What happened on Thursday July 12, 1979?

Here's what happened on July 12, 1979:

• Kiribati gains independence from the United Kingdom On July 12, 1979, Kiribati officially became an independent nation after gaining sovereignty from British colonial rule. This marked a significant milestone in the country's history, allowing it to establish its own government and pursue self-determination. Kiribati's independence is celebrated annually as a national holiday. source: britannica.com
• Disco Demolition Night at Comiskey Park On July 12, 1979, Chicago's Comiskey Park hosted 'Disco Demolition Night,' a promotion where fans brought disco records to be destroyed between games of a doubleheader. The event led to a riot, with thousands storming the field, causing significant damage and resulting in the forfeiture of the second game. source: britannica.com
• Kiribati gains independence from the United Kingdom On July 12, 1979, the Gilbert Islands became the independent Republic of Kiribati, ending British colonial rule. The nation adopted its new name to reflect its diverse islands, including Banaba, the Line Islands, and the Phoenix Islands. Ieremia Tabai was elected as the first president of the newly sovereign state. source: bbc.com
• Death of singer Minnie Riperton Minnie Riperton, an American singer-songwriter known for her five-octave vocal range and hit song "Lovin' You," passed away on July 12, 1979. She died from breast cancer at the age of 31, which she had been battling for several years. Riperton's legacy continues to influence artists across various genres. source: biography.com
• Hotel Corona de Aragón fire in Zaragoza, Spain On July 12, 1979, a devastating fire broke out in the five-star Hotel Corona de Aragón in Zaragoza, Spain, resulting in at least 80 fatalities. The fire began in the ground-floor café and rapidly spread, causing significant loss of life. Despite extensive investigations, the exact cause remains uncertain, with some speculating about potential terrorist involvement. The incident led to the enactment of stricter fire safety regulations in Spain. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Ian Paice joins Whitesnake On July 12, 1979, drummer Ian Paice, formerly of Deep Purple, joined Whitesnake during the recording of their second album, 'Lovehunter'. His addition marked a significant lineup change, contributing to the band's evolving sound. Paice remained with Whitesnake until January 1982, participating in albums such as 'Ready an' Willing' (1980), 'Live... in the Heart of the City' (1980), 'Come an' Get It' (1981), and 'Saints & Sinners' (1982). source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1979

July 12, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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July 12, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 193rd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 12, 1979 can also be written as 7/12/1979 in the US and as 12/7/1979 in UK and Europe.

July 12, 1979 in July 1979 calendar

Famous people died on July 12, 1979:

• Minnie Riperton

  Renowned soul singer famous for her extraordinary five-octave vocal range and her iconic hit song 'Lovin' You', who tragically passed away...

• Carmine Galante
• Sakineh Ghasemi
• John Slessor

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on July 12th

July 12, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 12, 1979 was Bad Girls by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.

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

July 12, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 12, 1979 was Are 'Friends' Electric by Tubeway Army, according to the music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.

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 12, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 12, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.

1. Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
2. Donna Summer - Bad Girls
3. Earth, Wind & Fire - Boogie Wonderland
4. ConFunkShun - Chase Me
5. The Jones Girls - You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 12th is Cancer.

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July 12, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 12, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 12, 1979 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 12, 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 12, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 09:54 pm and setting at 10:03 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 July 12, 1979 is:

46 years 10 months old,

or 562 months and 13 days old,

or 2445 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17119 days old,

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