What happened on Thursday September 20, 1979?

Here's what happened on September 20, 1979:

• France abolishes the death penalty On September 20, 1979, France officially abolished the death penalty, marking a significant shift in its legal system. This decision was part of a broader movement towards human rights and the protection of individual dignity. The abolition was solidified by a law passed in 1981, making France one of the first countries to eliminate capital punishment in modern times. source: britannica.com
• NASA launches HEAO space observatory On September 20, 1979, NASA launched the High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO) from Cape Canaveral, Florida. This mission aimed to study cosmic X-rays and gamma rays, significantly advancing our understanding of high-energy astrophysical phenomena. The observatory operated successfully, providing valuable data until its mission concluded in 1981. source: ntrs.nasa.gov
• Ludvík Svoboda, former president of Czechoslovakia, dies at 83 Ludvík Svoboda, who served as the president of Czechoslovakia from 1968 to 1975, passed away on September 20, 1979, in Prague at the age of 83. He was a prominent figure during the Prague Spring of 1968 and played a significant role in Czechoslovak history. source: britannica.com
• French-backed coup overthrows Emperor Bokassa I in Central African Empire On September 20, 1979, a French-led military operation, known as Operation Caban, successfully deposed Emperor Jean-Bédel Bokassa I of the Central African Empire. The operation reinstated former President David Dacko, restored the Central African Republic, and ended Bokassa's 13-year rule. The coup was prompted by international condemnation of Bokassa's autocratic regime and human rights abuses, including the 1979 Ngaragba Prison massacre. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Assassination of Pierre Goldman in Paris On September 20, 1979, Pierre Goldman, a French left-wing intellectual and writer, was assassinated in Paris. Witnesses reported seeing three individuals speaking Spanish near the crime scene. The far-right group "Honneur de la Police" claimed responsibility for the murder. Various theories about the perpetrators exist, including involvement by the Spanish death squad GAL or French intelligence services. The case remains unsolved. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1979

September 20, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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September 20, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 263rd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 20, 1979 can also be written as 9/20/1979 in the US and as 20/9/1979 in UK and Europe.

September 20, 1979 in September 1979 calendar

Famous people born on September 20, 1979:

• Noemie Lenoir

  French model and actress who has worked with major fashion brands and appeared in international campaigns, known for her stunning beauty.

• Gil Alma
• Caroline Ribeiro

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on September 20th

Famous people died on September 20, 1979:

• Ludvík Svoboda

  Czech general and politician, 8th president of czechoslovakia (b. 1895).

• Ismail Nasiruddin di Terengganu

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on September 20th

September 20, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 20, 1979 was My Sharona by The Knack, according to the music chart for the week September 17th and September 23rd.

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. Herb Alpert - Rise
5. Maxine Nightingale - Lead Me On

September 20, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 20, 1979 was We Don't Talk Anymore by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week September 17th and September 23rd.

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 20, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 20, 1979 was Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week September 17th and September 23rd.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 20th is Virgo.

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September 20, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 20, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 20, 1979 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 20, 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 20, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:49 am and setting at 07:15 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 20, 1979 is:

46 years 8 months old,

or 560 months and 4 days old,

or 2435 weeks and 3 days old,

or 17048 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 20, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 20, 1979.

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