What happened on Thursday May 31, 1979?

Here's what happened on May 31, 1979:

• Mohamed Khouna Ould Haidalla appointed Prime Minister of Mauritania On May 31, 1979, Colonel Mohamed Khouna Ould Haidalla was appointed Prime Minister of Mauritania, succeeding Ahmed Salim Ould Sidi, who had served as acting Prime Minister for three days following the death of Ahmed Ould Bouceif in a plane crash on May 27, 1979. Haidalla's appointment marked a significant shift in Mauritania's political landscape during a period of military rule. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Blondie's 'Sunday Girl' tops UK music charts Blondie's 'Sunday Girl' reached number one on the UK Singles Chart on May 26, 1979, and held the top position for three consecutive weeks. The song was released as the fourth single from their album 'Parallel Lines' and became one of the band's most iconic tracks. source: officialcharts.com
• Pat Underwood's MLB debut against brother Tom Underwood On May 31, 1979, Pat Underwood made his Major League Baseball debut for the Detroit Tigers, facing his older brother Tom Underwood, who was pitching for the Toronto Blue Jays. The game was a pitching duel, with Pat earning the win in a 1-0 victory for the Tigers. The only run scored was a solo home run by Jerry Morales in the eighth inning. Both brothers pitched seven shutout innings, with Pat allowing three hits and Tom allowing six. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Radio City Music Hall reopens after renovation After a seven-month, $70 million restoration aimed at returning the Manhattan landmark to its 1930s Art Deco splendor, Radio City Music Hall reopened on May 31, 1979. The renovation included reupholstering all 5,901 seats and recreating wall coverings based on original designs. source: time.com
• I Remember Mama musical opens on Broadway The musical adaptation of "I Remember Mama," with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Martin Charnin and Raymond Jessel, and a book by Thomas Meehan, opened on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre on May 31, 1979. Directed by Cy Feuer, the production starred Liv Ullmann as Mama, George Hearn as Papa, and George S. Irving as Uncle Chris. Despite its pedigree, the show received mixed reviews and closed on September 2, 1979, after 108 performances. source: ibdb.com
• Cricket player Nigel Howard dies Nigel David Howard, an English cricketer who captained England during the 1951–52 tour to India, died on May 31, 1979, in Douglas, Isle of Man, at the age of 54. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1979

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

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May 31, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 151st day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 1979 can also be written as 5/31/1979 in the US and as 31/5/1979 in UK and Europe.

May 31, 1979 in May 1979 calendar

Famous people died on May 31, 1979:

• Franco Colella

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Famous people who died on May 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 1979 was Hot Stuff by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week May 28th and June 3rd.

1. Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
2. Peaches & Herb - Reunited
3. Bee Gees - Love You Inside Out
4. Sister Sledge - We Are Family
5. Wings - Goodnight Tonight

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 31, 1979 was Sunday Girl by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week May 28th and June 3rd.

1. Blondie - Sunday Girl
2. Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
3. Roxy Music - Dance Away
4. Tubeway Army - Are 'Friends' Electric
5. Earth Wind & Fire With The Emotions - Boogie Wonderland

May 31, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 31, 1979 was Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now by McFadden & Whitehead, according to the music chart for the week May 28th and June 3rd.

1. McFadden & Whitehead - Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now
2. The Isley Brothers - I Wanna Be With You
3. Peaches & Herb - Reunited
4. Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
5. The Gap Band - Shake

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st is Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 31, 1979 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 31, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 10:35 am and setting at 12:35 am.

The previous full moon was on May 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1979.

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Someone born on May 31, 1979 is:

46 years 11 months old,

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or 2451 weeks and 3 days old,

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

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

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