What happened on Saturday August 25, 1979?

Here's what happened on August 25, 1979:

• Tragic Indian Airlines Flight Crash in Mumbai A devastating aviation disaster occurred when an Indian Airlines turboprop airplane crashed while approaching landing in Mumbai, resulting in the tragic loss of all 49 people on board.
• Sandinista Government Restricts Entry to Nicaragua The newly established Sandinista government of Nicaragua issued a controversial order banning foreign entry into the Central American nation, signaling a significant shift in the country's political and diplomatic stance.
• Somalia Adopts Constitution On August 25, 1979, Somalia officially adopted its constitution, marking a significant moment in the nation's political development and establishing a formal framework for governance.
• Hart to Hart TV Series Premieres ABC premiered the popular television series 'Hart to Hart', starring Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers, which would become a notable entertainment program of the late 1970s.

Events in 1979

August 25, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 25, 1979

Newspapers from Aug. 25, 1979

August 25, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 237th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 25, 1979 can also be written as 8/25/1979 in the US and as 25/8/1979 in UK and Europe.

August 25, 1979 in August 1979 calendar

Famous people born on August 25, 1979:

• Deanna Nolan

  Professional basketball player known for her successful career in the WNBA, primarily with the Detroit Shock.

• Philipp Mißfelder

  German politician and historian who served in various political roles before his untimely death in 2015.

• Andrew Hussie

  Creator of the influential webcomic Homestuck and founder of MS Paint Adventures, a significant figure in online comic culture.

• Marlon Harewood

  English professional footballer who played for several clubs including West Ham United and Aston Villa.

• Ted Wulfers

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on August 25th

Famous people died on August 25, 1979:

• Stan Kenton

  Influential American jazz composer and bandleader who revolutionized big band music through progressive and experimental styles, challenging...

• Karl-Heinrich Bodenschatz

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on August 25th

August 25, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 25, 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 25, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 25, 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 25, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 25, 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 25th 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 25, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 25, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 25, 1979 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 25, 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 25, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 08:51 am and setting at 09:41 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 25, 1979

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Someone born on August 25, 1979 is:

45 years 10 months old,

or 550 months and 1 day old,

or 2391 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16742 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 25, 1979?

There are 60 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 25, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 25, 1979.

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