Date:May 12, 1979

May 12, 1979 Birthday Answers

May 5, 1979 birthday facts

Here are some must-know birthday facts about 12th of May 1979 that no one tells you about, such as your life path number, birthstone, ruling planet, zodiac sign, birth flower, and much more. Swipe up to find out what it all means.

Overview

May 12, 1979, was the 2nd Saturday of 1979. If you were born on this date, your birthday numbers 5, 12, and 1979 reveal that your life path number is 7. Your zodiac sign is Taurus ♉ with a ruling planet Venus ♀. Your birthstone is Emerald, and your birth flower is Lily of the valley. You were born in the 1970s, in the middle of Generation X. The generation you are born into impacts your life.

→ You are 23,630,380 minutes old
→ You have been alive for

You were born in the Year of the Goat 🐐. On your birthday, the moon was in Full 🌕 phase, and there were precisely 556 full moons after you were born to this day. Your billionth second was on January 18, 2011.

You have been alive for:

You’ve taken nearly 330,805,440 breaths and experienced over 1,890,316,800 heartbeats since the day you were born. Your eyes have blinked over 401,692,320 times, quietly showing just how amazing our bodies are. Pretty cool, right?

📅 You were born on a Saturday

On May 12, 1979, the 2nd Saturday of the year, we marked the 132nd day and 5th month of the Georgian calendar. The 1979 calendar is unique, and the next time it will align with the Georgian calendar will be in 2029. So, mark your calendars!

Your 45th birthday will be on a Monday, and the birthday after that will be on a Monday. There are left before your next birthday. The timer below is a countdown clock to your next birthday. It’s always accurate and automatically updated.

Your next birthday is in:

😴 You’ve slept about 33% of your life!

💤 Assuming you’ve been sleeping 8 hours daily since birth. Here is how much time you’ve spent sleeping so far: 5,470 days of your life or 14.99 years.

🎶 Song on your birthday

The number one song in the US on the day of your birth was "Reunited" by Peaches and Herb (Billboard Hot 100 – May 12, 1979).

⭐ Which celebrity shares my birthday?

You’re in good company on May 12th! It’s also the birthday of some famous people. We’ve ordered this list chronologically.

1959
Ving Rhames [Irving Rameses Rhames], American actor (Mission Impossible)

1972
Paul Stout, American actor (Phillip-Scarecrow & Mrs King)

1914
Howard K. Smith, American TV newsman and journalist (ABC, Moderated Kennedy-Nixon debate)

1992
Malcolm David Kelley, American actor and rapper (Lost)

1984
Emily Beecham, English actress (Little Joe)

1943
Linda Dano, American actress (Felicia Gallant-Another World)

1995
Luke Benward, American actor

1948
Lindsay Ann Crouse, American actress (Slapshot, Iceman, Places in Heart)

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🎄 Holidays on May 12

On your special day, you’re not just blowing out birthday candles! Check out these holidays that share the spotlight with your birthday bash:

National Provider Appreciation Day
National Provider Appreciation Day is a special day to say thank you to all the amazing people like babysitters and daycare teachers who help take care of kids, making it easier for parents to work and support their families.

National Limerick Day
National Limerick Day, celebrated every May 12, is a fun holiday that honors Edward Lear, a famous poet known for his quirky, short poems called limericks, which often feature silly stories and made-up words.

Public Gardens Day
Public Gardens Day is a day to celebrate and enjoy outdoor gardens and nature, promoting plant and water conservation, while also highlighting the benefits of spending time in green spaces for our health and well-being.

Shades Day
Shades Day is a special day in the UK where people wear sunglasses, take photos, and donate to help families in tough situations go on vacations, happening this year on May 12th.

National YA DIG Day
National YA DIG Day, celebrated on May 12th each year, is a special day inspired by Shauncy Lanier Davis to celebrate life, boost self-worth, and encourage personal growth, while also supporting those with mental health challenges.

→ View the full list of holidays on May 12th.

📜 What happened on May 12th?

Below are some of the important historical events that happened on May 12.

1789
William Wilberforce makes his first major speech on abolition in the UK House of Commons, reasoning the slave trade morally reprehensible and an issue of natural justice.

1940
Nazi blitzkrieg conquest of France began by crossing Muese River.

1943
Axis forces in North Africa surrender.

2002
Former US President Jimmy Carter arrives in Cuba for a five-day visit with Fidel Castro becoming first President of the United States, in or out of office, to visit the island since Castro's 1959 revolution.

