What happened on Sunday, December 16, 1979?

Here's what happened on December 16, 1979:

• OPEC members raise oil prices in December 1979 On December 16, 1979, Libya and Indonesia announced plans to increase their oil prices by $4 and $2 per barrel, respectively, ahead of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries' (OPEC) annual price-setting meeting in Caracas. These preemptive hikes aimed to influence the upcoming OPEC decisions, which ultimately led to a significant rise in global oil prices, contributing to the energy crisis of the late 1970s. source: washingtonpost.com
• Roger Staubach's final regular season game On December 16, 1979, Roger Staubach played his final regular season game with the Dallas Cowboys against the Washington Redskins. In a thrilling matchup, Staubach led the Cowboys to a 35-34 victory, throwing for 336 yards and three touchdowns, including a game-winning 8-yard pass to Tony Hill with 39 seconds remaining. This win secured the NFC East title for the Cowboys and marked Staubach's last regular season appearance before his retirement. source: washingtonpost.com
• Four British soldiers killed in Dungannon land mine attack On December 16, 1979, the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) ambushed two British Army Land Rovers with an improvised land mine near Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The attack resulted in the deaths of four British soldiers from the Royal Regiment of Artillery: William Beck (23), Keith Richards (22), Simon Evans (19), and Allan Ayrton (23). source: en.wikipedia.org
• Romanian singer Mihai Trăistariu was born Mihai Trăistariu, a well-known Romanian singer and songwriter, was born on December 16, 1979. He gained fame for his participation in the Eurovision Song Contest and has released several successful albums throughout his career. His music often blends pop and traditional Romanian elements, making him a prominent figure in the Romanian music scene. source: romania-insider.com

Events in 1979

December 16, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from December 1979

Newspapers from Dec. 16, 1979

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 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 in December 1979 calendar

Famous people born on December 16, 1979:

• Flo Rida

  Flo Rida (born Tramar Lacel Dillard) is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter best known for his chart-topping hit singles like "Low," "Right Round," and "Whistle." He gained widespread fame in the late 2000s and is recognized for his high-energy tracks that blend hip-hop and pop elements. [bio]

• Daniel Narcisse

  Renowned French handball player who was a key member of the French national team, winning multiple Olympic and World Championship medals.

• Brodie Lee

  Professional wrestler known for his impactful performances in WWE and AEW, tragically passed away in December 2020 at a young age.

• Adam Brody

  Actor best known for his role in the popular TV series 'The O.C.

• Luke Harper
• Trevor Immelman

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on December 16th

Famous people died on December 16, 1979:

• Vagif Mustafazadeh

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on December 16th

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.

1. Styx - Babe
2. Commodores - Still
3. K.C and the Sunshine Band - Please Don't Go
4. Rupert Holmes - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
5. 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.

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 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 music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th 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 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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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 16, 1979 was Waning crescent.

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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Someone born on December 16, 1979 is:

46 years 7 months old,

or 559 months and 17 days old,

or 2433 weeks

or 17031 days old,

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You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 16, 1979.

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