Saturday December 29, 1979: on this day

December 29, 1979 was the 363rd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 29, 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 29, 1979, who was born and died on December 29, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 29, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes), movies (e.g. Ernesto, directed by Salvatore Samperi), TV series (e.g. Lord Schmetterhemd) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 29th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 29, 1979?


December 29, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 363rd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 29, 1979 can also be written as 12/29/1979 in the US and as 29/12/1979 in UK and Europe.

December 29, 1979 in December 1979 calendar

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December 29, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 29, 1979:

  • Red army beats new york islanders 3-2 at nassau coliseum.

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December 29, 1979: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Houston Oilers - San Diego Chargers : 17 - 14
  • Philadelphia Eagles - Tampa Bay Buccaneers : 17 - 24
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December 29, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 29th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 29, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 29, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Goat personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on December 29th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 29, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 29, 1979 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 29, 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 29, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 02:06 pm and setting at 04:19 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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Who was born on December 29, 1979?


Famous people born on December 29, 1979:

  • Diego Luna
    Diego Luna

    Mexican actor, director and producer.

  • Moe Oshikiri

    Japanese actress and model.

  • Kieron Dyer

    Kieron Dyer is a retired English footballer known for his time playing in the Premier League.

  • Reihan Salam

    American political commentator, columnist and author.

  • Yuki Morisaki

    Japanese television host and chef.

  • Mitsuhiro Ishida

    Japanese mixed-martial art fighter.

  • Ariel Schrag

    American screenwriter and cartoonist.

  • James Blake

    Athlete.

  • Noomi Rapace

    Actress.

  • Laura Larson

    Miss maine teen usa (1996).

  • Andre Holland

    Actor.

  • Liesbet Vindevoghel
  • Alfonso Bassave
  • Mark Sinyangwe
  • Maxime Zianveni
  • Sam Hoskin
  • Sof'ja Guljak
  • John Hutchinson

Whose famous birthday is on December 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 29th:

  • Patricia Clarkson
    Patricia Clarkson

    Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Green Mile and Pieces of April.

  • Jude Law
    Jude Law

    Renowned actor who has also shown interest and skill in sports.

  • Jon Voight
    Jon Voight

    American actor, who received oscar nominations for movies such as 1969's "deliverance", and "midnight cowboy" in addition to a few minor...

  • Ted Danson
    Ted Danson

    American actor.

  • Alison Brie
    Alison Brie

    Alison Brie is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows like 'Community' and 'GLOW'.

  • Ross Lynch
    Ross Lynch

    American actor and musician known for his role in Disney Channel's 'Austin & Ally'.

  • Jane Levy
    Jane Levy

    Tv actress.

  • Leonor Varela
    Leonor Varela

    Model and actress from chile, both american and chilean.

  • Mekhi Phifer
    Mekhi Phifer

    American actor.

  • Shawn Hatosy
    Shawn Hatosy

    American actor.

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December 29, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 2 months old,

or 530 months and 28 days old,

or 2308 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16161 days old,

if you were born on December 29, 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 29, 1979?

There are 276 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 29th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 29, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 29, 1979.

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December 29, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 29, 1979:

  • Florida Scott-Maxwell

    Florida Scott-Maxwell was a renowned entrepreneur known for her contributions to the business world.

  • Richard Tecwyn Williams

    Welsh biochemist (b. 1909).

  • F. Edward Hébert

    American journalist and politician (b. 1901).

What famous deaths happened on December 29th?

Famous deaths on December 29th:

  • Peggy Cummins
    Peggy Cummins

    Irish actress (b. 1925).

  • Lita Grey
    Lita Grey

    American actress (born in 1908).

  • Vivienne Segal
    Vivienne Segal

    At 95, a us actress (broadway pal joey), is dead.

  • Alekai Laiho

    Talented golfer known for his precision and skill on the course.

  • Reginna Maria Rilke

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical and philosophical works.

  • Bridge Baron

    Renowned American bridge player.

  • Joseff Cornell

    Known for his intricate shadow boxes and collages.

