What happened on Sunday May 06, 1979?

Here's what happened on May 06, 1979:

• USSR Nuclear Test in Kazakhstan The Soviet Union conducted a nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in Eastern Kazakhstan, continuing its nuclear weapons development program during the Cold War era.
• Nancy Lopez Wins LPGA Women's International Golf Tournament Professional golfer Nancy Lopez secured victory at the LPGA Women's International Golf Tournament, showcasing her exceptional skill and competitive prowess in women's professional golf.
• Fred Markham Sets Bicycle Speed Record Cyclist Fred Markham achieved a remarkable speed record by traveling 81.8 kilometers per hour over a 200-meter course, demonstrating exceptional human-powered velocity.
• 'Knockout' Stage Drama Opens Louis LaRusso II's stage drama 'Knockout', starring Danny Aiello, premiered at the prestigious Helen Hayes Theater in New York City, adding to the vibrant theatrical landscape of the late 1970s.

Events in 1979

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

Magazines from May. 06, 1979

Newspapers from May. 06, 1979

May 06, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 126th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 06, 1979 can also be written as 5/6/1979 in the US and as 6/5/1979 in UK and Europe.

May 06, 1979 in May 1979 calendar

Famous people born on May 06, 1979:

• Gerd Kanter

  Olympic gold medalist and world-renowned Estonian discus thrower who competed at multiple international championships.

• Jon Montgomery

  Canadian Olympic skeleton racer and popular television host known for his Olympic gold medal and engaging media presence.

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on May 6th

Famous people died on May 06, 1979:

• Milton Ager
• Rosemary LaPlanche
• Karl Wilhelm Reinmuth

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on May 6th

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

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 06, 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 6th 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 06, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 06, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 02:38 pm and setting at 03:36 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 06, 1979

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Someone born on May 06, 1979 is:

46 years and 8 days old,

or 552 months and 8 days old,

or 2401 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16810 days old,

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

There are 357 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 6th 2026.

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

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

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