What happened on Saturday May 19, 1979?

Here's what happened on May 19, 1979:

• Spectacular Bid wins 104th Preakness Stakes On May 19, 1979, Spectacular Bid, ridden by 19-year-old jockey Ronnie Franklin, secured victory in the 104th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. The race was run on a track listed as good, and Spectacular Bid completed the 1 3/16-mile race in 1:54-1/5, winning by 5½ lengths over runner-up Golden Act. This performance solidified his reputation as a leading contender for the Triple Crown. source: washingtonpost.com
• Gasoline price reaches one pound sterling per gallon in UK On May 19, 1979, the price of a gallon of gasoline in the United Kingdom reached one pound sterling for the first time in British history. The Price Commission reported that some Esso petrol stations had prices of £1.02 per gallon, while most other stations had prices ranging from 89p to 92p per gallon. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Major League Umpires End Strike After a six-week strike, Major League umpires returned to work on May 19, 1979. The strike began on April 4, 1979, due to disputes over salaries, job security, and working conditions. The resolution led to significant improvements, including pay raises, in-season vacation time, and the introduction of a 401(k) plan. The return of the regular umpires was celebrated by fans, with a notable standing ovation at Fenway Park. source: washingtonpost.com
• Village People's 'In The Navy' peaks at #3 on Billboard Hot 100 On May 19, 1979, "In The Navy" by the Village People reached its peak position at #3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. This track was the group's last top 10 hit in the United States. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1979

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

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May 19, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 139th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 19, 1979 can also be written as 5/19/1979 in the US and as 19/5/1979 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on May 19, 1979:

• Sanoe Lake

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• Andrea Pirlo

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• Diego Forlán

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• Tunisiano
• Bérénice Marlohe

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on May 19th

Famous people died on May 19, 1979:

• Carlo Trabucco
• Sigfrid Lundberg

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on May 19th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 19, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

1. Peaches & Herb - Reunited
2. Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
3. Village People - In The Navy
4. Suzi Quatro - Stumblin' In
5. Wings - Goodnight Tonight

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 19, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

1. Art Garfunkel - Bright Eyes
2. M - Pop Muzik
3. Blondie - Sunday Girl
4. Boney M - Hooray Hooray It's A Holi-Holiday
5. Roxy Music - Dance Away

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 19, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

1. Peaches & Herb - Reunited
2. G.Q. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
3. Raydio - You Can't Change That
4. Foxy - Hot Number
5. The Isley Brothers - I Wanna Be With You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th is Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 19, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 01:56 am and setting at 02:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1979.

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Someone born on May 19, 1979 is:

47 years and 5 days old,

or 564 months and 5 days old,

or 2453 weeks and 1 day old,

or 17172 days old,

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

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

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