Born on 6 March 1979

At A Glance

6 March 1979 at a glance

Day of the week

6 March 1979 was a Tuesday.

Kent Music Report No. 1

The Kent Music Report No. 1 was “Le Freak” by Chic.

Top Film of 1979

The highest-grossing film worldwide released in 1979 was Moonraker.

Best-Selling Vehicle of 1979

Australia's top-selling new vehicle in 1979 was the Holden Commodore.

Star sign

The star sign for 6 March is Pisces.

Chinese zodiac

In the Chinese zodiac, 6 March 1979 fell in the Year of the Goat.

Birthstone

The birthstone for March is Aquamarine.

Moon phase

The moon phase on 6 March 1979 was First Quarter.

On this day: 6 March

• 1943 World War II: Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel launches the Battle of Medenine in an attempt to slow down the British Eighth Army. It fails, and he leaves Africa three days later.
• 1945 World War II: Cologne is captured by American troops. On the same day, Operation Spring Awakening, the last major German offensive of the war, begins.
• 1957 the Ghana Independence Act 1957 is passed in the United Kingdom resulting in Ghana gaining independence from the British.
• 1975 Algiers Accord: Iran and Iraq announce a settlement of their border dispute.
• 1985 Registration of the Filipino megachurch Christ's Commission Fellowship with the Philippine government, months after its first worship service in August 1984.

Famous people born on 6 March

• Rob Reiner, American actor, director, producer, and activist (1947–2025)
• Shaquille O'Neal, American basketball player (born 1972)
• Connie Britton, American actress (born 1967)
• Milo Manheim, American actor (born 2001)

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