What happened on Monday August 20, 1979?

Here's what happened on August 20, 1979:

• Tragic Indian Airlines Flight Crash A devastating aviation disaster occurred when an Indian Airlines turboprop aircraft crashed near Mumbai, resulting in the tragic loss of all 49 passengers and crew on board.
• Iranian Army Siege of Mahabad The Iranian Army initiated a military operation against Kurdish nationalists in the city of Mahabad, surrounding the area within 10 days as part of a broader conflict with Kurdish separatist movements.
• Indian Prime Minister Charan Singh Resigns Prime Minister Charan Singh of India stepped down from his position, marking a significant moment in the country's political landscape during the late 1970s.
• East Coast Main Line Rail Route Restoration The Penmanshiel Diversion opened, successfully restoring the critical rail route connecting England and Scotland, improving transportation infrastructure.
• Grenada Recognizes Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic Grenada officially recognized the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), a diplomatic move signaling support for the Western Sahara independence movement.
• Celebrity Wedding of Vikki Carr and Michael Nilsson Popular singer Vikki Carr married Michael Nilsson in a notable celebrity wedding event.

Events in 1979

August 20, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 20, 1979

Newspapers from Aug. 20, 1979

August 20, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 1979 can also be written as 8/20/1979 in the US and as 20/8/1979 in UK and Europe.

August 20, 1979 in August 1979 calendar

Famous people born on August 20, 1979:

• Kimberly Stewart

  Daughter of rock legend Rod Stewart, Kimberly is a model and entrepreneur known for her 'Hot Legs' shoe line and her prominent family...

• Jamie Cullum

  Acclaimed English jazz and pop pianist and singer-songwriter known for blending traditional jazz with contemporary pop and rock influences.

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on August 20th

August 20, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 1979 was My Sharona by The Knack, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

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

August 20, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 1979 was I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

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 20, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

1. Chic - Good Times
2. Earth, Wind & Fire - After The Love Has Gone
3. Teddy Pendergrass - Turn Off The Lights
4. Ashford & Simpson - Found A Cure
5. Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th 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 20, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 20, 1979 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 20, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:12 am and setting at 07:11 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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Your place in the Universe on August 20, 1979

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Someone born on August 20, 1979 is:

45 years 8 months old,

or 548 months and 3 days old,

or 2383 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16683 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 1979?

There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 20, 1979.

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