What happened on Friday February 23, 1979?

Here's what happened on February 23, 1979:

• First African American Marine Corps General Appointed Frank Peterson Jr. made history by becoming the first Black general in the United States Marine Corps, breaking significant racial barriers in military leadership.
• George Harrison Releases Self-Titled Album Former Beatles member George Harrison released his self-titled solo album, continuing his successful post-Beatles musical career and showcasing his individual artistic vision.
• Sarava Musical Opens in New York City The musical Sarava premiered at the Mark Hellinger Theater in New York City, running for a total of 140 performances and contributing to the Broadway theatrical landscape of the late 1970s.

Events in 1979

February 23, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 23, 1979

Newspapers from Feb. 23, 1979

February 23, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 54th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 23, 1979 can also be written as 2/23/1979 in the US and as 23/2/1979 in UK and Europe.

February 23, 1979 in February 1979 calendar

Famous people born on February 23, 1979:

• S E Cupp
• Amazon Eve

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on February 23rd

Famous people died on February 23, 1979:

• W. A. C. Bennett

  Canadian businessman and politician, 25th premier of british columbia (b. 1900).

• Attilio Marcora

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on February 23rd

February 23, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 23, 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 23, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 23, 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 23, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 23, 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 23rd 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 23, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 23, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 23, 1979 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 23, 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 23, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 04:03 am and setting at 03:30 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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Your place in the Universe on February 23, 1979

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Someone born on February 23, 1979 is:

46 years 2 months old,

or 554 months and 21 days old,

or 2411 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16882 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 23, 1979?

There are 285 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 23rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 23, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 23, 1979.

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