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December 01, 1979 was the 335th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is December 01, 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 01, 1979, who was born and died on December 01, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 01, 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 1st, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 01, 1979?
- December 01, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 01, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 01, 1979?
- December 01, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 01, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- December 01, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 01, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- December 01, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 01, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 01, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 01, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 01, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 01, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on December 01, 1979?
What day of the week was December 01, 1979?
December 01, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 335th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 01, 1979 can also be written as 12/1/1979 in the US and as 1/12/1979 in UK and Europe.
December 01, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 1st 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 01, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 01, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 1st, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 01, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 01, 1979 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 01, 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 01, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 03:28 pm and setting at 05:27 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 01, 1979?
Famous people born on December 01, 1979:
- Stephanie Brown Trafton
American discus thrower.
- Ryan Malone
American ice hockey player.
- Angelique Bates
American actress.
- Igor Melher
- Scott Mann
- Maurice Morris
- Shinji Murai
- Ousmane Bangoura
- Norbert Madaras
- Shinji Murai (村井 慎二)
Whose famous birthday is on December 1st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 1st:
![Woody Allen]()
Woody AllenAmerican comedian, writer and actor, as well as film director, screenwriter and playwright, he is gifted and attractive.
![Sarah Silverman]()
Sarah SilvermanAmerican comedian, writer, producer, actress.
![Zoë Kravitz]()
Zoë KravitzAmerican actress, singer, and model.
![Alain Bashung]()
Alain BashungFrench comedian, actor, songwriter and comedian (born 1947).
![Bette Midler]()
Bette MidlerAmerican actress, singer, comedian, and recording artist.
![Richard Pryor]()
Richard PryorAmerican actor and comedian.
![Edouard Baer]()
Edouard BaerFrench television presenter, actor, and film director.
![Janelle Monáe]()
Janelle MonáeGrammy-nominated singer-songwriter and actress known for her unique style and powerful vocals.
![Charlene Tilton]()
Charlene TiltonAmerican actress and singer.
![John Densmore]()
John DensmoreAmerican drummer, fourth member of the rock band "the doors.
December 01, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 4 months old,
or 532 months and 19 days old,
or 2316 weeks
or 16212 days old,
if you were born on December 01, 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 01, 1979?
There are 225 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 1st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 01, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 01, 1979.
December 01, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 01, 1979:
- Lajos Maszlay
- Max Jacobson
- Muhammad Abdel Moneim
- Clyde Swendsen
- Eduardo Blanco Amor
What famous deaths happened on December 1st?
Famous deaths on December 1st:
![James Baldwin]()
James BaldwinAmerican writer (born in 1924).
![Claude Jade]()
Claude JadeOne of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...
![Paul Benedict]()
Paul BenedictAmerican actor (born 1938).
![Ken Berry]()
Ken BerryAmerican actor, singer, and dancer (d. 2018).
- Milferd Bolton
Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.
- Jarry Haldane
Known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.
- Hriday Ram Shenoy
Indian politician and freedom fighter.
- Mclaren Stewart
Renowned Scottish novelist known for his works exploring themes of identity and culture.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 1st
December 01, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 01, 1979:
- Iceland
- Ancient Latvia - Barbes Diena observed
- Feast day of St Eligius
- Romania - Union Day (the national holiday)
- Angola's Pioneers' Day
- World AIDS Day
- Portugal - Restoration of Independence Day: on December 1, 1640, Portugal regains its independence from Spain and Jopo IV of Portugal becomes king.
December 01, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 01, 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 01, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 01, 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 01, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 01, 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:
- Barbra Streisand - No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)
- Styx - Babe
- Commodores - Still
- K.C and the Sunshine Band - Please Don't Go
- Eagles - Heartache Tonight
December 01, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 01, 1979 was Another Brick In The Wall by Pink Floyd, according to the music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.
December 01, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 01, 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:
- 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 01, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 01, 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 01, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 01, 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:
- Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover
- Rufus And Chaka Khan - Do You Love What You Feel
- Commodores - Still
- Sugarhill Gang - Rapper's Delight
- Kool & The Gang - Ladies Night
December 01, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 01, 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
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Robert Wise
Starring: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan
Country: United States of America
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
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
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Italo Zingarelli
Starring: Terence Hill, Bud Spencer, Joe Bugner, May Dlamini
December 01, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 01, 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
Release year: 1979
Emilia
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Diogo M Borges
Anna
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Jorge Dorado
Der Millionenbauer
Release year: 1979
Face the Music
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Carol Wiseman
December 01, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 01, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Memories Of Another Day
By: Harold Robbins
"Robbins grabs and holds the reader ..." -Publishers Weekly His characters are compelling, his dialog is dramatic, and he has a simple style.
White House Years
By: Henry Kissinger
This is the lasting and invaluable contribution of Kissinger to the history this critical time. White House Years is one of the most important books about the Nixon Administration. It covers Henry Kissinger's life and times.
Anatomy Of An Illness
By: Norman Cousins
Norman Cousins' groundbreaking, best-selling book on how to combat life-threatening illnesses through humor is Anatomy of an Illness. It was written by a patient who spoke for the first time.
The Formula
By: Steve Shagan
It is a blockbuster book that was actually based in fact. It tells the chilling story of Germany's most explosive wartime secrets - synthetic fuel. This triggers a brutal murder spree and shock waves in Germany.
The Right Stuff
By: Tom Wolfe
The "America's nerviest journalists" (Newsweek) is a breathtaking epic, an amazing adventure story, and an investigation into true heroism, courage, and the bravery of the first Americans who climbed into space.
December 01, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 01, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
4-Player Bowling Alley
Star Trek: Phaser Strike
Apple Trek
Tail Gunner
Deep Scan
Who was the US President on December 01, 1979?
On December 01, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 01, 1979?
On December 01, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 01, 1979?
On December 01, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 1st?
December 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 anchorage earthquake: more than 1,000 aftershocks shake alaska following a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that knocked out power and tore through buildings in anchorage.
- 2017 - 2017 peshawar agriculture directorate attack: four attackers stormed the directorate of agricultural training institute, pakistan, and exchanged fire with army and police personnel. at least 12 people are hurt and 12 are killed by the attackers. tehrik-i-taliban pakistan claims responsibility.
- 2016 - Ethnic violence in south sudan (2011-present). a united nations human rights committee in south sudan asserts that a "steady proces of ethnic cleansing" is taking place in the war-torn country.
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.
