What happened on Thursday May 31, 1979?

Here's what happened on May 31, 1979:

• Zimbabwe Proclaims Independence On May 31, 1979, Zimbabwe officially proclaimed its independence, marking a significant moment in the country's political history and transition from colonial rule.
• Hot Stuff Tops US Music Charts Donna Summer's hit song 'Hot Stuff' reached number 1 on the US music charts for the week of May 28th to June 3rd, reflecting the disco era's musical dominance.
• Sunday Girl Tops UK Music Charts Blondie's 'Sunday Girl' claimed the top spot on the UK music charts for the week of May 28th to June 3rd, highlighting the band's international popularity during the late 1970s punk and new wave era.
• Mauritania's New Prime Minister Mohamed Khouna Ould Haidalla became the third Prime Minister of Mauritania, succeeding Ahmed Ould Bouceif, who had died four days earlier. This leadership transition represented a key moment in Mauritanian political development.
• Radio City Music Hall Reopens The iconic Radio City Music Hall in New York City reopened, continuing its legacy as a landmark entertainment venue and cultural institution.
• I Remember Mama Musical Opens The musical 'I Remember Mama', created by Richard Rodgers, Martin Charnin, and Raymond Jessel, opened at the Majestic Theater in New York City. The production would run for 108 performances, showcasing the vibrant Broadway theater scene of the late 1970s.
• Cricket Player Nigel Howard Dies Nigel Howard, a notable English cricket player who served as captain during the 1951-52 tour of India, passed away on this date.

Events in 1979

May 31, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 31, 1979

Newspapers from May. 31, 1979

May 31, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 151st day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 1979 can also be written as 5/31/1979 in the US and as 31/5/1979 in UK and Europe.

May 31, 1979 in May 1979 calendar

Famous people died on May 31, 1979:

• Franco Colella

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on May 31st

May 31, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 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 31, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 31, 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 31, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 31, 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 31st 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 31, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 31, 1979 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 31, 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 31, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 10:35 am and setting at 12:35 am.

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 31, 1979

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Someone born on May 31, 1979 is:

45 years 11 months old,

or 551 months and 14 days old,

or 2397 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16785 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 31, 1979?

There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 31, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on May 31, 1979.

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