Sunday December 16, 1979: on this day
December 16, 1979 was the 350th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is December 16, 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 16, 1979, who was born and died on December 16, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 16, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Babe by Styx), movies (e.g. Being There, directed by Hal Ashby), TV series (e.g. Lord Schmetterhemd) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 16th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 16, 1979?
- December 16, 1979: What happened on that day?
- December 16, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 16, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 16, 1979?
- December 16, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 16, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- December 16, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 16, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- December 16, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 16, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 16, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 16, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 16, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 16, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on December 16, 1979?
What day of the week was December 16, 1979?
December 16, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 350th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 16, 1979 can also be written as 12/16/1979 in the US and as 16/12/1979 in UK and Europe.
December 16, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 16, 1979:
- 68th davis cup: usa beats italy in san francisco (5-0).
- Libya joins four other opec nations in raising crude oil prices, having an immediate dramatic effect on the united states.
December 16, 1979: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Baltimore Colts - New York Giants : 31 - 7
- Buffalo Bills - Pittsburgh Steelers : 0 - 28
- Cleveland Browns - Cincinnati Bengals : 12 - 16
- Kansas City Chiefs - Tampa Bay Buccaneers : 0 - 3
- Minnesota Vikings - New England Patriots : 23 - 27
December 16, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th 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 16, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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December 16, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 16, 1979 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 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 16, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:06 am and setting at 03:35 pm.
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 16, 1979?
Famous people born on December 16, 1979:
- Flo Rida
American rapper.
- Mando Diao
Founder of a successful tech startup.
- Daniel Narcisse
French handball player.
- Brodie Lee
Known for his time in WWE and AEW wrestling promotions.
- Nelda Martinez
Nelda Martinez is an accomplished swimmer known for her multiple Olympic medals.
- Melanie Joly
Canadian politician serving as Minister of Canadian Heritage.
- Filomena Cautela
Filomena Cautela is a popular TV presenter and journalist from Portugal.
- Mihai Trăistariu
Romanian singer-songwriter.
- Jessie Ward
American wrestler and producer.
- Trevor Immelman
South african golfer.
- Nicole Werra
Miss wisconsin teen usa (1996).
- Luke Harper
Wrestler.
- Adam Brody
Actor.
- Terrence Shannon
- Fernando Peralta
- Edier Frejd
- Cindy Au
- Cassidy Anderson
- Nathalie
Whose famous birthday is on December 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 16th:
- Theo James
Theo James is a British actor best known for his roles in the Divergent series and the TV series Downton Abbey.
- Krysten Ritter
American actress, musician, and model.
- Maruschka Detmers
Actress and comedian, best known for her part in "pra(c]nom carmen", a jean-luc godard directed film.
- Liv Ullmann
Born in tokyo, norway, she became a leading dramatic actress of swedish and foreign films.
- Benjamin Bratt
American actor who rose to stardom in 1995 when he played detective reynaldo "rey” curtis on nbc's law & order.
- Christopher Biggins
English actor and tv presenter.
- Miranda Otto
An australian actress who is well-known for her role as a%0owyn in peter jackson’s "the lord of the rings” trilogy (2001-2003).
- Xander Berkeley
Xander Berkeley is an American actor known for his roles in movies and TV shows.
- Jon Tenney
American actor and director.
- Sam Robards
American actor.
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December 16, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 4 months old,
or 532 months and 7 days old,
or 2314 weeks and 2 days old,
or 16200 days old,
if you were born on December 16, 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 16, 1979?
There are 237 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 16, 1979.
December 16, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 16, 1979:
- Ladislav Hlad
- Sergio Marchi
- Vagif Mustafazadeh
What famous deaths happened on December 16th?
Famous deaths on December 16th:
- Silvana Mangano
Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.
- Lee Van Cleef
Lee van cleef, one of the greatest movie villains, started his career as an accountant.
- Thelma Todd
American actress and comedian (b. 1905).
- Nicol Williamson
Nicol Williamson was a talented actor known for his performances on stage and screen.
- Keely Smith
American singer and actress (b. 1928).
- John Spencer
English rugby player and coach.
- Aileen Pringle
Actress (age consent, convicted night parade).
- Moses Gunn
American actor.
- Jacub Grimm
Jacub Grimm was a German academic, linguist, cultural researcher, and author who, together with his brother Wilhelm, published collections...
- Der Grimm
Der Grimm, along with his brother Jacob, collected and published many traditional German folktales and fairy tales.
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December 16, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 16, 1979:
- R.C. Saints - O Sapientia ; Adelaide of Italy
- South Africa - Day of Reconciliation
- Nepal - Constitution Day (To be confirmed)
- Kazakhstan - Independence Day
- Bahrain - National Day
- Bangladesh - Victory Day
December 16, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 16, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 10th and December 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 16, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1979 was Babe by Styx, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.
December 16, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 16, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 10th and December 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Styx - Babe
- Commodores - Still
- K.C and the Sunshine Band - Please Don't Go
- Rupert Holmes - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
- Stevie Wonder - Send One Your Love
December 16, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 16, 1979 was Another Brick In The Wall by Pink Floyd, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.
December 16, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 16, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 10th and December 16th. 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 16, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 16, 1979 was Do You Love What You Feel by Rufus And Chaka Khan, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.
December 16, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 16, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 10th and December 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Rufus And Chaka Khan - Do You Love What You Feel
- Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover
- Bar-Kays - Move Your Boogie Body
- Michael Jackson - Rock With You
- Sugarhill Gang - Rapper's Delight
December 16, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 16, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 16, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 16, 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 16, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 16, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
December 16, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 16, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on December 16, 1979?
On December 16, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 16, 1979?
On December 16, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 16, 1979?
On December 16, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 16th?
December 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 strasbourg attack: a polish national is killed in an attack on strasbourg, france by terrorists.
- 2017 - China-united kingdom relations and one belt one road initiative: according to the bbc, david cameron, former prime minister of britain, will head a ps750million ($1 billion) u.k. fund to improve rail, road, and air links between china, its trading partners, and china.
- 2016 - Aleppo offensive (november-december 2016, syria): the syrian forces are disrupting evacuations following the failed ceasefire. the city's remains were evacuated by approximately 8000 civilians.
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.