What happened on Saturday December 08, 1979?

Here's what happened on December 08, 1979:

• Assassination of John Lennon On a tragic evening outside the Dakota apartment building in New York City, legendary Beatles musician John Lennon was fatally shot by Mark David Chapman. The shooting occurred as Lennon was returning home with his wife Yoko Ono, shocking the music world and global fans. Chapman, an obsessed fan, waited outside the building and shot Lennon multiple times, effectively ending the life of one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
• Assassination of John Lennon On a tragic evening outside the Dakota apartment building in New York City, legendary Beatles musician John Lennon was fatally shot by Mark David Chapman. The shooting occurred as Lennon was returning home with his wife Yoko Ono, shocking the music world and global fans. Chapman, an obsessed fan, waited outside the building and shot Lennon multiple times, effectively ending the life of one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
• Assassination of John Lennon On a tragic evening outside the Dakota apartment building in New York City, legendary Beatles musician John Lennon was fatally shot by Mark David Chapman. The shooting occurred as Lennon was returning home with his wife Yoko Ono, shocking the music world and global fans. Chapman, an obsessed fan, waited outside the building and shot Lennon multiple times, effectively ending the life of one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
• Iran Adopts New Constitution Following the Iranian Revolution of 1979, the country held a national referendum to approve its new constitution. This constitution established an Islamic Republic, fundamentally transforming Iran's political system and introducing a unique governance model that combined elements of democratic representation with Islamic jurisprudence. The constitution solidified Ayatollah Khomeini's revolutionary vision and marked a significant turning point in Iran's modern political history.
• Iran Adopts New Constitution Following the Iranian Revolution of 1979, the country held a national referendum to approve its new constitution. This constitution established an Islamic Republic, fundamentally transforming Iran's political system and introducing a unique governance model that combined elements of democratic representation with Islamic jurisprudence. The constitution solidified Ayatollah Khomeini's revolutionary vision and marked a significant turning point in Iran's modern political history.
• Iran Adopts New Constitution Following the Iranian Revolution of 1979, the country held a national referendum to approve its new constitution. This constitution established an Islamic Republic, fundamentally transforming Iran's political system and introducing a unique governance model that combined elements of democratic representation with Islamic jurisprudence. The constitution solidified Ayatollah Khomeini's revolutionary vision and marked a significant turning point in Iran's modern political history.

Events in 1979

December 08, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 08, 1979

Newspapers from Dec. 08, 1979

December 08, 1979: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Dallas Cowboys - Philadelphia Eagles : 24 - 17
• Denver Broncos - Seattle Seahawks : 23 - 28

December 08, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1979 can also be written as 12/8/1979 in the US and as 8/12/1979 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 1979 in December 1979 calendar

Famous people born on December 08, 1979:

• Ingrid Michaelson

  American indie-pop singer-songwriter known for her introspective lyrics and unique musical style, who gained popularity in the late 2000s.

• Sara Bareilles

  Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter known for hit songs like 'Love Song' and 'Brave', with significant success in pop and indie music.

• Jennifer Carpenter

  American actress best known for her role as Debra Morgan in the critically acclaimed TV series 'Dexter'.

• Raymond Lam

  Prominent Hong Kong singer and actor who has been a significant figure in the Asian entertainment industry.

• Daniel Fitzhenry

  Australian rugby league footballer.

• Kamini (musician)

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on December 8th

December 08, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1979 was Babe by Styx, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

1. Styx - Babe
2. Barbra Streisand - No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)
3. Commodores - Still
4. K.C and the Sunshine Band - Please Don't Go
5. Rupert Holmes - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)

December 08, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 1979 was Another Brick In The Wall by Pink Floyd, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

1. Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall
2. The Police - Walking On The Moon
3. Abba - I Have A Dream
4. The Tourists - I Only Want To Be With You
5. Donna Summer & Barbra Streisand - No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)

December 08, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 1979 was I Wanna Be Your Lover by Prince, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

1. Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover
2. Rufus And Chaka Khan - Do You Love What You Feel
3. Bar-Kays - Move Your Boogie Body
4. Sugarhill Gang - Rapper's Delight
5. Michael Jackson - Rock With You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th 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 08, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 08, 1979 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 08, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 09:23 pm and setting at 11:21 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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Someone born on December 08, 1979 is:

45 years 4 months old,

or 544 months and 27 days old,

or 2369 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16585 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 08, 1979?

There are 217 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 08, 1979.

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