Monday December 29, 1975: on this day

December 29, 1975 was the 363rd day of the year 1975, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is December 29, 1975 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 29, 1975, who was born and died on December 29, 1975, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 29, 1975, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds by Elton John), movies (e.g. Salon Kitty, directed by Tinto Brass), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 29th, 1975 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 29, 1975?


December 29, 1975 was a Monday and it was the 363rd day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 29, 1975 can also be written as 12/29/1975 in the US and as 29/12/1975 in UK and Europe.

December 29, 1975 in December 1975 calendar

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December 29, 1975: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 29, 1975:

  • Eleven killed, 75 hurt by terrorist bomb at laguardia airport in new york city, new york.
  • Browse newspapers headlines from December 29, 1975
  • The government of colombia announces the finding of ciudad perdida.
  • The spanish army quits spanish (western) sahara, the last remnant of spain's empire. the sahrawi republic (rasd) is created. morocco invades ex-spanish western sahara.
  • The term fractal is first used.
  • Lyme disease first recognised at lyme, connecticut.
  • Victoria (australia) abolishes capital punishment.
  • South australia becomes the first australian state to decriminalize homosexual acts between consenting adults.
  • Some members of jehovah's witnesses, based on the group's chronology,''the watchtower'', 15 august 1968, p.494–501 ''awake!'', 22 may 1969, p.15 ''the watchtower'', 15 march 1980, p.17, para.5–6 believed that armageddon would occur in 1975 and a few of them sold their houses and businesses to prepare for the new world paradise which they believed would be created when jesus establishes god's kingdom on earth.
  • Peter gabriel departs genesis, and is replaced on lead vocals by drummer phil collins.
  • The first monster truck bigfoot was created by bob chandler

December 29, 1975: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 29, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 29th 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 29, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 29, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on December 29th, 1975 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 29, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 29, 1975 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 29, 1975 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 29, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 04:11 am and setting at 03:06 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 18, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Jan 17, 1976.

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Who was born on December 29, 1975?


Famous people born on December 29, 1975:

  • Shawn Hatosy
    Shawn Hatosy

    American actor.

  • Jaret Wright

    American baseball player: indians pitcher.

  • Kalin Olson

    Hot springs, arkansas -- playmate august 1997.

  • Patrick Bettoni
  • Jana Stejskalová
  • Albert van der Haar
  • Márcio da Silva Dornelles
  • Shinji Otsuka
  • Giovanna Di Rauso
  • Corina Grünenfelder
  • Cosmas Banda

Whose famous birthday is on December 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 29th:

  • Patricia Clarkson
    Patricia Clarkson

    Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Green Mile and Pieces of April.

  • Jude Law
    Jude Law

    Renowned actor who has also shown interest and skill in sports.

  • Jon Voight
    Jon Voight

    American actor, who received oscar nominations for movies such as 1969's "deliverance", and "midnight cowboy" in addition to a few minor...

  • Ted Danson
    Ted Danson

    American actor.

  • Diego Luna
    Diego Luna

    Mexican actor, director and producer.

  • Alison Brie
    Alison Brie

    Alison Brie is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows like 'Community' and 'GLOW'.

  • Ross Lynch
    Ross Lynch

    American actor and musician known for his role in Disney Channel's 'Austin & Ally'.

  • Jane Levy
    Jane Levy

    Tv actress.

  • Leonor Varela
    Leonor Varela

    Model and actress from chile, both american and chilean.

  • Mekhi Phifer
    Mekhi Phifer

    American actor.

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December 29, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 48 years 2 months old,

or 578 months and 19 days old,

or 2516 weeks and 1 day old,

or 17613 days old,

if you were born on December 29, 1975.

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 29, 1975?

There are 285 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 29th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 29, 1975?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 29, 1975.

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December 29, 1975: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 29, 1975:

  • Euell Gibbons

    Known for his wild food foraging and natural foods advocacy.

  • Halbert L. Dunn

    Halbert L. Dunn was a pioneering statistician in the field of public health.

  • Sigurd Lewerentz
  • Tiberiu Popoviciu
  • Francisco Díaz de León

What famous deaths happened on December 29th?

Famous deaths on December 29th:

  • Peggy Cummins
    Peggy Cummins

    Irish actress (b. 1925).

  • Lita Grey
    Lita Grey

    American actress (born in 1908).

  • Vivienne Segal
    Vivienne Segal

    At 95, a us actress (broadway pal joey), is dead.

  • Alekai Laiho

    Talented golfer known for his precision and skill on the course.

  • Reginna Maria Rilke

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical and philosophical works.

  • Joseff Cornell

    Known for his intricate shadow boxes and collages.

  • Christina Rossetti

    The sister of d.g.

  • Syvilla

    Renowned African-American dancer and choreographer.

