Tuesday December 25, 1979: on this day

December 25, 1979 was the 359th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is December 25, 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 25, 1979, who was born and died on December 25, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 25, 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 25th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 25, 1979?


December 25, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 359th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 25, 1979 can also be written as 12/25/1979 in the US and as 25/12/1979 in UK and Europe.

December 25, 1979 in December 1979 calendar

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December 25, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 25, 1979:

  • Ussr airlifts invasionary army to afghanistan

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December 25, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 25th 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 25, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 25, 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 25th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 25, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 25, 1979 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 25, 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 25, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 11:44 am and setting at 11:52 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 25, 1979?


Famous people born on December 25, 1979:

  • Laurent Bonnart

    French footballer.

  • Hyun Young-min

    South korean footballer.

  • Ferman Akgül

    Turkish actor and singer (manga),.

  • Robert Huff

    English race car driver.

  • Rukonkish Kamin
  • Jon Knautz
  • Panče Ḱumbev
  • Olta Xhaçka
  • Tatsuya Ishikawa
  • Hisham Abdel Khalek
  • Mohammed Haider Alo Ali
  • Mark Burkhart

Whose famous birthday is on December 25th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 25th:

  • Annie Lennox
    Annie Lennox

    Scottish musician and songwriter with an androgynous look.

  • Ingrid Betancourt
    Ingrid Betancourt

    Colombian-born politician, kidnap victim, she is the mother to two children.

  • Hanna Schygulla
    Hanna Schygulla

    Hanna Schygulla is a German actress known for her collaborations with director Rainer Werner Fassbinder in the 1970s.

  • Rod Serling
    Rod Serling

    American radio and television script writer.

  • Jimmy Buffett
    Jimmy Buffett

    American musician, whose debut album "down to earth" was reportedly only 324 copies.

  • Quentin Crisp
    Quentin Crisp

    British gay character and author of "the naked civil servant" in 1931, he "came out" as a limp-wristed, effeminate, mincing queen with blue...

  • Fernand Gravey
    Fernand Gravey

    Belgian/french actor in film, started his career in france.

  • Ismail Merchant
    Ismail Merchant

    Director and producer in indian-english (d. 2005).

  • CCH Pounder
    CCH Pounder

    Guyana-born actress.

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane

    Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

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December 25, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 3 months old,

or 531 months and 3 days old,

or 2309 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16165 days old,

if you were born on December 25, 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 25, 1979?

There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 25th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 25, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 25, 1979.

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December 25, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 25, 1979:

  • Joan Blondell
    Joan Blondell

    American actress and singer (b. 1906).

  • Jordi Bonet

    Spanish-canadian painter and sculptor (d. 1979).

  • Lee Bowman

    American actor and singer.

  • Michael Collins
  • Mario Filippeschi
  • Rudi Dutschke

What famous deaths happened on December 25th?

Famous deaths on December 25th:

  • W.C. Fields
    W.C. Fields

    Legendary American comedian and actor known for his witty humor and distinctive persona.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Dean Martin
    Dean Martin

    American actor and singer who was a team with jerry lewis between 1950-1954, before going it alone.

  • Charlie Chaplin
    Charlie Chaplin

    Actor (modern times), passes away in switzerland at 88.

  • Denver Pyle
    Denver Pyle

    American actor (dukes of hazzard), age 77 (born in 1920).

  • David Ryall
    David Ryall

    English actor (b. 1935).

  • Agnes Ayres
    Agnes Ayres

    Actress johnny belinda sheik, dies at 42.

  • Odester Chaplin

    Legendary comic actor and filmmaker.

  • Sircharles Spencer Chaplin

    Legendary silent film actor and filmmaker.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 25th

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December 25, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 25, 1979:

  • Christmas Day is a Christian holiday on this day celebrating the Nativity of Jesus. It is a public holiday in many countries, including almost everywhere in the Americas, most European nations, the Philippines and most of Oceania, some African countries, the Commonwealth of Nations, and various other countries and regions. Many non-Christians, including non-theists, celebrate secular aspects of the holiday, such as decorating Christmas trees and exchanging gifts with family and friends. Some
  • Pakistan - Quaid's Day is celebrated as a national holiday in Pakistan in honour of the birth of Mohammad Ali Jinnah.
  • British Isles - a quarter day in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland. (but not in Scotland)
  • Roman festivals - (re)birth of Sol Invictus, the winter solstice feast in the Roman Empire since 274.
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December 25, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 25, 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 25, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 25, 1979 was Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes, according to the music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.

December 25, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 25, 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 25, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 25, 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 25, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 25, 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 25, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 25, 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 25, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 25, 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 25, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 25, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Memories Of Another Day by Harold Robbins

Memories Of Another Day

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"Robbins grabs and holds the reader ..." -Publishers Weekly His characters are compelling, his dialog is dramatic, and he has a simple style.

Sophie's Choice by William Styron

Sophie's Choice

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Three stories are told: A young Southerner is determined to be a writer. There's also a love-hate relationship between a brilliant Jew, and a beautiful Polish woman. And finally, there's a terrible wound from the past of that woman that …

James Herriot'S Yorkshire by James Herriot

James Herriot'S Yorkshire

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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.

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.

Jailbird by Kurt Vonnegut

Jailbird

By:

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.

December 25, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 25, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Star Fire

Star Fire

Platform: Arcade, Atari 800, Commodore 64

Genre: 3d shooter

Publisher: Exidy

Alien Attack

Alien Attack

Platform: Handheld video game

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Coleco

Armor Battle

Armor Battle

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Mattel Electronics

Star Raiders

Star Raiders

Platform: Atari 8-bit family

Genre: Space simulation

Publisher: Atari, Inc

Monkey Magic

Monkey Magic

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Breakout clone

Publisher: Nintendo

history

Who was the US President on December 25, 1979?

On December 25, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 25, 1979?

On December 25, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 25, 1979?

On December 25, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 25th?

December 25th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 25th 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 25th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: according to the afghan health ministry, at least 43 people were killed in yesterday's attack on kabul's government building by a suicide bomber with three other gunmen. none of the attackers claimed responsibility.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a suicide bomber kills 10 near kabul's national directorate of security headquarters. amaq news agency claims that isil was responsible for the attack.
  • 2016 - Pope francis appeals for peace during a christmas mass at the vatican.

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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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