What happened on Saturday September 29, 1979?

Here's what happened on September 29, 1979:

• Pope John Paul II Visits Ireland Pope John Paul II becomes the first pontiff to visit the Republic of Ireland, marking a historic moment in Catholic-Irish relations and religious diplomacy.
• Execution of Francisco Macias in Equatorial Guinea The dictator Francisco Macias of Equatorial Guinea was executed by soldiers, marking a significant political transition in the country's history.
• Gold Reaches Record Price Gold hits a record high of US$400.20 per ounce in Hong Kong, signaling significant economic volatility and market dynamics.
• Iran Criticizes US Foreign Policy Iran accused the United States of maintaining 'double standards' in its international relations, highlighting ongoing diplomatic tensions.
• Police's 'Message in a Bottle' Tops UK Charts The Police's hit single 'Message in a Bottle' reaches #1 on the UK music charts, showcasing the band's rising popularity in the late 1970s.
• Manny Mota Sets Pinch Hit Record LA Dodgers player Manny Mota achieves a milestone by recording his 146th pinch hit, demonstrating exceptional skill and longevity in baseball.

Events in 1979

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

Magazines from Sep. 29, 1979

Newspapers from Sep. 29, 1979

September 29, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 272nd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 29, 1979 can also be written as 9/29/1979 in the US and as 29/9/1979 in UK and Europe.

September 29, 1979 in September 1979 calendar

Famous people born on September 29, 1979:

• Bam Margera

  Famous American stunt performer, skateboarder, and television personality known for MTV's Jackass series.

• Artika Sari Devi

  Indonesian beauty queen who won the Puteri Indonesia title in 2004, representing her country in international pageants.

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on September 29th

Famous people died on September 29, 1979:

• Ivan Wyschnegradsky

  Russian composer (b. 1893).

• Francisco Macías Nguema
• Ludwig Rex
• Ivan Aleksandrovič Vyšnegradskij

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on September 29th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 29, 1979 was My Sharona by The Knack, according to the music chart for the week September 24th and September 30th.

1. The Knack - My Sharona
2. Robert John - Sad Eyes
3. Herb Alpert - Rise
4. Michael Jackson - Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
5. Earth, Wind and Fire - After The Love Has Gone

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 29, 1979 was Message In A Bottle by The Police, according to the music chart for the week September 24th and September 30th.

1. The Police - Message In A Bottle
2. The Buggles - Video Killed The Radio Star
3. Blondie - Dreaming
4. Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
5. Status Quo - Whatever You Want

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 29, 1979 was Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week September 24th and September 30th.

1. Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
2. Ashford & Simpson - Found A Cure
3. Cameo - I Just Want To Be
4. Mass Production - Firecracker
5. Funkadelic - (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 29th is Libra.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 29, 1979 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 29, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 02:28 pm and setting at 12:37 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 06, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Oct 05, 1979.

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Your place in the Universe on September 29, 1979

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Someone born on September 29, 1979 is:

45 years 5 months old,

or 545 months and 28 days old,

or 2373 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16617 days old,

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

There are 185 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 29th 2025.

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

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

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