What happened on Thursday August 09, 1979?

Here's what happened on August 09, 1979:

• Tragic Day for FBI: Multiple Agent Fatalities On August 9, 1979, the American Federal Bureau of Investigation experienced its most devastating loss of life in its 71-year history. Three FBI agents were killed in two separate, unrelated shooting incidents, highlighting the dangerous nature of law enforcement work during this period.
• Brighton's First Nude Beach Established On August 9, 1979, Brighton, a popular English seaside resort, officially designated its first nude beach, marking a significant moment in British social liberalization and beach culture. This landmark decision represented a progressive approach to personal freedom and body acceptance in the late 1970s.

Events in 1979

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

Magazines from Aug. 09, 1979

Newspapers from Aug. 09, 1979

August 09, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 221st day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 1979 can also be written as 8/9/1979 in the US and as 9/8/1979 in UK and Europe.

August 09, 1979 in August 1979 calendar

Famous people born on August 09, 1979:

• Rashard Lewis

  Professional basketball player who had a notable career in the NBA.

• Michael Kingma

  Australian basketball player who competed professionally in national leagues.

• Kliff Kingsbury

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on August 9th

Famous people died on August 09, 1979:

• Raymond Washington

  American gang leader and founder of the crips (born 1953).

• Charles Spinasse

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on August 9th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 1979 was Bad Girls by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

1. Donna Summer - Bad Girls
2. Chic - Good Times
3. Barbra Streisand - The Main Event & Fight
4. The Knack - My Sharona
5. John Stewart - Gold

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 09, 1979 was I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

1. The Boomtown Rats - I Don't Like Mondays
2. Cliff Richard - We Don't Talk Anymore
3. Abba - Angeleyes / Voulez Vous
4. The Police - Can't Stand Losing You
5. Ian Dury & The Blockheads - Reasons To Be Cheerful (Part 3)

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 09, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

1. Chic - Good Times
2. Teddy Pendergrass - Turn Off The Lights
3. Donna Summer - Bad Girls
4. Earth, Wind & Fire - After The Love Has Gone
5. ConFunkShun - Chase Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 09, 1979 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 09, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 09:09 pm and setting at 08:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 1979.

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Your place in the Universe on August 09, 1979

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Someone born on August 09, 1979 is:

45 years 9 months old,

or 549 months and 5 days old,

or 2387 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16715 days old,

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

There are 88 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 9th 2025.

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

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

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