Saturday December 22, 1979: on this day
December 22, 1979 was the 356th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is December 22, 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 22, 1979, who was born and died on December 22, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 22, 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 22nd, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 22, 1979?
- December 22, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 22, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 22, 1979?
- December 22, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 22, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- December 22, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 22, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- December 22, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 22, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 22, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 22, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 22, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 22, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on December 22, 1979?
What day of the week was December 22, 1979?
December 22, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 356th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 22, 1979 can also be written as 12/22/1979 in the US and as 22/12/1979 in UK and Europe.
December 22, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 22nd is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 22, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 22, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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December 22, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 22, 1979 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 22, 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 22, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 09:48 am and setting at 09:35 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 22, 1979?
Famous people born on December 22, 1979:
- Jozy Madden
Investigative journalist known for breaking major stories.
- Nika Melia
Nika Melia is a Georgian politician known for his role as the chairman of the United National Movement party.
- Jamie Langfield
Coach and player from scotland football.
- Diane Bui Duye
- David Croft
- Régis Dorn
- Alexander Egger
- Daniel Goitom
- Naotake Hanyū
- Petra Majdič
- Matteo Marighella
- Alice Palazzi
- Benedetta Ponticelli
- Ivan Rudež
- Gonzalo Vicente
- Stojan Ignatov
- Eleonora Lo Bianco
- Salim Kipsang
- Sophie Campbell
Whose famous birthday is on December 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 22nd:
- Vanessa Paradis
French actress and singer, depardieu was seen in "elisa", directed by jean becker.
- Ralph Fiennes
English actor.
- Jean-Baptiste Maunier
French singer and actor, he is best known for his role as les choristes in 2004.
- Ted Cruz
Texas senator of the united states.
- Meghan Trainor
American singer-songwriter.
- Robin Gibb
British-american singer, not identical twin to maurice.
- Jordin Sparks
American singer and american idol winner.
- Maurice Gibb
British-american musician.
- Dina Meyer
American actress.
- Lady Bird Johnson
First lady of the united states (born in 1912).
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December 22, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 4 months old,
or 532 months and 4 days old,
or 2313 weeks and 6 days old,
or 16197 days old,
if you were born on December 22, 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 22, 1979?
There are 240 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 22nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 22, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 22, 1979.
December 22, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 22, 1979:
- Darryl F Zanuck
American film producer and executive (d.79).
- Ferruccio Hellmann
- Luigi Oggioni
- George Pollock
What famous deaths happened on December 22nd?
Famous deaths on December 22nd:
- Gilda Gray
Polish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).
- Christine Cavanaugh
American singer and actress (d. 2014).
- Don DeFore
Actor (george baxter-hazel), passes away from cardiac arrest at the age of 76.
- Helene Stanley
Actress (carnival story and roar of the crowd).
- Libbey Owens
Co-founder of Libbey-Owens-Ford Company, revolutionized the glass industry.
- Gera Eliot
Renowned English novelist known for works like 'Middlemarch' and 'Silas Marner'.
- Samuel Beckett
Irish writer of fiction, prose and avant-garde plays.
- Annaston Eliot
Annaston Eliot was an English novelist, poet, and journalist, best known for her novels 'Middlemarch' and 'The Mill on the Floss'.
- John Chisum
Prominent figure in the American Old West known as the 'Cattle King of Texas'.
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December 22, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 22, 1979:
- R.C. Saints - commemoration of Frances Xavier Cabrini
- Spain: the main draw of Spanish National Lottery, where it is a Christmas tradition.
- Astrology: First day of sun sign Capricorn
- In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on or very close to this date. In the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs around this time.
- Also see December 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Japan - T?ji (winter solstice)
December 22, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 22, 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 22, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 22, 1979 was Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 22, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 22, 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 22, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 22, 1979 was Another Brick In The Wall by Pink Floyd, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 22, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 22, 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 22, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 22, 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 22, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 22, 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 22, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 22, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 22, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 22, 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:
December 22, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 22, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
December 22, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 22, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on December 22, 1979?
On December 22, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 22, 1979?
On December 22, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 22, 1979?
On December 22, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 22nd?
December 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:
- 2018 - Somali civil war: at least 16 people are killed and more than 20 injured by a car bomb in mogadishu near the presidential palace.
- 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). eight million yemenis are now at risk of starvation after 1,000 days of civil war.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war, battle of aleppo (2012)-16: the syrian army claims it now has full control of aleppo after the evacuation of last rebel group to the idlib governorate.
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.