Sunday December 02, 1979: on this day

December 02, 1979 was the 336th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 02, 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 02, 1979, who was born and died on December 02, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 02, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. No More Tears (Enough Is Enough) by Barbra Streisand), movies (e.g. Star Trek: The Motion Picture, directed by Robert Wise), TV series (e.g. Lord Schmetterhemd) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 2nd, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 02, 1979?


December 02, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 336th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 02, 1979 can also be written as 12/2/1979 in the US and as 2/12/1979 in UK and Europe.

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December 02, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 02, 1979:

  • Crowds attack us embassy at tripoli, libya.
  • Foots walker becomes the first cleveland cavaliers' player to score a triple-double.

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December 02, 1979: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Atlanta Falcons - San Diego Chargers : 28 - 26
  • Baltimore Colts - New York Jets : 17 - 30
  • Chicago Bears - Tampa Bay Buccaneers : 14 - 0
  • Cincinnati Bengals - Pittsburgh Steelers : 17 - 37
  • Denver Broncos - Buffalo Bills : 19 - 16
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December 02, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 2nd 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 02, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 02, 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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Discover the planets positions on December 2nd, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 02, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 02, 1979 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 02, 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 02, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:09 pm and setting at 06:32 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 04, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Dec 03, 1979.

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Who was born on December 02, 1979?


Famous people born on December 02, 1979:

  • Yvonne Catterfeld
    Yvonne Catterfeld

    German actress and singer.

  • Nickolaos Sampanis

    Greek weightlifter who won a bronze medal at the 2000 Olympics.

  • Melissa Archer

    American actress.

  • Abdul Razzaq

    Pakistani all-rounder who excelled in cricket.

  • Kameel Wilks

    Kameel Wilks was a successful football player who made a mark in the sport.

  • Michael McIndoe

    Scottish professional footballer.

  • Sabina Babayeva

    Azerbaijani singer.

  • Angelina Grün
  • Alper Gezeravci
  • Mayako Nigo
  • Paco Sedano
  • Vladimír Janočko
  • Amit Tamir

Whose famous birthday is on December 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 2nd:

  • Britney Spears
    Britney Spears

    American singer of dance-pop, who was a huge success at age 19.

  • Nelly Furtado
    Nelly Furtado

    Portuguese-canadian singer/songwriter.

  • Lucy Liu
    Lucy Liu

    American actress and producer.

  • Steven Bauer
    Steven Bauer

    Havana, cuba -- actor ("scarface, thief of hearts").

  • Brendan Coyle
    Brendan Coyle

    English actor.

  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris

    American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

  • Alexander Haig
    Alexander Haig

    American soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...

  • Jana Kramer
    Jana Kramer

    Jana Kramer is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows and movies.

  • Penelope Spheeris
    Penelope Spheeris

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Wilson Jermaine Heredia
    Wilson Jermaine Heredia

    American actor.

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December 02, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 3 months old,

or 531 months and 27 days old,

or 2312 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16189 days old,

if you were born on December 02, 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 02, 1979?

There are 248 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 02, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 02, 1979.

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December 02, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 02, 1979:

  • Dušan Petković
  • Jan Pijnenburg

What famous deaths happened on December 2nd?

Famous deaths on December 2nd:

  • Harrison Ford
    Harrison Ford

    American actor.

  • Desi Arnaz
    Desi Arnaz

    Cuban-american actor and musician.

  • Marty Feldman
    Marty Feldman

    Marty feldman was a british comedian, writer, and actor known for his bulging eyes and comedic roles in films such as young frankenstein.

  • Robert Cummings
    Robert Cummings

    American actor.

  • Gail Fisher
    Gail Fisher

    American actress (born 1935).

  • Michael Gothard
    Michael Gothard

    English actor (born 1939).

  • Bensyn Johnson

    Legendary sprinter who set world records in the 100m and 200m.

  • Cartel de Medellin

    Infamous Colombian drug lord and leader of the Medellin Cartel.

  • Nera Wolfe

    Famous mystery writer best known for creating the detective character Nero Wolfe.

