What happened on Monday September 03, 1979?

Here's what happened on September 03, 1979:

• U.S. Navy Rescues Vietnamese Refugees The U.S. Navy combat supply ship USS White Plains conducted a humanitarian rescue operation in the South China Sea, saving 154 Vietnamese refugees. This rescue was part of the ongoing efforts to assist 'boat people' fleeing Vietnam in the aftermath of the Vietnam War.
• Hurricane David Devastates Caribbean Hurricane David, an extremely powerful Atlantic storm, caused catastrophic damage and resulted in over 1,000 fatalities across multiple Caribbean nations. The hurricane was one of the deadliest tropical cyclones of the 1979 Atlantic hurricane season, leaving widespread destruction in its wake.
• Iranian Army Captures Mahabad The Iranian army successfully captured the city of Mahabad, a significant event in the post-revolutionary period of Iran. This military action was part of the broader political and territorial consolidation efforts following the Iranian Revolution earlier that year.
• Jo Ann Washam Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Jo Ann Washam emerged victorious in the LPGA Rail Charity Golf Classic, showcasing her golfing skills and contributing to a charitable cause.

Events in 1979

September 03, 1979: What were the magazines covers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 03, 1979

Newspapers from Sep. 03, 1979

September 03, 1979: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Pittsburgh Steelers - New England Patriots : 16 - 13

September 03, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 246th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 03, 1979 can also be written as 9/3/1979 in the US and as 3/9/1979 in UK and Europe.

September 03, 1979 in September 1979 calendar

Famous people born on September 03, 1979:

• Tomo Milicevic

  American-bosnian guitarist (30 seconds to mars).

• Porchea Petty

  Talented singer-songwriter who captivated audiences with her soulful voice.

• Stephanny Perkins

  Stephanny Perkins is a bestselling American novelist who writes contemporary romance and young adult fiction.

• Jolea Morales

  Jolea Morales is a renowned neuroscientist who has made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of brain-computer interfaces and neural...

• Aaro Vilhunen

  Finnish composer known for his contemporary classical music compositions.

• Marleena Morales

  Marleena Morales is a renowned neuroscientist who has made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of brain-computer interfaces.

• Ngan Le

  Ngan Le is a Vietnamese-American businesswoman and the founder of Ngan's Boutique, a successful fashion retail chain.

• Dionisio Galparsoro

  Former professional footballer who played as a midfielder for various clubs.

• Isa Dahmen

  Dutch photographer known for capturing stunning landscapes and architectural details.

• Adon Oliver

  Adon Oliver is a popular singer known for his soulful voice.

• Júlio César

  Brazilian footballer.

• Tiffany Chapman

  English actress.

• Melissa Mars
• Aleksandra Grdic
• Júlio César (football)
• Petr Čáslava
• Clarisse Menezes

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on September 3rd

Famous people died on September 03, 1979:

• Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonzo
• Marcelino García Barragán
• Pierre Maheu

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on September 3rd

September 03, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 03, 1979 was My Sharona by The Knack, according to the music chart for the week September 3rd and September 9th.

1. The Knack - My Sharona
2. Chic - Good Times
3. Earth, Wind and Fire - After The Love Has Gone
4. Electric Light Orchestra - Don't Bring Me Down
5. Charlie Daniels Band - The Devil Went Down To Georgia

September 03, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 03, 1979 was We Don't Talk Anymore by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week September 3rd and September 9th.

1. Cliff Richard - We Don't Talk Anymore
2. Gary Numan - Cars
3. BA Robertson - Bang Bang
4. The Police - Message In A Bottle
5. The Bellamy Brothers - If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me

September 03, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 03, 1979 was Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week September 3rd and September 9th.

1. Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
2. Chic - Good Times
3. Ashford & Simpson - Found A Cure
4. Cameo - I Just Want To Be
5. Earth, Wind & Fire - After The Love Has Gone

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 3rd is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 03, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 03, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 03, 1979 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 03, 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 September 03, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 05:29 pm and setting at 04:01 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 1979.

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Your place in the Universe on September 03, 1979

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Someone born on September 03, 1979 is:

45 years 3 months old,

or 543 months and 2 days old,

or 2361 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16530 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 03, 1979?

There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 3rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 03, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 03, 1979.

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