What happened on Sunday May 27, 1979?

Here's what happened on May 27, 1979:

• Historic Power Transition in Rhodesia The first black-led government of Rhodesia takes power after 90 years of white minority rule, succeeding Ian Smith through a significant power-sharing agreement that marks a pivotal moment in the country's political evolution.
• Seattle SuperSonics NBA Championship The Seattle SuperSonics clinch the NBA Championship by defeating the Washington Bullets, marking a significant moment in the team's basketball history.
• Rick Mears Wins Indianapolis 500 Rick Mears wins the Indianapolis 500 for the first time, securing a victory for car owner Roger Penske, who achieves his second championship at this prestigious racing event.
• Mauritania Prime Minister Assassination Mauritania's Prime Minister Ahmed Ould Bouceif, who had been in office for only seven weeks, is killed along with 11 other people in a tragic incident.
• Pope John Paul II Ordains Bishop Pope John Paul II ordains John J. O'Connor as a bishop, continuing the Catholic Church's ecclesiastical leadership succession.
• Penny Pulz Wins LPGA Golf Classic Penny Pulz emerges victorious at the LPGA Corning Golf Classic, showcasing her skill in professional women's golf.
• Formation of Vizianagaram District The Vizianagaram district is officially formed in Andhra Pradesh, India, as part of the state's administrative reorganization.

Events in 1979

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

Magazines from May. 27, 1979

Newspapers from May. 27, 1979

May 27, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 147th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 27, 1979 can also be written as 5/27/1979 in the US and as 27/5/1979 in UK and Europe.

May 27, 1979 in May 1979 calendar

Famous people born on May 27, 1979:

• Mile Sterjovski

  Professional Australian soccer player who played as a striker for various clubs including Newcastle Jets and Melbourne Victory in the...

• Jeff Brazier

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on May 27th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 27, 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 27, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 27, 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 27th 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 27, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 27, 1979 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 27, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 07:03 am and setting at 10:36 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 27, 1979

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Someone born on May 27, 1979 is:

45 years 11 months old,

or 551 months and 17 days old,

or 2398 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16789 days old,

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

There are 13 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 27th 2025.

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

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

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