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Monday December 31, 1979: on this day
December 31, 1979 was the 365th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.
Is December 31, 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 31, 1979, who was born and died on December 31, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Too Much Heaven by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. Ernesto, directed by Salvatore Samperi), TV series (e.g. Doraemon) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 31st, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 31, 1979?
- December 31, 1979: What happened on that day?
- December 31, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 31, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 31, 1979?
- December 31, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 31, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- December 31, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 31, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- December 31, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 31, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 31, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 31, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 31, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on December 31, 1979?
What day of the week was December 31, 1979?
December 31, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 365th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 31, 1979 can also be written as 12/31/1979 in the US and as 31/12/1979 in UK and Europe.
December 31, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 31, 1979:
- Winterland rock concert hall in san francisco closes after 556 concerts.
December 31, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st 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 31, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 31st, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 31, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 31, 1979 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 31, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 03:34 pm and setting at 06:20 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 31, 1979?
Famous people born on December 31, 1979:
![Elaine Cassidy]()
Elaine CassidyIrish actress.
- Anshu Jamsenpa
Renowned Indian mountaineer who holds the record for being the first woman to scale Mount Everest twice in a season.
- Marjorie Liu
American author known for her work in comic books and urban fantasy novels.
- Dayton Allen
Dayton Allen was an American actor known for his work in television and film.
- Josh Hawley
American politician serving as the junior United States Senator from Missouri since 2019.
- Bob Bryar
American musician.
- Ricky Whittle
English actor.
- Paul O'Neill
English race car driver.
- Jeff Waldstreicher
American politician and lawyer.
- Noriko Nakagoshi
Japanese actress and model.
- Caroline Bryan
Family member.
- Zahra Bani
Javelin thrower.
- Yelawol Yelawolf
Musician.
- G Michael Gray
- Isolde Lasoen
- Jan Marek
- Michele Alhaique
- José Juan Figueras
Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:
![Anthony Hopkins]()
Anthony HopkinsWelch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.
![Tim Matheson]()
Tim MathesonAmerican actor, tv and film star.
![Val Kilmer]()
Val KilmerAmerican actor, writer and musician.
![John Denver]()
John DenverAmerican folk singer, recording artist and club performer.
![Ben Kingsley]()
Ben KingsleyAn english actor.
![Sarah Miles]()
Sarah MilesBritish actress, first recognized in u.s.
![Joey McIntyre]()
Joey McIntyreAmerican musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".
![Bebe Neuwirth]()
Bebe NeuwirthAmerican singer, actress, and dancer.
![Joe Dallesandro]()
Joe DallesandroAmerican actor, model, and 'warhol star.
![Barbara Carrera]()
Barbara CarreraNicaraguan model and actress.
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December 31, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 3 months old,
or 531 months and 18 days old,
or 2311 weeks and 3 days old,
or 16180 days old,
if you were born on December 31, 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 31, 1979?
There are 257 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 31, 1979.
December 31, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 31, 1979:
- Clytee Stallings
Clytee Stallings was an American painter known for her vibrant and expressive landscapes.
What famous deaths happened on December 31st?
Famous deaths on December 31st:
![Betty White]()
Betty WhiteAmerican actress.
![James Avery]()
James AveryJames avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.
![Wayne Rogers]()
Wayne RogersWayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.
![Woody Strode]()
Woody StrodeFormer professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.
![Billie Dove]()
Billie DoveAmerican actress (born in 1903).
![Wesley Addy]()
Wesley AddyOmaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).
![Edward Herrmann]()
Edward HerrmannAmerican actor (d. 2014).
![Kader Khan]()
Kader KhanIndian actor (b. 1937).
![William Christopher]()
William ChristopherAmerican actor and singer (d. 2016).
See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 31st
December 31, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 31, 1979:
- New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
December 31, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 31, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 31st and January 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 31, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1979 was Too Much Heaven by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.
December 31, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 31, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bee Gees - Too Much Heaven
- Chic - Le Freak
- Billy Joel - My Life
- Barbra & Neil - You Don't Bring Me Flowers
- Alicia Bridges - I Love The Nightlife (Disco Round)
December 31, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1979 was YMCA by The Village People, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.
December 31, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 31, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Village People - YMCA
- Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall
- Ian & The Blockheads - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick
- The Police - Walking On The Moon
- Abba - I Have A Dream
December 31, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1979 was Got To Be Real by Cheryl Lynn, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.
December 31, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 31, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Cheryl Lynn - Got To Be Real
- Earth, Wind & Fire - September
- Chic - Le Freak
- Gene Chandler - Get Down
- Rose Royce - Love Don't Live Here Anymore
December 31, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 31, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
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
Immagini di un convento
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Joe D'Amato
Starring: Paola Senatore, Marina Hedman, Paola Maiolini
Country: United States of America
Prova d'orchestra
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Federico Fellini
Starring: Federico Fellini, Clara Colosimo, Franco Javarone, Paolo Fiorino, Umberto Zuanelli, Claudio Ciocca, Ronaldo Bonacchi, Franco Mazzieri, Daniele Pagani, Angelica Hansen, Filippo Trincia, Sibyl Mostert
Country: Italy
Ratataplan
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Maurizio Nichetti
Starring: Angela Finocchiaro, Edy Angelillo, Lidia Biondi, Maurizio Nichetti, Roland Topor, Heidi Hansen, Giorgio Caldarelli, Gaetano Porro, Osvaldo Salvi, Enrico Grazioli, Serena Sartori, Maruska Mottlova
Country: Italy
December 31, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 31, 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:
Doraemon
Release year: 1979
Cyborg 009
Release year: 1979
December 31, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 31, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Sophie's Choice
By: William Styron
Three stories are told: A young Southerner is determined to be a writer. There's also a love-hate relationship between a brilliant Jew, and a beautiful Polish woman. And finally, there's a terrible wound from the past of that woman that …
The Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady
By: Edith Holden
This facsimile reproduction is of the 1906 naturalist's journal. Edith Holden documented in words and pictures the British countryside's flora, fauna, and changes throughout the year.
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.
Eye Of The Needle
By: Ken Follett
The global phenomenon created by Edge of Eternity's author. His code name was "The Needle". He was a German aristocrat of exceptional intelligence, a master spy with a history of violence.
The Empty Copper Sea
By: John D. MacDonald
The Empty Copper Sea, a classic crime novel by a beloved author of crime fiction, features Travis McGee, a hard-boiled detective who lives in a houseboat.
December 31, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 31, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Space
Aim for the Ace!
Galaxy Wars
4-Player Bowling Alley
Temple of Apshai
Who was the US President on December 31, 1979?
On December 31, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1979?
On December 31, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 31, 1979?
On December 31, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 31st?
December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
- 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),
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.
