Monday December 31, 1979: on this day
About December 31st, 1979, in brief:
- Historical events: Winterland Rock Concert Hall in San Francisco closes after 556 concerts.
- Day of the week: December 31st, 1979 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Anthony Hopkins, Tim Matheson
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Too Much Heaven by Bee Gees
- #1 UK song: YMCA by The Village People
- Popular movie: Ernesto directed by Salvatore Samperi
More about December 31st, 1979? See below for more news and curiosities on December 31st, 1979.
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?
- How old is someone born on December 31, 1979?
- 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 were the magazines covers that day?
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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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How old is someone born on December 31, 1979?
Someone born on December 31, 1979 is:
44 years 4 months old,
or 532 months and 23 days old,
or 2316 weeks and 3 days old,
or 16215 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1979?
There are 222 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).
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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:
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 …
Julia Child & Company
By: Julia Child
Julia Child
War and Remembrance
By: Herman Wouk
These two classic works capture the current world events and tell the story of one American family caught up in the middle of the war's chaos.
Illusions
By: Richard Bach
A man places his faith in his biplane's propeller in cloudy airspace between the Illinois cornfields and blue infinity. Richard Bach, a disillusioned writer who is also an itinerant barnstormer, believes that belief is as real and as true as …
The Complete Book Of Running
By: James F. Fixx
This article discusses the psychological benefits of running. It also addresses self-esteem and how running can help you cope with tension and pressure.
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:
Cutie Q
Lunar Rescue
Barrier
Tail Gunner
Speed Freak
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.
