What happened on Sunday June 17, 1979?

Here's what happened on June 17, 1979:

• Three Mile Island Nuclear Accident On June 17, 1979, a partial nuclear meltdown occurred at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant in Pennsylvania, United States. This incident is considered the most significant nuclear accident in U.S. history, marking a critical moment in nuclear energy safety. While the accident did not release substantial radioactive materials, it dramatically impacted public perception of nuclear power and led to major reforms in nuclear plant safety protocols.
• US Golf Open Championship Hale Irwin wins the 79th US Golf Open, shooting a total score of 284 at the Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio. This victory further solidified Irwin's reputation as a top professional golfer of the era.
• Nick Rimando Birth Nick Rimando, a notable American soccer player, is born. He would later become a prominent goalkeeper in Major League Soccer (MLS).
• LPGA Golf Tournament Jane Blalock emerges victorious in the Sarah Coventry Golf Tournament, showcasing her skill in professional women's golf.
• Sarava Musical Closes in NYC The theatrical production Sarava concludes its run at the Mark Hellinger Theater in New York City after 140 performances, marking the end of its Broadway engagement.

Events in 1979

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

Magazines from Jun. 17, 1979

Newspapers from Jun. 17, 1979

June 17, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 168th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 17, 1979 can also be written as 6/17/1979 in the US and as 17/6/1979 in UK and Europe.

June 17, 1979 in June 1979 calendar

Famous people born on June 17, 1979:

• Tyler Webb
• Jenny Kropp

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on June 17th

Famous people died on June 17, 1979:

• Duffy Lewis

  American baseball player and manager (b. 1888).

• Hubert Ashton

  English cricketer and politician (b. 1898).

• Tesourinha
• Alessandro Costantinides

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on June 17th

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

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

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 17, 1979 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 17, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 01:12 am and setting at 02:30 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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Someone born on June 17, 1979 is:

45 years 10 months old,

or 550 months and 27 days old,

or 2395 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16768 days old,

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

There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 17th 2025.

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

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

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