Tuesday December 04, 1979: on this day

December 04, 1979 was the 338th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is December 04, 1979 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 04, 1979, who was born and died on December 04, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 04, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Babe by Styx), movies (e.g. The Jerk, directed by Carl Reiner), TV series (e.g. Lord Schmetterhemd) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 4th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 04, 1979?


December 04, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 338th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 04, 1979 can also be written as 12/4/1979 in the US and as 4/12/1979 in UK and Europe.

December 04, 1979 in December 1979 calendar

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December 04, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 04, 1979:

  • Cleveland cavaliers retire jersey number 7, bingo smith.
  • The hastie fire in hull, kills three schoolboys and eventually leads police to arrest bruce george peter lee.

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December 04, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 4th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 04, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 04, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Goat personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on December 4th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 04, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 04, 1979 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 04, 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 December 04, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 05:42 pm and setting at 08:31 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 03, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Jan 02, 1980.

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Who was born on December 04, 1979?


Famous people born on December 04, 1979:

  • Jay DeMerit

    American soccer player.

  • Season Wu

    Season Wu is a successful tech entrepreneur who founded a popular startup in the e-commerce industry.

  • Jeff Taylor

    Founder of Monster.

  • Ysabella Brave

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Neffeteria Pugh

    Reality star.

  • Robby Mook

    Public servant.

  • Tiffany Haddish

    Actress.

  • Mina Tander
  • Lola Dewaere
  • Christopher Kanu
  • Maite Kelly
  • Andrej Komac
  • Franck Matingou
  • Miwa Yonetsu
  • Danubio Bennett

Whose famous birthday is on December 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 4th:

  • Tyra Banks
    Tyra Banks

    American television personality and former supermodel.

  • Jeff Bridges
    Jeff Bridges

    American actor, beau bridges is the younger brother to beau bridges.

  • Marisa Tomei
    Marisa Tomei

    Movie actress.

  • Gérard Philipe
    Gérard Philipe

    French actor, film and stage director.

  • Gemma Jones
    Gemma Jones

    English singer and actress.

  • Fred Armisen
    Fred Armisen

    American actor and musician.

  • Deanna Durbin
    Deanna Durbin

    American actress and singer who made her debut film at the age of 14.

  • Horst Buchholz
    Horst Buchholz

    German actor sometimes seen internationally, such as in 1963's "nine hours to rama".

  • Ronnie Corbett
    Ronnie Corbett

    Scots comedian best known for his work as ronnie barker (b. 9/25/1929 as "the two ronnies", 1971-1986.

  • Patricia Wettig
    Patricia Wettig

    Emmy-winning actress known for her role in the TV series 'Thirtysomething.

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December 04, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 3 months old,

or 531 months and 25 days old,

or 2312 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16187 days old,

if you were born on December 04, 1979.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 04, 1979?

There are 250 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 4th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 04, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 04, 1979.

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December 04, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 04, 1979:

  • Robert Karnes

    Actor max-the lawless years, dies at 62.

  • Maurice Dorléac
  • Walther Müller
  • Liam Gogan

What famous deaths happened on December 4th?

Famous deaths on December 4th:

  • Richard Todd
    Richard Todd

    Ireland -- actor (dorian gray and assassin yangtse incident).

  • Bert Lahr
    Bert Lahr

    Bert Lahr was a renowned actor best known for his role as the Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz.

  • Robert Loggia
    Robert Loggia

    American actor and director (d. 2015).

  • Leila Hyams
    Leila Hyams

    Actress (red headed woman freaks), dead at 72.

  • Rosetta Duncan
    Rosetta Duncan

    (duncan sisters) die in an auto accident at the age of 58.

  • Thomas Hunt Morgan

    Pioneer in the study of genetics, known for his work with the fruit fly Drosophila.

  • Tjuana Barnes

    Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Tele Santana

    Tele Santana was a Brazilian football player and manager, best known for leading the Brazilian national team to the 1982 FIFA World Cup...

  • Zigmond Móricz

    Prominent Hungarian novelist and short story writer.

