What happened on Friday August 31, 1979?

Here's what happened on August 31, 1979:

• U.S. Consulate General in Guangzhou reopens after 30 years On August 31, 1979, the United States reopened its Consulate General in Guangzhou, China, nearly 30 years after its closure in 1949. Vice President Walter Mondale unveiled the consulate's seal on the 11th floor of the Dongfang Hotel, marking a significant step in the normalization of U.S.-China diplomatic relations. Richard L. Williams was appointed as the first Consul General since 1949. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Tracy Austin becomes youngest U.S. Open semifinalist On August 31, 1979, 16-year-old Tracy Austin advanced to the semifinals of the U.S. Open, defeating Ilie Năstase in a match that became infamous due to Năstase's behavior. This victory marked a significant milestone in Austin's career, showcasing her potential as a rising tennis star. source: therobinsonlibrary.com
• Phillies fire manager Danny Ozark, hire Dallas Green On August 31, 1979, the Philadelphia Phillies dismissed manager Danny Ozark, who had led the team since 1973, and appointed Dallas Green as his replacement. The decision came after the Phillies, three-time defending National League East champions, were underperforming with a 65–67 record, placing them fifth in the division and 12½ games out of first place. Green, the team's farm system director at the time, was tasked with revitalizing the team's performance. source: melaman2.com

Events in 1979

August 31, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 31, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 1979 can also be written as 8/31/1979 in the US and as 31/8/1979 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 1979 in August 1979 calendar

Famous people born on August 31, 1979:

• Yuvan Shankar Raja

  Renowned Indian music composer who has made significant contributions to the Tamil film music industry, winning multiple awards.

• Mickie James

  Professional wrestler known for her significant contributions to women's wrestling in WWE and other promotions.

• Dana Hamm
• Vanessa Gleason
• Beginning of slavery in North America
• Simon Neil

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on August 31st

Famous people died on August 31, 1979:

• Sally Rand

  Sally Rand was an American burlesque dancer and actress, best known for popularizing the fan dance and bubble dance in the 1930s. She became a symbol of the era's risqué stage entertainment and was a celebrated figure in vaudeville and nightclubs. [bio]

• Tiger Smith

  English cricketer and coach (b. 1886).

• Maria Accascina

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on August 31st

August 31, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 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 31, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 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 31, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 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 31st is Virgo.

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August 31, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 31, 1979 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 02:43 pm and setting at 12:53 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 31, 1979 is:

46 years 8 months old,

or 560 months and 24 days old,

or 2438 weeks and 2 days old,

or 17068 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 31, 1979.

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