What happened on Sunday September 09, 1979?

Here's what happened on September 09, 1979:

• Beatles Reunion Proposal Music promoter Sid Bernstein made a bold move by offering a staggering US$500 million to reunite the legendary Beatles, highlighting the band's immense cultural and commercial value.
• Demolition of the House of the Báb The Iranian government demolished the historic House of the Báb in Shiraz, the 19th-century home of Sayyed `Alí Muḥammad Shírází, the founder of Bábism, in an act of religious and cultural suppression.
• Tracy Austin Becomes Youngest US Open Champion At just 16 years old, Tracy Austin made history by defeating Chris Evert Lloyd in straight sets (6-4, 6-3) to become the youngest person ever to win the US Open Women's Tennis Singles Championship.
• John McEnroe Wins US Open Tennis Title John McEnroe defeated Vitas Gerulaitis to claim the US Open Men's Tennis Singles Championship, showcasing his exceptional tennis skills and competitive spirit.
• 31st Emmy Awards Highlights The 31st Emmy Awards celebrated outstanding television achievements, with notable winners including the TV shows 'Taxi' and 'Lou Grant', and performers Ron Leibman and Ruth Gordon.
• Cat Stevens Marries Musician Yusef Islam (formerly known as Cat Stevens) wed Fouzia Ali in a ceremony at Kensington Mosque, marking a significant personal milestone in his life.
• "For Better or For Worse" Comic Strip Debuts The beloved comic strip 'For Better or For Worse' by Lynn Johnston began its long-running publication, which would become a significant part of popular culture for decades.
• Sally Little Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Professional golfer Sally Little secured victory in the LPGA Columbia Savings Golf Classic, adding another achievement to her competitive golf career.

Events in 1979

September 09, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Sep. 09, 1979

September 09, 1979: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Cincinnati Bengals - Buffalo Bills : 24 - 51
• Cleveland Browns - Kansas City Chiefs : 27 - 24
• Dallas Cowboys - San Francisco 49ers : 21 - 13
• Houston Oilers - Pittsburgh Steelers : 7 - 38
• Minnesota Vikings - Chicago Bears : 7 - 26

September 09, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 252nd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 09, 1979 can also be written as 9/9/1979 in the US and as 9/9/1979 in UK and Europe.

September 09, 1979 in September 1979 calendar

Famous people born on September 09, 1979:

• Loup-Denis Elion

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• Nikki Deloach

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on September 9th

Famous people died on September 09, 1979:

• Joseph Louis Aldée Desmarais
• André Meyer

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on September 9th

September 09, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 09, 1979 was My Sharona by The Knack, according to the music chart for the week September 3rd and September 9th.

1. The Knack - My Sharona
2. Chic - Good Times
3. Earth, Wind and Fire - After The Love Has Gone
4. Electric Light Orchestra - Don't Bring Me Down
5. Charlie Daniels Band - The Devil Went Down To Georgia

September 09, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 09, 1979 was We Don't Talk Anymore by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week September 3rd and September 9th.

1. Cliff Richard - We Don't Talk Anymore
2. Gary Numan - Cars
3. BA Robertson - Bang Bang
4. The Police - Message In A Bottle
5. The Bellamy Brothers - If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me

September 09, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 09, 1979 was Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week September 3rd and September 9th.

1. Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
2. Chic - Good Times
3. Ashford & Simpson - Found A Cure
4. Cameo - I Just Want To Be
5. Earth, Wind & Fire - After The Love Has Gone

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 9th is Virgo.

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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 09, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 09, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 09, 1979 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 09, 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 09, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 09:32 pm and setting at 11:15 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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Someone born on September 09, 1979 is:

45 years 9 months old,

or 549 months and 27 days old,

or 2391 weeks

or 16737 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 09, 1979?

There are 66 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 09, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 09, 1979.

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