What happened on Sunday August 05, 1979?

Here's what happened on August 05, 1979:

• Mauritania signs peace treaty with Polisario Front, ending territorial claims over Western Sahara On August 5, 1979, Mauritania and the Polisario Front signed a peace treaty in Algiers, where Mauritania renounced all territorial claims over Western Sahara and withdrew its forces from the region. This agreement marked the end of Mauritania's involvement in the Western Sahara conflict and recognized the Sahrawi people's right to self-determination. Morocco subsequently annexed the area vacated by Mauritania, leading to further tensions in the region. source: washingtonpost.com
• Bala Hissar uprising in Kabul, Afghanistan On August 5, 1979, a coalition of Maoist and moderate Islamist groups, including the Afghanistan Liberation Organization (ALO), initiated the Bala Hissar uprising in Kabul. The insurrection aimed to challenge the ruling Khalq faction of the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan (PDPA). The government responded with intense military force, utilizing MiG aircraft and artillery, leading to the suppression of the uprising within hours. Many insurgents were killed or arrested, and some central committee members, such as Mohammad Mohsin and Mohammad Dawod, were executed in Pul-e-Charkhi prison. source: en.wikipedia.org
• David Graham wins 1979 PGA Championship in playoff Australian golfer David Graham secured his first major title by defeating Ben Crenshaw in a sudden-death playoff at the 1979 PGA Championship. After a double-bogey on the 72nd hole, Graham won with a birdie on the third extra hole. source: washingtonpost.com
• Nancy Lopez wins Colgate European Open On August 5, 1979, Nancy Lopez secured victory at the Colgate European Open, finishing with a score of 282 (−14), four strokes ahead of runner-up Joyce Kazmierski. This win marked one of Lopez's eight LPGA Tour victories in 1979, a season where she also led the money list with earnings of $197,489. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1979

August 05, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 05, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 217th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 1979 can also be written as 8/5/1979 in the US and as 5/8/1979 in UK and Europe.

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August 05, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1979 was Bad Girls by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

1. Donna Summer - Bad Girls
2. Chic - Good Times
3. Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
4. Barbra Streisand - The Main Event & Fight
5. John Stewart - Gold

August 05, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 05, 1979 was I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

1. The Boomtown Rats - I Don't Like Mondays
2. Cliff Richard - We Don't Talk Anymore
3. Abba - Angeleyes / Voulez Vous
4. The Police - Can't Stand Losing You
5. Ian Dury & The Blockheads - Reasons To Be Cheerful (Part 3)

August 05, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

1. Chic - Good Times
2. Teddy Pendergrass - Turn Off The Lights
3. Donna Summer - Bad Girls
4. ConFunkShun - Chase Me
5. The Jones Girls - You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th is Leo.

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August 05, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 05, 1979 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 August 05, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 05:57 pm and setting at 04:08 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 09, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Aug 08, 1979.

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Someone born on August 05, 1979 is:

46 years 9 months old,

or 561 months and 19 days old,

or 2442 weeks

or 17094 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 05, 1979.

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