What happened on Saturday September 15, 1979?

Here's what happened on September 15, 1979:

• John McEnroe Triumphs at U.S. Open 20-year-old John McEnroe achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the youngest male champion in U.S. Open history. He defeated Vitas Gerulaitis in a commanding straight-sets performance with scores of 7-5, 6-3, and 6-3, signaling the emergence of a new tennis superstar.
• Tracy Austin Wins U.S. Open Tennis Championship Tracy Austin, a 16-year-old professional tennis prodigy, made history by becoming the youngest person to win the U.S. Open Women's Singles title. She defeated the legendary Chris Evert Lloyd in a decisive straight-sets victory of 6-4 and 6-3, showcasing her exceptional talent and potential.
• Bob Watson's Historic Baseball Achievement Boston Red Sox player Bob Watson made Major League Baseball history by becoming the first player to hit for the cycle in both the American League (with the Red Sox) and the National League (with the Houston Astros), a rare and impressive batting feat.
• Sophie Dahl Born Sophie Dahl, a prominent British model, was born on this date. She would later become known for her successful modeling career and writing.

Events in 1979

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

Magazines from Sep. 15, 1979

Newspapers from Sep. 15, 1979

September 15, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 258th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 15, 1979 can also be written as 9/15/1979 in the US and as 15/9/1979 in UK and Europe.

September 15, 1979 in September 1979 calendar

Famous people born on September 15, 1979:

• Dave Annable

  Dave Annable is an American actor known for his roles in television series like 'Brothers & Sisters' and films such as 'Crazy/Beautiful'.

• Patrick Marleau

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• Nicole Fiscella

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on September 15th

Famous people died on September 15, 1979:

• Max Klausen
• Vincenzo Torraca

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on September 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 15, 1979 was My Sharona by The Knack, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

1. The Knack - My Sharona
2. Earth, Wind and Fire - After The Love Has Gone
3. Charlie Daniels Band - The Devil Went Down To Georgia
4. Electric Light Orchestra - Don't Bring Me Down
5. Maxine Nightingale - Lead Me On

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 15, 1979 was We Don't Talk Anymore by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

1. Cliff Richard - We Don't Talk Anymore
2. Gary Numan - Cars
3. BA Robertson - Bang Bang
4. The Police - Message In A Bottle
5. The Bellamy Brothers - If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 15, 1979 was Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

1. Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
2. Ashford & Simpson - Found A Cure
3. Cameo - I Just Want To Be
4. Chic - Good Times
5. Mass Production - Firecracker

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 15th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 15, 1979 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 15, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 01:15 am and setting at 04:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 06, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Oct 05, 1979.

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Someone born on September 15, 1979 is:

45 years 9 months old,

or 549 months and 16 days old,

or 2389 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16726 days old,

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

There are 76 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 15th 2025.

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

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

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