Sunday December 23, 1979: on this day

December 23, 1979 was the 357th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 23, 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 23, 1979, who was born and died on December 23, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 23, 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 23rd, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

Table of contents

calendar

What day of the week was December 23, 1979?


December 23, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 357th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 1979 can also be written as 12/23/1979 in the US and as 23/12/1979 in UK and Europe.

December 23, 1979 in December 1979 calendar

history

December 23, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 23, 1979:

  • New york islanders' greatest shutout loss (8-0) versus chicago black hawks.
  • Soviet war in afghanistan: soviet forces occupy kabul, the afghan capital.
  • The highest aerial tramway in europe, the klein matterhorn, opens.
  • The soviet union invades afghanistan, and babrak karmal replaces overthrown and executed president hafizullah amin which begins the war.
  • The first european ariane rocket is launched.

LIFE Magazine

December 23, 1979: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Chicago Bears - Philadelphia Eagles : 17 - 27
  • Denver Broncos - Houston Oilers : 7 - 13
zodiac

December 23, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


 zodiac sign

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd 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.

Discover the personality of December born.

Unlock the Mysteries of December 23, 1979! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now

December 23, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Goat chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 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.

Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on December 23rd, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

see horoscope and birth chart for December 23, 1979
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
zodiac

December 23, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

38%

The moon phase on December 23, 1979 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 23, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 10:30 am and setting at 10:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 03, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Jan 02, 1980.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!

Your place in the Universe on December 23, 1979

star banner

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Get your map!

This day in 30 sec.

birthday

Who was born on December 23, 1979?


Famous people born on December 23, 1979:

  • Jdyn Tsai

    Founder of Alibaba Group.

  • Summer Altice

    American actress and model.

  • Scott Gomez

    American ice hockey player.

  • Kenny Miller

    Scottish football player.

  • Holly Madison

    American model, television personality, and actress.

  • Johan Franzén

    Swedish ice hockey player.

  • Megan Mayhew Bergman

    American author and educator.

  • Yukifumi Murakami

    Japanese javelin thrower.

  • Abraham Chebii

    Kenyan runner.

  • Megan Mayhew

    Megan mayhew bergman american educator and author.

  • Ina Klink
  • Morgan McGarvey
  • Frazer Wright
  • Jeyz
  • Andrea Gardner

Whose famous birthday is on December 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 23rd:

  • Corey Haim
    Corey Haim

    Corey Haim was a Canadian actor known for his roles in 1980s films like 'The Lost Boys'.

  • Estella Warren
    Estella Warren

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Marie Bell
    Marie Bell

    From 1924 to 1973, french actresses on the screen.

  • Donna Tartt
    Donna Tartt

    American author.

  • Joan Severance
    Joan Severance

    American model actress and producer.

  • Finn Wolfhard
    Finn Wolfhard

    Finn Wolfhard is a Canadian actor known for his role in Stranger Things and co-founder of the production company, Sun MGMT.

  • Robert Bly
    Robert Bly

    American poet, translator and editor.

  • Esther Phillips
    Esther Phillips

    American singer best known for her r&b vocals.

  • Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer

    American actor, director, and satirical writer.

  • Elizabeth Hartman
    Elizabeth Hartman

    Actress (fixer patch of blue, patch of blue), is killed at 45.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 23rd

birthday

December 23, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 3 months old,

or 531 months and 6 days old,

or 2309 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16168 days old,

if you were born on December 23, 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 23, 1979?

There are 269 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 23, 1979.

RIP

December 23, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 23, 1979:

  • Peggy Guggenheim

    American-italian art collector, philanthropist (d.79).

  • Ernest B. Schoedsack
  • Dirk Stikker
  • Marguerite «Peggy» Guggenheim

What famous deaths happened on December 23rd?

Famous deaths on December 23rd:

  • Jack Webb
    Jack Webb

    American actor who appeared in films such as "sunset blvd.

  • Charlie Drake
    Charlie Drake

    British comic (plank rhubarb rhubarb splish splash).

  • Patric Knowles
    Patric Knowles

    English actor (b. 1911).

  • Billy Barty
    Billy Barty

    American actor and singer (d.2000).

  • Truda White

    Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Emmilia Plater

    Polish-Lithuanian revolutionary and military leader.