  • Grayer Causley

    Renowned poet and playwright from Australia.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 4th

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December 04, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 04, 1979:

  • Roman festivals - secret ceremonies in honor of Bona Dea
  • R.C. Saints - Saint John of Damascus: optional memorial; also Saint Barbara
  • Santerfa, Lukumf - Day of Shango
  • International Hug Day. See Also: January 21st, National Hugging Day
  • Navy Day in India

Observances on December 04, 1979:

  • International Day of Banks
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December 04, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 04, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 3rd and December 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 04, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 04, 1979 was Babe by Styx, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

December 04, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 04, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 3rd and December 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Babe
  2. - No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)
  3. - Still
  4. - Please Don't Go
  5. - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)

December 04, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 04, 1979 was Another Brick In The Wall by Pink Floyd, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

December 04, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 04, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 3rd and December 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Another Brick In The Wall
  2. - Walking On The Moon
  3. - I Have A Dream
  4. - I Only Want To Be With You
  5. - No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)

December 04, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 04, 1979 was I Wanna Be Your Lover by Prince, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

December 04, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 04, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 3rd and December 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Wanna Be Your Lover
  2. - Do You Love What You Feel
  3. - Move Your Boogie Body
  4. - Rapper's Delight
  5. - Rock With You

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December 04, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 04, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Jerk

The Jerk

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Carl Reiner

Starring: Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, Catlin Adams, Mabel King

Country: United States of America

1941

1941

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Starring: John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Treat Williams, Nancy Allen

Country: United States of America

Ernesto

Ernesto

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Salvatore Samperi

Starring: Michele Placido, Renato Salvatori, Virna Lisi, Lara Wendel, Turi Ferro, Gisela Hahn, Concha Velasco, Martin Halm, Miranda Nocelli, Francisco Marsò

Country: Italy

Chapter Two

Chapter Two

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Robert Moore

Starring: James Caan, Marsha Mason, Joseph Bologna, Valerie Harper

Org

Org

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Fernando Birri

Starring: Terence Hill, Jean-Luc Godard, Glauber Rocha, Roberto Rossellini, Lidija Juracik, Julio García Espinosa, Herbert Marcuse, Nolika Pareda, Francesco Di Giacomo (II), Jonas Mekas, Isaac Twen Obu, Pietro Santalamazza

Country: Italy

December 04, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 04, 1979 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Lord Schmetterhemd

Lord Schmetterhemd

Release year: 1979

Emilia

Emilia

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Diogo M Borges

Anna

Anna

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Jorge Dorado

Der Millionenbauer

Der Millionenbauer

Release year: 1979

Face the Music

Face the Music

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Carol Wiseman

December 04, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 04, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Anatomy Of An Illness by Norman Cousins

Anatomy Of An Illness

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Norman Cousins' groundbreaking, best-selling book on how to combat life-threatening illnesses through humor is Anatomy of an Illness. It was written by a patient who spoke for the first time.

Shadow Of The Moon by M.M. Kaye

Shadow Of The Moon

By:

M. M. Kaye is the author of The Far Pavilions. She takes her readers back to India, a vast, glittering, sun-baked continent. Shadow of the Moon tells the story of Winter de Ballesteros.

Serpentine by Thomas Thompson

Serpentine

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This true-crime book retells the story of Charles Sobhraj, a sinister young man with compelling style and suspense.

James Herriot'S Yorkshire by James Herriot

James Herriot'S Yorkshire

By:

James Herriot writes of the beautiful moors, the dry-stone walls, sturdy farmhouses and gentle dales. He also mentions ruined abbeys or castles in the hills, country villages, and bracing, windy beach areas.

How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years by Howard J. Ruff

How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years

By:

Howard J. Ruff is an author, financial advisor and founder of The Ruff Times Financial Newsletter. Howard started publication of The Ruff Times in 1975. It is a pioneering financial advisory newsletter.

December 04, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 04, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Trek-80

Trek-80

Platform: TRS-80

Radar Scope

Radar Scope

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Nintendo

Alien Attack

Alien Attack

Platform: Handheld video game

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Coleco

Deep Scan

Deep Scan

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Sega Saturn (as a minigame in Die Hard Arcade)

Publisher: Sega

Galaxian

Galaxian

Platform: Arcade, Various

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Midway

history

Who was the US President on December 04, 1979?

On December 04, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 04, 1979?

On December 04, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 04, 1979?

On December 04, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 4th?

December 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 4th, such as:

  • 2018 - Operation northern shield: israel announces a plan to remove hezbollah tunnels along the border between lebanon and israel.
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen; yemeni civil war. former yemeni president ali abdullah saleh was killed by houthi forces during a roadside attack just outside sana'a. this attack came after an earlier attack against his home.
  • 2016 - Insurgency in north caucasus: russian federal security service claims that it killed rustam asildarov (leader of the islamic state of iraq & the levant's caucasus province) and four other militants from the dagestan area. (afp via yahoo! news australia), (rferl),

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What happened in 1979?

1979 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Coup in Central African Republic: David Dacko overthrows Emperor Bokassa I
  • Jose E dod Santos becomes President of Angola
  • 100,000 demonstrate in Bonn against nuclear energy

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What was the calendar for December 1979?

December 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 1979 calendar looked like.

Tuesday December 4, 1979