What happened on Monday March 12, 1979?

Here's what happened on March 12, 1979:

• Llandow Air Disaster A catastrophic aviation tragedy occurred near Sigingstone, Wales, when a commercial aircraft crashed, resulting in the deaths of 80 passengers and crew. At the time, this incident was recorded as the world's deadliest air disaster, marking a significant moment in aviation safety history and prompting extensive investigations into the causes of the crash.
• Llandow Air Disaster A catastrophic aviation tragedy occurred near Sigingstone, Wales, when a commercial aircraft crashed, resulting in the deaths of 80 passengers and crew. At the time, this incident was recorded as the world's deadliest air disaster, marking a significant moment in aviation safety history and prompting extensive investigations into the causes of the crash.
• Llandow Air Disaster A catastrophic aviation tragedy occurred near Sigingstone, Wales, when a commercial aircraft crashed, resulting in the deaths of 80 passengers and crew. At the time, this incident was recorded as the world's deadliest air disaster, marking a significant moment in aviation safety history and prompting extensive investigations into the causes of the crash.
• Mello Yello Soft Drink Launch The Coca-Cola Company introduced Mello Yello, a caffeinated citrus-flavored soft drink strategically designed to compete directly with PepsiCo's Mountain Dew in the competitive carbonated beverage market. This product launch represented a significant marketing and product development initiative for Coca-Cola.
• Mello Yello Soft Drink Launch The Coca-Cola Company introduced Mello Yello, a caffeinated citrus-flavored soft drink strategically designed to compete directly with PepsiCo's Mountain Dew in the competitive carbonated beverage market. This product launch represented a significant marketing and product development initiative for Coca-Cola.
• Mello Yello Soft Drink Launch The Coca-Cola Company introduced Mello Yello, a caffeinated citrus-flavored soft drink strategically designed to compete directly with PepsiCo's Mountain Dew in the competitive carbonated beverage market. This product launch represented a significant marketing and product development initiative for Coca-Cola.

Events in 1979

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

Magazines from Mar. 12, 1979

Newspapers from Mar. 12, 1979

March 12, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 71st day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 12, 1979 can also be written as 3/12/1979 in the US and as 12/3/1979 in UK and Europe.

March 12, 1979 in March 1979 calendar

Famous people born on March 12, 1979:

• Joel Madden

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• Pete Doherty

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• Dado Kamissoko

  Dado Kamissoko is a French track and field athlete specializing in sprint events, particularly the 200m and 400m races.

• Cecilia Strada

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on March 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 12, 1979 was I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

1. Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
2. Bee Gees - Tragedy
3. Rod Stewart - Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?
4. Donna Summer - Heaven Knows
5. Peaches and Herb - Shake Your Groove Thing

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 12, 1979 was I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

1. Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
2. Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Oliver's Army
3. Lene Lovich - Lucky Number
4. The Sex Pistols - Something Else / Friggin' In The Riggin'

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 12, 1979 was I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl) by Instant Funk, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

1. Instant Funk - I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)
2. Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers - Bustin' Loose
3. Sister Sledge - He's The Greatest Dancer
4. Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
5. Rod Stewart - Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 12th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 12, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:01 pm and setting at 06:04 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Mar 13, 1979.

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Your place in the Universe on March 12, 1979

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Someone born on March 12, 1979 is:

46 years 2 months old,

or 554 months and 2 days old,

or 2409 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16865 days old,

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

There are 302 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 12th 2026.

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

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

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