What happened on Sunday December 09, 1979?

Here's what happened on December 09, 1979:

• Global Smallpox Eradication Certified by WHO The World Health Organization officially certified the complete eradication of the smallpox virus, marking a monumental achievement in human medical history. This landmark event represents the first time a human disease has been completely eliminated through systematic global vaccination efforts, saving millions of lives and preventing immense human suffering.
• South Korean Military Power Struggle Army Major General Chun Doo-hwan initiated a significant internal military coup by ordering the arrest of Army Chief of Staff General Jeong Seung-hwa without presidential authorization. This action was allegedly connected to the previous assassination of ex-President Park Chung Hee, signaling intense political instability in South Korea.
• Deadly Colombia Earthquake and Tsunami A catastrophic earthquake and subsequent tsunami struck Colombia, resulting in the tragic loss of 259 human lives. The natural disaster caused significant destruction and highlighted the region's vulnerability to seismic and oceanic hazards.
• Southern Rhodesia Returns to British Control The unrecognized state of Zimbabwe Rhodesia was reabsorbed under British administrative control, reverting to its previous name of Southern Rhodesia. This event represented a complex moment in the region's colonial and post-colonial political transition.

Events in 1979

December 09, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 09, 1979

Newspapers from Dec. 09, 1979

December 09, 1979: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Buffalo Bills - Minnesota Vikings : 3 - 10
• Chicago Bears - Green Bay Packers : 15 - 14
• Cincinnati Bengals - Washington Redskins : 14 - 28
• Cleveland Browns - Oakland Raiders : 14 - 19
• Kansas City Chiefs - Baltimore Colts : 10 - 7

December 09, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 343rd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 09, 1979 can also be written as 12/9/1979 in the US and as 9/12/1979 in UK and Europe.

December 09, 1979 in December 1979 calendar

Famous people born on December 09, 1979:

• Olivia Lufkin

  Japanese-American singer-songwriter known for her work in pop and alternative music, with significant popularity in Japan and the United...

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on December 9th

Famous people died on December 09, 1979:

• Fulton J. Sheen

  Fulton J. Sheen was a prominent businessman who made significant contributions to the business world.

• Hjalmar Johansen
• Camillo Pellizzi
• Friedrich Stahl

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on December 9th

December 09, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 09, 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 09, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 09, 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 09, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 09, 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 9th 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 09, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 09, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 09, 1979 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 09, 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 09, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 09:23 pm and setting at 11:52 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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Your place in the Universe on December 09, 1979

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Someone born on December 09, 1979 is:

45 years 4 months old,

or 544 months and 26 days old,

or 2369 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16584 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 09, 1979?

There are 218 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 09, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 09, 1979.

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