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December 14, 1979 was the 348th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.
Is December 14, 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 14, 1979, who was born and died on December 14, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 14, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Babe by Styx), movies (e.g. Being There, directed by Hal Ashby), TV series (e.g. Lord Schmetterhemd) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 14th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 14, 1979?
- December 14, 1979: What happened on that day?
- December 14, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 14, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 14, 1979?
- December 14, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 14, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- December 14, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 14, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- December 14, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 14, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 14, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 14, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 14, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 14, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on December 14, 1979?
What day of the week was December 14, 1979?
December 14, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 348th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 14, 1979 can also be written as 12/14/1979 in the US and as 14/12/1979 in UK and Europe.
December 14, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 14, 1979:
- Us performs nuclear test at nevada test site.
December 14, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 14th 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 14, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 14, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 14th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 14, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 14, 1979 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 14, 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 14, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 02:07 am and setting at 02:20 pm.
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 14, 1979?
Famous people born on December 14, 1979:
![Michael Owen]()
Michael OwenBritish soccer (football), star and celebrity with a soccer clip, sports paraphernalia and product endorsements to his name and a 2004...
![Sophie Monk]()
Sophie MonkAustralian singer, actress, and model.
- Jean-Alain Boumsong
French footballer.
- Andrei Makrov
Estonian ice hockey player.
- Rocc
Slovenian opera stage director and designer.
- Eddin Santiago
- Kyle Shanahan
- Paco Soares
- Levan Akin
- David Anderson
- Enrico Dorigatti
- Alison Powers
- Andrea Righi
- Hugo Sabido
- Mariusz Wach
- Autumn Durald
Whose famous birthday is on December 14th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 14th:
![Vanessa Hudgens]()
Vanessa HudgensAmerican actress and singer known for her roles in film and television.
![Jane Birkin]()
Jane BirkinBritish actress, noted family member, and sister to andrew birkin, writer-director who released "blow-up" back in 1966.
![Natascha McElhone]()
Natascha McElhoneEnglish actress.
![Jackson Rathbone]()
Jackson RathboneAmerican actor, singer, and musician.
![Tia Texada]()
Tia TexadaAmerican singer and actress.
![Lee Remick]()
Lee RemickActress (days of wine & roses), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 55.
![Rebecca Gibney]()
Rebecca GibneyNew zealand-australian actress/producer.
![Cynthia Gibb]()
Cynthia GibbAmerican actress, former model, who has appeared in films and on television.
![James Comey]()
James ComeyPublic servant.
![Tammy Blanchard]()
Tammy BlanchardAmerican actress and singer.
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December 14, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 4 months old,
or 532 months and 9 days old,
or 2314 weeks and 4 days old,
or 16202 days old,
if you were born on December 14, 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 14, 1979?
There are 235 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 14th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 14, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 14, 1979.
December 14, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 14, 1979:
- Václav Havel
- Charles McBurney
- Emil Belluš
- Friedrich Ebert
- Eberhard Rodt
- Riccardo Lombardi
What famous deaths happened on December 14th?
Famous deaths on December 14th:
![Myrna Loy]()
Myrna LoyAmerican actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.
![Jeanne Crain]()
Jeanne CrainAmerican actress, 16-year old former model.
![Dinah Washington]()
Dinah WashingtonAmerican singer and pianist who was cited as the "most popular black female recording artist" of the 1950s.
![William Bendix]()
William BendixActor (life of riley), passes away in los angeles, california, at the age of 58.
![Jock Mahoney]()
Jock MahoneyActor (dallas cow town, range rider), died at 70.
![Bernard Fox]()
Bernard FoxBritish actor (d. 2016).
![Stubby Kaye]()
Stubby KayeActor (guys & dolls sweet charity), dies aged 79.
![Norman Fell]()
Norman FellAmerican actor and comedian (b. 1924).
![Arthur Treacher]()
Arthur TreacherBritish-american actor and comedian of stage, film, and television.
