Sunday December 09, 1979: on this day

December 09, 1979 was the 343rd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 09, 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 09, 1979, who was born and died on December 09, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 09, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Babe by Styx), movies (e.g. The Jerk, directed by Carl Reiner), TV series (e.g. Lord Schmetterhemd) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 9th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 09, 1979?


December 09, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 343rd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 09, 1979 can also be written as 12/9/1979 in the US and as 9/12/1979 in UK and Europe.

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December 09, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 09, 1979:

  • Murle breer / dave eichelberger wins lpga j c penney golf classic
  • The eradication of the smallpox virus is certified, making smallpox the first and to date only human disease driven to extinction.
  • A major earthquake and tsunami kills 259 people in colombia.
  • Coup d'état of december twelfth: south korean army major general chun doo-hwan orders the arrest of army chief of staff general jeong seung-hwa without authorization from president choi kyu-ha, alleging involvement in the assassination of ex-president park chung hee.
  • The unrecognised state of zimbabwe rhodesia returns to british control and resumes using the name southern rhodesia.
  • The eradication of the smallpox virus is certified, making smallpox the first of only two diseases that have been driven to extinction (with rinderpest in 2011 being the other).

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December 09, 1979: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Buffalo Bills - Minnesota Vikings : 3 - 10
  • Chicago Bears - Green Bay Packers : 15 - 14
  • Cincinnati Bengals - Washington Redskins : 14 - 28
  • Cleveland Browns - Oakland Raiders : 14 - 19
  • Kansas City Chiefs - Baltimore Colts : 10 - 7
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December 09, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 9th 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 09, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 09, 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 9th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 09, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 09, 1979 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 09, 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 09, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 09:23 pm and setting at 11:52 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 09, 1979?


Famous people born on December 09, 1979:

  • Olivia Lufkin

    Japanese-american singer-songwriter (d&d).

  • Hayley McQueen

    Hayley McQueen is a British sports journalist known for her work with Sky Sports.

  • Aiko Uemura

    A Japanese mountaineer who became the first woman to reach the summit of Denali alone.

  • Stephen McPhail

    English-irish footballer.

  • Chen Hao

    Chinese singer and actress.

  • Fernando Martínez Pan
  • Yurina Hase
  • Olivia
  • Christian Pfannberger
  • Mojca Rataj
  • Zlatko Runje
  • Bryanne Stewart
  • Nicolas Alnoudji
  • Peter Brezovan
  • Olawunmi Adebayo
  • Francys Sudnicka
  • Damián Albil

Whose famous birthday is on December 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 9th:

  • John Malkovich
    John Malkovich

    American actor.

  • Felicity Huffman
    Felicity Huffman

    Felicity Huffman is an American actress and producer, best known for her role as Lynette Scavo on the television series Desperate...

  • Kirk Douglas
    Kirk Douglas

    American actor.

  • Judi Dench
    Judi Dench

    British actress, who won a best supporting actress oscar as well as a tony award for her title role in "iris.

  • Jesse Metcalfe
    Jesse Metcalfe

    American actor and musician.

  • Michael Nouri
    Michael Nouri

    American actor 6'3" and handsome, he appeared in "search for tomorrow" in 1976.

  • Simon Helberg
    Simon Helberg

    American actor known for his role as Howard Wolowitz in 'The Big Bang Theory'.

  • Dia Mirza
    Dia Mirza

    Indian model actress and producer.

  • Redd Foxx
    Redd Foxx

    American comedian and actor.

  • Beau Bridges
    Beau Bridges

    American actor, born lloyd bridges to a prominent family.

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December 09, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 3 months old,

or 531 months and 20 days old,

or 2311 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16182 days old,

if you were born on December 09, 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 09, 1979?

There are 255 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 9th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 09, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 09, 1979.

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December 09, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 09, 1979:

  • Fulton J. Sheen

    Fulton J. Sheen was a prominent businessman who made significant contributions to the business world.

  • James Neilson
  • Hjalmar Johansen
  • Camillo Pellizzi
  • Friedrich Stahl

What famous deaths happened on December 9th?

Famous deaths on December 9th:

  • Eleanor Parker
    Eleanor Parker

    American actress, whose beauty was first discovered by a talent scout at pasadena's playhouse.

  • Gene Barry
    Gene Barry

    American actor (d. 2009).

  • Laird Cregar
    Laird Cregar

    Talented actor known for his roles in classic films such as 'The Lodger' and 'Hangover Square.

