What happened on Thursday November 29, 1979?

Here's what happened on November 29, 1979:

• British Embassy in Tehran Reduces Staff Amid rising tensions following the Iranian Revolution, the British Embassy in Tehran began a significant staff reduction, with diplomats and their families preparing to depart within approximately 10 days.
• U.S. Steel Corporation Announces Major Plant Closures The United States Steel Corporation announced the closure of 15 plants and mills across eight states, resulting in approximately 13,000 job losses. This event signaled significant challenges in the American manufacturing sector.
• Devastating Earthquake in Northeast Iran A powerful earthquake struck northeastern Iran, resulting in 11 fatalities and complete destruction of three villages. The event highlighted the region's seismic vulnerability and humanitarian challenges.
• Protest Against Deposed Shah at National Guard Base Five protesters demonstrating against the exiled Iranian Shah forcibly entered a National Guard base in Michigan, holding the commander and two staff members captive for 45 minutes before being arrested by authorities.
• Death of Zeppo Marx, Comedian and Actor Zeppo Marx, the youngest of the famous Marx Brothers comedy team, passed away. Known for his roles in early comedy films, he was a significant figure in American entertainment history.

Events in 1979

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

Magazines from Nov. 29, 1979

Newspapers from Nov. 29, 1979

November 29, 1979: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• New England Patriots - Miami Dolphins : 24 - 39

November 29, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 333rd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 29, 1979 can also be written as 11/29/1979 in the US and as 29/11/1979 in UK and Europe.

November 29, 1979 in November 1979 calendar

Famous people born on November 29, 1979:

• Game (rapper)

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• Vuk Kostic
• The Game
• Ida Stefania Irmici
• Simon Amstell

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on November 29th

Famous people died on November 29, 1979:

• Zeppo Marx
• Otello Marilli

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on November 29th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 29, 1979 was No More Tears (Enough Is Enough) by Barbra Streisand, according to the music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.

1. Barbra Streisand - No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)
2. Styx - Babe
3. Commodores - Still
4. K.C and the Sunshine Band - Please Don't Go
5. Eagles - Heartache Tonight

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 29, 1979 was Another Brick In The Wall by Pink Floyd, according to the music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.

1. Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall
2. The Police - Walking On The Moon
3. Abba - I Have A Dream
4. The Tourists - I Only Want To Be With You
5. Donna Summer & Barbra Streisand - No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 29, 1979 was I Wanna Be Your Lover by Prince, according to the music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.

1. Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover
2. Rufus And Chaka Khan - Do You Love What You Feel
3. Commodores - Still
4. Sugarhill Gang - Rapper's Delight
5. Kool & The Gang - Ladies Night

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 29th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 29, 1979 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 29, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 02:15 pm and setting at 03:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 04, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Dec 03, 1979.

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Someone born on November 29, 1979 is:

45 years 5 months old,

or 545 months and 5 days old,

or 2370 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16593 days old,

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

There are 209 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday November 29th 2025.

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

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

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