  • Bridge Baron

    Renowned American bridge player.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 29th

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December 29, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 29, 1975:

  • The fourth day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • R.C. Saints - Thomas Becket (optional memorial)
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December 29, 1975: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 29, 1975 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 29th and January 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 29, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 29, 1975 was Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

December 29, 1975: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 29, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
  2. - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
  3. - Kung Fu Fighting
  4. - Junior's Farm
  5. - Laughter In The Rain

December 29, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 29, 1975 was Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

December 29, 1975: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 29, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bohemian Rhapsody
  2. - Lonely This Christmas
  3. - The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine
  4. - Streets Of London
  5. - You Sexy Thing

December 29, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 29, 1975 was Boogie On Reggae Woman by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

December 29, 1975: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 29, 1975 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Boogie On Reggae Woman
  2. - Kung Fu Fighting
  3. - You're The First, The Last, My Everything
  4. - Funky President (People It's Bad)
  5. - When Will I See You Again

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December 29, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 29, 1975 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Salon Kitty

Salon Kitty

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Helmut Berger, Ingrid Thulin, Teresa Ann Savoy, John Steiner

Country: United States of America

Zorro

Zorro

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Duccio Tessari

Starring: Alain Delon, Enzo Cerusico, Ottavia Piccolo, Giacomo Rossi Stuart, Adriana Asti, Giampiero Albertini, Stanley Baker, Marino Masé, Moustache , Paulino Rita

Country: Italy

One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest

One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Milos Forman

Anna

Anna

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Alberto Grifi

Starring: Alberto Grifi, Jane Fonda, Massimo Sarchielli, Alberto Grifi, Pilar Castel, Louis Waldon, Roland Knauss, Annabella Miscuglio, Raoul Calabrò, Ivano Urban, Stefano Cattarossi, Vincenzo Mazza

Country: Italy

Profondo rosso

Profondo rosso

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Dario Argento

Starring: Dario Argento, Gabriele Lavia, Daria Nicolodi, David Hemmings, Clara Calamai, Giuliana Calandra, Mario Scaccia, Eros Pagni, Macha Méril, Glauco Mauri, Salvatore Baccaro, Glauco Onorato

Country: Italy

December 29, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 29, 1975 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Bridge Too Far by Cornelius Ryan

A Bridge Too Far

By:

This is the classic account of one of World War II's most dramatic battles.

Strictly Speaking by Edwin Newman

Strictly Speaking

By:

. 1974, 205pp

Harlequin by Morris West

Harlequin

By:

Paul Desmond admires George Harlequin, his friend and close friend for his exceptional European breeding. Harlequin is the head of a highly regarded Swiss bank and is part of a small group of gentlemen whose bond is their handshake.

The Ebony Tower by John Fowles

The Ebony Tower

By:

The Ebony Tower consists of a novella and three stories. It also includes a translation from a medieval French tale. This book explores the tangled relationships between love, hate, pleasure, pain, reality, fantasy, and reality.

Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi with Curt Gentry

Helter Skelter

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1976 Bantam Books; 28th Printing; Helter Skelter. By Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry. Includes 64 pages of "chilling", black-and-white photographs.

December 29, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 29, 1975 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Shark Jaws

Shark Jaws

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Horror

Crash 'N Score

Crash 'N Score

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Anti-Aircraft

Anti-Aircraft

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Scrolling military shooter

Publisher: Atari, Inc

Pursuit

Pursuit

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Flight simulator, military, shooter

pedit5

pedit5

Platform: PLATO network

Genre: Dungeon Crawl, RPG

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Who was the US President on December 29, 1975?

On December 29, 1975 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 29, 1975?

On December 29, 1975 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 29, 1975?

On December 29, 1975 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about December 29th?

December 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:

  • 2018 - Egyptian police have killed 40 militants in a retaliation to the roadside bombing that left three vietnamese tourists dead and one egyptian tour guide injured.
  • 2017 - Attack on saint menas church: nine people are killed by two coordinated attacks against coptic christians in egypt. a gunman kills two victims in an appliance store owned by coptic christians in cairo's helwan district. after killing two victims, the gunman moves on to a church and kills six more civilians and a cop before being arrested.
  • 2016 - Russian president vladimir putin stated that a ceasefire was reached between the rebel forces and the government of syria. russia and turkey are said to have guaranteed the ceasefire, which would not include un-denominated terrorist organizations like isil and al-nusra. while the fsa states it will abide by this truce, ahrar al sham expresses "reservations".

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What happened in 1975?

1975 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 48th National Spelling Bee: Hugh Tosteson wins spelling incisor
  • British population agrees to European Common Market membership
  • Egypt President Sadat reopens Suez Canal

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What was the calendar for December 1975?

December 1975 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 1975 calendar looked like.

Monday December 29, 1975