  • Archie Moore
    Archie Moore

    American boxer and actor (b. 1913).

  • Mico Palanca

    Talented actor known for his roles in Filipino films and television shows.

  • Indalecio Allende

    Chilean socialist politician and President of Chile.

  • Yeny Rivera

    Renowned poet known for her emotionally charged verses.

  • Marri Chenna Reddy

    Indian politician who served as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.

  • Sebastyan Cabot

    Italian explorer who sailed with John Cabot and explored parts of North America.

  • Rose Payne

    Pioneering astronomer who discovered the composition of stars.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 9th

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December 09, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 09, 1979:

  • Anti-Corruption Day [1]
  • Calendar of saints: Saint Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin : optional memorial
  • Peter Fourier, founder of the Congregation of Notre Dame
  • Also see December 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics); specifically the conception of Saint Anne
  • Scandinavia (specifically Sweden): Anna's Day. Recognizes everyone named Anna, and marks the day to start the preparation process of the lutefisk to be consumed on Christmas Eve.
  • Tanzania - Independence Day (of Tanganyika from Britain, 1961)

Observances on December 09, 1979:

  • International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime
  • International Anti-Corruption Day
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December 09, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 09, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 3rd and December 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 09, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 09, 1979 was Babe by Styx, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

December 09, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 09, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 3rd and December 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Babe
  2. - No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)
  3. - Still
  4. - Please Don't Go
  5. - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)

December 09, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 09, 1979 was Another Brick In The Wall by Pink Floyd, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

December 09, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 09, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 3rd and December 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Another Brick In The Wall
  2. - Walking On The Moon
  3. - I Have A Dream
  4. - I Only Want To Be With You
  5. - No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)

December 09, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 09, 1979 was I Wanna Be Your Lover by Prince, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

December 09, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 09, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 3rd and December 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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December 09, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 09, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Jerk

The Jerk

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Carl Reiner

Starring: Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, Catlin Adams, Mabel King

Country: United States of America

1941

1941

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Starring: John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Treat Williams, Nancy Allen

Country: United States of America

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

Chapter Two

Chapter Two

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Robert Moore

Starring: James Caan, Marsha Mason, Joseph Bologna, Valerie Harper

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

December 09, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 09, 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

December 09, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 09, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Establishment by Howard Fast

The Establishment

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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 …

How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years by Howard J. Ruff

How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years

By:

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.

Broca'S Brain by Carl Sagan

Broca'S Brain

By:

Carl Sagan, scientist and writer, returns to the frontier to share his insights about the world. He explores and explains the amazing future of intelligent people in his charmingly down-to earth style.

Shadow Of The Moon by M.M. Kaye

Shadow Of The Moon

By:

M. M. Kaye is the author of The Far Pavilions. She takes her readers back to India, a vast, glittering, sun-baked continent. Shadow of the Moon tells the story of Winter de Ballesteros.

Serpentine by Thomas Thompson

Serpentine

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

December 09, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 09, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Super Invader

Super Invader

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Space Invaders clone fixed shooter

Publisher: California Pacific Computer Company

Basic Programming

Basic Programming

Platform: Atari 2600

Publisher: Atari

The Datestones of Ryn

The Datestones of Ryn

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore PET/CBM, TRS-80

Genre: Dungeon crawl

Publisher: Epyx

Heiankyo Alien

Heiankyo Alien

Platform: PC-8001 Arcade Apple II Game Boy Super Famicom Microsoft Windows Mobile phone

Genre: Action, Puzzle, Maze

Publisher: Denki Onkyō (original release) Meldac (Game Boy) Nihon Bussan (Super Famicom)

Star Raiders

Star Raiders

Platform: Atari 8-bit family

Genre: Space simulation

Publisher: Atari, Inc

history

Who was the US President on December 09, 1979?

On December 09, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 09, 1979?

On December 09, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 09, 1979?

On December 09, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 9th?

December 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th 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 9th, such as:

  • 2018 - After a fire broke out in an apartment in reggio emilia in italy, two people were killed and 38 more were hospitalized.
  • 2017 - United states recognizes jerusalem as israel's capital: protests in gaza and west bank for the third consecutive day.
  • 2016 - Syria civil war: battle of aleppo and aleppo offensive (november-16, 2016): russia will continue talks with the united states on aleppo following talks between u.s secretary of state john kerry & foreign minister sergey lavrov.

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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.

Discover how December 1979 calendar looked like.

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