What happened on Thursday June 28, 1979?

Here's what happened on June 28, 1979:

• Three Mile Island Nuclear Accident On June 28, 1979, a partial nuclear meltdown occurred at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant in Middletown, Pennsylvania. This catastrophic event was the most significant nuclear accident in United States history, causing widespread public concern about nuclear energy safety. The incident led to major reforms in nuclear power plant regulations, emergency response protocols, and public perception of nuclear technology.
• OPEC Oil Price Surge The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) implemented a substantial 24% increase in global oil prices, significantly impacting the world economy and energy markets. This dramatic price hike contributed to economic instability and heightened inflationary pressures in many countries during the late 1970s.

Events in 1979

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

Magazines from Jun. 28, 1979

Newspapers from Jun. 28, 1979

June 28, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 179th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 28, 1979 can also be written as 6/28/1979 in the US and as 28/6/1979 in UK and Europe.

June 28, 1979 in June 1979 calendar

Famous people born on June 28, 1979:

• Felicia Day

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• Vladislav Abashin
• James Spithill

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on June 28th

Famous people died on June 28, 1979:

• Paul Dessau

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on June 28th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 28, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

1. Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
2. Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
3. Donna Summer - Bad Girls
4. Sister Sledge - We Are Family
5. Rickie Lee Jones - Chuck E.'s In Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 28, 1979 was Are 'Friends' Electric by Tubeway Army, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

1. Tubeway Army - Are 'Friends' Electric
2. Janet Kay - Silly Games
3. The Sex Pistols - C'mon Everybody
4. Dave Edmunds - Girls Talk
5. Chic - Good Times

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 28, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

1. Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
2. Earth, Wind & Fire - Boogie Wonderland
3. McFadden & Whitehead - Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now
4. Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
5. Sister Sledge - We Are Family

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 28th is Cancer.

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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 28, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 09:21 am and setting at 11:08 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 10, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Jul 09, 1979.

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Your place in the Universe on June 28, 1979

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Someone born on June 28, 1979 is:

45 years 9 months old,

or 549 months and 26 days old,

or 2390 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16736 days old,

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

There are 66 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 28th 2025.

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

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

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