What happened on Tuesday May 15, 1979?

Here's what happened on May 15, 1979:

• Margaret Thatcher Becomes First Female UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, leader of Britain's Conservative Party, made history by becoming the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. After Prime Minister James Callaghan submitted his resignation to Queen Elizabeth II, Thatcher accepted the Queen's request to form a new government and immediately proceeded to 10 Downing Street, marking a significant milestone in British political history.
• Margaret Thatcher Becomes First Female UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, leader of Britain's Conservative Party, made history by becoming the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. After Prime Minister James Callaghan submitted his resignation to Queen Elizabeth II, Thatcher accepted the Queen's request to form a new government and immediately proceeded to 10 Downing Street, marking a significant milestone in British political history.
• Margaret Thatcher Becomes First Female UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, leader of Britain's Conservative Party, made history by becoming the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. After Prime Minister James Callaghan submitted his resignation to Queen Elizabeth II, Thatcher accepted the Queen's request to form a new government and immediately proceeded to 10 Downing Street, marking a significant milestone in British political history.
• Air Europe Launches Low-Cost Commercial Service Air Europe, an independent low-cost British airline, inaugurated its commercial service with a Boeing 737 flight from London Gatwick Airport to Palma de Mallorca, signaling the beginning of more affordable air travel for vacationers.
• Air Europe Launches Low-Cost Commercial Service Air Europe, an independent low-cost British airline, inaugurated its commercial service with a Boeing 737 flight from London Gatwick Airport to Palma de Mallorca, signaling the beginning of more affordable air travel for vacationers.
• Air Europe Launches Low-Cost Commercial Service Air Europe, an independent low-cost British airline, inaugurated its commercial service with a Boeing 737 flight from London Gatwick Airport to Palma de Mallorca, signaling the beginning of more affordable air travel for vacationers.
• Battle of Lira in Uganda Continues Tanzanian forces and their Uganda National Liberation Front allies continued to suppress resistance in central Uganda, weeks after the fall of Kampala, demonstrating the ongoing military operations in the region.
• Battle of Lira in Uganda Continues Tanzanian forces and their Uganda National Liberation Front allies continued to suppress resistance in central Uganda, weeks after the fall of Kampala, demonstrating the ongoing military operations in the region.
• Battle of Lira in Uganda Continues Tanzanian forces and their Uganda National Liberation Front allies continued to suppress resistance in central Uganda, weeks after the fall of Kampala, demonstrating the ongoing military operations in the region.
• First Team Ice Racing World Championship The inaugural Team Ice Racing World Championship was held, with the Soviet Union emerging as the champions, followed by Czechoslovakia in second place and West Germany in third, highlighting the competitive nature of winter motorsports.
• First Team Ice Racing World Championship The inaugural Team Ice Racing World Championship was held, with the Soviet Union emerging as the champions, followed by Czechoslovakia in second place and West Germany in third, highlighting the competitive nature of winter motorsports.
• First Team Ice Racing World Championship The inaugural Team Ice Racing World Championship was held, with the Soviet Union emerging as the champions, followed by Czechoslovakia in second place and West Germany in third, highlighting the competitive nature of winter motorsports.

Events in 1979

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

Magazines from May. 15, 1979

Newspapers from May. 15, 1979

May 15, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 135th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 1979 can also be written as 5/15/1979 in the US and as 15/5/1979 in UK and Europe.

May 15, 1979 in May 1979 calendar

Famous people born on May 15, 1979:

• Dan Auerbach

  Renowned musician, guitarist and vocalist of The Black Keys.

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on May 15th

Famous people died on May 15, 1979:

• Giuseppe Brancale
• Luigi Savini
• Elemér Somfay
• Curtis Stevens

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on May 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

1. Peaches & Herb - Reunited
2. Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
3. Village People - In The Navy
4. Suzi Quatro - Stumblin' In
5. Wings - Goodnight Tonight

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 15, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

1. Art Garfunkel - Bright Eyes
2. M - Pop Muzik
3. Blondie - Sunday Girl
4. Boney M - Hooray Hooray It's A Holi-Holiday
5. Roxy Music - Dance Away

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 15, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

1. Peaches & Herb - Reunited
2. G.Q. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
3. Raydio - You Can't Change That
4. Foxy - Hot Number
5. The Isley Brothers - I Wanna Be With You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th is Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 15, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 10:45 pm and setting at 09:54 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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Someone born on May 15, 1979 is:

45 years 11 months old,

or 551 months and 29 days old,

or 2400 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16801 days old,

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

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

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