What happened on Wednesday May 09, 1979?

Here's what happened on May 09, 1979:

• SALT 2 Treaty Signed by US and USSR The United States and the Soviet Union signed the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT 2) treaty, a significant diplomatic effort to limit and control nuclear weapons during the Cold War era. This agreement aimed to reduce the escalating nuclear arms race between the two superpowers.
• Execution of Habib Elghanian Triggers Jewish Exodus from Iran Iranian Jewish businessman Habib Elghanian was executed by firing squad in Tehran, marking a pivotal moment that triggered the mass exodus of Iran's Jewish community. This event dramatically reduced the once-thriving Jewish population in Iran, which had numbered around 100,000 before the Islamic Revolution.
• California Implements Gasoline Purchase Limits California became the first U.S. state since World War II to authorize limits on gasoline purchases, implementing an 'odd–even' rationing system. This measure was likely a response to ongoing energy shortages and economic challenges of the late 1970s.
• Tragic Artillery Shell Incident in Lebanon A devastating incident occurred in the Lebanese village of Babiliye, where eight children aged 8 to 13 were killed after becoming curious about a live artillery shell. This tragic event highlights the ongoing dangers of unexploded ordnance in conflict-prone regions.
• Oil Platform Disaster in Gulf of Mexico A catastrophic accident occurred when the oil drilling platform Ranger 1 suddenly collapsed approximately 12 miles offshore from Galveston, Texas, resulting in the deaths of eight oil workers. This incident underscores the inherent risks in offshore drilling operations.

Events in 1979

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

Magazines from May. 09, 1979

Newspapers from May. 09, 1979

May 09, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 129th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 09, 1979 can also be written as 5/9/1979 in the US and as 9/5/1979 in UK and Europe.

May 09, 1979 in May 1979 calendar

Famous people born on May 09, 1979:

• Rosario Dawson

  Rosario Dawson is a prominent American actress known for her versatile roles in blockbuster films like 'Rent', 'Sin City', and 'Men in Black...

• Pierre Bouvier

  Pierre Bouvier is a Canadian musician, best known as the bassist and vocalist of the pop-punk band Simple Plan.

• Andrew W.K.

  Andrew W.K.

• Brandon Webb

  Brandon Webb is an American baseball player who played as a pitcher, primarily known for his career in professional baseball.

• Aaron Alexis

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on May 9th

Famous people died on May 09, 1979:

• Cyrus Eaton

  American businessman known for his investments and philanthropy.

• Gabriel Ramanantsoa

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on May 9th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 09, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

1. Peaches & Herb - Reunited
2. Blondie - Heart Of Glass
3. Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
4. Suzi Quatro - Stumblin' In
5. Village People - In The Navy

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 09, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 09, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

1. Peaches & Herb - Reunited
2. G.Q. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
3. Raydio - You Can't Change That
4. Foxy - Hot Number
5. George Benson - Love Ballad

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 9th 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 09, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 09, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 05:34 pm and setting at 05:08 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 09, 1979

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Someone born on May 09, 1979 is:

46 years and 5 days old,

or 552 months and 5 days old,

or 2401 weeks

or 16807 days old,

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

There are 360 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 9th 2026.

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

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

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