What happened on Tuesday June 12, 1979?

Here's what happened on June 12, 1979:

• Man-Powered Flight Across the English Channel Bryan Allen successfully flew the human-powered Gossamer Albatross aircraft across the English Channel in a groundbreaking achievement, completing the journey in 2 hours and 49 minutes. This historic flight won the second Kremer prize, demonstrating the potential of human-powered aviation technology.
• Sandinista Activity in Managua Sandinista forces occupied parts of Managua, Nicaragua, indicating ongoing political tensions and revolutionary activities during this period.
• Detroit Tigers Management Change The Detroit Tigers baseball team fired manager Les Moss and hired Sparky Anderson as the new manager, a significant change in the team's leadership.
• Cambridge Buddhist Association Opening Ceremony An opening ceremony was held at the Cambridge Buddhist Association in Boston, marking a significant moment for the local Buddhist community.
• Playing Card Throwing Record Kevin Saint Onge set a remarkable record by throwing a playing card an impressive distance of 185 feet, showcasing an unusual feat of skill and precision.

Events in 1979

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

Magazines from Jun. 12, 1979

Newspapers from Jun. 12, 1979

June 12, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 163rd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 12, 1979 can also be written as 6/12/1979 in the US and as 12/6/1979 in UK and Europe.

June 12, 1979 in June 1979 calendar

Famous people born on June 12, 1979:

• Robyn (singer)

  Robyn is a critically acclaimed Swedish pop singer known for her innovative electropop music and influential hit songs like 'Dancing On My...

• Wil Horneff

  Wil Horneff is an actor from Englewood, New Jersey, known for his roles in films like 'Ghost in the Machine' and 'The Sandlot'.

• Amber Teterissa
• Jamie Harding
• Earl Watson (basketball)
• Diego Milito
• Sergej Karasëv
• Feliks Kojadinović
• Guido Quintino Liris
• Oscar Loya
• Micaela Martins Jacintho
• Álex Mumbrú
• Walter Pozzebon
• Jodie Prenger
• Çeyhun Sultanov
• Gabriel Viglianti
• Earl Watson
• Ayelech Worku
• Anna Bogalij-Titovec
• Robyn

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on June 12th

Famous people died on June 12, 1979:

• Alekos Apostolidīs
• Angelo Lualdi
• Ferenc Nagy

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on June 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 12, 1979 was Hot Stuff by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

1. Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
2. Sister Sledge - We Are Family
3. Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
4. Randy Vanwarmer - Just When I Needed You Most
5. Bee Gees - Love You Inside Out

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 12, 1979 was Sunday Girl by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

1. Blondie - Sunday Girl
2. Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
3. Roxy Music - Dance Away
4. Tubeway Army - Are 'Friends' Electric
5. Earth Wind & Fire With The Emotions - Boogie Wonderland

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 12, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

1. Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
2. Earth, Wind & Fire - Boogie Wonderland
3. Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
4. The Gap Band - Shake
5. Sister Sledge - We Are Family

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 12th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 12, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 09:32 pm and setting at 08:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 10, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Jul 09, 1979.

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Your place in the Universe on June 12, 1979

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Someone born on June 12, 1979 is:

45 years 11 months old,

or 551 months and 2 days old,

or 2396 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16773 days old,

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

There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 12th 2025.

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

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

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