What happened on Friday January 12, 1979?

Here's what happened on January 12, 1979:

• Khomeini Forms Revolutionary Council Ayatollah Khomeini, while in exile in Paris, established the Revolutionary Council to coordinate the political transition in Iran. This strategic move was a crucial step in the Iranian Revolution that would dramatically reshape the country's political landscape.
• Hillside Strangler Arrested Kenneth Bianchi, one of the notorious Hillside Stranglers responsible for a series of brutal murders in Los Angeles, was apprehended in Bellingham, Washington. His arrest marked a significant breakthrough in a serial killing case that had terrorized Southern California.
• Devastating Midwest Blizzard of 1979 A record-breaking blizzard struck the American Midwest, causing widespread destruction and tragically claiming over 100 lives. The extreme winter storm brought unprecedented snowfall, freezing temperatures, and catastrophic conditions that paralyzed transportation and infrastructure across multiple states.
• 6th American Music Awards The 6th Annual American Music Awards celebrated top musical talents, with Barry Manilow and Linda Ronstadt emerging as major winners, highlighting the diverse musical landscape of the late 1970s.
• Marián Hossa Birth Marián Hossa, a future Slovak professional ice hockey player, was born. He would go on to become a highly respected NHL player known for his exceptional skills and long, successful career.

Events in 1979

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

Magazines from Jan. 12, 1979

Newspapers from Jan. 12, 1979

January 12, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 12th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 12, 1979 can also be written as 1/12/1979 in the US and as 12/1/1979 in UK and Europe.

January 12, 1979 in January 1979 calendar

Famous people born on January 12, 1979:

• Lee Bo-young

  Prominent South Korean actress and model who has gained significant recognition in the Korean entertainment industry.

• Marián Hossa

  Professional Slovak ice hockey player known for his exceptional skills and long NHL career, playing for multiple teams including the Chicago...

• Julien Kapek

  French triple jumper who achieved a personal best of 17.

• David Zabriskie

  Professional American cyclist who competed at the highest levels of road cycling, known for his time trial expertise.

• Jinkee Pacquiao

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on January 12th

Famous people died on January 12, 1979:

• Giovanni Buitoni
• Icilio Missiroli
• Pete Smith

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on January 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 12, 1979 was Too Much Heaven by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

1. Bee Gees - Too Much Heaven
2. Chic - Le Freak
3. Billy Joel - My Life
4. Barbra & Neil - You Don't Bring Me Flowers
5. Toto - Hold The Line

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 12, 1979 was YMCA by The Village People, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

1. The Village People - YMCA
2. Ian & The Blockheads - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick
3. Racey - Lay Your Love On Me
4. Earth Wind & Fire - September
5. Olivia Newton-John - A Little More Love

January 12, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 12, 1979 was September by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

1. Earth, Wind & Fire - September
2. Cheryl Lynn - Got To Be Real
3. Gene Chandler - Get Down
4. Chic - Le Freak
5. Peabo Bryson - I'm So Into You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 12th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 12, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 12, 1979 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 12, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:39 pm and setting at 07:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1979.

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Your place in the Universe on January 12, 1979

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Someone born on January 12, 1979 is:

46 years 3 months old,

or 555 months and 11 days old,

or 2414 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16903 days old,

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

There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 12th 2026.

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

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

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