What happened on Sunday April 29, 1979?

Here's what happened on April 29, 1979:

• First Crewed Solar-Powered Aircraft Flight In a groundbreaking technological achievement, designer Larry Mauro successfully piloted the Solar Riser, marking the first flight of a crewed solar-powered aircraft. This historic moment represented a significant milestone in renewable energy and aviation technology, showcasing the potential of solar power in transportation.
• Jane Blalock Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Professional golfer Jane Blalock secured victory at the Otey Crisman Golf Classic, demonstrating her skill and competitive prowess in women's professional golf during the late 1970s.

Events in 1979

April 29, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 29, 1979

Newspapers from Apr. 29, 1979

April 29, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 119th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 29, 1979 can also be written as 4/29/1979 in the US and as 29/4/1979 in UK and Europe.

April 29, 1979 in April 1979 calendar

Famous people born on April 29, 1979:

• Jo O'Meara

  English singer-songwriter and actress, best known as a member of S Club 7, a popular pop group in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

• Mikaël Picon
• Nina Roberts

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on April 29th

Famous people died on April 29, 1979:

• Muhsin Ertuğrul

  Turkish actor and director (b. 1892).

• Fred Coe

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on April 29th

April 29, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 29, 1979 was Heart Of Glass by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

1. Blondie - Heart Of Glass
2. Peaches & Herb - Reunited
3. Amii Stewart - Knock On Wood
4. Frank Mills - Music Box Dancer
5. Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive

April 29, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 29, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

1. Art Garfunkel - Bright Eyes
2. Racey - Some Girls
3. Squeeze - Cool For Cats
4. Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
5. The Village People - In The Navy

April 29, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 29, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

1. Peaches & Herb - Reunited
2. G.Q. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
3. George Benson - Love Ballad
4. The Jacksons - Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)
5. Foxy - Hot Number

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 29th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 29, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 29, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 29, 1979 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 29, 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 April 29, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 08:25 am and setting at 11:04 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on May 12, 1979.

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Your place in the Universe on April 29, 1979

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Someone born on April 29, 1979 is:

46 years and 15 days old,

or 552 months and 15 days old,

or 2402 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16817 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 29, 1979?

There are 350 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 29th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 29, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 29, 1979.

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