What happened on Saturday December 15, 1979?

Here's what happened on December 15, 1979:

• Bill of Rights Becomes Constitutional Law The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, collectively known as the Bill of Rights, were ratified and became law, establishing fundamental civil liberties and protections for American citizens.
• United States Officially Recognizes People's Republic of China The United States officially established diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China, marking a pivotal moment in Cold War geopolitics. This historic recognition signaled a major shift in U.S. foreign policy, though initial plans to sever ties with Taiwan were quickly reversed due to diplomatic protests.
• World Court Demands Iran Release US Hostages The International Court of Justice in The Hague issued a ruling demanding Iran release all American hostages held during the Iran Hostage Crisis, a significant diplomatic intervention in the ongoing international standoff.
• Twenty-first Amendment Repeals Alcohol Prohibition The Twenty-first Amendment to the U.S. Constitution officially repealed the nationwide prohibition on alcohol, ending a controversial 13-year period of banned alcohol production, transportation, and sale that had been in effect since 1920.
• Boeing 787 Dreamliner's Maiden Flight The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, a technologically advanced and highly fuel-efficient commercial aircraft, completed its inaugural flight, marking a significant milestone in modern aviation design and engineering.
• David Bowie Performs on Saturday Night Live Iconic British musician David Bowie made a memorable appearance on the popular American television show Saturday Night Live, performing three songs: 'The Man Who Sold the World', 'TVC-15', and 'Boys Keep Swinging', showcasing his innovative musical style.

Events in 1979

December 15, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 15, 1979

December 15, 1979: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Green Bay Packers - Detroit Lions : 18 - 13
• New York Jets - Miami Dolphins : 27 - 24

December 15, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 349th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 15, 1979 can also be written as 12/15/1979 in the US and as 15/12/1979 in UK and Europe.

December 15, 1979 in December 1979 calendar

Famous people born on December 15, 1979:

• Adam Brody

  Well-known American actor famous for his role in 'The O.C.

• Michael Owen

  Legendary English footballer who played for Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle United, and the England national team.

• Edele Lynch
• Keavy Lynch
• Eric Young

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on December 15th

Famous people died on December 15, 1979:

• Piero Pieri

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on December 15th

December 15, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 15, 1979 was Babe by Styx, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

1. Styx - Babe
2. Commodores - Still
3. K.C and the Sunshine Band - Please Don't Go
4. Rupert Holmes - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
5. Stevie Wonder - Send One Your Love

December 15, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 15, 1979 was Another Brick In The Wall by Pink Floyd, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

1. Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall
2. The Police - Walking On The Moon
3. Abba - I Have A Dream
4. The Tourists - I Only Want To Be With You
5. Donna Summer & Barbra Streisand - No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)

December 15, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 15, 1979 was Do You Love What You Feel by Rufus And Chaka Khan, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

1. Rufus And Chaka Khan - Do You Love What You Feel
2. Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover
3. Bar-Kays - Move Your Boogie Body
4. Michael Jackson - Rock With You
5. Sugarhill Gang - Rapper's Delight

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 15th is Sagittarius.

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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 15, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 15, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 15, 1979 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 15, 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 15, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 03:06 am and setting at 02:55 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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Your place in the Universe on December 15, 1979

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Someone born on December 15, 1979 is:

45 years 6 months old,

or 546 months and 21 days old,

or 2377 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16640 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 15, 1979?

There are 162 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 15, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 15, 1979.

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