What happened on Sunday April 01, 1979?

Here's what happened on April 01, 1979:

• Iran Becomes Islamic Republic In a landmark referendum, Iran officially transforms its government into an Islamic Republic through a nationwide vote, with 98% of voters supporting the overthrow of the Shah's monarchy. This pivotal moment marks the end of the Pahlavi dynasty and the establishment of an Islamic theocratic state under Ayatollah Khomeini's leadership.
• Nickelodeon Network Launch Nickelodeon begins broadcasting, emerging from QUBE's Pinwheel experiment and initially airing on Warner Cable systems starting in Buffalo, New York. This launch marks the beginning of a revolutionary children's television network that would significantly impact youth media.
• Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s First NASCAR Victory Racing legend Dale Earnhardt Sr. wins his first career NASCAR race at the Southeastern 500 held at Bristol Motor Speedway, marking the early stages of what would become an iconic motorsports career.
• Tragic Holding Cell Incident In a shocking case of administrative negligence, Andreas Mihavecz is accidentally locked in a police holding cell in Bregenz, Austria, and forgotten, left without food or water. This incident highlights critical failures in detention procedures and human rights oversight.
• Joanne Carner Wins LPGA Tournament Professional golfer Joanne Carner secures victory at the Women's Kemper Golf Open, showcasing her skill and contributing to women's professional golf's growing prominence in the late 1970s.

Events in 1979

April 01, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 01, 1979

Newspapers from Apr. 01, 1979

April 01, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 91st day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 01, 1979 can also be written as 4/1/1979 in the US and as 1/4/1979 in UK and Europe.

April 01, 1979 in April 1979 calendar

Famous people born on April 01, 1979:

• Ivano Balic

  Ivano Balic is a legendary Croatian handball player widely considered one of the best handball players of all time.

• Ruth Beitia

  Ruth Beitia is a renowned Spanish high jumper who won gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics, becoming the first Spanish woman to win an Olympic gold...

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on April 1st

Famous people died on April 01, 1979:

• Nedda Harrigan

  American actress known for her work in theater and film during the early 20th century.

• Bruno Coquatrix

  Influential French entertainment producer who managed Paris Olympia, a legendary music hall.

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on April 1st

April 01, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 01, 1979 was Tragedy by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.

1. Bee Gees - Tragedy
2. Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
3. The Doobie Brothers - What A Fool Believes
4. Donna Summer - Heaven Knows
5. Peaches and Herb - Shake Your Groove Thing

April 01, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 01, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.

1. Art Garfunkel - Bright Eyes
2. Racey - Some Girls
3. Squeeze - Cool For Cats
4. The Jacksons - Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)
5. Milk & Honey - Hallelujah

April 01, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 01, 1979 was He's The Greatest Dancer by Sister Sledge, according to the music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.

1. Sister Sledge - He's The Greatest Dancer
2. Instant Funk - I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)
3. The Jacksons - Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)
4. Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers - Bustin' Loose
5. G.Q. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 1st is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 01, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 01, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 01, 1979 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 01, 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 April 01, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 08:50 am and setting at 11:21 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 01, 1979

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Someone born on April 01, 1979 is:

46 years 1 month old,

or 553 months and 13 days old,

or 2406 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16845 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 01, 1979?

There are 322 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 01, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 01, 1979.

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