What happened on Saturday June 30, 1979?

Here's what happened on June 30, 1979:

• Sony Walkman Launched Sony introduced the Walkman, a revolutionary portable cassette player that would transform personal music listening experiences worldwide. This groundbreaking device allowed individuals to enjoy music privately and portably, fundamentally changing how people consumed music in public spaces.
• First LGBT Pride Parade in Germany The first annual Christopher Street Day (CSD) LGBT Pride parade was held in Berlin, marking a significant milestone for LGBTQ+ visibility and rights in Germany. This event was inspired by the original Christopher Street Day celebrations in the United States and represented an important step towards social recognition and equality.
• Matisyahu Birth Matisyahu, a notable Hasidic Jewish reggae rapper who would later gain international recognition for blending religious themes with contemporary music styles, was born.
• Got To Go Disco Closes The short-lived disco musical 'Got To Go Disco' concluded its run at the Minskoff Theater in New York City after just 8 performances, reflecting the rapidly changing entertainment trends of the late 1970s.

Events in 1979

June 30, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 30, 1979

Newspapers from Jun. 30, 1979

June 30, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 181st day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 30, 1979 can also be written as 6/30/1979 in the US and as 30/6/1979 in UK and Europe.

June 30, 1979 in June 1979 calendar

Famous people born on June 30, 1979:

• Rick Gonzalez

  Rick Gonzalez is an American actor known for his notable roles in popular movies and TV series like Coach Carter, Arrow, and Mr.

• Matisyahu

  Matisyahu is an innovative musician who uniquely blends traditional Jewish themes with reggae, rock, and hip-hop, creating a distinctive...

• Sylvain Chavanel

  Sylvain Chavanel is a renowned French road cyclist who achieved significant success in the early 2000s, winning multiple stages in the Tour...

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on June 30th

Famous people died on June 30, 1979:

• William Birrell Franke
• Carl Hubbs

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on June 30th

June 30, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 30, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

1. Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
2. Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
3. Donna Summer - Bad Girls
4. Sister Sledge - We Are Family
5. Rickie Lee Jones - Chuck E.'s In Love

June 30, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 30, 1979 was Are 'Friends' Electric by Tubeway Army, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

1. Tubeway Army - Are 'Friends' Electric
2. Janet Kay - Silly Games
3. The Sex Pistols - C'mon Everybody
4. Dave Edmunds - Girls Talk
5. Chic - Good Times

June 30, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 30, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

1. Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
2. Earth, Wind & Fire - Boogie Wonderland
3. McFadden & Whitehead - Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now
4. Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
5. Sister Sledge - We Are Family

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 30th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 30, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 30, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 30, 1979 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 30, 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 June 30, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 11:13 am and setting at 12:09 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 10, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Jul 09, 1979.

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Your place in the Universe on June 30, 1979

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Someone born on June 30, 1979 is:

45 years 10 months old,

or 550 months and 14 days old,

or 2393 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16755 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 30, 1979?

There are 47 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 30, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 30, 1979.

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