What happened on Monday January 15, 1979?

Here's what happened on January 15, 1979:

• Shah of Iran Flees During Islamic Revolution Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, facing mounting pressure from revolutionary forces, flees Iran with his family, seeking refuge in Egypt. This marks a critical moment in the Iranian Revolution, signaling the imminent collapse of the Pahlavi dynasty and the eventual establishment of an Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Khomeini.
• Shah of Iran Flees During Islamic Revolution Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, facing mounting pressure from revolutionary forces, flees Iran with his family, seeking refuge in Egypt. This marks a critical moment in the Iranian Revolution, signaling the imminent collapse of the Pahlavi dynasty and the eventual establishment of an Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Khomeini.
• Shah of Iran Flees During Islamic Revolution Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, facing mounting pressure from revolutionary forces, flees Iran with his family, seeking refuge in Egypt. This marks a critical moment in the Iranian Revolution, signaling the imminent collapse of the Pahlavi dynasty and the eventual establishment of an Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Khomeini.
• Pope John Paul II's Historic Mexico Visit Pope John Paul II arrives in Mexico City for his first pastoral visit to Mexico, primarily to attend the 1979 Latin American Episcopal Conference (CELAM) in Puebla. This visit was significant for Catholic relations in Latin America, focusing on discussing the role of the Church in social and political contexts.
• Pope John Paul II's Historic Mexico Visit Pope John Paul II arrives in Mexico City for his first pastoral visit to Mexico, primarily to attend the 1979 Latin American Episcopal Conference (CELAM) in Puebla. This visit was significant for Catholic relations in Latin America, focusing on discussing the role of the Church in social and political contexts.
• Pope John Paul II's Historic Mexico Visit Pope John Paul II arrives in Mexico City for his first pastoral visit to Mexico, primarily to attend the 1979 Latin American Episcopal Conference (CELAM) in Puebla. This visit was significant for Catholic relations in Latin America, focusing on discussing the role of the Church in social and political contexts.

Events in 1979

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

Magazines from Jan. 15, 1979

Newspapers from Jan. 15, 1979

January 15, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 15th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 15, 1979 can also be written as 1/15/1979 in the US and as 15/1/1979 in UK and Europe.

January 15, 1979 in January 1979 calendar

Famous people born on January 15, 1979:

• Drew Brees

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• François Gelez
• Robert Bryndza
• Ken Chu
• Agnė Čiūdarienė
• Ariella Ferrera
• Trent Ford
• Jonas Ljungblad
• Michalīs Morfīs
• Michael Neumayer
• Antonio Núñez
• Damir Pekič
• Bruno Pesce
• Martin Petrov
• Paolo Quinteros
• Anthony Šerić
• Andrea Barberi
• Young Dro
• Matteo Berbenni

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on January 15th

Famous people died on January 15, 1979:

• Yang Zhongjian
• Paul Conrath

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on January 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 15, 1979 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

1. Chic - Le Freak
2. Bee Gees - Too Much Heaven
3. Billy Joel - My Life
4. Village People - Y.M.C.A.
5. Toto - Hold The Line

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 15, 1979 was YMCA by The Village People, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

1. The Village People - YMCA
2. Ian & The Blockheads - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick
3. Racey - Lay Your Love On Me
4. Earth Wind & Fire - September
5. Olivia Newton-John - A Little More Love

January 15, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 15, 1979 was Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop) by Parliament, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

1. Parliament - Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
2. Earth, Wind & Fire - September
3. Gene Chandler - Get Down
4. Peabo Bryson - I'm So Into You
5. Cheryl Lynn - Got To Be Real

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 15th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 15, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 15, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 07:21 pm and setting at 08:58 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 15, 1979

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Someone born on January 15, 1979 is:

46 years 3 months old,

or 555 months and 29 days old,

or 2417 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16921 days old,

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

There are 246 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 15th 2026.

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

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

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