What happened on Friday September 14, 1979?

Here's what happened on September 14, 1979:

• Assassination of Afghan President Nur Muhammad Taraki On September 14, 1979, Afghan President Nur Muhammad Taraki was overthrown and reportedly killed during a coup led by his deputy, Hafizullah Amin. Amin's forces stormed the presidential palace, resulting in a gunfight that led to Taraki's death. Official reports later stated that Taraki died of a severe illness on October 9, 1979, but the circumstances surrounding his death remain a subject of historical debate. source: britannica.com
• Aero Trasporti Italiani Flight 12 crashes in Sardinia On September 14, 1979, Aero Trasporti Italiani Flight 12, a McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32, crashed into the Conca d'Oru mountainside near Sarroch, Italy, during an attempted landing at Cagliari-Elmas Airport. All 31 occupants, including 27 passengers and 4 crew members, perished. The accident was attributed to a misinterpretation of air traffic control instructions, leading to a controlled flight into terrain. source: washingtonpost.com
• Butler Aircraft Inc. DC-7 crashes in Oregon, killing 12 On September 14, 1979, a Douglas DC-7 aircraft, registered N4SW and operated by Butler Aircraft Inc., crashed on Surveyor Mountain near Klamath Falls, Oregon, resulting in the deaths of all 12 occupants. The flight, designated as Tanker 69, was en route from Redmond to Medford, Oregon, with a stopover in Klamath Falls. Shortly after takeoff from Klamath Falls, the aircraft struck trees on the crest of Surveyor Mountain, approximately seven minutes into the flight. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) attributed the accident to the crew's decision to undertake a direct point-to-point high-cruise-speed flight at low altitude, influenced by their familiarity with the terrain. source: baaa-acro.com

Events in 1979

September 14, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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September 14, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 257th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 14, 1979 can also be written as 9/14/1979 in the US and as 14/9/1979 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on September 14, 1979:

• Ivica Olić

  Prominent Croatian soccer player who played for Bayern Munich and VfL Wolfsburg, and was a key member of the Croatian national soccer team.

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on September 14th

Famous people died on September 14, 1979:

• Nur Mohammad Taraki
• Pastora Imperio

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on September 14th

September 14, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 14, 1979 was My Sharona by The Knack, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

1. The Knack - My Sharona
2. Earth, Wind and Fire - After The Love Has Gone
3. Charlie Daniels Band - The Devil Went Down To Georgia
4. Electric Light Orchestra - Don't Bring Me Down
5. Maxine Nightingale - Lead Me On

September 14, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 14, 1979 was We Don't Talk Anymore by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

1. Cliff Richard - We Don't Talk Anymore
2. Gary Numan - Cars
3. BA Robertson - Bang Bang
4. The Police - Message In A Bottle
5. The Bellamy Brothers - If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me

September 14, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 14, 1979 was Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

1. Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
2. Ashford & Simpson - Found A Cure
3. Cameo - I Just Want To Be
4. Chic - Good Times
5. Mass Production - Firecracker

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 14th is Virgo.

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September 14, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 14, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 14, 1979 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 14, 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 September 14, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 12:25 am and setting at 03:54 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 06, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Oct 05, 1979.

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Someone born on September 14, 1979 is:

46 years 8 months old,

or 560 months and 10 days old,

or 2436 weeks and 2 days old,

or 17054 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 14, 1979?

There are 113 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 14th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 14, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 14, 1979.

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