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December 06, 1979 was the 340th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is December 06, 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 06, 1979, who was born and died on December 06, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 06, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Babe by Styx), movies (e.g. The Jerk, directed by Carl Reiner), TV series (e.g. Lord Schmetterhemd) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 6th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 06, 1979?
- December 06, 1979: What happened on that day?
- December 06, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 06, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 06, 1979?
- December 06, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 06, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- December 06, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 06, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- December 06, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 06, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 06, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 06, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 06, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 06, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on December 06, 1979?
What day of the week was December 06, 1979?
December 06, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 340th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 06, 1979 can also be written as 12/6/1979 in the US and as 6/12/1979 in UK and Europe.
December 06, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 06, 1979:
- The world premiere for ''star trek: the motion picture'' is held at the smithsonian institution in washington, d.c.
December 06, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 6th 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 06, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 06, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 6th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 06, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 06, 1979 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 06, 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 06, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 07:30 pm and setting at 10:07 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 06, 1979?
Famous people born on December 06, 1979:
- Timoth Cahill
Australian soccer star known for his goal-scoring prowess.
- Stephenie LaGrossa
Competed on Survivor: Palau and Survivor: Guatemala.
- Yanina González
Paraguayan actress and model miss paraguay 2004.
- Nick Stahl
Actor.
- Simone Hanselmann
- Panagiōtīs Pontikos
- Alesja Turava
- Tommy Wirkola
- Francisco Yeste
- Zeynal Zeynalov
- Valentina Bonfiglio
- Luke Letlow
- Josh Eppard
- Viorel Frunză
- Sebastjan Gobec
- Malá
- Ngandu Kasongo
Whose famous birthday is on December 6th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 6th:
![Tom Hulce]()
Tom HulceAmerican actor.
![Judd Apatow]()
Judd ApatowAmerican screenwriter and film director.
![Elissa Landi]()
Elissa LandiItalian actress, writer and actress.
![Janine Turner]()
Janine TurnerJanine Turner is an American actress known for her role in the TV series 'Northern Exposure'.
![Peter Handke]()
Peter HandkeAustrian avantgarde playwright and novelist, he gained national attention when he spoke at princeton's gruppe 47 meeting of avant-garde...
![Agnes Moorehead]()
Agnes MooreheadAmerican actress, best known for her role in 1960s american tv comedy "bewitched", in which she played the mother.
![JoBeth Williams]()
JoBeth WilliamsAmerican actress and singer.
![Torri Higginson]()
Torri HigginsonCanadian actress.
![Shekhar Kapur]()
Shekhar KapurIndian screenwriter and producer of director producers.
![Patrick Bauchau]()
Patrick BauchauBelgian actor and psychoanalyst henry's son.
December 06, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 4 months old,
or 532 months and 18 days old,
or 2315 weeks and 6 days old,
or 16211 days old,
if you were born on December 06, 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 06, 1979?
There are 226 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 6th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 06, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 06, 1979.
December 06, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on December 6th?
Famous deaths on December 6th:
![Roy Orbison]()
Roy OrbisonAmerican singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.
![Don Ameche]()
Don AmecheAmerican actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.
![Peter Vaughan]()
Peter VaughanEnglish actor (d. 2016).
![Werner Klemperer]()
Werner KlempererGerman-American actor best known for his role as Colonel Klink in the TV series Hogan's Heroes.
![Frances Bavier]()
Frances BavierFrances Bavier was an American actress best known for her role as Aunt Bee on the television series 'The Andy Griffith Show.
![Gian Maria Volontè]()
Gian Maria VolontèItalian actor known for his roles in Spaghetti Western films.
![John Payne]()
John PayneJohn Payne was a versatile American actor known for his roles in film noir and musicals.
![Rita Macedo]()
Rita MacedoActress (divinas palbras), who dies at 65 from a heart attack.
![Kathleen Harrison]()
Kathleen HarrisonActress (fast lady big money), dies at the age of 103.
![James Dobson]()
James DobsonFocus on the family was founded by american psychologist and author focus on the family.
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December 06, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 06, 1979:
- Spain - Constitution Day
- Belgium and the Netherlands celebrate Sinterklaas, a day on which a skinny version of Santa Claus gives the children oranges, candy and toys.
- Finland - Finland Independence Day (from Russia, 1917)
- Canada - National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
- Also see December 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Saint Nicholas
December 06, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 06, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 3rd and December 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 06, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 06, 1979 was Babe by Styx, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.
December 06, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 06, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 3rd and December 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Styx - Babe
- Barbra Streisand - No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)
- Commodores - Still
- K.C and the Sunshine Band - Please Don't Go
- Rupert Holmes - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
December 06, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 06, 1979 was Another Brick In The Wall by Pink Floyd, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.
December 06, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 06, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 3rd and December 9th. 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 06, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 06, 1979 was I Wanna Be Your Lover by Prince, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.
December 06, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 06, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 3rd and December 9th. 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
- Bar-Kays - Move Your Boogie Body
- Sugarhill Gang - Rapper's Delight
- Michael Jackson - Rock With You
December 06, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 06, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Jerk
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Carl Reiner
Starring: Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, Catlin Adams, Mabel King
Country: United States of America
1941
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Starring: John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Treat Williams, Nancy Allen
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
Chapter Two
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Robert Moore
Starring: James Caan, Marsha Mason, Joseph Bologna, Valerie Harper
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
December 06, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 06, 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 06, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 06, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
The Old Patagonian Express
By: Paul Theroux
Theroux begins by taking the rush-hour subway to South Station in Boston, to catch the Lake Shore Limited train to Chicago. Theroux then takes the Old Patagonian Express steam locomotive, which is quirky and wandering, to get to his destination.
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 …
James Herriot'S Yorkshire
By: James Herriot
James Herriot writes of the beautiful moors, the dry-stone walls, sturdy farmhouses and gentle dales. He also mentions ruined abbeys or castles in the hills, country villages, and bracing, windy beach areas.
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.
December 06, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 06, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Galaxy Wars
Star Fire
Bowling
Starhawk
Galaxian
Who was the US President on December 06, 1979?
On December 06, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 06, 1979?
On December 06, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 06, 1979?
On December 06, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 6th?
December 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:
- 2018 - Near a chabahar police station, iran, a car bomb explodes. the attack left around 40 people injured and two police officers dead. islamic militant group ansar al-furqan claims responsibility. iran accuses perpetrators being "foreign-backed terrorists".
- 2017 - Russian military intervention in syria civil war: vladimir putin declares victory against the islamic state terror group on both banks of the euphrates. (tass). the syrian observatory for human rights reports that 21 people were killed in russian air strikes in deir al-zor, a deir al-zor village located on the east side of the euphrates river.
- 2016 - Six pakistani fishermen were killed while fishing in the red sea off mocha, taiz governorate, yemen. six more are missing after a saudi attack on a boat that was carrying 12 pakistani sailors. (the news),
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.
