What happened on Monday April 02, 1979?

Here's what happened on April 02, 1979:

• Begin-Sadat Meeting in Cairo Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin made a historic diplomatic visit to Cairo, Egypt, meeting with President Anwar Sadat. This meeting was part of the ongoing peace negotiations following the Camp David Accords, representing a significant moment in Middle Eastern diplomatic relations.
• Sverdlovsk Anthrax Leak: Soviet Biowarfare Accident A catastrophic accident occurred at a Soviet biowarfare laboratory in Sverdlovsk (now Yekaterinburg), where airborne anthrax spores were accidentally released, resulting in 66 confirmed human deaths and an undetermined number of livestock fatalities. This incident highlighted the potential dangers of biological research and raised significant international concerns about Soviet biological weapons programs.
• Devastating Tornado in Wichita Falls, Texas A catastrophic tornado struck Wichita Falls, Texas, causing massive destruction and claiming 42 lives. This tornado was part of a larger outbreak of 26 tornadoes on the same day, making it one of the most deadly and destructive weather events of the year.
• Cambodia Recognizes Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic Cambodia officially recognized the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), a partially recognized state in the Western Sahara region. This diplomatic recognition was part of the complex geopolitical landscape of the late 1970s.
• Death of Cricket Player Ivan Barrow Ivan Barrow, a notable West Indies cricket player who participated in 11 Test matches between 1930-1939, passed away. His contribution to Caribbean cricket during the early 20th century marked an important period in the sport's regional history.
• Notable Births Two individuals were born on this day: Jesse Carmichael, an American keyboardist for the popular band Maroon 5, and Moise Poida, a Vanuatan footballer and manager.

Events in 1979

April 02, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 02, 1979

Newspapers from Apr. 02, 1979

April 02, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 92nd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 02, 1979 can also be written as 4/2/1979 in the US and as 2/4/1979 in UK and Europe.

April 02, 1979 in April 1979 calendar

Famous people born on April 02, 1979:

• Jesse Carmichael

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• Sonia Chironi

Famous people born in 1979

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April 02, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 02, 1979 was I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, according to the music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.

1. Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
2. The Doobie Brothers - What A Fool Believes
3. Bee Gees - Tragedy
4. Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing
5. Peaches and Herb - Shake Your Groove Thing

April 02, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 02, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.

1. Art Garfunkel - Bright Eyes
2. Racey - Some Girls
3. Squeeze - Cool For Cats
4. Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
5. The Village People - In The Navy

April 02, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 02, 1979 was I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl) by Instant Funk, according to the music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 2nd 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 02, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 02, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 02, 1979 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 02, 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 02, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 09:35 am and setting at 12:15 am.

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 02, 1979

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Someone born on April 02, 1979 is:

46 years 1 month old,

or 553 months and 12 days old,

or 2406 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16844 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 02, 1979?

There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 02, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 02, 1979.

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