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Thursday December 20, 1979: on this day
December 20, 1979 was the 354th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is December 20, 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 20, 1979, who was born and died on December 20, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 20, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes), movies (e.g. Going in Style, directed by Martin Brest), TV series (e.g. Lord Schmetterhemd) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 20th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 20, 1979?
- December 20, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 20, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 20, 1979?
- December 20, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 20, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- December 20, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 20, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- December 20, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 20, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 20, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 20, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 20, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on December 20, 1979?
What day of the week was December 20, 1979?
December 20, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 354th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 20, 1979 can also be written as 12/20/1979 in the US and as 20/12/1979 in UK and Europe.
December 20, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th 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 20, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 20th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 20, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 20, 1979 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 20, 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 20, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 08:08 am and setting at 07:18 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 20, 1979?
Famous people born on December 20, 1979:
![Ramon Rodriguez]()
Ramon RodriguezTv actor.
- Joseguadalupe Sanchez
Former world champion boxer known for his aggressive fighting style.
- Paulette Jordan
Known for her leadership in the retail industry.
- Coy Bowles
Coy Bowles is a guitarist and keyboardist for the Zac Brown Band.
- Michael Rogers
Australian cyclist.
- Benedikte Kruse
Norwegian actress and singer (pitsj).
- David DeJesus
American baseball player.
- George Lamb
English radio and television host.
- Tamara Grosvenor
British heiress, eldest child to billionaire, landowner and peer gerald grosvenor (6th duke of westminster), is the third-richest briton as...
- Leonid Koshelev
- Emilija Podrug
- Denis Quarta
- Fiamma Sanò
- Dominik Sedlar
- Espen Johnsen
Whose famous birthday is on December 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 20th:
![Jaydy Michel]()
Jaydy MichelMexican actress known for her work in telenovelas.
![Jonah Hill]()
Jonah HillAmerican actor known for his roles in comedy films.
![Bob Morley]()
Bob MorleyActor.
![Alain de Botton]()
Alain de BottonSwiss-english philosopher, author.
![Jenny Agutter]()
Jenny AgutterBritish actress known for her roles in 'Logan's Run' and 'An American Werewolf in London'.
![Nicole de Boer]()
Nicole de BoerCanadian actress.
![David Cook]()
David CookAmerican singer, winner on american idol.
![John Hillerman]()
John HillermanAmerican actor, stage and film.
![Audrey Totter]()
Audrey TotterJoliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).
![George Roy Hill]()
George Roy HillAmerican film director (born in 1922).
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December 20, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 4 months old,
or 532 months and 5 days old,
or 2314 weeks
or 16198 days old,
if you were born on December 20, 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 20, 1979?
There are 239 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 20, 1979.
December 20, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 20, 1979:
- Italo Cremona
- John Norton
What famous deaths happened on December 20th?
Famous deaths on December 20th:
![Brittany Murphy]()
Brittany MurphyBrittany murphy was an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as clueless, 8 mile, and just married.
![Carl Sagan]()
Carl SaganAmerican astrophysicist and exobiologist.
![John Steinbeck]()
John SteinbeckAmerican writer who wrote best-selling novels and was made into movies.
![Thomas Newman]()
Thomas NewmanActor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.
![Bobby Darin]()
Bobby DarinAmerican singer, actor and recording artist.
![Arnold Stang]()
Arnold StangAmerican singer and actor (d. 2009).
![Madge Sinclair]()
Madge SinclairKingston, jamaica -- actress.
![Helene Heigh]()
Helene HeighActress (undercover woman teen age thunder), died at 86.
- Mervil Meyer
Renowned scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.
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December 20, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 20, 1979:
- R.C. Saints - Saint Dominic of Silos
- Also see December 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- The first All Faiths Day was celebrated in 2003 in Canandaigua, New York.
Observances on December 20, 1979:
- International Human Solidarity Day
December 20, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 20, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 17th and December 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 20, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 1979 was Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 20, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 20, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rupert Holmes - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
- K.C and the Sunshine Band - Please Don't Go
- Styx - Babe
- Stevie Wonder - Send One Your Love
- Commodores - Still
December 20, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 20, 1979 was Another Brick In The Wall by Pink Floyd, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 20, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 20, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 17th and December 23rd. 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 20, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 1979 was Do You Love What You Feel by Rufus And Chaka Khan, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 20, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 20, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Rufus And Chaka Khan - Do You Love What You Feel
- Michael Jackson - Rock With You
- Bar-Kays - Move Your Boogie Body
- Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover
- Sugarhill Gang - Rapper's Delight
December 20, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 20, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Going in Style
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Martin Brest
Starring: George Burns, Art Carney, Lee Strasberg, Charles Hallahan
Ernesto
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Salvatore Samperi
Starring: Michele Placido, Renato Salvatori, Virna Lisi, Lara Wendel, Turi Ferro, Gisela Hahn, Concha Velasco, Martin Halm, Miranda Nocelli, Francisco Marsò
Country: Italy
Cuba
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Richard Lester
Starring: Sean Connery, Brooke Adams, Jack Weston, Hector Elizondo
Roller Boogie
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Mark L. Lester
Starring: Linda Blair, Jim Bray, Beverly Garland, Roger Perry
Org
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Fernando Birri
Starring: Terence Hill, Jean-Luc Godard, Glauber Rocha, Roberto Rossellini, Lidija Juracik, Julio García Espinosa, Herbert Marcuse, Nolika Pareda, Francesco Di Giacomo (II), Jonas Mekas, Isaac Twen Obu, Pietro Santalamazza
Country: Italy
December 20, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 20, 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:
Lord Schmetterhemd
Release year: 1979
Emilia
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Diogo M Borges
Anna
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Jorge Dorado
Der Millionenbauer
Release year: 1979
Knots Landing
Release year: 1979
Country: United States of America
December 20, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 20, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years
By: Howard J. Ruff
Howard J. Ruff is an author, financial advisor and founder of The Ruff Times Financial Newsletter. Howard started publication of The Ruff Times in 1975. It is a pioneering financial advisory newsletter.
Smiley'S People
By: John le Carré
The New York Times bestseller Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, Our Kind of Traitor, and The Night Manager, is now a TV series starring Tom Hiddleston. John le Carre's latest novel, A Legacy of Spies is now available.
Serpentine
By: Thomas Thompson
This true-crime book retells the story of Charles Sobhraj, a sinister young man with compelling style and suspense.
The Establishment
By: Howard Fast
She will stand up for her family, regardless of the cost. Barbara Lavette, a former socialite, is not concerned about gossip surrounding her new marriage. Her husband Bernie, a mechanic from poverty who she met during World War II, will …
Connections
By: James Burke
How did the popularity and invention of the printing presses result from the popularity of underwear during the twelfth-century? How did the waterwheel become the computer?
December 20, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 20, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Invasion Orion
Super Invader
Star Fire
Speed Freak
Star Raiders
Who was the US President on December 20, 1979?
On December 20, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 1979?
On December 20, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 20, 1979?
On December 20, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 20th?
December 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:
- 2018 - In honor of former president barack obama, parts of ventura freeway in southern california will be renamed "president barack h. obama highway".
- 2017 - Uber is a transport company, and not a digital services. the european court of justice (ecj), rules that uber must accept stricter licensing and regulation within the european union. uber was instructed to follow local taxi rules in barcelona when the case began.
- 2016 - Six men are being held in ankara in connection to the assassination of andrei karlov (russian ambassador to turkey).
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.