  • Marquis de Sade

    French nobleman and writer known for his erotic works and libertine lifestyle.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 2nd

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December 02, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 02, 1979:

  • Laos - National Day
  • United Arab Emirates - National Day (independence from Britain, 1971)
  • R.C. Saints - St Bibiana

Observances on December 02, 1979:

  • International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
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December 02, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 02, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 26th and December 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 02, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 02, 1979 was No More Tears (Enough Is Enough) by Barbra Streisand, according to the music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.

December 02, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 02, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 26th and December 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)
  2. - Babe
  3. - Still
  4. - Please Don't Go
  5. - Heartache Tonight

December 02, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 02, 1979 was Another Brick In The Wall by Pink Floyd, according to the music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.

December 02, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 02, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 26th and December 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Another Brick In The Wall
  2. - Walking On The Moon
  3. - I Have A Dream
  4. - I Only Want To Be With You
  5. - No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)

December 02, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 02, 1979 was I Wanna Be Your Lover by Prince, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.

December 02, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 02, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 26th and December 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Wanna Be Your Lover
  2. - Do You Love What You Feel
  3. - Still
  4. - Rapper's Delight
  5. - Ladies Night

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December 02, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 02, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Star Trek: The Motion Picture

Star Trek: The Motion Picture

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Robert Wise

Starring: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan

Country: United States of America

Ernesto

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

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

Fascination

Fascination

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Jean Rollin

Starring: Franca Maï, Brigitte Lahaie, Jean-Marie Lemaire, Fanny Magier

Country: United States of America

I'm for the Hippopotamus

I'm for the Hippopotamus

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Italo Zingarelli

Starring: Terence Hill, Bud Spencer, Joe Bugner, May Dlamini

December 02, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 02, 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

Lord Schmetterhemd

Release year: 1979

Emilia

Emilia

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Diogo M Borges

Anna

Anna

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Jorge Dorado

Der Millionenbauer

Der Millionenbauer

Release year: 1979

Face the Music

Face the Music

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Carol Wiseman

December 02, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 02, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Jailbird by Kurt Vonnegut

Jailbird

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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.

The Green Ripper by John D. MacDonald

The Green Ripper

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The Green Ripper, a classic crime novel by a beloved author, features Travis McGee, a hardboiled detective who lives in a houseboat.

Aunt Erma'S Cope Book by Erma Bombeck

Aunt Erma'S Cope Book

By:

"Her audience includes anyone who has ever been married, had children, reached middle age, or owned a dog, duck, or both. "DALLAS TIMES HERALDIn this book Erma comes out of the kitchen with these

Shadow Of The Moon by M.M. Kaye

Shadow Of The Moon

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M. M. Kaye is the author of The Far Pavilions. She takes her readers back to India, a vast, glittering, sun-baked continent. Shadow of the Moon tells the story of Winter de Ballesteros.

How You Can Become Financially Independent By Investing In Real Estate by Albert J. Lowry

How You Can Become Financially Independent By Investing In Real Estate

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How to Become Financially Independent By Investing in Real Estate, covers all the most recent tax laws and shows you how you can make greater profits than ever before.

December 02, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 02, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Sundance

Sundance

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Cinematronics

Galaxy Wars

Galaxy Wars

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Taito

Head On

Head On

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Driving, Maze

Publisher: Sega/Gremlin

Warrior

Warrior

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Vectorbeam

Galaxian

Galaxian

Platform: Arcade, Various

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Midway

history

Who was the US President on December 02, 1979?

On December 02, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 02, 1979?

On December 02, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 02, 1979?

On December 02, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 2nd?

December 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a u.s. air force strike in afghanistan kills mullah abdul manan akhund.
  • 2017 - Israeli involvement in the syrian civil war. israel launched surface-to-surface missiles against a military installation just outside damascus, syrian state tv reported.
  • 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three turkish soldiers were killed in a military operation in hakkari province.

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history

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.

Discover how December 1979 calendar looked like.

Sunday December 2, 1979