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December 19, 1979 was the 353rd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is December 19, 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 19, 1979, who was born and died on December 19, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 19, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes), movies (e.g. Going in Style, directed by Martin Brest), TV series (e.g. Lord Schmetterhemd) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 19th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 19, 1979?
- December 19, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 19, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 19, 1979?
- December 19, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 19, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- December 19, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 19, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- December 19, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 19, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 19, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 19, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 19, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 19, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on December 19, 1979?
What day of the week was December 19, 1979?
December 19, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 353rd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 19, 1979 can also be written as 12/19/1979 in the US and as 19/12/1979 in UK and Europe.
December 19, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 19th 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 19, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 19, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 19th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 19, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 19, 1979 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 19, 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 19, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 07:10 am and setting at 06:13 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 19, 1979?
Famous people born on December 19, 1979:
![Tara Summers]()
Tara SummersTv actress.
- Rafael Soriano
Dominican baseball player.
- Alex Stamos
Former Chief Security Officer at Facebook.
- Kevin Devine
American singer-songwriter/guitarist (bad books).
- Amnat Ruenroeng
Athlete.
- Paola Rey
Colombian actress.
- Kristanna Loken
Movie actress.
- Paola Andrea Rey
- Nicki Hunter
- Jetzabel Del Valle
- Nathaniel Hackett
- Robin Sloan
- Emanuele Blandamura
- Óscar Sánchez Fuentes
- Theo Lucius
- Óscar Sánchez
Whose famous birthday is on December 19th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 19th:
![Alyssa Milano]()
Alyssa MilanoAmerican actress.
![Jake Gyllenhaal]()
Jake GyllenhaalAmerican actor who appeared in "october sky" was nominated for an independent spirit award as best actor in "donnie darko" and for an...
![Béatrice Dalle]()
Béatrice DalleFrench model and actress.
![Jennifer Beals]()
Jennifer BealsMovie actress.
![Tyson Beckford]()
Tyson BeckfordRenowned American model and actor.
![Jean Genet]()
Jean GenetFrench novelist, playwright, and poet.
![Til Schweiger]()
Til SchweigerGerman actor, director, and producer.
![Kristy Swanson]()
Kristy SwansonAmerican actress.
![Robert Urich]()
Robert UrichAmerican actor, on stage, film, and radio.
![Ronan Farrow]()
Ronan FarrowAmerican human rights activist, journalist and lawyer.
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December 19, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 4 months old,
or 532 months
or 2313 weeks and 2 days old,
or 16193 days old,
if you were born on December 19, 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 19, 1979?
There are 244 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 19th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 19, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 19, 1979.
December 19, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 19, 1979:
- Predrag Marković
- Guido Cristini
- François Fontan
- Antonio Amat
What famous deaths happened on December 19th?
Famous deaths on December 19th:
![Marcello Mastroianni]()
Marcello MastroianniItalian actor known for his roles in classic films such as La Dolce Vita and 8½.
![Renata Tebaldi]()
Renata TebaldiItalian operatic singer and lyrico spinto soprano, she is widely regarded as one of the most important italian lyrico singto sopranos.
![Hope Lange]()
Hope LangeAmerican actress who made her first stage appearance at age 12 in 1945's "the patriots.
![Joe Cole]()
Joe ColeAmerican rock music roadie (born 1961).
- Adalei Bronte
Adalei Bronte was a renowned English novelist, best known for her classic novel 'Wuthering Heights'.
- Daxtin Bronte
Daxtin Bronte was a renowned English novelist known for her classic novel 'Wuthering Heights', which explored themes of love, passion, and...
- Haeven Bronte
Haeven Bronte was a renowned English novelist known for her classic novel 'Wuthering Heights'.
- Adriella Brontë
Adriella Brontë was a British novelist and poet, best known for her novel 'Wuthering Heights'.
- Harly Bronte
Harly Bronte was a renowned English novelist and poet, best known for her novel 'Wuthering Heights'.
- Alexea Brontë
Alexea Brontë was an English novelist and poet, best known for her novel 'Wuthering Heights'.
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December 19, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 19, 1979:
- 2003 - the events of the fictional docu-drama The Day Britain Stopped take place.
- Roman festivals - Opalia
- Also see December 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
December 19, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 19, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 17th and December 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 19, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 19, 1979 was Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 19, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 19, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rupert Holmes - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
- K.C and the Sunshine Band - Please Don't Go
- Styx - Babe
- Stevie Wonder - Send One Your Love
- Commodores - Still
December 19, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 19, 1979 was Another Brick In The Wall by Pink Floyd, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 19, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 19, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 17th and December 23rd. 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 19, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 19, 1979 was Do You Love What You Feel by Rufus And Chaka Khan, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 19, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 19, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Rufus And Chaka Khan - Do You Love What You Feel
- Michael Jackson - Rock With You
- Bar-Kays - Move Your Boogie Body
- Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover
- Sugarhill Gang - Rapper's Delight
December 19, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 19, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Going in Style
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Martin Brest
Starring: George Burns, Art Carney, Lee Strasberg, Charles Hallahan
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
Cuba
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Richard Lester
Starring: Sean Connery, Brooke Adams, Jack Weston, Hector Elizondo
Roller Boogie
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Mark L. Lester
Starring: Linda Blair, Jim Bray, Beverly Garland, Roger Perry
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 19, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 19, 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
Knots Landing
Release year: 1979
Country: United States of America
December 19, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 19, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
The Establishment
By: Howard Fast
She will stand up for her family, regardless of the cost. Barbara Lavette, a former socialite, is not concerned about gossip surrounding her new marriage. Her husband Bernie, a mechanic from poverty who she met during World War II, will …
James Herriot'S Yorkshire
By: James Herriot
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.
The Right Stuff
By: Tom Wolfe
The "America's nerviest journalists" (Newsweek) is a breathtaking epic, an amazing adventure story, and an investigation into true heroism, courage, and the bravery of the first Americans who climbed into space.
December 19, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 19, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Cutie Q
Star Fire
Barrier
The Datestones of Ryn
Deep Scan
Who was the US President on December 19, 1979?
On December 19, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 19, 1979?
On December 19, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 19, 1979?
On December 19, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 19th?
December 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:
- 2018 - American intervention in syria, syrian civil war. the pentagon reported that it began withdrawing u.s. forces from syria. a spokesperson for the pentagon stated that the coalition had liberated isil-held territory, but that the campaign is still not over.
- 2017 - Houthis claim that they launched a volcano-h-2 missile at al-yamah palace, saudi capital. the missile was intercepted south-bound of riyadh, and did not cause any casualties, according to the saudis.
- 2016 - Andrei karlov assassinated: a gun attack on an ankara art gallery kills andrei karlov, the russian ambassador to turkey. russia labels the assassin, a 22-year-old police officer mevlut mert alintas (terrorist), mevlut cavusoglu, turkish foreign minister, travels to moscow for a trilateral meeting about syria. he stated that "the incident will have no impact on relations between turkey and russia."
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.
