What happened on Sunday June 17, 1979?

Here's what happened on June 17, 1979:

• Hale Irwin wins 1979 U.S. Open Championship Hale Irwin secured his second U.S. Open title at the Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio, finishing with a score of 284 (even par). He led by three strokes after the third round and maintained his advantage despite a final-round 75. Jerry Pate and Gary Player tied for second place at 286. Notably, Fred Couples, at 19, played in his first major championship and was the low amateur. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Nick Rimando's birth date confirmed Nick Rimando, a former professional soccer player and goalkeeper, was born on June 17, 1979. He is well-known for his time in Major League Soccer (MLS) and has made significant contributions to the sport in the United States. Rimando is celebrated for his achievements and records in the league. source: mlssoccer.com
• Jane Blalock wins The Sarah Coventry tournament On June 17, 1979, Jane Blalock secured her second victory at The Sarah Coventry tournament, finishing with a score of 280 (−12). The event, part of the LPGA Tour, was held in New York and featured a purse of $100,000, with Blalock earning $15,000 as the winner's share. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Saravá musical closes in New York City The Broadway musical 'Saravá' closed on June 17, 1979, after 101 performances and 38 previews. The production, which opened on February 12, 1979, was based on Jorge Amado's novel 'Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands' and featured music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by N. Richard Nash. source: broadwayworld.com

Events in 1979

June 17, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from June 1979

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June 17, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 168th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 17, 1979 can also be written as 6/17/1979 in the US and as 17/6/1979 in UK and Europe.

June 17, 1979 in June 1979 calendar

Famous people born on June 17, 1979:

• Tyler Webb
• Jenny Kropp

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on June 17th

Famous people died on June 17, 1979:

• Duffy Lewis

  American baseball player and manager (b. 1888).

• Hubert Ashton

  English cricketer and politician (b. 1898).

• Tesourinha
• Alessandro Costantinides

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on June 17th

June 17, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 17, 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 17, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 17, 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 17, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 17, 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 17th is Gemini.

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June 17, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 17, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 17, 1979 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 17, 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 17, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 01:12 am and setting at 02:30 pm.

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 17, 1979 is:

46 years 11 months old,

or 563 months and 8 days old,

or 2449 weeks and 1 day old,

or 17144 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 17, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 17, 1979.

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