What happened on Friday December 19, 1975?

Here's what happened on December 19, 1975:

• U.S. Senate Rejects Military Aid to Angola In a significant foreign policy decision during the Cold War era, the U.S. Senate voted 54-22 to reject a proposed $28 million military aid package aimed at combating the Marxist government in Angola. This vote reflected the complex geopolitical tensions and congressional hesitancy to engage in potential proxy conflicts during the mid-1970s.
• Supreme Court Justice Appointment John Paul Stevens was appointed as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, marking a significant moment in the judicial history of the United States. Stevens would go on to serve on the Supreme Court until his retirement in 2010, becoming known for his moderate and pragmatic approach to legal interpretation.
• South Moluccan Hostage Crisis Resolution Six South Moluccan terrorists who had seized the Indonesian consulate in Amsterdam peacefully released their 25 remaining hostages after Dutch authorities agreed to discuss their grievances. This event highlighted the complex ethnic and political tensions in the Netherlands during the 1970s.
• Ron Wood Joins The Rolling Stones Guitarist Ron Wood officially became a member of the legendary rock band The Rolling Stones, solidifying the band's lineup and marking a significant moment in rock music history. Wood would become an integral part of the band's sound and image in the coming decades.

Events in 1975

December 19, 1975: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 19, 1975

Newspapers from Dec. 19, 1975

December 19, 1975 was a Friday and it was the 353rd day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 19, 1975 can also be written as 12/19/1975 in the US and as 19/12/1975 in UK and Europe.

December 19, 1975 in December 1975 calendar

Famous people born on December 19, 1975:

• Brandon Sanderson

  Bestselling fantasy author known for the 'Mistborn' series and completing Robert Jordan's 'Wheel of Time' saga.

• Si Sia

  Likely referring to the famous singer-songwriter Sia Furler.

• Jeremy Soule

  Renowned video game music composer known for iconic soundtracks in games like Skyrim and Guild Wars.

• Trish Stratus

  Famous WWE professional wrestler and fitness model.

• Mahi Gill

Famous people born in 1975

Famous people born on December 19th

Famous people died on December 19, 1975:

• Minoru Kitani
• Filandro De Collibus
• Henk Hordijk

Famous people who died in 1975

Famous people who died on December 19th

December 19, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 19, 1975 was That's The Way (I Like It) by K.C and the Sunshine Band, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

1. K.C and the Sunshine Band - That's The Way (I Like It)
2. The Staple Singers - Let's Do It Again
3. Silver Convention - Fly, Robin, Fly
4. Bay City Rollers - Saturday Night
5. Ohio Players - Love Rollercoaster

December 19, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 19, 1975 was Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

1. Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody
2. Laurel & Hardy With The Avalon Boys featuring Chill Wills - The Trail Of The Lonesome Pine
3. Hot Chocolate - You Sexy Thing
4. Greg Lake - I Believe In Father Christmas
5. The Stylistics - Na Na Is The Saddest Word

December 19, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 19, 1975 was Full Of Fire by Al Green, according to the music chart for the week December 15th and December 21st.

1. Al Green - Full Of Fire
2. Ohio Players - Love Rollercoaster
3. The Staple Singers - Let's Do It Again
4. David Ruffin - Walk Away From Love
5. Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - Wake Up Everybody (Part 1)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 19th 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 19, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 19, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 19, 1975 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 19, 1975 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 19, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 05:56 pm and setting at 08:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 18, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Jan 17, 1976.

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Your place in the Universe on December 19, 1975

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Someone born on December 19, 1975 is:

49 years and 25 days old,

or 588 months and 25 days old,

or 2560 weeks and 3 days old,

or 17923 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 19, 1975?

There are 341 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 19, 1975?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 19, 1975.

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