  • Christina Rossetti

    The sister of d.g.

  • Syvilla

    Renowned African-American dancer and choreographer.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 29th

holidays

December 29, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 29, 1979:

  • The fourth day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • R.C. Saints - Thomas Becket (optional memorial)
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December 29, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 29, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 24th and December 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 29, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 29, 1979 was Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes, according to the music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.

December 29, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 29, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 24th and December 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
  2. - Please Don't Go
  3. - Babe
  4. - Send One Your Love
  5. - Still

December 29, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 29, 1979 was Do You Love What You Feel by Rufus And Chaka Khan, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.

December 29, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 29, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 24th and December 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Do You Love What You Feel
  2. - Rock With You
  3. - Move Your Boogie Body
  4. - I Wanna Be Your Lover
  5. - Rapper's Delight

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December 29, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 29, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Ernesto

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

Action

Action

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Luc Merenda, Adriana Asti, Susanna Javicoli, Paola Senatore

Country: Italy

Org

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

Going in Style

Going in Style

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Martin Brest

Starring: George Burns, Art Carney, Lee Strasberg, Charles Hallahan

Cuba

Cuba

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Richard Lester

Starring: Sean Connery, Brooke Adams, Jack Weston, Hector Elizondo

December 29, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 29, 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

Lord Schmetterhemd

Release year: 1979

Emilia

Emilia

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Diogo M Borges

Anna

Anna

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Jorge Dorado

Der Millionenbauer

Der Millionenbauer

Release year: 1979

The Woodwright's Shop

The Woodwright's Shop

Release year: 1979

Starring: Roy Underhill

Country: United States of America

December 29, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 29, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

With No Apologies by Barry M. Goldwater

With No Apologies

By:

America's most respected politician has kept a secret for over 25 years: His Alpha File, which candidly records his interactions with Kennedy, Carter and other world leaders.

The Establishment by Howard Fast

The Establishment

By:

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 …

Serpentine by Thomas Thompson

Serpentine

By:

This true-crime book retells the story of Charles Sobhraj, a sinister young man with compelling style and suspense.

Cruel Shoes by Steve Martin

Cruel Shoes

By:

Cruel Shoes

James Herriot'S Yorkshire by James Herriot

James Herriot'S Yorkshire

By:

James Herriot writes of the beautiful moors, the dry-stone walls, sturdy farmhouses and gentle dales. He also mentions ruined abbeys or castles in the hills, country villages, and bracing, windy beach areas.

December 29, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 29, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Sheriff

Sheriff

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Nintendo (Japan, Europe) Exidy (North America)

Space

Space

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Edu-Ware

Temple of Apshai

Temple of Apshai

Platform: TRS-80, Commodore PET, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, IBM PC, VIC-20, Commodore 64, Atari ST, Amiga, Macintosh, Amstrad CPC

Genre: Dungeon crawl RPG

Publisher: Automated Simulations

Bomb Bee

Bomb Bee

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation

Genre: Pinball, Breakout clone

Publisher: Namco

Football

Football

Platform: Intellivision, Atari 2600

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Mattel

history

Who was the US President on December 29, 1979?

On December 29, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 29, 1979?

On December 29, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 29, 1979?

On December 29, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 29th?

December 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:

  • 2018 - Egyptian police have killed 40 militants in a retaliation to the roadside bombing that left three vietnamese tourists dead and one egyptian tour guide injured.
  • 2017 - Attack on saint menas church: nine people are killed by two coordinated attacks against coptic christians in egypt. a gunman kills two victims in an appliance store owned by coptic christians in cairo's helwan district. after killing two victims, the gunman moves on to a church and kills six more civilians and a cop before being arrested.
  • 2016 - Russian president vladimir putin stated that a ceasefire was reached between the rebel forces and the government of syria. russia and turkey are said to have guaranteed the ceasefire, which would not include un-denominated terrorist organizations like isil and al-nusra. while the fsa states it will abide by this truce, ahrar al sham expresses "reservations".

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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.

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Saturday December 29, 1979