What happened on Wednesday September 12, 1979?

Here's what happened on September 12, 1979:

• Hurricane Frederick Devastates Alabama Coast Hurricane Frederick made a destructive landfall on Alabama's Gulf Coast, causing significant damage estimated at $23 million and resulting in five fatalities. The hurricane's powerful winds and storm surge created widespread devastation.
• Mount Etna Volcanic Eruption Tragedy A catastrophic eruption of Mount Etna volcano in Italy resulted in a devastating loss of life, killing at least nine tourists and severely injuring 12 others, with some victims requiring limb amputations due to severe burns.
• Carl Yastrzemski Achieves 3,000 Hit Milestone Boston Red Sox legendary player Carl Yastrzemski reached the prestigious 3,000-hit milestone by hitting a notable single off New York Yankees pitcher Jim Beattie, cementing his place in baseball history.
• Powerful Earthquake in West Irian, Indonesia A magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck the West Irian region of Indonesia, approximately 1,000 kilometers north of Australia, causing extensive damage on Yapen Island. The seismic event resulted in significant structural destruction and potential loss of life.
• World Record in 200m Sprint Italian athlete Pietro Mennea set a remarkable world record in the 200-meter sprint, clocking an impressive time of 19.72 seconds in Mexico City, showcasing exceptional athletic performance.
• Indiana Pacers Break Gender Barrier The Indiana Pacers made a groundbreaking decision by cutting Ann Meyers, who became the first woman ever considered for an NBA club roster, marking a significant moment in sports gender integration.

Events in 1979

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

Magazines from Sep. 12, 1979

Newspapers from Sep. 12, 1979

September 12, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 255th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 12, 1979 can also be written as 9/12/1979 in the US and as 12/9/1979 in UK and Europe.

September 12, 1979 in September 1979 calendar

Famous people born on September 12, 1979:

• Eliezer Yudkowsky

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Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on September 12th

Famous people died on September 12, 1979:

• Filippo Caruso
• Joseph Frantz
• Jocelyne LaGarde
• Josef Müller
• Aleksandr Veniaminovič Mačeret

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on September 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 12, 1979 was My Sharona by The Knack, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

1. The Knack - My Sharona
2. Earth, Wind and Fire - After The Love Has Gone
3. Charlie Daniels Band - The Devil Went Down To Georgia
4. Electric Light Orchestra - Don't Bring Me Down
5. Maxine Nightingale - Lead Me On

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 12, 1979 was We Don't Talk Anymore by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

1. Cliff Richard - We Don't Talk Anymore
2. Gary Numan - Cars
3. BA Robertson - Bang Bang
4. The Police - Message In A Bottle
5. The Bellamy Brothers - If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 12, 1979 was Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

1. Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
2. Ashford & Simpson - Found A Cure
3. Cameo - I Just Want To Be
4. Chic - Good Times
5. Mass Production - Firecracker

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 12th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 12, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 10:53 pm and setting at 02:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 06, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Oct 05, 1979.

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Someone born on September 12, 1979 is:

45 years 6 months old,

or 546 months and 16 days old,

or 2376 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16634 days old,

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

There are 168 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 12th 2025.

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

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

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