What happened on Friday August 24, 1979?

Here's what happened on August 24, 1979:

• Death of pioneering German aviator Hanna Reitsch Hanna Reitsch, a renowned German aviator and test pilot, died of a heart attack in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, on August 24, 1979, at the age of 67. She was buried in the Reitsch family grave in the Salzburger Kommunalfriedhof in Austria. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Ghana recognizes Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic On August 24, 1979, Ghana officially recognized the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), a government-in-exile proclaimed by the Polisario Front in 1976. This recognition was part of a broader international acknowledgment of the SADR during that period. However, in January 2025, Ghana suspended diplomatic relations with the SADR, aligning with Morocco's stance on the Western Sahara issue. source: pbs.org
• UN Vienna Office begins issuing postage stamps On August 24, 1979, the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) commenced issuing postage stamps denominated in Austrian schillings at the Vienna International Centre. This followed an agreement between the UN and the Austrian government, enabling the Vienna office to produce stamps for use within Austria. The inaugural set of six stamps commemorated the opening of the Vienna International Centre, which had been inaugurated the previous day. source: un.org
• The Cars perform at Dr. Pepper Summer Music Festival in Central Park, New York On August 24, 1979, The Cars headlined the Dr. Pepper Summer Music Festival at Central Park's Wollman Skating Rink in New York City. The concert was part of a series of summer events sponsored by Dr. Pepper, featuring various artists. The New York Times' chief pop music critic, John Rockwell, attended the concert and provided a review, noting the band's eclectic style and the enthusiastic crowd despite the damp and intermittently rainy weather. The concert was well-attended, with some reports suggesting a crowd of half a million people, though such figures are difficult to verify. The setlist included songs like "Good Times Roll," "Let's Go," and "My Best Friend's Girl." source: rhino.com

Events in 1979

August 24, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 24, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 236th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 1979 can also be written as 8/24/1979 in the US and as 24/8/1979 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on August 24, 1979:

• Michael Redd

  Professional basketball player who was an NBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist, primarily known for his exceptional shooting skills.

• Kaki King

  Innovative American guitarist and composer known for her unique fingerstyle technique and experimental instrumental music.

• Katja Nyberg

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on August 24th

Famous people died on August 24, 1979:

• Hanna Reitsch
• Bernt Evensen

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on August 24th

August 24, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 1979 was My Sharona by The Knack, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

1. The Knack - My Sharona
2. Chic - Good Times
3. Barbra Streisand - The Main Event & Fight
4. Earth, Wind and Fire - After The Love Has Gone
5. Donna Summer - Bad Girls

August 24, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 24, 1979 was I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

1. The Boomtown Rats - I Don't Like Mondays
2. Cliff Richard - We Don't Talk Anymore
3. Abba - Angeleyes / Voulez Vous
4. The Police - Can't Stand Losing You
5. Ian Dury & The Blockheads - Reasons To Be Cheerful (Part 3)

August 24, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 24, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

1. Chic - Good Times
2. Earth, Wind & Fire - After The Love Has Gone
3. Teddy Pendergrass - Turn Off The Lights
4. Ashford & Simpson - Found A Cure
5. Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.

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August 24, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 24, 1979 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 August 24, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:55 am and setting at 09:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 1979.

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Someone born on August 24, 1979 is:

46 years 9 months old,

or 561 months and 1 day old,

or 2439 weeks and 3 days old,

or 17076 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 24, 1979.

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