2008
Wenchuan earthquake, measuring 7.8 in magnitude occurs in Sichuan, China, killing over 87,000, injuring 374,643 and leaving homeless between 4.8 million and 11 million people.

🏆 Sports in 1979

🏀 NBA
Seattle SuperSonics beat Washington Bullets (4 - 1) to win the 1979 NBA Finals.

🏒 NHL
Montreal Canadiens defeated New York Rangers (4 - 1) to win the 1979 Stanley Cup.

🏈 NFL
Pittsburgh Steelers beat Dallas Cowboys (35 - 31) to win Super Bowl XIII on January 21, 1979 in Miami, FL.

⚾ MLB
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Baltimore Orioles (4 - 3) to win the 1979 World Series.

🎾 Tennis
In the 1979 US Open Championships, John McEnroe defeated Vitas Gerulaitis (7-5, 6-3, 6-3) to win the men's singles title. Tracy Austin beat Chris Evert (6-4, 6-3) to become the Wimbledon women's singles champion.

🔢 Your life path number is 7

?Numerology links numbers to certain traits, much like how astrology connects planets and zodiac signs to characteristics. It’s used to understand personality, predict future happenings, and explore life’s meaning. Life path number 7 represents analysis, awareness and understanding. You are the searcher and the seeker of the truth.

♉ May 12 zodiac sign is Taurus

People who are born on May 12 in 1979 have an astrological sign of Taurus ♉. Taurus's life pursuits are emotional and financial security, as well as a secret desire for a secure, happy, and wealthy life/marriage. People of this zodiac sign like gardening, cooking, music, romance, working with hands and dislike sudden changes, complications, and insecurity.

The strengths of this sign are reliable, patient, practical, devoted, responsible, and stable, while weaknesses can be stubborn, possessive, and uncompromising. The greatest overall compatibility with Taurus is Scorpio and Cancer.

🪐 Your ruling planet is Venus ♀

The ruling planet of Taurus is Venus ♀. Venus is a planet of love, charm, and possessions. People who are born with Venus as the ruling planet have beauty, charm, and sensuality.

🪨 The birthstone for May 12, 1979 is Emerald

?Each month is represented by a specific birthstone, symbolizing the birth month of an individual. The properties associated with that birthstone are believed to be “inherited” by the person born in that particular month. The birthstone for May 12, 1979 is The name is derived from the Greek word "smaragdos," which means green. The gem can range from light to deep, rich green. The emerald belongs to the beryl family of minerals, and has been treasured since ancient times as a symbol of rebirth.

🌷 The birth flower for May is Lily of the valley

?Each month has a flower that symbolizes the month of somebody’s birth. The characteristics that the flower has may be “inherited” by whoever is born in that certain month person. Lily of the valley has the flower meaning of humility, chastity, sweetness, purity and is said to bring luck in love. It also means "the return of happiness" which is the reason why it is often used as decorations in weddings. Convallaria majalis or lily of the valley usually bloom in the month of May.

⌛ Generation X

1979 is part of Generation X. Also known as "Gen X", are caught between boomers and younger Millennials. Generation Xers were children during a time of shifting societal values and as children were sometimes called the "latchkey generation". In the 1990s they were sometimes characterized as slackers, cynical and disaffected.

🐐 The Year of the Goat

The goat enjoys being alone with their thoughts. They're creative thinkers and appreciate the arts. Though they're economic and cautious, they can also be indecisive.

The next year (2025) is the Year of the Serpent.

Check this out — May 12, 1979, gets a cool ancient makeover as: V-XII-MCMLXXIX. It’s the American/Western date style articulated through elegance of Roman numerals!


🔦 Facts Summary for May 12, 1979

Day Index: 132nd day of 1979
Day of week: Saturday
Week Index: 2nd Saturday of 1979
Next same calendar year: 2029
Days until next birthday:
Age on next birthday: 45 years old
Days since birth:
Days spent sleeping: 5,470 days
Months spent sleeping: 180 months
Years spent sleeping: 14.99 years
Part of life spent sleeping: 33%
Full moons since birth: 556 🌕
First one billion second: was on January 18, 2011
Life path number: 7
Zodiac sign: Taurus ♉
Zodiac ruling planet: Venus
Birth flower: Lily of the valley
Birthstone: Emerald
World population 1979: 4,380,585,755 Source: un.org
Spirit Animal: Beaver
Power Color: Green


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