What happened on Wednesday July 04, 1979?

Here's what happened on July 04, 1979:

• Ahmed Ben Bella released from house arrest after 14 years On July 4, 1979, former Algerian President Ahmed Ben Bella was released from house arrest after 14 years. He had been detained since his ousting in 1965 by Houari Boumédiène. Following Boumédiène's death in December 1978, President Chadli Benjedid assumed power and initiated reforms, leading to Ben Bella's release. He was formally pardoned on October 30, 1980. source: washingtonpost.com
• Cape Verde recognizes Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic On July 4, 1979, Cape Verde officially recognized the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), a self-declared state in Western Sahara. This recognition was part of a broader wave of support for the SADR during that period. However, in 2007, Cape Verde froze its recognition of the SADR. source: sahrawi-emb-au.com
• First baby born at Disneyland On July 4, 1979, Rosa and Elias Salcedo welcomed their daughter, Teresa, at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. While aboard the 'Submarine Voyage' ride, Rosa began experiencing labor pains. Unable to reach the First Aid station in time, she gave birth to Teresa on a bench behind the Plaza Inn. After the birth, the family was presented with 'Disneyland Birth Certificate No. 1' by Disney characters Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy. source: disneyhistory101.com

Events in 1979

July 04, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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July 04, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 185th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 04, 1979 can also be written as 7/4/1979 in the US and as 4/7/1979 in UK and Europe.

July 04, 1979 in July 1979 calendar

Famous people died on July 04, 1979:

• Lee Wai Tong

  Chinese footballer and manager (b. 1905).

• Mendy Rudolph
• Marjorie Rhodes
• Theodora Kroeber
• Florimond Vanhalme

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on July 4th

July 04, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 04, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the music chart for the week July 2nd and July 8th.

1. Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
2. Donna Summer - Bad Girls
3. Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
4. Rickie Lee Jones - Chuck E.'s In Love
5. Kenny Rogers - She Believes In Me

July 04, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 04, 1979 was Are 'Friends' Electric by Tubeway Army, according to the music chart for the week July 2nd and July 8th.

1. Tubeway Army - Are 'Friends' Electric
2. Janet Kay - Silly Games
3. The Boomtown Rats - I Don't Like Mondays
4. The Sex Pistols - C'mon Everybody
5. Squeeze - Up The Junction

July 04, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 04, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the music chart for the week July 2nd and July 8th.

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. ConFunkShun - Chase Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 4th is Cancer.

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July 04, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 04, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 04, 1979 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 04, 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 July 04, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 03:05 pm and setting at 02:12 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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Someone born on July 04, 1979 is:

46 years 10 months old,

or 562 months and 20 days old,

or 2446 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17126 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 04, 1979?

There are 41 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 4th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 04, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on July 04, 1979.

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