What happened on Friday August 17, 1979?

Here's what happened on August 17, 1979:

• Deadly Mid-Air Collision of Soviet Passenger Planes On August 17, 1979, two Soviet Aeroflot passenger aircraft collided mid-air over Ukrainian airspace, resulting in a catastrophic crash that claimed 173 lives. The tragic incident highlighted the significant aviation safety challenges of the era and the risks inherent in complex air traffic management during the Cold War period.
• First Quds Day Observance On August 17, 1979 (24th day of Ramadan 1399 A.H.), the first Quds Day was observed. This annual event, initiated by Ayatollah Khomeini following the Iranian Revolution, is dedicated to expressing solidarity with Palestinians and opposing Israeli occupation of Jerusalem.

Events in 1979

August 17, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 17, 1979

Newspapers from Aug. 17, 1979

August 17, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 229th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1979 can also be written as 8/17/1979 in the US and as 17/8/1979 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 1979 in August 1979 calendar

Famous people born on August 17, 1979:

• Antwaan Randle El

  Former NFL wide receiver and quarterback who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Redskins, known for his versatility and...

• Julien Escudé

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on August 17th

Famous people died on August 17, 1979:

• Vivian Vance

  Beloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on the iconic sitcom 'I Love Lucy', which revolutionized television comedy in...

• John C. Allen

  Pioneering American roller coaster designer who significantly influenced the amusement park industry during the mid-20th century.

• Angelo De Martini
• Alf Ross

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on August 17th

August 17, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

1. Chic - Good Times
2. The Knack - My Sharona
3. Barbra Streisand - The Main Event & Fight
4. Donna Summer - Bad Girls
5. Earth, Wind and Fire - After The Love Has Gone

August 17, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1979 was I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

1. The Boomtown Rats - I Don't Like Mondays
2. Cliff Richard - We Don't Talk Anymore
3. Abba - Angeleyes / Voulez Vous
4. The Police - Can't Stand Losing You
5. Ian Dury & The Blockheads - Reasons To Be Cheerful (Part 3)

August 17, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

1. Chic - Good Times
2. Teddy Pendergrass - Turn Off The Lights
3. Earth, Wind & Fire - After The Love Has Gone
4. Donna Summer - Bad Girls
5. ConFunkShun - Chase Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.

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

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August 17, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 17, 1979 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 August 17, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 01:40 am and setting at 05:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 1979.

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Someone born on August 17, 1979 is:

45 years 8 months old,

or 548 months and 6 days old,

or 2383 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16686 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1979?

There are 116 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 17, 1979.

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