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
- What day of the week was December 23, 1979?
- December 23, 1979: What happened on that day?
- December 23, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 23, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 23, 1979?
- December 23, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 23, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- December 23, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 23, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- December 23, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 23, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 23, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 23, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 23, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 23, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on December 23, 1979?
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: 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.
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
December 23, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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.
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December 23, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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December 23, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
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.
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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 was a Canadian actor known for his roles in 1980s films like 'The Lost Boys'.
- Estella Warren
Canadian actress and model.
- Marie Bell
From 1924 to 1973, french actresses on the screen.
- Donna Tartt
American author.
- Joan Severance
American model actress and producer.
- 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
American poet, translator and editor.
- Esther Phillips
American singer best known for her r&b vocals.
- Harry Shearer
American actor, director, and satirical writer.
- Elizabeth Hartman
Actress (fixer patch of blue, patch of blue), is killed at 45.
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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.
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
American actor who appeared in films such as "sunset blvd.
- Charlie Drake
British comic (plank rhubarb rhubarb splish splash).
- Patric Knowles
English actor (b. 1911).
- 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
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
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:
- 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 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:
- 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 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:
- 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 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:
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:
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:
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:
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.
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.
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.