What happened on Wednesday January 24, 1979?

Here's what happened on January 24, 1979:

• United States Nuclear Test in Nevada On January 24, 1979, the United States conducted a nuclear weapons test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing its Cold War-era program of underground nuclear weapons testing. These tests were part of ongoing efforts to develop and assess nuclear weapon capabilities during the tense period of nuclear arms race with the Soviet Union.

Events in 1979

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

Magazines from Jan. 24, 1979

Newspapers from Jan. 24, 1979

January 24, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 24th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 24, 1979 can also be written as 1/24/1979 in the US and as 24/1/1979 in UK and Europe.

January 24, 1979 in January 1979 calendar

Famous people born on January 24, 1979:

• Tatyana Ali

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• Nik Wallenda

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• Giuliano Sangiorgi
• Saverio Tommasi

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on January 24th

Famous people died on January 24, 1979:

• Guido Rossa
• Raissa Calza
• Mabel Taliaferro

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on January 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 24, 1979 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

1. Chic - Le Freak
2. Bee Gees - Too Much Heaven
3. Village People - Y.M.C.A.
4. Rod Stewart - Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?
5. Billy Joel - My Life

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 24, 1979 was YMCA by The Village People, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

1. The Village People - YMCA
2. Ian & The Blockheads - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick
3. Racey - Lay Your Love On Me
4. Earth Wind & Fire - September
5. Olivia Newton-John - A Little More Love

January 24, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 24, 1979 was Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop) by Parliament, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

1. Parliament - Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
2. Earth, Wind & Fire - September
3. Peabo Bryson - I'm So Into You
4. Gene Chandler - Get Down
5. Cheryl Lynn - Got To Be Real

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 24th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 24, 1979 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 24, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 03:18 am and setting at 02:33 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 24, 1979

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Someone born on January 24, 1979 is:

46 years 3 months old,

or 555 months and 20 days old,

or 2416 weeks

or 16912 days old,

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

There are 256 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 24th 2026.

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

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

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