What happened on Monday June 18, 1979?

Here's what happened on June 18, 1979:

• Iran Hostage Crisis Begins On June 18, 1979, a group of Iranian students stormed the American embassy in Tehran, marking the beginning of a significant diplomatic crisis that would last 444 days. The hostage-taking was a pivotal moment in US-Iran relations, reflecting the deep political tensions following the Iranian Revolution. The crisis ended on January 20, 1981, and had profound implications for international diplomacy and US foreign policy.
• SALT II Treaty Signed US President Jimmy Carter and Soviet President Leonid Brezhnev signed the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT II) treaty, a critical arms control agreement aimed at limiting the nuclear capabilities of both superpowers during the Cold War. The treaty sought to reduce and restrict strategic nuclear weapons, representing a significant diplomatic effort to prevent nuclear escalation.
• Concorde's First Transatlantic Passenger Flight The Concorde supersonic passenger jet completed its inaugural commercial flight between New York City and London, marking a milestone in aviation technology. This groundbreaking flight demonstrated the potential for ultra-fast international travel, symbolizing the technological prowess of the late 20th century.
• Billy Martin Returns to Yankees Billy Martin returned to the dugout to manage the New York Yankees for the second time, continuing his tumultuous but legendary relationship with the baseball team. Martin was known for his fiery personality and tactical baseball knowledge.

Events in 1979

June 18, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 18, 1979

Newspapers from Jun. 18, 1979

June 18, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 169th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 18, 1979 can also be written as 6/18/1979 in the US and as 18/6/1979 in UK and Europe.

June 18, 1979 in June 1979 calendar

Famous people born on June 18, 1979:

• Yumiko Kobayashi

  Yumiko Kobayashi is a prominent Japanese voice actress and singer known for her versatile work in anime and entertainment industry.

• Chris Neil
• Brian McKeever

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on June 18th

Famous people died on June 18, 1979:

• Henry Vollam Morton

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on June 18th

June 18, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 18, 1979 was Hot Stuff by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

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. Donna Summer - Bad Girls

June 18, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 18, 1979 was Sunday Girl by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

1. Blondie - Sunday Girl
2. Roxy Music - Dance Away
3. Tubeway Army - Are 'Friends' Electric
4. Earth Wind & Fire With The Emotions - Boogie Wonderland

June 18, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 18, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

1. Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
2. Earth, Wind & Fire - Boogie Wonderland
3. Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
4. McFadden & Whitehead - Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now
5. Sister Sledge - We Are Family

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 18th 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 18, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 18, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 18, 1979 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 18, 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 18, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 01:46 am and setting at 03:36 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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Your place in the Universe on June 18, 1979

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Someone born on June 18, 1979 is:

46 years and 8 days old,

or 552 months and 8 days old,

or 2401 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16810 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 18, 1979?

There are 357 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 18th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 18, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 18, 1979.

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