What happened on Tuesday March 20, 1979?

Here's what happened on March 20, 1979:

• Carter Ends Neutron Bomb Program U.S. President Jimmy Carter announced the termination of the neutron bomb program to the U.S. Senate. This decision was part of broader efforts to reduce nuclear weapon proliferation and mitigate potential warfare escalation.
• Space Shuttle Columbia Transportation The Space Shuttle Columbia was transported on a carrier aircraft to Kennedy Space Center, marking an important milestone in NASA's space program.
• Murder of Investigative Journalist Carmine Pecorelli Carmine Pecorelli, a 51-year-old Italian investigative journalist, was shot to death in Rome. The murder was later linked to potential political intrigue, with Prime Minister Giulio Andreotti being implicated in the crime.
• Actor Victor Kilian's Tragic Murder Victor Kilian, an 88-year-old American film and TV actor, was brutally beaten to death by burglars at his Hollywood home. His murder occurred shortly after a fellow actor, Charles Wagenheim, was also killed. Ironically, an episode of 'All in the Family' featuring both actors aired on the same day.

Events in 1979

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

Magazines from Mar. 20, 1979

Newspapers from Mar. 20, 1979

March 20, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 79th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 20, 1979 can also be written as 3/20/1979 in the US and as 20/3/1979 in UK and Europe.

March 20, 1979 in March 1979 calendar

Famous people born on March 20, 1979:

• Bianca Lawson

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• Freema Agyeman

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• Faustine Bollaert

  Faustine Bollaert is a prominent French television presenter and radio host known for her engaging talk shows and reality TV programs.

• Daniel Cormier

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on March 20th

Famous people died on March 20, 1979:

• Winton Hoch
• Mino Pecorelli
• Ángel Mariscal
• John Tremayne Babington

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on March 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 20, 1979 was Tragedy by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.

1. Bee Gees - Tragedy
2. Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
3. The Doobie Brothers - What A Fool Believes
4. Donna Summer - Heaven Knows
5. Peaches and Herb - Shake Your Groove Thing

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 20, 1979 was I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, according to the music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.

1. Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
2. Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Oliver's Army
3. Lene Lovich - Lucky Number
4. The Sex Pistols - Something Else / Friggin' In The Riggin'

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 20, 1979 was I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl) by Instant Funk, according to the music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.

1. Instant Funk - I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)
2. Sister Sledge - He's The Greatest Dancer
3. Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers - Bustin' Loose
4. Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
5. Rod Stewart - Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 20th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 20, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 20, 1979 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 20, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 11:58 pm and setting at 11:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 13, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Apr 12, 1979.

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Your place in the Universe on March 20, 1979

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Someone born on March 20, 1979 is:

46 years 1 month old,

or 553 months and 24 days old,

or 2408 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16857 days old,

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

There are 310 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 20th 2026.

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

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

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