What happened on Monday April 09, 1979?

Here's what happened on April 09, 1979:

• Execution of Iranian Prime Minister Hoveyda Amir-Abbas Hoveyda, the 60-year-old former Prime Minister of Iran who served from 1965 to 1977, was executed by firing squad at Qasr Prison in Tehran, marking a brutal moment in the aftermath of the Iranian Revolution.
• Launch of Ohio-Class Strategic Submarine The U.S. Navy launched the Ohio-class submarine from the General Dynamics shipyard in Groton, Connecticut. This submarine was considered the most advanced strategic weapons system of its time, representing a significant milestone in naval military technology.
• Jane Byrne Becomes First Female Mayor of Chicago Jane Byrne was elected as Mayor of Chicago, breaking significant political ground by becoming the first woman to serve in that role and ending a 46-year tradition of mayors from the Bridgeport neighborhood.
• 51st Academy Awards Honors Hollywood Talent The 51st Academy Awards celebrated cinematic achievements, with Jon Voight and Jane Fonda winning awards. Walter Lantz was also honored with an honorary Oscar for his contributions to animated motion pictures.
• Record-Breaking Ping Pong Endurance Match The longest doubles ping-pong match in history commenced, ultimately lasting an incredible 101 hours and showcasing extraordinary human endurance and competitive spirit.

Events in 1979

April 09, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 09, 1979

Newspapers from Apr. 09, 1979

April 09, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 99th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 09, 1979 can also be written as 4/9/1979 in the US and as 9/4/1979 in UK and Europe.

April 09, 1979 in April 1979 calendar

Famous people born on April 09, 1979:

• Keshia Knight-Pulliam

  Keshia Knight-Pulliam is an American actress best known for her iconic role as Rudy Huxtable on the groundbreaking sitcom 'The Cosby Show',...

• Peter Luccin

  French professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder, notably for FC Dallas in Major League Soccer during his career.

• Olivier Sorlin

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on April 9th

Famous people died on April 09, 1979:

• Fusatarō Teshima

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on April 9th

April 09, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 09, 1979 was What A Fool Believes by The Doobie Brothers, according to the music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.

1. The Doobie Brothers - What A Fool Believes
2. Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
3. Amii Stewart - Knock On Wood
4. Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing
5. Frank Mills - Music Box Dancer

April 09, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 09, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.

1. Art Garfunkel - Bright Eyes
2. Racey - Some Girls
3. Squeeze - Cool For Cats
4. Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
5. The Village People - In The Navy

April 09, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 09, 1979 was Disco Nights (Rock-Freak) by G.Q., according to the music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.

1. G.Q. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
2. Instant Funk - I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)
3. The Jacksons - Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)
4. Peaches & Herb - Reunited
5. Chic - I Want Your Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 9th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 09, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 09, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 09, 1979 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 09, 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 April 09, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 03:49 pm and setting at 04:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 13, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Apr 12, 1979.

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Your place in the Universe on April 09, 1979

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Someone born on April 09, 1979 is:

46 years 1 month old,

or 553 months and 28 days old,

or 2408 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16860 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 09, 1979?

There are 307 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 9th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 09, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 09, 1979.

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