What happened on Wednesday June 06, 1979?

Here's what happened on June 06, 1979:

• Josef Mengele's Remains Discovered in Brazil The notorious Nazi war criminal Josef Mengele's corpse was excavated in Brazil, marking a significant moment in post-World War II historical investigation. Mengele, infamously known as the 'Angel of Death' for his cruel medical experiments at Auschwitz concentration camp, had been hiding in South America to evade justice.
• Kola Superdeep Borehole Breaks World Drilling Record The Kola Superdeep Borehole in Russia achieved a remarkable scientific milestone by drilling to an unprecedented depth of 31,441 feet (9,583 meters), setting a new world record for the deepest human-made point on Earth. This extraordinary geological research project, located on the Kola Peninsula in northwestern Russia, provided unprecedented insights into the Earth's crust structure and composition.
• Royal Air Force Acquires First F-16 Fighter The Royal Air Force received its first F-16 Fighting Falcon, a significant advancement in military aviation technology. This modern multirole fighter jet represented a major upgrade in the RAF's aerial capabilities during the Cold War era.
• 200th Running of the Derby Horse Race The historic 200th edition of the prestigious Epsom Derby took place, celebrating two centuries of this iconic horse racing event in England. The Derby, one of the most renowned horse races in the world, continued its long-standing tradition of sporting excellence.
• Willie Horton Reaches 300 Home Run Milestone Willie Horton, a notable Major League Baseball player, became the 43rd player in MLB history to hit 300 home runs, marking a significant personal achievement in his professional baseball career.

Events in 1979

June 06, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 06, 1979

Newspapers from Jun. 06, 1979

June 06, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 157th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 06, 1979 can also be written as 6/6/1979 in the US and as 6/6/1979 in UK and Europe.

June 06, 1979 in June 1979 calendar

Famous people born on June 06, 1979:

• Pete Wentz

  Bassist and lyricist of the popular rock band Fall Out Boy, known for his significant influence in the pop-punk music scene.

• Solenne Figuès

  French Olympic swimmer who competed in 1996 and 2000 Olympics, winning a bronze medal in the 200m freestyle at the Athens Games.

• Roberto De Zerbi

  Prominent Italian football manager known for his innovative tactical approach and success in coaching top-tier football clubs.

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on June 6th

Famous people died on June 06, 1979:

• André Beaudin
• Jack Haley

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on June 6th

June 06, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 06, 1979 was Love You Inside Out by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week June 4th and June 10th.

1. Bee Gees - Love You Inside Out
2. Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
3. Sister Sledge - We Are Family
4. Peaches & Herb - Reunited
5. Randy Vanwarmer - Just When I Needed You Most

June 06, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 06, 1979 was Sunday Girl by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week June 4th and June 10th.

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 06, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 06, 1979 was We Are Family by Sister Sledge, according to the music chart for the week June 4th and June 10th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 6th 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 06, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 06, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 06, 1979 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 06, 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 06, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 04:20 pm and setting at 03:40 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 06, 1979

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Someone born on June 06, 1979 is:

45 years 11 months old,

or 551 months and 8 days old,

or 2397 weeks

or 16779 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 06, 1979?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 06, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 06, 1979.

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