What happened on Friday June 15, 1979?

Here's what happened on June 15, 1979:

• NASA Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster Qualification Test NASA conducted the first qualification test firing of the Space Shuttle's solid rocket booster (SRB), which successfully ran for 122 seconds. This critical test was a significant milestone in the Space Shuttle program, validating the rocket booster's performance and reliability before actual mission deployment.
• End of the Sino-Vietnamese War The Sino-Vietnamese War, also known as the Third Indochina War, officially concluded on June 15, 1979, with the withdrawal of Chinese forces from Vietnam. This conflict, which lasted from February to March 1979, was a significant geopolitical event in Southeast Asian history, marked by border tensions and military confrontations between China and Vietnam.

Events in 1979

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

Magazines from Jun. 15, 1979

Newspapers from Jun. 15, 1979

June 15, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 166th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 15, 1979 can also be written as 6/15/1979 in the US and as 15/6/1979 in UK and Europe.

June 15, 1979 in June 1979 calendar

Famous people born on June 15, 1979:

• Charles Zwolsman Jr.

  Professional Dutch racing driver known for his competitive career in motorsports.

• Yulia Nestsiarenka

  Accomplished Belarusian sprinter who competed in international track and field events.

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on June 15th

Famous people died on June 15, 1979:

• Juan Arremón
• Giovanni De Prà
• Teruo Nakamura

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on June 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 15, 1979 was Hot Stuff by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

1. Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
2. Sister Sledge - We Are Family
3. Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
4. Randy Vanwarmer - Just When I Needed You Most
5. Bee Gees - Love You Inside Out

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 15, 1979 was Sunday Girl by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

1. Blondie - Sunday Girl
2. Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
3. Roxy Music - Dance Away
4. Tubeway Army - Are 'Friends' Electric
5. Earth Wind & Fire With The Emotions - Boogie Wonderland

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 15, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

1. Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
2. Earth, Wind & Fire - Boogie Wonderland
3. Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
4. The Gap Band - Shake
5. Sister Sledge - We Are Family

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 15th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 15, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 11:57 pm and setting at 12:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 10, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Jul 09, 1979.

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Your place in the Universe on June 15, 1979

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Someone born on June 15, 1979 is:

45 years 10 months old,

or 550 months and 29 days old,

or 2395 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16770 days old,

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

There are 32 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 15th 2025.

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

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

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