What was happening in November 1979?
On November 4, 1979, Iranian students seized the embassy and detained more than 50 Americans, ranging from the Chargé d’Affaires to the most junior members of the staff, as hostages. The Iranians held the American diplomats hostage for 444 days.
What years did November 6th fall on a Saturday?
When is Saturday the 6th?
| Saturday the 6th occurrences | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Date | Month |
| 2049 | Saturday, November 6, 2049 | November |
| 2050 | Saturday, August 6, 2050 | August |
| Between years 2010 and 2050 this occurs 70 times. Upcoming occurrence is highlighted. |
What day was Mother’s Day on in 1979?
May 13, 1979
Now, Therefore, I, Jimmy Carter, President of the United States of America, do hereby request that Sunday, May 13, 1979, be observed as Mother’s Day.
What year was Thanksgiving on in 1979?
Now, Therefore, I, Jimmy Carter, President of the United States of America, do proclaim Thursday, the 22nd of November, 1979 as Thanksgiving Day.
What big things happened in 1979?
Major Events of 1979
- SALT II.
- US and China establish full diplomatic relations.
- Vietnamese take Phnom Penh, China invades Vietnam.
- Ali Bhutto hung.
- Soviets invade Afghanistan.
- Idi Amin overthrown.
- War between Somalia and Ethiopia.
- Southern Rhodesia becomes Zimbabwe.
What happened on the 6th of November?
On this day in 1860, Americans elected as their president Abraham Lincoln, whose victory led to the secession of Southern states and the long and bloody Civil War that lasted until 1865 and ended slavery in the U.S.
What date was Labor Day on in 1978?
1978 Holidays
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| July 4, 1978 | Independence Day | Tuesday |
| July 23, 1978 | Parents’ Day | Sunday |
| September 4, 1978 | Labor Day | Monday |
| September 10, 1978 | Grandparents’ Day | Sunday |
What day was Memorial Day on in 1980?
Observance dates (1971–present)
| Year | Memorial Day | |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 1979 | May 28 (week 22) |
| 1974 | May 27 (common year week 21, leap year week 22) | |
| 1975 | 1980 | May 26 (week 21) |
| 1981 | May 25 (week 21) |
What day was Thanksgiving on in 1978?
1978 Holidays
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| November 11, 1978 | Veterans’ Day | Saturday |
| November 23, 1978 | Thanksgiving | Thursday |
| November 24, 1978 | Black Friday | Friday |
| November 27, 1978 | Cyber Monday | Monday |