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.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 09, 1979?
- December 09, 1979: What happened on that day?
- December 09, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 09, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 09, 1979?
- December 09, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 09, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- December 09, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 09, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- December 09, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 09, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 09, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 09, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 09, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 09, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on December 09, 1979?
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.
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).
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
December 09, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 09, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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December 09, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
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
American actor.
- 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
American actor.
- 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
American actor and musician.
- Michael Nouri
American actor 6'3" and handsome, he appeared in "search for tomorrow" in 1976.
- Simon Helberg
American actor known for his role as Howard Wolowitz in 'The Big Bang Theory'.
- Dia Mirza
Indian model actress and producer.
- Redd Foxx
American comedian and actor.
- Beau Bridges
American actor, born lloyd bridges to a prominent family.
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.
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
American actress, whose beauty was first discovered by a talent scout at pasadena's playhouse.
- Gene Barry
American actor (d. 2009).
- Laird Cregar
Talented actor known for his roles in classic films such as 'The Lodger' and 'Hangover Square.
- 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.
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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
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:
- Styx - Babe
- Barbra Streisand - No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)
- Commodores - Still
- K.C and the Sunshine Band - Please Don't Go
- Rupert Holmes - 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:
- 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 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:
- Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover
- Rufus And Chaka Khan - Do You Love What You Feel
- Bar-Kays - Move Your Boogie Body
- Sugarhill Gang - Rapper's Delight
- Michael Jackson - Rock With You
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:
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:
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:
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:
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.
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.
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.