What happened on Thursday December 27, 1979?

Here's what happened on December 27, 1979:

• Soviet-Backed Regime Change in Afghanistan Babrak Karmal, a prominent leader of the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan (PDPA), is installed as the new head of government following a Soviet-orchestrated political transition.
• Political Unrest in Kenya Riots break out in Mombasa, Kenya, following the presidential election victory of Mwai Kibaki. The political dispute triggers significant social, economic, and humanitarian tensions.
• Knots Landing Television Premiere The popular prime-time soap opera 'Knots Landing' debuts on CBS-TV, introducing a new dramatic series to American television audiences.
• Red Army Hockey Victory The Soviet Red Army hockey team defeats the New York Rangers 5-2 in a notable international hockey match at Madison Square Garden.

Events in 1979

December 27, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 27, 1979

Newspapers from Dec. 27, 1979

December 27, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 361st day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 27, 1979 can also be written as 12/27/1979 in the US and as 27/12/1979 in UK and Europe.

December 27, 1979 in December 1979 calendar

Famous people born on December 27, 1979:

• Carson Palmer

  Prominent NFL quarterback who played for the Cincinnati Bengals, Arizona Cardinals, and Oakland Raiders, known for his strong arm and...

• Helena Houdová
• Ann Van Elsen
• Siobhán McSweeney

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on December 27th

Famous people died on December 27, 1979:

• Hafizullah Amin

  Controversial Afghan political leader who served as the second general secretary of the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan, playing a...

• Bernard Bijvoet

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on December 27th

December 27, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 27, 1979 was Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes, according to the music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.

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 27, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 27, 1979 was Do You Love What You Feel by Rufus And Chaka Khan, according to the music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.

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 27th is Capricorn.

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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 27, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 27, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 27, 1979 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 27, 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 27, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 12:52 pm and setting at 02:08 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 03, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Jan 02, 1980.

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Your place in the Universe on December 27, 1979

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Someone born on December 27, 1979 is:

45 years 4 months old,

or 544 months and 17 days old,

or 2367 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16575 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 27, 1979?

There are 227 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 27, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 27, 1979.

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