What happened on Friday July 27, 1979?

Here's what happened on July 27, 1979:

• France Conducts Nuclear Test France conducted a nuclear weapons test, continuing its nuclear weapons development program during the Cold War era. This test was part of France's strategic efforts to maintain nuclear capabilities and geopolitical influence.
• France Conducts Nuclear Test France conducted a nuclear weapons test, continuing its nuclear weapons development program during the Cold War era. This test was part of France's strategic efforts to maintain nuclear capabilities and geopolitical influence.
• France Conducts Nuclear Test France conducted a nuclear weapons test, continuing its nuclear weapons development program during the Cold War era. This test was part of France's strategic efforts to maintain nuclear capabilities and geopolitical influence.
• Broadway Opry '79 Musical Debuts in New York City The musical 'Broadway Opry '79' opened at the historic St. James Theater in New York City, running for a limited engagement of six performances. This unique production blended Broadway theatrical traditions with country music styles, offering audiences an innovative theatrical experience.
• Broadway Opry '79 Musical Debuts in New York City The musical 'Broadway Opry '79' opened at the historic St. James Theater in New York City, running for a limited engagement of six performances. This unique production blended Broadway theatrical traditions with country music styles, offering audiences an innovative theatrical experience.
• Broadway Opry '79 Musical Debuts in New York City The musical 'Broadway Opry '79' opened at the historic St. James Theater in New York City, running for a limited engagement of six performances. This unique production blended Broadway theatrical traditions with country music styles, offering audiences an innovative theatrical experience.

Events in 1979

July 27, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 27, 1979

Newspapers from Jul. 27, 1979

July 27, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 208th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 27, 1979 can also be written as 7/27/1979 in the US and as 27/7/1979 in UK and Europe.

July 27, 1979 in July 1979 calendar

Famous people born on July 27, 1979:

• Marielle Franco

  Brazilian politician, human rights activist, and feminist who was tragically assassinated in Rio de Janeiro in 2018, becoming a symbol of...

• Sidney Govou

  Professional French footballer of Beninese origin who played as a winger and striker, primarily in French professional leagues.

• Shannon Moore

  American performer known for wrestling and music, associated with the band Peroxwhy!gen.

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on July 27th

Famous people died on July 27, 1979:

• Ettore Manni

  Prolific Italian actor who appeared in numerous films during the 1950s and 1960s, contributing significantly to the Italian cinema of his...

• Shirley Mason

  Famous psychiatric patient whose multiple personality disorder case inspired the influential book and film 'Sybil', significantly impacting...

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on July 27th

July 27, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 27, 1979 was Bad Girls by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

1. Donna Summer - Bad Girls
2. Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
3. Chic - Good Times
4. Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
5. David Naughton - Makin' It

July 27, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 27, 1979 was Are 'Friends' Electric by Tubeway Army, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

1. Tubeway Army - Are 'Friends' Electric
2. Janet Kay - Silly Games
3. The Boomtown Rats - I Don't Like Mondays
4. The Sex Pistols - C'mon Everybody
5. Squeeze - Up The Junction

July 27, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 27, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

1. Chic - Good Times
2. Teddy Pendergrass - Turn Off The Lights
3. Donna Summer - Bad Girls
4. ConFunkShun - Chase Me
5. The Jones Girls - You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 27th is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 27, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 27, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 27, 1979 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 27, 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 July 27, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 09:05 am and setting at 10:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 09, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Aug 08, 1979.

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Someone born on July 27, 1979 is:

45 years 8 months old,

or 548 months and 27 days old,

or 2386 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16707 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 27, 1979?

There are 95 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 27, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 27, 1979.

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