- George Washington
American politician and the first president of the united states 1789-1797.
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December 14, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 14, 1979:
- R.C. Saints - Memorial of Saint John of the Cross
December 14, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 14, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 10th and December 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 14, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 14, 1979 was Babe by Styx, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.
December 14, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 14, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 10th and December 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Styx - Babe
- Commodores - Still
- K.C and the Sunshine Band - Please Don't Go
- Rupert Holmes - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
- Stevie Wonder - Send One Your Love
December 14, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 14, 1979 was Another Brick In The Wall by Pink Floyd, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.
December 14, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 14, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 10th and December 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall
- The Police - Walking On The Moon
- Abba - I Have A Dream
- The Tourists - I Only Want To Be With You
- Donna Summer & Barbra Streisand - No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)
December 14, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 14, 1979 was Do You Love What You Feel by Rufus And Chaka Khan, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.
December 14, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 14, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 10th and December 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Rufus And Chaka Khan - Do You Love What You Feel
- Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover
- Bar-Kays - Move Your Boogie Body
- Michael Jackson - Rock With You
- Sugarhill Gang - Rapper's Delight
December 14, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 14, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Being There
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Hal Ashby
Starring: Peter Sellers, Shirley MacLaine, Melvyn Douglas, Jack Warden
Country: United States of America
Kramer vs. Kramer
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Robert Benton
Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Jane Alexander, Justin Henry
Country: United States of America
All That Jazz
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Bob Fosse
Starring: Roy Scheider, Jessica Lange, Leland Palmer, Ann Reinking
Country: United States of America
Scavenger Hunt
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Michael Schultz
Starring: Richard Benjamin, James Coco, Scatman Crothers, Ruth Gordon
Country: United States of America
The Black Hole
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Gary Nelson
Starring: Maximilian Schell, Anthony Perkins, Robert Forster, Joseph Bottoms
Country: United States of America
December 14, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 14, 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
Release year: 1979
Emilia
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Diogo M Borges
Anna
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Jorge Dorado
Der Millionenbauer
Release year: 1979
House Calls
Release year: 1979
Country: United States of America
December 14, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 14, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Matarese Circle
By: Robert Ludlum
The Matarese are an international group of criminals that will in no time take over the world. Two rival spies are able to stop them: Talaniekov and Scofield, CIA.
War and Remembrance
By: Herman Wouk
These two classic works capture the current world events and tell the story of one American family caught up in the middle of the war's chaos.
Jailbird
By: Kurt Vonnegut
Jailbird is a comic and funny Vonnegut world that reveals high crimes and misdemeanors within government and in the heart. The humorous tale of Walter F. follows the bumbling bureaucrat.
Restoring The American Dream
By: Robert J. Ringer
Concerning human freedom. According to the author, "The American Dream" was not about the government taking large sums of money from citizens (under the "taxation")
The Formula
By: Steve Shagan
It is a blockbuster book that was actually based in fact. It tells the chilling story of Germany's most explosive wartime secrets - synthetic fuel. This triggers a brutal murder spree and shock waves in Germany.
December 14, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 14, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Sheriff
Space
The Datestones of Ryn
Armor Battle
Warrior
Who was the US President on December 14, 1979?
On December 14, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 14, 1979?
On December 14, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 14, 1979?
On December 14, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 14th?
December 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: according to the syrian observatory for human rights, the kurdish-led syrian democratic forces retake hajin, the last major syrian town that isil controlled.
- 2017 - Colombian paramilitarism, internal armed conflict, illegal drug trade in colombia: colombia's largest narcotics gang clan del golfo (agc) declares a ceasefire effective december 13. they claim the gesture is intended to "contribute to a complete, total, and lasting peace." colombia's government said it was happy with the gesture but that they will continue to exert pressure on the organization.
- 2016 - Aleppo offensive (november-december 2016, syria): shelling broke the ceasefire in aleppo, disrupting the evacuation of civilians.
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.
