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see horoscope and birth chart for December 02, 1979What happened on Sunday, December 2, 1979?
About December 2nd, 1979, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 2 and 3, 1979, Iran held a referendum to approve a new Islamic constitution, which was ratified by 99.5% of voters. The referendum was organized by the Council of the Islamic Revolution after the resignation of the Interim Government. Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini urged citizens to vote, emphasizing the importance of the constitution for the Islamic Republic. The new constitution replaced the 1906 Persian Constitution, establishing Iran as an Islamic republic.
- Day of the week: December 2nd, 1979 was a Sunday
- 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 02, 1979: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 02, 1979?
- Who was born on December 02, 1979?
- December 02, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- December 02, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 02, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 02, 1979?
- Back in 1979
December 02, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 02, 1979:
- Iran's 1979 Constitutional Referendum On December 2 and 3, 1979, Iran held a referendum to approve a new Islamic constitution, which was ratified by 99.5% of voters. The referendum was organized by the Council of the Islamic Revolution after the resignation of the Interim Government. Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini urged citizens to vote, emphasizing the importance of the constitution for the Islamic Republic. The new constitution replaced the 1906 Persian Constitution, establishing Iran as an Islamic republic. source: washingtonpost.com
- U.S. Embassy in Tripoli attacked and burned by mob On December 2, 1979, a mob of several hundred young men stormed the U.S. Embassy in Tripoli, Libya, chanting anti-American slogans. They breached the embassy by removing window grills and entering through a second-floor balcony. The embassy staff, both American and local, retreated to the third-floor vault and escaped via a trap door, walking to the nearby British Embassy. No injuries were reported among the embassy personnel. source: history.state.gov
- Foots Walker records first triple-double for Cleveland Cavaliers On December 2, 1979, Foots Walker achieved the first triple-double in Cleveland Cavaliers history during a game against the Atlanta Hawks. Walker's performance included 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists, contributing to the Cavaliers' 126-108 victory. This milestone marked a significant achievement for the franchise in its early years. source: statmuse.com
December 02, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from December 1979
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December 02, 1979: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Atlanta Falcons - San Diego Chargers : 28 - 26
- Baltimore Colts - New York Jets : 17 - 30
- Chicago Bears - Tampa Bay Buccaneers : 14 - 0
- Cincinnati Bengals - Pittsburgh Steelers : 17 - 37
- Denver Broncos - Buffalo Bills : 19 - 16
What day of the week was December 02, 1979?
December 02, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 336th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 02, 1979 can also be written as 12/2/1979 in the US and as 2/12/1979 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 02, 1979?
Famous people born on December 02, 1979:
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Yvonne CatterfeldYvonne Catterfeld is a German singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality. Rising to fame in the early 2000s with her music career, she later gained widespread recognition as an actress in German television and film. [bio]
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Melissa ArcherAmerican actress known for her roles in television and digital media productions.
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December 02, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 02, 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 02, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 02, 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 02, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 02, 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 02, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 02, 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 02, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 2nd 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 02, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 02, 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 02, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 02, 1979 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 02, 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 02, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:09 pm and setting at 06:32 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 02, 1979 is:
46 years 8 months old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 02, 1979?
There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 2nd 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 02, 1979?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 02, 1979.
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Why 1979 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on December 2, 1979, a 1979 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to December 2, 1979 includes Iran's 1979 Constitutional Referendum, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around December 2, 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 2, 1979 included Apocalypse Now, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
December 2, 1979 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Yvonne Catterfeld, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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