What happened on Wednesday February 21, 1979?

Here's what happened on February 21, 1979:

• Tanzania-Uganda Conflict During the Uganda-Tanzania War, Tanzanian forces successfully routed Ugandan troops from the hill country and captured the strategic town of Mbarara, marking a significant military advancement in the conflict.
• Extraordinary Iowa High School Basketball Game In an unprecedented high school basketball match, two Iowa girls' teams played an incredibly defensive game, resulting in a scoreless first three quarters. The game was ultimately decided in the fourth overtime period with a final score of 4-2, showcasing remarkable defensive skills and endurance.
• Carly Colon Birth Carly Colon, a notable Puerto Rican professional wrestler, was born on this date. He would later become known in the wrestling world and contribute significantly to the sport's popularity.
• Death of Glendon Gibbs Glendon Gibbs, a Test Cricket player who represented West Indies in matches against Australia in 1955, passed away on this date.

Events in 1979

February 21, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 21, 1979

Newspapers from Feb. 21, 1979

February 21, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 52nd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 21, 1979 can also be written as 2/21/1979 in the US and as 21/2/1979 in UK and Europe.

February 21, 1979 in February 1979 calendar

Famous people born on February 21, 1979:

• Jordan Peele

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• Jennifer Love Hewitt

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• Nathalie Dechy

  French professional tennis player who was a three-time Grand Slam doubles champion, winning titles at the US Open and French Open in doubles...

• Pascal Chimbonda

  Guadeloupean-French professional soccer player who played as a defender in French football leagues, notably for AC Arles-Avignon.

• Carlito (wrestler)
• Bryan Lee O'Malley
• Tituss Burgess

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on February 21st

February 21, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 21, 1979 was Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

1. Rod Stewart - Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?
2. Pointer Sisters - Fire
3. Olivia Newton-John - A Little More Love
4. Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
5. Village People - Y.M.C.A.

February 21, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 21, 1979 was Heart Of Glass by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

1. Blondie - Heart Of Glass
2. Abba - Chiquitita
3. The Three Degrees - Woman In Love
4. The Bee Gees - Tragedy
5. Ian & The Blockheads - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick

February 21, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 21, 1979 was Bustin' Loose by Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

1. Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers - Bustin' Loose
2. Parliament - Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
3. Peabo Bryson - I'm So Into You
4. Lakeside - It's All The Way Live
5. Tavares - Never Had A Love Like This Before

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 21st is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 21, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 21, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 21, 1979 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 21, 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 February 21, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 02:05 am and setting at 01:16 pm.

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

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Someone born on February 21, 1979 is:

46 years 2 months old,

or 554 months and 23 days old,

or 2412 weeks

or 16884 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 21, 1979?

There are 283 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 21st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 21, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 21, 1979.

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