What happened on Thursday April 19, 1979?

Here's what happened on April 19, 1979:

• Bangui children's massacre in Central African Empire On April 19, 1979, approximately 100 students were killed in Ngaragba Prison, Bangui, following protests against mandatory school uniforms imposed by Emperor Jean-Bédel Bokassa. The students were arrested and beaten to death by prison guards, with reports suggesting Bokassa personally participated in the violence. This event, known as the Bangui children's massacre, led to international condemnation and contributed to the eventual overthrow of Bokassa's regime. source: washingtonpost.com
• Philippine Supreme Court Chief Justice Fred Ruiz Castro dies in India Fred Ruiz Castro, the 12th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, died on April 19, 1979, while on an official trip to India. He served as Chief Justice from January 5, 1976, until his death. source: en.wikipedia.org
• FCC shuts down pirate radio station WFAT in Brooklyn On April 19, 1979, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) raided and shut down the unlicensed pirate radio station WFAT in Brooklyn, New York. This action was part of the FCC's ongoing efforts to enforce regulations against unauthorized broadcasting in the area. source: onthisday.com
• Yankees players brawl after loss to Orioles On April 19, 1979, following a 6–3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees teammates Rich "Goose" Gossage and Cliff Johnson engaged in a physical altercation in the clubhouse. The fight resulted in Gossage spraining a ligament in his right thumb, sidelining him for approximately three months. In response, the Yankees fined both players and traded Johnson to the Cleveland Indians two months later. source: thisdayinbaseball.com

Events in 1979

April 19, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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April 19, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 109th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 19, 1979 can also be written as 4/19/1979 in the US and as 19/4/1979 in UK and Europe.

April 19, 1979 in April 1979 calendar

Famous people born on April 19, 1979:

• Kate Hudson

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• Kourtney Kardashian

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Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on April 19th

Famous people died on April 19, 1979:

• Wilhelm Bittrich

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on April 19th

April 19, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 19, 1979 was Knock On Wood by Amii Stewart, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

1. Amii Stewart - Knock On Wood
2. Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
3. Blondie - Heart Of Glass
4. Frank Mills - Music Box Dancer
5. The Doobie Brothers - What A Fool Believes

April 19, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 19, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

1. Art Garfunkel - Bright Eyes
2. Racey - Some Girls
3. Squeeze - Cool For Cats
4. Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
5. The Village People - In The Navy

April 19, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 19, 1979 was Disco Nights (Rock-Freak) by G.Q., according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

1. G.Q. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
2. Peaches & Herb - Reunited
3. The Jacksons - Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)
4. George Benson - Love Ballad
5. Chic - I Want Your Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 19th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 19, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 19, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 19, 1979 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 19, 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 April 19, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 12:43 am and setting at 12:08 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on May 12, 1979.

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Someone born on April 19, 1979 is:

47 years 1 month old,

or 565 months and 5 days old,

or 2457 weeks and 3 days old,

or 17202 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 19, 1979?

There are 330 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 19th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 19, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 19, 1979.

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