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see horoscope and birth chart for December 01, 1979What happened on Saturday, December 1, 1979?
About December 1st, 1979, in brief:
- Historical events: In December 1979, following an agreement between Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket (WSC) and the Australian Cricket Board (ACB), WSC players were reinstated into the official Australian Test team. This marked the return of prominent players like Allan Border, Bruce Laird, and Rodney Hogg to international cricket. The first Test match featuring these players took place against the West Indies in Brisbane, starting on December 1, 1979.
- Day of the week: December 1st, 1979 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: No More Tears (Enough Is Enough) by Barbra Streisand
- #1 UK song: Another Brick In The Wall by Pink Floyd
- Popular movie: Apocalypse Now directed by Francis Ford Coppola
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- December 01, 1979: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 01, 1979?
- Who was born on December 01, 1979?
- December 01, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- December 01, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- December 01, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 01, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 01, 1979?
- Back in 1979
December 01, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 01, 1979:
- World Series Cricket players return to Test cricket In December 1979, following an agreement between Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket (WSC) and the Australian Cricket Board (ACB), WSC players were reinstated into the official Australian Test team. This marked the return of prominent players like Allan Border, Bruce Laird, and Rodney Hogg to international cricket. The first Test match featuring these players took place against the West Indies in Brisbane, starting on December 1, 1979. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Alabama defeats Auburn in 44th Iron Bowl On December 1, 1979, the University of Alabama's football team, ranked No. 1, defeated No. 14 Auburn 25-18 in the 44th Iron Bowl at Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama. The game was marked by a strong performance from Alabama's offense and defense, securing their undefeated season and contributing to their national championship title. source: rolltide.com
December 01, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from December 1979
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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.
Who was born on December 01, 1979?
Famous people born on December 01, 1979:
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Stephanie Brown Trafton
December 01, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 01, 1979:
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Max Jacobson
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.
- 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.
- 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 music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.
- 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 is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 1st is Sagittarius.
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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.
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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 01, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 01, 1979 was Waxing gibbous.
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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Someone born on December 01, 1979 is:
46 years 8 months old,
or 560 months and 11 days old,
or 2436 weeks and 4 days old,
or 17056 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 01, 1979?
There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 1st 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 01, 1979?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 01, 1979.
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Why 1979 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on December 1, 1979, a 1979 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to December 1, 1979 includes World Series Cricket players return to Test cricket, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around December 1, 1979 included “No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)” by Barbra Streisand, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of December 1, 1979 included Apocalypse Now, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
December 1, 1979 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Stephanie Brown Trafton, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make December 1, 1979 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
Because the poster is delivered digitally and personalized around 1979, it can become a birthday surprise, milestone keepsake, or printable reminder of the era connected to December 1, 1979.
The 1979 poster brings together verified books, songs, and movies, creating a personal digital keepsake for birthdays and milestone celebrations tied to December 1, 1979.
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