What happened on Wednesday December 19, 1979?

Here's what happened on December 19, 1979:

• Iran Adopts New Constitution Following the Iranian Revolution earlier in 1979, Iran formally accepted its new constitution on December 19, establishing the framework for an Islamic Republic governed by revolutionary principles. This constitution fundamentally transformed Iran's political system, replacing the monarchical regime with a theocratic structure that emphasized Islamic law and governance.
• Iran Adopts New Constitution Following the Iranian Revolution earlier in 1979, Iran formally accepted its new constitution on December 19, establishing the framework for an Islamic Republic governed by revolutionary principles. This constitution fundamentally transformed Iran's political system, replacing the monarchical regime with a theocratic structure that emphasized Islamic law and governance.
• Iran Adopts New Constitution Following the Iranian Revolution earlier in 1979, Iran formally accepted its new constitution on December 19, establishing the framework for an Islamic Republic governed by revolutionary principles. This constitution fundamentally transformed Iran's political system, replacing the monarchical regime with a theocratic structure that emphasized Islamic law and governance.
• Shadow Traffic Launches Broadcast Service Shadow Traffic began its broadcasting operations in the New York City metropolitan area on December 19, 1979, providing real-time traffic information to commuters. This service represented an innovative approach to urban transportation reporting, helping drivers navigate the complex road networks of the New York region.
• Shadow Traffic Launches Broadcast Service Shadow Traffic began its broadcasting operations in the New York City metropolitan area on December 19, 1979, providing real-time traffic information to commuters. This service represented an innovative approach to urban transportation reporting, helping drivers navigate the complex road networks of the New York region.
• Shadow Traffic Launches Broadcast Service Shadow Traffic began its broadcasting operations in the New York City metropolitan area on December 19, 1979, providing real-time traffic information to commuters. This service represented an innovative approach to urban transportation reporting, helping drivers navigate the complex road networks of the New York region.
• Rare Thimble Sells for Record Price at Christie's On December 19, 1979, Christie's auction house set a remarkable record by selling a single thimble for $18,400, highlighting the extraordinary value collectors place on rare and unique artifacts. This sale underscores the niche but passionate world of collectible decorative arts during the late 1970s.
• Rare Thimble Sells for Record Price at Christie's On December 19, 1979, Christie's auction house set a remarkable record by selling a single thimble for $18,400, highlighting the extraordinary value collectors place on rare and unique artifacts. This sale underscores the niche but passionate world of collectible decorative arts during the late 1970s.
• Rare Thimble Sells for Record Price at Christie's On December 19, 1979, Christie's auction house set a remarkable record by selling a single thimble for $18,400, highlighting the extraordinary value collectors place on rare and unique artifacts. This sale underscores the niche but passionate world of collectible decorative arts during the late 1970s.

Events in 1979

December 19, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 19, 1979

Newspapers from Dec. 19, 1979

December 19, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 353rd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 19, 1979 can also be written as 12/19/1979 in the US and as 19/12/1979 in UK and Europe.

December 19, 1979 in December 1979 calendar

Famous people born on December 19, 1979:

• Tara Summers

  British television actress known for roles in TV series like 'Boston Legal' and 'The Mentalist'.

• Kristanna Loken

  American actress and model known for roles in 'Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines' and the TV series 'BloodRayne'.

• Rafael Soriano

  Professional Dominican baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for several teams, including the Minnesota Twins and Seattle...

• Paola Andrea Rey
• Nicki Hunter
• Nathaniel Hackett
• Robin Sloan
• Paola Rey

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on December 19th

Famous people died on December 19, 1979:

• Guido Cristini

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on December 19th

December 19, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 19, 1979 was Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

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

December 19, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 19, 1979 was Another Brick In The Wall by Pink Floyd, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

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 19, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 19, 1979 was Do You Love What You Feel by Rufus And Chaka Khan, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

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

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, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 19, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 19, 1979 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 19, 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 19, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 07:10 am and setting at 06:13 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 19, 1979 is:

45 years 4 months old,

or 544 months and 25 days old,

or 2369 weeks

or 16583 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 19, 1979?

There are 219 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, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 19, 1979.

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