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see horoscope and birth chart for May 13, 1979What happened on Sunday May 13, 1979?
About May 13th, 1979, in brief:
- Historical events: Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, and his family were sentenced to death in Tehran following the Iranian Revolution. This marked a significant moment in the political upheaval that transformed Iran's governance and geopolitical standing.
- Day of the week: May 13th, 1979 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Reunited by Peaches & Herb
- #1 UK song: Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel
- Popular movie: The Tempest directed by Julie Taymor
More about May 13th, 1979? See below for more news and curiosities on May 13th, 1979.
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May 13, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 13, 1979:
- Iranian Shah Sentenced to Death Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, and his family were sentenced to death in Tehran following the Iranian Revolution. This marked a significant moment in the political upheaval that transformed Iran's governance and geopolitical standing.
- Cuban Asylum Seekers Breach Venezuelan Embassy In a dramatic escape attempt, a group of 12 Cubans crashed a bus through the fence of the Venezuelan Embassy in Havana, successfully seeking diplomatic asylum. This event highlighted the ongoing political tensions and desire for freedom during the late 1970s in Cuba.
- Sandra Post Wins LPGA Tournament Professional golfer Sandra Post won the Lady Michelob LPGA Golf Tournament, showcasing her skill and contributing to women's sports achievements in 1979.
May 13, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 13, 1979?
Who was born on May 13, 1979?
Famous people born on May 13, 1979:
- Mickey Madden
Mickey Madden is a bassist and founding member of the popular pop-rock band Maroon 5, known for their global hit songs.
- Prince Carl Philip Duke of Värmland
Prince Carl Philip is a member of the Swedish Royal Family, known for his charitable work, design interests, and royal status.
- Carl Philip
Swedish royalty, the son of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden, a prominent member of the Swedish royal family.
May 13, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 13, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 7th and May 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 13, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 13, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.
- Peaches & Herb - Reunited
- Blondie - Heart Of Glass
- Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
- Suzi Quatro - Stumblin' In
- Village People - In The Navy
May 13, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 13, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.
- Art Garfunkel - Bright Eyes
- M - Pop Muzik
- Blondie - Sunday Girl
- Boney M - Hooray Hooray It's A Holi-Holiday
- Roxy Music - Dance Away
May 13, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 13, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.
- Peaches & Herb - Reunited
- G.Q. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
- Raydio - You Can't Change That
- Foxy - Hot Number
- George Benson - Love Ballad
May 13, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 13th is Taurus.
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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 13, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 13, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Goat personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 13, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 13, 1979 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 13, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 09:45 pm and setting at 07:56 am.
The previous full moon was on May 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1979.
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Your place in the Universe on May 13, 1979
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Someone born on May 13, 1979 is:
46 years and 1 day old,
or 552 months and 1 day old,
or 2400 weeks and 3 days old,
or 16803 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 13, 1979?
There are 364 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 13th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 13, 1979?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 13, 1979.
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