What happened on Wednesday February 28, 1979?

Here's what happened on February 28, 1979:

• Significant Earthquake in Alaska A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck Mt. Saint Elias in Alaska, causing potential geological disruption and seismic activity in the region.
• Death of Mr. Ed, Famous TV Horse Mr. Ed, the iconic talking horse from the popular television show, passed away, marking the end of a beloved entertainment era.
• Birth of Primo Peterka Primo Peterka, a notable Slovenian ski jumper, was born, who would later contribute to the sport of ski jumping.

Events in 1979

February 28, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 28, 1979

Newspapers from Feb. 28, 1979

February 28, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 59th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 1979 can also be written as 2/28/1979 in the US and as 28/2/1979 in UK and Europe.

February 28, 1979 in February 1979 calendar

Famous people born on February 28, 1979:

• Sébastien Bourdais

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• Élisabeth Bost
• Amat Escalante
• Michael Bisping
• Ivo Karlović
• Sander van Doorn

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on February 28th

Famous people died on February 28, 1979:

• Paul Alverdes

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on February 28th

February 28, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 1979 was Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 4th.

1. Rod Stewart - Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?
2. Pointer Sisters - Fire
3. Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
4. Bee Gees - Tragedy
5. Olivia Newton-John - A Little More Love

February 28, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 28, 1979 was Oliver's Army by Elvis Costello & The Attractions, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 4th.

1. Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Oliver's Army
2. The Bee Gees - Tragedy
3. Lene Lovich - Lucky Number
4. The Sex Pistols - Something Else / Friggin' In The Riggin'

February 28, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 28, 1979 was Bustin' Loose by Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 4th.

1. Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers - Bustin' Loose
2. Parliament - Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
3. Peabo Bryson - I'm So Into You
4. Peaches & Herb - Shake Your Groove Thing
5. Tavares - Never Had A Love Like This Before

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 28, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 28, 1979 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 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 February 28, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 07:43 am and setting at 09:29 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 28, 1979

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Someone born on February 28, 1979 is:

46 years 2 months old,

or 554 months and 16 days old,

or 2411 weeks

or 16877 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 28, 1979?

There are 290 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 28, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 28, 1979.

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