What happened on Wednesday January 17, 1979?

Here's what happened on January 17, 1979:

• Shah Flees Iran During Revolution Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi fled Iran, marking a critical moment in the Iranian Revolution. His departure signaled the imminent collapse of the Pahlavi dynasty and paved the way for Ayatollah Khomeini's return and the establishment of an Islamic Republic.
• Iran Hostage Crisis Begins The Iran Hostage Crisis initiated with Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi's flight from Iran, setting the stage for a diplomatic confrontation that would significantly impact US-Iran relations and global geopolitics.
• USSR Nuclear Test The Soviet Union conducted an underground nuclear test, continuing its Cold War-era nuclear weapons development program. This test was part of the ongoing nuclear arms race between the USSR and the United States.
• Presidential Wildlife Encounter US President Jimmy Carter had a bizarre encounter with an aggressive rabbit while fishing, which became a humorous anecdote in presidential history. The incident, though seemingly trivial, was widely reported and became a memorable moment of Carter's presidency.

Events in 1979

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

Magazines from Jan. 17, 1979

Newspapers from Jan. 17, 1979

January 17, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 17th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1979 can also be written as 1/17/1979 in the US and as 17/1/1979 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1979 in January 1979 calendar

Famous people born on January 17, 1979:

• Nafissatou Diallo

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• Micaela Ramazzotti
• Sharon Chan

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on January 17th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 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 17, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 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 17th 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 17, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 17, 1979 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 09:14 pm and setting at 09:58 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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Someone born on January 17, 1979 is:

46 years 3 months old,

or 555 months and 27 days old,

or 2417 weeks

or 16919 days old,

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

There are 248 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 17th 2026.

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

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

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