What happened on Tuesday June 12, 1979?

Here's what happened on June 12, 1979:

• First human-powered flight across the English Channel On June 12, 1979, Bryan Allen piloted the Gossamer Albatross, a human-powered aircraft designed by Paul MacCready, across the English Channel from Folkestone, England, to Cap Gris-Nez, France. The 22.26-mile journey took 2 hours and 49 minutes, earning Allen the £100,000 Kremer Prize for this achievement. source: washingtonpost.com
• Detroit Tigers hire Sparky Anderson as manager On June 12, 1979, the Detroit Tigers fired first-year manager Les Moss and hired Sparky Anderson, former manager of the Cincinnati Reds, as their new manager. Anderson signed a five-year contract worth $125,000 annually. Under his leadership, the Tigers won two American League East titles and the 1984 World Series. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Kevin St. Onge sets playing card throwing record On June 12, 1979, Kevin St. Onge from Dearborn, Michigan, set a Guinness World Record by throwing a single playing card 185 feet and one inch, surpassing his previous record of 172 feet set in 1978. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1979

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

LIFE magazines from June 1979

Newspapers from Jun. 12, 1979

Your poster from June 12, 1979

June 12, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 163rd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 12, 1979 can also be written as 6/12/1979 in the US and as 12/6/1979 in UK and Europe.

June 12, 1979 in June 1979 calendar

Famous people born on June 12, 1979:

• Robyn (singer)

  Robyn is a critically acclaimed Swedish pop singer known for her innovative electropop music and influential hit songs like 'Dancing On My...

• Wil Horneff

  Wil Horneff is an actor from Englewood, New Jersey, known for his roles in films like 'Ghost in the Machine' and 'The Sandlot'.

• Amber Teterissa
• Jamie Harding
• Earl Watson (basketball)
• Diego Milito
• Walter Pozzebon
• Guido Quintino Liris
• Álex Mumbrú
• Robyn
• Jodie Prenger
• Earl Watson
• Oscar Loya
• Dallas Clark
• Joanne Fox
• Gabriel Viglianti
• Ayelech Worku
• Micaela Martins Jacintho
• Çeyhun Sultanov

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on June 12th

Famous people died on June 12, 1979:

• Alekos Apostolidīs
• Ferenc Nagy
• Angelo Lualdi

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on June 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 12, 1979 was Hot Stuff by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

1. Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
2. Sister Sledge - We Are Family
3. Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
4. Randy Vanwarmer - Just When I Needed You Most
5. Bee Gees - Love You Inside Out

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 12, 1979 was Sunday Girl by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

1. Blondie - Sunday Girl
2. Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
3. Roxy Music - Dance Away
4. Tubeway Army - Are 'Friends' Electric
5. Earth Wind & Fire With The Emotions - Boogie Wonderland

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 12, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

1. Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
2. Earth, Wind & Fire - Boogie Wonderland
3. Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
4. The Gap Band - Shake
5. Sister Sledge - We Are Family

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 12th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 12, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 09:32 pm and setting at 08:48 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 June 12, 1979 is:

46 years 11 months old,

or 563 months and 13 days old,

or 2449 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17149 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 12, 1979?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 12, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 12, 1979.

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