What happened on Monday May 28, 1979?

Here's what happened on May 28, 1979:

• Margaret Thatcher Becomes UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher made history by becoming the first woman Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, leading the Conservative Party into power. Her election marked a significant moment for women in politics and heralded a new era of conservative economic and social policies in Britain.
• US Establishes Diplomatic Relations with China The United States officially established diplomatic ties with mainland China, ending nearly three decades of diplomatic isolation since the Communist takeover in 1949. This landmark event, following the normalization efforts of the Carter administration, signaled a major shift in global geopolitics.
• Greece Joins European Economic Community On May 28, 1979, Greece was formally accepted as a member of the European Economic Community (EEC), marking a significant milestone in the country's political and economic integration with Western Europe. This accession symbolized Greece's transition from a period of political instability to a democratic nation fully participating in European institutions.
• First Black President of Zimbabwe Josiah Zion Gumede was elected as the first black President of Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia), signaling a historic transition from white minority rule to a more representative government. This election was a crucial step in the country's journey towards racial equality and democratic governance.
• Air Europe Launches Commercial Service Air Europe, an independent low-cost British airline, commenced commercial operations with its inaugural Boeing 737 flight from London Gatwick Airport to Palma de Mallorca. This launch represented the growing trend of budget air travel in Europe during the late 1970s.

Events in 1979

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

Magazines from May. 28, 1979

Newspapers from May. 28, 1979

May 28, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 148th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 28, 1979 can also be written as 5/28/1979 in the US and as 28/5/1979 in UK and Europe.

May 28, 1979 in May 1979 calendar

Famous people born on May 28, 1979:

• Monica Keena

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• Abdulaziz al-Omari

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• Nonso Anozie
• Markus Frind
• Abd al-Aziz al-Umari

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on May 28th

Famous people died on May 28, 1979:

• Frank Fredrickson
• Henry Johansson

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on May 28th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 28, 1979 was Hot Stuff by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week May 28th and June 3rd.

1. Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
2. Peaches & Herb - Reunited
3. Bee Gees - Love You Inside Out
4. Sister Sledge - We Are Family
5. Wings - Goodnight Tonight

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 28, 1979 was Sunday Girl by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week May 28th and June 3rd.

1. Blondie - Sunday Girl
2. Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
3. Roxy Music - Dance Away
4. Tubeway Army - Are 'Friends' Electric
5. Earth Wind & Fire With The Emotions - Boogie Wonderland

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 28, 1979 was Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now by McFadden & Whitehead, according to the music chart for the week May 28th and June 3rd.

1. McFadden & Whitehead - Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now
2. The Isley Brothers - I Wanna Be With You
3. Peaches & Herb - Reunited
4. Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
5. The Gap Band - Shake

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 28th 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 28, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 28, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 07:53 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 28, 1979

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Someone born on May 28, 1979 is:

45 years 11 months old,

or 551 months and 16 days old,

or 2398 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16788 days old,

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

There are 14 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 28th 2025.

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

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

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