Tuesday December 18, 1979: on this day

December 18, 1979 was the 352nd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is December 18, 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 18, 1979, who was born and died on December 18, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 18, 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 18th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 18, 1979?


December 18, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 352nd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 18, 1979 can also be written as 12/18/1979 in the US and as 18/12/1979 in UK and Europe.

December 18, 1979 in December 1979 calendar

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December 18, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 18, 1979:

  • Stanley barrett 1st to exceed land sonic speed (739.666 mph)

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December 18, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 18th 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 18, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 18, 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 18th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 18, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 18, 1979 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 18, 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 18, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:10 am and setting at 05:14 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 18, 1979?


Famous people born on December 18, 1979:

  • Lil Rel Howery
    Lil Rel Howery

    Actor.

  • Danis Pudi

    American actor known for his roles in TV shows like 'Community' and 'The Big Sick'.

  • Jay Zhou

    Chinese entrepreneur known for founding the video-sharing app Kuaishou.

  • Jamar Fletcher

    Jamar Fletcher is a former NFL cornerback who played for several teams during his career.

  • Mamady Sidibe

    Malian footballer.

  • Eric Escobar

    Puerto rican professional wrestler.

  • Carlos

    Portuguese footballer.

  • Phil Heath

    Bodybuilder.

  • William Green

    Athlete.

  • Eric Pérez

    Puerto rican wrestler.

  • Emily Swallow
  • Ania Sowinski
  • Gabriele Tinti
  • Martín Deus
  • Murphy Lee
  • Antōnīs Natsouras

Whose famous birthday is on December 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 18th:

  • Brad Pitt
    Brad Pitt

    American actor and sex icon.

  • Christina Aguilera
    Christina Aguilera

    American singer, songwriter, actress.

  • Katie Holmes
    Katie Holmes

    American actress who made a remarkable career, was accepted in her first audition for "the ice storm" as a supporting actor.

  • Steven Spielberg
    Steven Spielberg

    American film producer and director.

  • Keith Richards
    Keith Richards

    British musician who founded "the rolling stones", with mick jagger, in july 1962.

  • Gladys Cooper
    Gladys Cooper

    Gladys Cooper was an English actress who had a successful career on stage and screen, earning multiple awards.

  • Ray Liotta
    Ray Liotta

    American actor seen in "lethal weapon", and "goodfellas.

  • Alejandro Sanz
    Alejandro Sanz

    World music singer.

  • Trish Stratus
    Trish Stratus

    Canadian professional wrestler.

  • Betty Grable
    Betty Grable

    American actress, singer, and dancer.

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December 18, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 3 months old,

or 531 months and 29 days old,

or 2313 weeks

or 16191 days old,

if you were born on December 18, 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 18, 1979?

There are 246 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 18, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 18, 1979.

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December 18, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 18, 1979:

  • Giuseppe Siro Trezzini

What famous deaths happened on December 18th?

Famous deaths on December 18th:

  • Robert Bresson
    Robert Bresson

    He was a french film director who directed 14 films over 40 years.

  • Chris Farley
    Chris Farley

    American comedian who died after consuming booze, cocaine, and heroin in his chicago condo 12/18/1997.

  • Gilbert Bécaud
    Gilbert Bécaud

    He was a french singer-songwriter who wrote french songs like "what now my love?" "je t'appartiens", which was renamed by the everly...

  • Virna Lisi
    Virna Lisi

    Italian actress and voluptuous lead lady, after her roles in local films, she was internationally recognized for "the black tulip," 1963,"...

  • Diana Lynn
    Diana Lynn

    Los angeles, california -- actress.

  • Joseph Barbera
    Joseph Barbera

    American cartoonist (born 1911).

  • Sam Wanamaker
    Sam Wanamaker

    American actor.

  • Mandy Rice-Davies
    Mandy Rice-Davies

    English model and actress (b. 1944)[46].

  • Lilia Skala
    Lilia Skala

    Actress from austria/usa (ship of fools and caprice) dies at the age of 98.

  • Anne Revere
    Anne Revere

    Actress (national velvet), passes away from pneumonia at 87.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 18th

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December 18, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 18, 1979:

  • Roman festivals - Feast of Epona (during Saturnalia)
  • R.C. Saints - Gatianus of Tours
  • Also see December 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Niger - Republic Day (autonomous in 1958)
  • Greek Orthodox Church ? Feast of Sebastian the Martyr

Observances on December 18, 1979:

  • International Migrants Day
  • Arabic Language Day
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December 18, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 18, 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 18, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 18, 1979 was Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

December 18, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 18, 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:

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

December 18, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 18, 1979 was Another Brick In The Wall by Pink Floyd, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

December 18, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 18, 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:

  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 18, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 18, 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 18, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 18, 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:

  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 18, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 18, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Going in Style

Going in Style

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Martin Brest

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

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

Cuba

Cuba

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Richard Lester

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

Roller Boogie

Roller Boogie

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Mark L. Lester

Starring: Linda Blair, Jim Bray, Beverly Garland, Roger Perry

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 18, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 18, 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

Knots Landing

Knots Landing

Release year: 1979

Country: United States of America

December 18, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 18, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Jailbird by Kurt Vonnegut

Jailbird

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Jailbird is a comic and funny Vonnegut world that reveals high crimes and misdemeanors within government and in the heart. The humorous tale of Walter F. follows the bumbling bureaucrat.

Connections by James Burke

Connections

By:

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?

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 …

Cruel Shoes by Steve Martin

Cruel Shoes

By:

Cruel Shoes

The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe

The Right Stuff

By:

The "America's nerviest journalists" (Newsweek) is a breathtaking epic, an amazing adventure story, and an investigation into true heroism, courage, and the bravery of the first Americans who climbed into space.

December 18, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 18, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Aim for the Ace!

Aim for the Ace!

Genre: Sports, Romance

Star Fire

Star Fire

Platform: Arcade, Atari 800, Commodore 64

Genre: 3d shooter

Publisher: Exidy

Aim for the Ace!

Aim for the Ace!

Genre: Sports, Romance

Radar Scope

Radar Scope

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Nintendo

Starhawk

Starhawk

Platform: Arcade, Vectrex

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics

history

Who was the US President on December 18, 1979?

On December 18, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 18, 1979?

On December 18, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 18, 1979?

On December 18, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 18th?

December 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - Russian cargo vessel mv kuzma minin is stranded and is then refloated off gyllyngvase (cornwall) and brought to falmouth bay for inspection by the maritime and coastguard agency.
  • 2017 - Twitter has suspended the accounts of white nationalists well-known for violating new offensive content rules.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war, aleppo offensive (november-december 2016: rebels target and set fire to several buses on their way to evacuate the ill and wounded from the besieged syrian villages al-fu'ah/kafriya.

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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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