What happened on Sunday August 12, 1979?

Here's what happened on August 12, 1979:

• Tragic Indian Airlines Flight Crash A devastating aviation disaster occurred when an Indian Airlines turboprop aircraft crashed while attempting to land in Mumbai, resulting in the tragic loss of all 49 passengers and crew on board.
• Death of Nobel Laureate Ernst Boris Chain Ernst Boris Chain, a renowned German-born biochemist and Nobel Prize winner in Physiology or Medicine, passed away. Chain was a significant scientific figure known for his groundbreaking work in medical research.
• Iranian Press Censorship Book Burning DUPE
• Italian Government Confidence Vote Prime Minister Francesco Cossiga's government successfully won a vote of confidence in the Italian Senate, with 153 votes in favor and 118 against, demonstrating political stability during a challenging period.
• Broadway Musical 'Whoopee!' Closes The Broadway musical 'Whoopee!' concluded its run at the ANTA Theater in New York City after 204 performances, marking the end of its theatrical journey.
• Judy Rankin Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Professional golfer Judy Rankin secured victory in the LPGA WUI Golf Classic, showcasing her skill and competitive prowess in women's professional golf.

Events in 1979

August 12, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 12, 1979

Newspapers from Aug. 12, 1979

August 12, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 224th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 1979 can also be written as 8/12/1979 in the US and as 12/8/1979 in UK and Europe.

August 12, 1979 in August 1979 calendar

Famous people born on August 12, 1979:

• Cindy Klassen

  Cindy Klassen is a renowned Canadian speed skater who made history by winning six medals at the 2006 Winter Olympics, establishing herself...

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on August 12th

Famous people died on August 12, 1979:

• Ernst Boris Chain

  German-irish biochemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 1979).

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on August 12th

August 12, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 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 12, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 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 12, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 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 12th 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 12, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 12, 1979 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 12, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 10:23 pm and setting at 12:24 pm.

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

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Someone born on August 12, 1979 is:

45 years 8 months old,

or 548 months and 11 days old,

or 2384 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16691 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 1979?

There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 12, 1979.

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