What happened on Friday August 24, 1979?

Here's what happened on August 24, 1979:

• Death of Pioneering German Aviator Hanna Reitsch Hanna Reitsch, a groundbreaking German aviator, passed away in Frankfurt, Germany. Throughout her remarkable career, she achieved numerous historic milestones, becoming the first German woman to obtain a captain's license, the first woman helicopter pilot, the first woman test pilot, and notably, the first woman awarded the Iron Cross in 1942. Her contributions significantly advanced women's roles in aviation during a challenging historical period.
• Ghana Recognizes Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic Ghana officially recognized the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), a diplomatic move that contributed to the international recognition of the Western Sahara region's political aspirations.
• UN Vienna Office Begins Postage Stamp Issuance The United Nations' Vienna office officially commenced issuing its own postage stamps, expanding the organization's diplomatic and administrative infrastructure.
• The Cars Concert in Central Park The popular rock band The Cars performed a live concert in New York City's iconic Central Park, attracting music fans and contributing to the city's vibrant cultural scene.
• NFL Fans Prefer Classic Patriots Logo In a fan vote, 60,916 NFL supporters expressed their preference for the old New England Patriots logo over a proposed new design, demonstrating the strong emotional connection fans have with team branding.

Events in 1979

August 24, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 24, 1979

Newspapers from Aug. 24, 1979

August 24, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 236th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 1979 can also be written as 8/24/1979 in the US and as 24/8/1979 in UK and Europe.

August 24, 1979 in August 1979 calendar

Famous people born on August 24, 1979:

• Kaki King

  Innovative American guitarist and composer known for her unique fingerstyle technique and experimental instrumental music.

• Michael Redd

  Professional basketball player who was an NBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist, primarily known for his exceptional shooting skills.

• Katja Nyberg

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on August 24th

Famous people died on August 24, 1979:

• Hanna Reitsch
• Bernt Evensen

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on August 24th

August 24, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 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 24, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 24, 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 24, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 24, 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 24th is Virgo.

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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 24, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 24, 1979 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 24, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:55 am and setting at 09:12 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 24, 1979

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Someone born on August 24, 1979 is:

45 years 7 months old,

or 547 months and 30 days old,

or 2382 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16679 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 1979?

There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 24, 1979.

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