What happened on Saturday September 29, 1979?

Here's what happened on September 29, 1979:

• Pope John Paul II's historic visit to Ireland begins On September 29, 1979, Pope John Paul II arrived in Dublin, marking the first papal visit to Ireland. He was welcomed by President Patrick Hillery and celebrated Mass in Phoenix Park, attended by over 1.25 million people. The visit aimed to strengthen the Catholic faith and promote peace in the region. source: vatican.va
• Execution of Francisco Macías Nguema in Equatorial Guinea On September 29, 1979, Francisco Macías Nguema, the first President of Equatorial Guinea, was executed by firing squad after being convicted of genocide, embezzlement, and treason. His nephew, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, led a military coup on August 3, 1979, which resulted in Macías Nguema's arrest and subsequent trial. The execution took place at Black Beach Prison in Malabo, with Moroccan soldiers carrying out the sentence. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Gold reaches record price in Hong Kong On September 29, 1979, gold prices reached a record high of over US$400 per ounce in Hong Kong, driven by inflationary concerns and geopolitical tensions. This surge marked a significant milestone in the precious metal's price history. source: todaysflashback.com
• The Police's 'Message in a Bottle' tops UK charts On September 29, 1979, 'Message in a Bottle' by The Police reached number one on the UK Singles Chart, marking the band's first UK chart-topping single. The song, released on September 7, 1979, was the lead single from their second album, 'Reggatta de Blanc'. It remained at the top for three weeks, solidifying The Police's presence in the UK music scene. source: officialcharts.com
• Manny Mota sets MLB record for career pinch hits On September 29, 1979, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Manny Mota set a Major League Baseball record by achieving his 146th career pinch hit, surpassing the previous record held by Smoky Burgess. Mota's record-breaking hit was a single to right field in a 6-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium. He finished his career with 150 pinch hits, a record later surpassed by Lenny Harris and Mark Sweeney. source: baseball-reference.com

Events in 1979

September 29, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from September 1979

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Your poster from September 29, 1979

September 29, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 272nd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 29, 1979 can also be written as 9/29/1979 in the US and as 29/9/1979 in UK and Europe.

September 29, 1979 in September 1979 calendar

Famous people born on September 29, 1979:

• Bam Margera

  Famous American stunt performer, skateboarder, and television personality known for MTV's Jackass series.

• Artika Sari Devi

  Indonesian beauty queen who won the Puteri Indonesia title in 2004, representing her country in international pageants.

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on September 29th

Famous people died on September 29, 1979:

• Ivan Wyschnegradsky

  Russian composer (b. 1893).

• Ivan Aleksandrovič Vyšnegradskij
• Ludwig Rex
• Francisco Macías Nguema

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on September 29th

September 29, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 29, 1979 was My Sharona by The Knack, according to the music chart for the week September 24th and September 30th.

1. The Knack - My Sharona
2. Robert John - Sad Eyes
3. Herb Alpert - Rise
4. Michael Jackson - Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
5. Earth, Wind and Fire - After The Love Has Gone

September 29, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 29, 1979 was Message In A Bottle by The Police, according to the music chart for the week September 24th and September 30th.

1. The Police - Message In A Bottle
2. The Buggles - Video Killed The Radio Star
3. Blondie - Dreaming
4. Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
5. Status Quo - Whatever You Want

September 29, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 29, 1979 was Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week September 24th and September 30th.

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. Funkadelic - (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 29th is Libra.

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September 29, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 29, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 29, 1979 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 29, 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 29, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 02:28 pm and setting at 12:37 am.

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 29, 1979 is:

46 years 7 months old,

or 559 months and 26 days old,

or 2434 weeks and 2 days old,

or 17040 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 29, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on September 29, 1979.

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