What happened on Thursday August 30, 1979?

Here's what happened on August 30, 1979:

• Comet Howard–Koomen–Michels collides with the Sun On August 30, 1979, Comet Howard–Koomen–Michels, also known as C/1979 Q1 (Solwind), collided with the Sun. Discovered by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory's SOLWIND coronagraph aboard the P78-1 satellite, the comet was observed falling toward the Sun, with its coma and tail captured in images. The comet's perihelion distance was less than 1 solar radius, leading to its complete vaporization upon encountering the Sun's dense atmosphere. This event caused a significant brightening of the solar corona, a phenomenon not previously observed in sungrazing comets. source: science.org
• Ian Botham scores 1,000th Test run, achieving double of 1,000 runs and 100 wickets On August 30, 1979, during the fourth Test against India at The Oval, Ian Botham became the 21st player to achieve the 'double' of 1,000 runs and 100 wickets in Test cricket. He reached his 1,000th Test run in his 21st Test match, setting a record for the fastest to achieve this milestone. source: sportskeeda.com
• Kathleen Horvath becomes youngest US Open participant at 14 years old On August 30, 1979, at 14 years and five days old, Kathleen Horvath became the youngest player to participate in the US Open, a record she still holds. source: en.wikipedia.org
• McEnroe defeats Nastase in tumultuous US Open second round In the 1979 US Open second round, John McEnroe faced Ilie Nastase in a match marked by controversy. Nastase's stalling tactics led to penalties, culminating in his default after a near-riot from the crowd. The match resumed with a new umpire, and McEnroe secured a 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory. source: washingtonpost.com
• Severe thunderstorm at Ellsworth Air Force Base On August 30, 1979, a thunderstorm rolled over Ellsworth Air Force Base, bringing almost 60 mph winds to the area. source: weather.gov

Events in 1979

August 30, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from August 1979

Newspapers from Aug. 30, 1979

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August 30, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 242nd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 30, 1979 can also be written as 8/30/1979 in the US and as 30/8/1979 in UK and Europe.

August 30, 1979 in August 1979 calendar

Famous people born on August 30, 1979:

• Juan Ignacio Chela

  Professional Argentine tennis player who competed at international levels during his career, known for his clay court performances.

• Tavia Yeung

  Prominent Hong Kong actress and singer with significant presence in Asian entertainment industry.

• Niki Chow

  Hong Kong actress and singer known for her work in television and music.

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on August 30th

Famous people died on August 30, 1979:

• Jean Seberg

  American actress (b. 1938).

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on August 30th

August 30, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 1979 was My Sharona by The Knack, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

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. Electric Light Orchestra - Don't Bring Me Down

August 30, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 1979 was We Don't Talk Anymore by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

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

August 30, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.

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August 30, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 30, 1979 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 30, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 01:43 pm and setting at 12:05 am.

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 30, 1979 is:

46 years 8 months old,

or 560 months and 25 days old,

or 2438 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17070 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 30, 1979.

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