this day was "Superman".
This date was 16,902 days ago. Approximately 563 months have passed. It was the 24th day of 1979, in week 04. The decade was the seventies. People born on this day are currently 46 years old and belong to the Generation X generation. 188 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Wednesday, January 24, 1979. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Aquarius. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.
In America, the song "Le Freak" by Chic is at the top of the singles charts, while "Hit Me With Your Rhythmsticks" by Ian Dury & Blockheads is the number-one song in the UK. Jimmy Carter is the President of the United States, and the movie Superman is at the top of the box office. James Callaghan is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
In fashion, clothes have become baggier and pants have become less flared. Sports clothing and the "disco look" are both popular at the moment. Women are wearing sundresses, strapless tops with t-shirts, shoulder pads, cardigans, knee-length skirts and daisy dukes. Meanwhile, men are wearing tracksuits, flare jeans, low-top sneakers and untucked collared shirts. Because it's 1979, the music charts are being dominated by the likes of Blondie, Gloria Gaynor, M, Donna Summer, Patrick Hernandez, The Knack and Rod Stewart. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Sid Vicious, John Wayne, Alfred Hitchcock, and Ian Curtis would all still be alive.
On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Columbo", "The Waltons", "What's Happening!!", and "The Love Boat". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Pursuit", "Gun Fight", "Breakout", and "Space Invaders". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Captain Kangaroo", "The Bugs Bunny Show", "The All New Popeye Hour", and "Diff'rent Strokes".
Popular toys at the moment include VertiBird (toy helicopter), Lego Technic, Mattel Electronic Football (handheld game), and Star Wars action figures.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on January 24, 1979.
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In January 1979, TV audiences were watching the following series:
1979 saw the introduction of cars such as the Chevrolet Citation, the Volkswagen Jetta, the Honda Civic (second generation), the Datsun Bluebird (910), the Vauxhall Astra, and the Dodge St. Regis.
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1979:
If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:
Popular video games that people were playing in January 1979.
If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1979.
This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out January 24, 1985, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 24.
Jimmy Carter was the President of the United States on January 24, 1979.
James Callaghan was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Jack Lynch was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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