What happened on Thursday June 07, 1979?

Here's what happened on June 07, 1979:

• First Direct Elections to the European Parliament The first direct elections to the European Parliament began, allowing citizens from nine European Community member states to elect 410 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). This was a historic moment as it represented the first international election where citizens could directly choose their representatives.
• First Flight of F/A-18 Hornet Fighter Jet The McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet completed its inaugural flight, representing a significant milestone in military aviation technology.
• Launch of Bhaskara 1 Satellite India launched the Bhaskara 1, an Earth resources and meteorology satellite, advancing the country's space research and environmental monitoring capabilities.
• Portuguese Government Resignation The government of Portugal, led by Prime Minister Mota Pinto, resigned, signaling political instability in the country during this period.
• 52nd National Spelling Bee Katie Kerwin won the 52nd National Spelling Bee, demonstrating exceptional linguistic skills by correctly spelling the word 'maculature'.
• Chuck Berry Charged with Tax Evasion Legendary rock musician Chuck Berry was charged with tax evasion, highlighting legal challenges faced by prominent entertainment figures.
• Meteorite Falls in Indonesian Garden A meteorite fell in a garden in Cilimus, Indonesia, marking an unusual astronomical event that captured local attention.

Events in 1979

June 07, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 07, 1979

Newspapers from Jun. 07, 1979

June 07, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 158th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 07, 1979 can also be written as 6/7/1979 in the US and as 7/6/1979 in UK and Europe.

June 07, 1979 in June 1979 calendar

Famous people born on June 07, 1979:

• Anna Torv

  Anna Torv is an acclaimed Australian actress best known for her lead role as Olivia Dunham in the critically acclaimed science fiction...

• Élodie de Sélys
• Anne McClain

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on June 7th

Famous people died on June 07, 1979:

• Forrest Carter

  Author of the controversial autobiographical novel 'The Education of Little Tree', which explores Native American identity and culture.

• Asa Earl Carter
• Giuseppe Berti
• Modesto Valle

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on June 7th

June 07, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 07, 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 07, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 07, 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 07, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 07, 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 7th 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 07, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 07, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 07, 1979 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 07, 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 07, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 05:22 pm and setting at 04:16 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 07, 1979

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Someone born on June 07, 1979 is:

45 years 11 months old,

or 551 months and 7 days old,

or 2396 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16778 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 07, 1979?

There are 24 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 7th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 07, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 07, 1979.

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