What happened on Wednesday March 14, 1979?

Here's what happened on March 14, 1979:

• Hawker Siddeley Trident Crash in Beijing, China A Hawker Siddeley Trident aircraft crashed into a factory near Beijing, causing a catastrophic incident that resulted in at least 200 fatalities. The crash represents one of the deadliest aviation accidents in Chinese history during that period.
• Magnitude 7.6 Earthquake in Guerrero, Mexico A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck near the coast of Guerrero, Mexico, causing extensive damage in the epicentral region and Mexico City metropolitan area. The seismic event resulted in significant structural damage and likely disrupted local infrastructure and communities.
• Alia Royal Jordanian Flight 600 Crash Alia Royal Jordanian Flight 600 tragically crashed at Doha International Airport, resulting in the deaths of 45 passengers and crew members. The incident highlighted aviation safety concerns of the era and the potential risks in air transportation.

Events in 1979

March 14, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 14, 1979

Newspapers from Mar. 14, 1979

March 14, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 73rd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 14, 1979 can also be written as 3/14/1979 in the US and as 14/3/1979 in UK and Europe.

March 14, 1979 in March 1979 calendar

Famous people born on March 14, 1979:

• Nicolas Anelka

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• James Jordan

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• Johan Santana

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• Santino Marella

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• Michele Riondino
• Chris Klein

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on March 14th

Famous people died on March 14, 1979:

• Will Mastin

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on March 14th

March 14, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 14, 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 14, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 14, 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 14, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 14, 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 14th 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 14, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 14, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 14, 1979 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 14, 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 14, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:56 pm and setting at 07:04 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 14, 1979

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Someone born on March 14, 1979 is:

46 years 2 months old,

or 554 months and 23 days old,

or 2412 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16886 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 14, 1979?

There are 281 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 14th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 14, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on March 14, 1979.

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