Saturday December 08, 1979: on this day
December 08, 1979 was the 342nd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is December 08, 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 08, 1979, who was born and died on December 08, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 08, 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 8th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 08, 1979?
- December 08, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 08, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 08, 1979?
- December 08, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 08, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- December 08, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 08, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- December 08, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 08, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 08, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 08, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 08, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 08, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on December 08, 1979?
What day of the week was December 08, 1979?
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: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th 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 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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December 08, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 08, 1979 was Last Quarter.
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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Who was born on December 08, 1979?
Famous people born on December 08, 1979:
- Ingrid Michaelson
American indie-pop singer-songwriter.
- Raymond Lam
Hong kong singer and actor.
- Aidan Burley
British Conservative Party politician.
- Johan Forssell
Swedish politician and lawyer.
- Daniel Fitzhenry
Australian rugby league footballer.
- Christian Wilhelmsson
Swedish footballer.
- Jose Pena Quevedo
Venezuelan track and cross athlete.
- Abigail Gustafson
American victim of homicide, shot in the head, drowned 12/01/1987.
- José Peña
Venezuelan sprinter.
- Sara Bareilles
Musician.
- Jennifer Carpenter
Actress.
- Kamini (musician)
- Kamini (Kamini Zantoko
- Takayoshi Toda
Whose famous birthday is on December 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 8th:
- Jim Morrison
American singer, songwriter and poet.
- Nicki Minaj
Rapper.
- Maximilian Schell
Maximilian Schell was an Austrian-Swiss actor, director, and producer who won an Academy Award for his performance in the 1961 film...
- Ian Somerhalder
American actor, model, and director.
- Kim Basinger
American actress, sensual, full-lipped, and gorgeously beautiful.
- Teri Hatcher
American actress, most famous for her roles in "superman" tv series and "desperate housewives" tv series.
- David Carradine
American actor, first child of actor john carradine and first of his father's four wives.
- Francis Huster
French film actor, director, comedian, and scriptwriter.
- AnnaSophia Robb
American singer and actress.
- Dominic Monaghan
Movie actor.
December 08, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 3 months old,
or 531 months and 20 days old,
or 2311 weeks and 5 days old,
or 16182 days old,
if you were born on December 08, 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 08, 1979?
There are 255 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 8th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 08, 1979.
December 08, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on December 8th?
Famous deaths on December 8th:
- Ryan O'Neal
After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.
- Marty Robbins
American country-western singer/composer who had 43 top ten records and authored over 500 songs during a 30-year career.
- Gladys George
American actress (b. 1904).
- Rene Auberjonois
American actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater.
- Martha Tilton
American actress and singer (d. 2006).
- Howard Rollins
American actor (born 1950).
- Robert Prosky
American actor (born 1930).
- Caroll Spinney
American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).
- Carlotta Monti
Lover of wc fields, who dies at the age of 86.
- John Lennon
Co-founder of the iconic rock band The Beatles, known for his influential songwriting and political activism.
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December 08, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 08, 1979:
- Malta - Public Holiday.
- Panama - Mother's Day
- Romania - Constitution Day
- Bulgaria - Day of the Student (studentski praznik)
- R.C. Saints - The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary: a Holy Day of Obligation
- Italy - In Milan, the opera season starts.
- Buddhism - The Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
- Afflux (50 Aftermath) (Discordianism)
December 08, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 08, 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 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.
December 08, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 08, 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 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.
December 08, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 08, 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 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 R&B music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.
December 08, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 08, 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 08, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 08, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 08, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 08, 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:
December 08, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 08, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
December 08, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 08, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on December 08, 1979?
On December 08, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 08, 1979?
On December 08, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 08, 1979?
On December 08, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 8th?
December 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:
- 2018 - Corinaldo stampede - six people are killed, and many more are injured, as concertgoers rush to get out of a packed lanterna azzurra bar in corinaldo, ancona province in marche, italy. pepper spray was reportedly used inside the club.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: russian aircraft strike a village in northwestern idlib governorate. there is a de-escalation zone. at least five civilians were killed.
- 2016 - War in donbass - according to a united nations report released today, the death toll from the war is estimated at 9,758 people as of december 1.
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.