What happened on Tuesday May 29, 1979?

Here's what happened on May 29, 1979:

• Zimbabwe's Political Transition Bishop Abel Muzorewa is sworn in as Zimbabwe's Prime Minister, marking a significant moment in the country's transition from Rhodesian rule towards independence.
• Source Rock Radio Network Launch Radio's first dedicated rock network, 'Source', premiered, marking a significant milestone in music broadcasting and rock music distribution.
• Dodgers Set Home Run Record At Dodger Stadium, the Los Angeles Dodgers set a team record by hitting seven home runs in a single game, defeating the Cincinnati Reds 17-6. Players including Dusty Baker, Rick Sutcliffe, Steve Garvey, Gary Thomasson, Derrel Thomas, Joe Ferguson, and Davey Lopes contributed to this remarkable achievement.
• CBS Television Premiere CBS premiered 'Survival of Dana', a television show starring Melissa Anderson, contributing to the era's television entertainment landscape.
• Arne Friedrich's Birth Arne Friedrich, a German soccer defender who would later become a prominent player for the German national team and various clubs, was born on this date.
• Brian Kendrick's Birth Brian Kendrick, an American professional wrestler, was born on this date, who would later become a notable figure in professional wrestling.

Events in 1979

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

Magazines from May. 29, 1979

Newspapers from May. 29, 1979

May 29, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 149th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 29, 1979 can also be written as 5/29/1979 in the US and as 29/5/1979 in UK and Europe.

May 29, 1979 in May 1979 calendar

Famous people born on May 29, 1979:

• Casey Sheehan

  US Army soldier who was killed in action in Sadr City, Iraq in 2004, posthumously awarded Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his sacrifice.

• Brian Kendrick

  Professional wrestler known for his work in WWE and independent circuits, with a notable career in tag team and singles competition.

• Zulay Henao
• Andra Fuller

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on May 29th

Famous people died on May 29, 1979:

• Mary Pickford

  Canadian-american actress.

• John H. Wood Jr.

  American lawyer and judge (b. 1916).

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on May 29th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 29, 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 29, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 29, 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 29th 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 29, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 29, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 08:45 am and setting at 11:20 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 29, 1979

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Someone born on May 29, 1979 is:

45 years 11 months old,

or 551 months and 15 days old,

or 2398 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16787 days old,

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

There are 15 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 29th 2025.

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

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

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