What happened on Saturday May 05, 1979?

Here's what happened on May 05, 1979:

• Voyager 1 Completes Jupiter Flyby NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft successfully passed Jupiter, continuing its groundbreaking interplanetary mission and capturing unprecedented scientific data about the solar system's largest planet.
• Establishment of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Ayatollah Khomeini issued a decree establishing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a pivotal moment in Iran's post-revolutionary political and military structure that would significantly influence the country's future geopolitical landscape.
• 105th Kentucky Derby Won by Spectacular Bid Ron Franklin rode Spectacular Bid to victory in the 105th Kentucky Derby, completing the race in an impressive time of 2:02.4, showcasing exceptional horse racing performance.
• Masterpiece Radio Theater Launches Masterpiece Radio Theater began its broadcasting, marking a significant moment in cultural media programming and offering audiences a new platform for dramatic storytelling.
• Houston Angels Win First WPBL Championship The Houston Angels clinched the inaugural Women's Professional Basketball League (WPBL) championship by defeating the Iowa Cornets 111-104 in the decisive game, marking a milestone in women's professional sports.

Events in 1979

May 05, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 05, 1979

Newspapers from May. 05, 1979

May 05, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 125th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 05, 1979 can also be written as 5/5/1979 in the US and as 5/5/1979 in UK and Europe.

May 05, 1979 in May 1979 calendar

Famous people born on May 05, 1979:

• Vincent Kartheiser

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• Lance Bass

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• Engin Çeber

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on May 5th

Famous people died on May 05, 1979:

• Hilda Heinemann
• Rudolf Pfeiffer

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on May 5th

May 05, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 05, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

1. Peaches & Herb - Reunited
2. Blondie - Heart Of Glass
3. Frank Mills - Music Box Dancer
4. Amii Stewart - Knock On Wood
5. Suzi Quatro - Stumblin' In

May 05, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 05, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

1. Art Garfunkel - Bright Eyes
2. M - Pop Muzik
3. Blondie - Sunday Girl
4. Boney M - Hooray Hooray It's A Holi-Holiday
5. Roxy Music - Dance Away

May 05, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 05, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

1. Peaches & Herb - Reunited
2. G.Q. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
3. George Benson - Love Ballad
4. Foxy - Hot Number
5. Raydio - You Can't Change That

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th is Taurus.

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

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May 05, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 05, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 05, 1979 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 05, 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 May 05, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 01:42 pm and setting at 03:06 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on May 05, 1979

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Someone born on May 05, 1979 is:

46 years and 9 days old,

or 552 months and 9 days old,

or 2401 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16811 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 05, 1979?

There are 356 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 5th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 05, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 05, 1979.

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