  • Venida Browning

    Renowned jazz singer and performer during the mid-20th century.

  • Earmon Hubbard

    American track and field athlete who set a world record in the long jump.

  • John Chamberlain

    Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

  • Mikhail Kalashnikov

    Russian general and weapons designer, designed the ak-47 rifle (b. 1919).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 23rd

holidays

December 23, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 23, 1979:

  • Festivus (from sitcom Seinfeld)
  • Oaxaca - Night of the Radishes
  • Secular humanism (American) - HumanLight observed
  • R.C. Saints - John Cantius ; Thorlac Thorhallsson, patron saint of Iceland
  • Sweden - Birthday of Queen Silvia, an official flag day
  • Japan - The Emperor's Birthday - Birthday of Akihito, the current Emperor of Japan
  • Roman festivals - Larentalia, a festival in honor of Larenta
  • Ancient Latvia - Ziemassvetki held
vinyl songs

December 23, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 23, 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 23, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 1979 was Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

December 23, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 23, 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:

  1. - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
  2. - Please Don't Go
  3. - Babe
  4. - Send One Your Love
  5. - Still

December 23, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 23, 1979 was Another Brick In The Wall by Pink Floyd, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

December 23, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 23, 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:

  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 23, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 23, 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 23, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 23, 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:

  1. - Do You Love What You Feel
  2. - Rock With You
  3. - Move Your Boogie Body
  4. - I Wanna Be Your Lover
  5. - Rapper's Delight

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was December 23, 1979 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club

December 23, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 23, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Going in Style

Going in Style

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Martin Brest

Starring: George Burns, Art Carney, Lee Strasberg, Charles Hallahan

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

Cuba

Cuba

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Richard Lester

Starring: Sean Connery, Brooke Adams, Jack Weston, Hector Elizondo

Roller Boogie

Roller Boogie

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Mark L. Lester

Starring: Linda Blair, Jim Bray, Beverly Garland, Roger Perry

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

December 23, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 23, 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

Knots Landing

Knots Landing

Release year: 1979

Country: United States of America

December 23, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 23, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years by Howard J. Ruff

How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years

By:

Howard J. Ruff is an author, financial advisor and founder of The Ruff Times Financial Newsletter. Howard started publication of The Ruff Times in 1975. It is a pioneering financial advisory newsletter.

Triple by Ken Follett

Triple

By:

A New York Times bestseller of terror and suspense from the author of A Column of Fire, World Without End and The Pillars of the Earth. As Egypt gets closer to developing a nuclear weapon, the Mossad’s top-ranking Israeli agent …

Sophie's Choice by William Styron

Sophie's Choice

By:

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 …

James Herriot'S Yorkshire by James Herriot

James Herriot'S Yorkshire

By:

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.

Connections by James Burke

Connections

By:

How did the popularity and invention of the printing presses result from the popularity of underwear during the twelfth-century? How did the waterwheel become the computer?

December 23, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 23, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Sheriff

Sheriff

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Nintendo (Japan, Europe) Exidy (North America)

Samurai (Europe) Dynasty! (US)

Samurai (Europe) Dynasty! (US)

Platform: Philips Videopac (Europe) Magnavox Odyssey² (US)

Genre: Strategy game

Publisher: Philips, Magnavox

Ozma Wars

Ozma Wars

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation 3 / PSP

Genre: fixed shooter

Publisher: SNK

Star Fire

Star Fire

Platform: Arcade, Atari 800, Commodore 64

Genre: 3d shooter

Publisher: Exidy

Monkey Magic

Monkey Magic

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Breakout clone

Publisher: Nintendo

history

Who was the US President on December 23, 1979?

On December 23, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 23, 1979?

On December 23, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 23, 1979?

On December 23, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

history

What is special about December 23rd?

December 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone incident at gatwick airport: two people were arrested by police just two days before and released without charge.
  • 2017 - 2017 pacific typhoon season: tropical storm tembin: in the philippines, more than 200 people have been killed by floods and mudslides triggered by severe tropic storm vinta.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: more than 100 syrian army pows were reportedly found in east aleppo, the last rebel-held territory. they claim that they were executed by rebel forces.

Find out more about December 23rd

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

Do you remember 1979? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to

history

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 23, 1979