What happened on Friday March 02, 1979?

Here's what happened on March 02, 1979:

• British Ambassador Assassination in the Netherlands Sir Richard Sykes, the British ambassador to the Netherlands, was assassinated in The Hague. This tragic event highlighted the diplomatic tensions and security risks faced by international diplomats during a period of political instability.
• President Carter's Unusual Rabbit Encounter During a fishing trip in Georgia, President Jimmy Carter reported an unusual incident where a seemingly aggressive rabbit swam towards his boat. This bizarre event became a humorous anecdote that briefly captured national media attention and was often referenced as an unusual moment in presidential history.

Events in 1979

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

Magazines from Mar. 02, 1979

Newspapers from Mar. 02, 1979

March 02, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 61st day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 02, 1979 can also be written as 3/2/1979 in the US and as 2/3/1979 in UK and Europe.

March 02, 1979 in March 1979 calendar

Famous people born on March 02, 1979:

• Damien Duff

  Damien Duff was a prominent Irish footballer who played for top clubs like Chelsea and Newcastle United, and was a key player in the Irish...

• Kristina Ohlsson

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on March 2nd

Famous people died on March 02, 1979:

• Christy Ring

  Legendary Irish hurler widely considered one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.

• Vincenzo Cuccia

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on March 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 02, 1979 was Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 4th.

1. Rod Stewart - Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?
2. Pointer Sisters - Fire
3. Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
4. Bee Gees - Tragedy
5. Olivia Newton-John - A Little More Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 02, 1979 was Oliver's Army by Elvis Costello & The Attractions, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 4th.

1. Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Oliver's Army
2. The Bee Gees - Tragedy
3. Lene Lovich - Lucky Number
4. The Sex Pistols - Something Else / Friggin' In The Riggin'

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 02, 1979 was Bustin' Loose by Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 4th.

1. Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers - Bustin' Loose
2. Parliament - Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
3. Peabo Bryson - I'm So Into You
4. Peaches & Herb - Shake Your Groove Thing
5. Tavares - Never Had A Love Like This Before

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 2nd is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 02, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 08:57 am and setting at 10:35 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 02, 1979

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Someone born on March 02, 1979 is:

46 years 2 months old,

or 554 months and 12 days old,

or 2410 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16875 days old,

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

There are 292 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 2nd 2026.

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

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

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