What happened on Tuesday February 13, 1979?

Here's what happened on February 13, 1979:

• Tragic Kidnapping of US Ambassador in Afghanistan In Kabul, Muslim extremists kidnapped the American ambassador to Afghanistan, Adolph Dubs. During a dramatic confrontation, Dubs was killed in a gunfight between his kidnappers and local police, marking a significant diplomatic incident during the tumultuous period of Soviet influence in Afghanistan.
• Hood Canal Bridge Disaster A powerful windstorm struck western Washington, causing catastrophic damage by sinking a half-mile-long section of the Hood Canal Bridge. This event highlighted the region's vulnerability to extreme weather conditions and the potential infrastructure risks in coastal areas.
• Wendy Carlos Gender Transition Revelation Following her sex reassignment surgery in 1972, musician Wendy Carlos legally changed her name from Walter. She publicly shared her transgender journey in an interview with Playboy Magazine in May 1979, contributing to greater visibility and understanding of transgender experiences.
• Guardian Angels Formation The Guardian Angels, a volunteer crime prevention organization, was founded in New York City. This citizen-led group aimed to improve urban safety by patrolling streets and subway systems, representing a grassroots response to rising crime rates.

Events in 1979

February 13, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 13, 1979

Newspapers from Feb. 13, 1979

February 13, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 44th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 13, 1979 can also be written as 2/13/1979 in the US and as 13/2/1979 in UK and Europe.

February 13, 1979 in February 1979 calendar

Famous people born on February 13, 1979:

• Mena Suvari

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• Rafael Márquez

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• Anders Breivik

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• Anouck Lepere
• La Mala Rodríguez
• Rachel Reeves

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on February 13th

February 13, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 13, 1979 was Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

1. Rod Stewart - Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?
2. Village People - Y.M.C.A.
3. Olivia Newton-John - A Little More Love
4. Pointer Sisters - Fire
5. Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive

February 13, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 13, 1979 was Heart Of Glass by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

1. Blondie - Heart Of Glass
2. Abba - Chiquitita
3. The Three Degrees - Woman In Love
4. The Bee Gees - Tragedy
5. Ian & The Blockheads - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick

February 13, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 13, 1979 was Bustin' Loose by Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

1. Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers - Bustin' Loose
2. Parliament - Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
3. Peabo Bryson - I'm So Into You
4. Lakeside - It's All The Way Live
5. Earth, Wind & Fire - September

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 13th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 13, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 13, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 13, 1979 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 13, 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 February 13, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 07:08 pm and setting at 08:02 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 February 13, 1979

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Someone born on February 13, 1979 is:

46 years 2 months old,

or 554 months and 10 days old,

or 2410 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16871 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 13, 1979?

There are 296 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 13th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 13, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 13, 1979.

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