What happened on Thursday February 15, 1979?

Here's what happened on February 15, 1979:

• Warsaw Bank Explosion Tragedy A devastating suspected gas explosion in a Warsaw bank resulted in the tragic loss of 49 lives, causing significant shock and mourning in Poland.
• Don Dunstan Resigns as South Australian Premier Don Dunstan concluded his transformative decade-long tenure as Premier of South Australia, marking the end of a significant period of social liberalization in the state.
• 21st Grammy Awards Highlights The 21st Grammy Awards celebrated notable musical achievements, with Billy Joel's 'Just the Way You Are' and Taste of Honey receiving significant recognition.
• US Nuclear Test at Nevada Site The United States conducted a nuclear weapons test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing Cold War-era nuclear research and weapons development.
• Temple City Kazoo Orchestra on TV The unique Temple City Kazoo Orchestra made a notable television appearance on the Mike Douglas Show, showcasing their unconventional musical performance.
• Australian Man's Lifesaver Endurance Record Paul Shirley, a 21-year-old Australian, set an unusual record by sucking on a single lifesaver candy for an impressive 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Events in 1979

February 15, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 15, 1979

Newspapers from Feb. 15, 1979

February 15, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 46th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 15, 1979 can also be written as 2/15/1979 in the US and as 15/2/1979 in UK and Europe.

February 15, 1979 in February 1979 calendar

Famous people born on February 15, 1979:

• Adam Granduciel

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on February 15th

Famous people died on February 15, 1979:

• Louise Lagrange
• Zdenka Ticharich

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on February 15th

February 15, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 15, 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 15, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 15, 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 15, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 15, 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 15th 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 15, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 15, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 15, 1979 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 15, 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 15, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 09:02 pm and setting at 09:01 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 15, 1979

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Someone born on February 15, 1979 is:

46 years 2 months old,

or 554 months and 29 days old,

or 2412 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16890 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 15, 1979?

There are 277 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 15, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 15, 1979.

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