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.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 25, 1979?
- December 25, 1979: What happened on that day?
- December 25, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 25, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 25, 1979?
- December 25, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 25, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- December 25, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 25, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- December 25, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 25, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 25, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 25, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 25, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 25, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on December 25, 1979?
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: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 25, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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December 25, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
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
Scottish musician and songwriter with an androgynous look.
- Ingrid Betancourt
Colombian-born politician, kidnap victim, she is the mother to two children.
- Hanna Schygulla
Hanna Schygulla is a German actress known for her collaborations with director Rainer Werner Fassbinder in the 1970s.
- Rod Serling
American radio and television script writer.
- Jimmy Buffett
American musician, whose debut album "down to earth" was reportedly only 324 copies.
- 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
Belgian/french actor in film, started his career in france.
- Ismail Merchant
Director and producer in indian-english (d. 2005).
- CCH Pounder
Guyana-born actress.
- 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.
December 25, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 25, 1979:
- 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
Legendary American comedian and actor known for his witty humor and distinctive persona.
- 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
American actor and singer who was a team with jerry lewis between 1950-1954, before going it alone.
- Charlie Chaplin
Actor (modern times), passes away in switzerland at 88.
- Denver Pyle
American actor (dukes of hazzard), age 77 (born in 1920).
- David Ryall
English actor (b. 1935).
- 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.
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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.
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:
- Rupert Holmes - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
- K.C and the Sunshine Band - Please Don't Go
- Styx - Babe
- Stevie Wonder - Send One Your Love
- Commodores - 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:
- Rufus And Chaka Khan - Do You Love What You Feel
- Michael Jackson - Rock With You
- Bar-Kays - Move Your Boogie Body
- Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover
- Sugarhill Gang - Rapper's Delight
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:
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:
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:
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:
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.
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.
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.