What happened on Wednesday, November 28, 1979?

Here's what happened on November 28, 1979:

• Air New Zealand Flight 901 crashes into Mount Erebus, killing all 257 on board On November 28, 1979, Air New Zealand Flight 901, a sightseeing flight to Antarctica, crashed into Mount Erebus, resulting in the deaths of all 237 passengers and 20 crew members. The disaster remains New Zealand's worst civil accident. source: britannica.com
• U.S. Steel Corporation announces major plant closures On November 28, 1979, U.S. Steel Corporation announced the closure of 16 operations across eight states, resulting in approximately 13,000 layoffs. The company cited non-competitiveness due to high operating costs, unfairly priced imports, and excessive environmental spending requirements as reasons for the closures. Chairman David M. Roderick indicated that more layoffs could follow if certain facilities did not improve their financial performance. source: washingtonpost.com
• Billy Smith becomes first NHL goaltender to be credited with a goal On November 28, 1979, during a game between the New York Islanders and the Colorado Rockies, Islanders goaltender Billy Smith was credited with a goal when Rockies defenseman Rob Ramage accidentally backpassed the puck into his own net during a delayed penalty. Smith was the last Islander to touch the puck, earning him the historic goal. source: nhl.com
• Chamillionaire's birth date confirmed Chamillionaire, the American rapper and entrepreneur, was born on November 28, 1979, in Washington, D.C. He is best known for his hit singles and contributions to the hip-hop genre, particularly in the mid-2000s. His work has earned him several awards, including a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance. source: biography.com
• Bowers and Ruddy Galleries Auction of The Garrett Collection On November 28-29, 1979, Bowers and Ruddy Galleries conducted the first session of The Garrett Collection auction in New York City. This event featured 622 lots, collectively selling for $7.1 million. Notable items included a 1787 Brasher doubloon gold pattern, 'EB' punch on wing, MS-63, which sold for $725,000, and a 1793 1-cent, chain, 'AMERICA', MS-63, setting a record for any copper coin at $115,000. source: kpolsson.com
• Joel Maximo's birth date Professional wrestler Joel Maximo, born Julio Ramirez, was born on November 28, 1979, in Brooklyn, New York. He is best known for his work in the independent wrestling circuit, particularly as part of the tag team The S.A.T. (Spanish Announce Team) alongside his brother, Jose Maximo. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1979

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

LIFE magazines from November 1979

Newspapers from Nov. 28, 1979

November 28, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 332nd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 28, 1979 can also be written as 11/28/1979 in the US and as 28/11/1979 in UK and Europe.

November 28, 1979 in November 1979 calendar

Famous people born on November 28, 1979:

• Daniel Henney

  Daniel Henney is an American actor and model known for his work in South Korean television dramas and Hollywood films. He gained recognition in Korea through his role in 'My Lovely Sam Soon' and has since appeared in both Korean and American productions. [bio]

• Chamillionaire

  Chamillionaire is a Grammy-winning rapper known for his hit single 'Ridin'' and his successful ventures in technology entrepreneurship and...

• Fatman Scoop

  Fatman Scoop is a well-known American DJ and rapper recognized for his distinctive, energetic voice and his hit single 'Be Faithful', which...

• Shy FX

  Shy FX is a prominent English drum and bass DJ and music producer known for his influential work in electronic dance music.

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on November 28th

Famous people died on November 28, 1979:

• Giuseppe Sordini

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on November 28th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 28, 1979 was No More Tears (Enough Is Enough) by Barbra Streisand, according to the music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.

1. Barbra Streisand - No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)
2. Styx - Babe
3. Commodores - Still
4. K.C and the Sunshine Band - Please Don't Go
5. Eagles - Heartache Tonight

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 28, 1979 was Another Brick In The Wall by Pink Floyd, according to the music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.

1. Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall
2. The Police - Walking On The Moon
3. Abba - I Have A Dream
4. The Tourists - I Only Want To Be With You
5. Donna Summer & Barbra Streisand - No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 28, 1979 was I Wanna Be Your Lover by Prince, according to the music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.

1. Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover
2. Rufus And Chaka Khan - Do You Love What You Feel
3. Commodores - Still
4. Sugarhill Gang - Rapper's Delight
5. Kool & The Gang - Ladies Night

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 28th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 28, 1979 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 28, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 01:40 pm and setting at 02:01 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 04, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Dec 03, 1979.

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Someone born on November 28, 1979 is:

46 years 8 months old,

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

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

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