What happened on Saturday June 02, 1979?

Here's what happened on June 02, 1979:

• Pope John Paul II Visits Communist Poland Pope John Paul II made historic diplomatic and cultural breakthrough by becoming the first pontiff to visit a Communist country. Landing in Warsaw on his native soil, he was greeted by massive crowds of 20,000 at the airport and hundreds of thousands along his route. He celebrated a nationally televised mass at Victory Square before 200,000 supporters, symbolizing a significant moment of spiritual and political defiance during the Cold War era.
• Ixtoc I Oil Spill in Gulf of Mexico A catastrophic blowout at the Ixtoc I oil well in the southern Gulf of Mexico resulted in an unprecedented environmental disaster, releasing approximately 600,000 tons (up to 428 million gallons) of crude oil into marine waters. This became the largest unintentional oil spill in history until the Deepwater Horizon incident in 2010, causing significant ecological damage and highlighting the risks of offshore drilling.
• Joe Clark Becomes Canadian Prime Minister Joe Clark was sworn in as Canada's 16th Prime Minister, notably becoming the youngest person to hold this prestigious national leadership position. His ascension represented a significant moment in Canadian political history, signaling generational change in the country's governance.
• Military Coup in Ghana Flight Lieutenant Jerry Rawlings led a successful military coup in Ghana, overthrowing General Fred Akuffo and seizing political power. This event highlighted the ongoing political instability in West Africa during the late 1970s and marked a significant transition in Ghana's governance.
• Italian General Elections General elections were held in Italy, representing a democratic process in the country's ongoing political landscape. The specific outcomes and implications of these elections would require further historical context.
• NASA Space Vehicle Launch NASA launched space vehicle S-198 as part of its ongoing space exploration and research programs, contributing to the agency's scientific and technological advancements.
• Western Australia Earthquake A significant seismic event occurred in Western Australia, with a magnitude 6.4 earthquake striking the region. While causing potential local disruption, the earthquake's broader impact remains to be fully assessed.

Events in 1979

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

Magazines from Jun. 02, 1979

Newspapers from Jun. 02, 1979

June 02, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 153rd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 02, 1979 can also be written as 6/2/1979 in the US and as 2/6/1979 in UK and Europe.

June 02, 1979 in June 1979 calendar

Famous people born on June 02, 1979:

• Morena Baccarin

  Renowned Brazilian-American actress known for roles in TV series 'Firefly', 'Homeland', and films like 'Deadpool'.

• Markus Persson

  Swedish video game programmer and designer, best known as the creator of the globally popular video game 'Minecraft', which was later sold...

• James Ransone

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on June 2nd

Famous people died on June 02, 1979:

• Jim Hutton
• Sokrátis Karantinós

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on June 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 02, 1979 was Hot Stuff by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week May 28th and June 3rd.

1. Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
2. Peaches & Herb - Reunited
3. Bee Gees - Love You Inside Out
4. Sister Sledge - We Are Family
5. Wings - Goodnight Tonight

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 02, 1979 was Sunday Girl by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week May 28th and June 3rd.

1. Blondie - Sunday Girl
2. Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
3. Roxy Music - Dance Away
4. Tubeway Army - Are 'Friends' Electric
5. Earth Wind & Fire With The Emotions - Boogie Wonderland

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 02, 1979 was Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now by McFadden & Whitehead, according to the music chart for the week May 28th and June 3rd.

1. McFadden & Whitehead - Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now
2. The Isley Brothers - I Wanna Be With You
3. Peaches & Herb - Reunited
4. Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
5. The Gap Band - Shake

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 2nd is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 02, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 02, 1979 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 02, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 12:27 pm and setting at 01:37 am.

The previous full moon was on May 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1979.

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Your place in the Universe on June 02, 1979

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Someone born on June 02, 1979 is:

45 years 11 months old,

or 551 months and 12 days old,

or 2397 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16783 days old,

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

There are 19 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 2nd 2025.

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

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

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