What happened on Wednesday May 23, 1979?

Here's what happened on May 23, 1979:

• Deadliest Aviation Accident in U.S. History American Airlines Flight 191, a DC-10, crashes during takeoff at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, resulting in the tragic loss of 271 passengers and crew, plus 2 people on the ground. This catastrophic event became the most fatal aviation disaster in United States history at the time.
• Etan Patz Disappearance Six-year-old Etan Patz vanishes from lower Manhattan, New York, in a case that would become pivotal in raising national awareness about missing children. His disappearance sparked a significant movement in child safety and missing persons investigations.
• First Post-Moratorium Execution in Florida John Spenkelink is executed by electric chair in Florida, marking the first execution in the United States after the reintroduction of the death penalty in 1976, signaling a significant moment in the legal and criminal justice landscape.
• Carl Carstens Elected President of West Germany West Germany democratically elects Carl Carstens as its president, continuing the nation's post-war democratic transition and political stability.
• Borussia Mönchengladbach UEFA Cup Victory Borussia Mönchengladbach wins its 8th UEFA Cup in Düsseldorf, demonstrating the strength of German football in European competitions during the late 1970s.
• Tom Petty's Financial Challenges Rock musician Tom Petty files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, revealing the financial complexities faced by artists in the music industry.
• Afghanistan's Diplomatic Recognition Afghanistan officially recognizes the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), a diplomatic move reflecting the complex geopolitical relationships of the time.
• The Kids Are All Right Film Premiere The film 'The Kids Are All Right' premieres, contributing to the cultural landscape of cinema in 1979.

Events in 1979

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

Magazines from May. 23, 1979

Newspapers from May. 23, 1979

May 23, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1979 can also be written as 5/23/1979 in the US and as 23/5/1979 in UK and Europe.

May 23, 1979 in May 1979 calendar

Famous people born on May 23, 1979:

• Maggie Q

  Internationally recognized actress known for action films like 'Mission: Impossible III' and the TV series 'Nikita', with...

• Brian Campbell

  Professional NHL ice hockey defenseman who played for teams like the Chicago Blackhawks and won the Stanley Cup in 2010.

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on May 23rd

Famous people died on May 23, 1979:

• S. Selvanayagam

  Sri lankan geographer and academic (b. 1932).

• Francesco Giorgio Bettiol
• Nora Dumas

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on May 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

1. Peaches & Herb - Reunited
2. Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
3. Village People - In The Navy
4. Bee Gees - Love You Inside Out
5. Wings - Goodnight Tonight

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

1. Art Garfunkel - Bright Eyes
2. M - Pop Muzik
3. Blondie - Sunday Girl
4. Boney M - Hooray Hooray It's A Holi-Holiday
5. Roxy Music - Dance Away

May 23, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 1979 was I Wanna Be With You by The Isley Brothers, according to the music chart for the week May 21st and May 27th.

1. The Isley Brothers - I Wanna Be With You
2. Peaches & Herb - Reunited
3. Raydio - You Can't Change That
4. G.Q. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
5. McFadden & Whitehead - Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 23, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 23, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:18 am and setting at 06:50 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1979.

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Someone born on May 23, 1979 is:

45 years 11 months old,

or 551 months and 21 days old,

or 2399 weeks

or 16793 days old,

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

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

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

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