What happened on Thursday May 24, 1979?

Here's what happened on May 24, 1979:

• Soviet Nuclear Test in Kazakhstan The Soviet Union conducted a nuclear weapons test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in Eastern Kazakhstan, continuing its Cold War-era nuclear weapons development program.
• Thorpe Park Opens in Surrey Thorpe Park, England's first major theme park and one of the 10 largest in Europe, officially opened in Chertsey, Surrey, located approximately 20 miles southwest of London, marking a significant milestone in British leisure and entertainment.
• Billy Martin's Public Apology New York Yankees manager Billy Martin publicly apologized to Reno sportswriter Ray Hagar, addressing a previous conflict or misunderstanding in the sports media.

Events in 1979

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

Magazines from May. 24, 1979

Newspapers from May. 24, 1979

May 24, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 144th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 24, 1979 can also be written as 5/24/1979 in the US and as 24/5/1979 in UK and Europe.

May 24, 1979 in May 1979 calendar

Famous people born on May 24, 1979:

• Tracy McGrady

  NBA superstar who played for multiple teams, known for his exceptional scoring ability and being a seven-time NBA All-Star.

• Manuel Cortez

  Portuguese-German actor and photographer known for his work in film and visual arts.

• Frank Mir

  Renowned mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC heavyweight division, known for his submission skills.

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on May 24th

Famous people died on May 24, 1979:

• Ernest Bullock

  English organist, composer, and educator (b. 1890).

• André Luguet

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on May 24th

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

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 24, 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 24th 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 24, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 24, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:55 am and setting at 07:53 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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Your place in the Universe on May 24, 1979

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Someone born on May 24, 1979 is:

45 years 11 months old,

or 551 months and 20 days old,

or 2398 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16792 days old,

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

There are 10 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 24th 2025.

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

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

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