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Monday December 17, 1979: on this day
December 17, 1979 was the 351st day of the year 1979, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Monday.
Is December 17, 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 17, 1979, who was born and died on December 17, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 17, 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 17th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 17, 1979?
- December 17, 1979: What happened on that day?
- December 17, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 17, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 17, 1979?
- December 17, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 17, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- December 17, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- December 17, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 17, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 17, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 17, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 17, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on December 17, 1979?
What day of the week was December 17, 1979?
December 17, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 351st day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 17, 1979 can also be written as 12/17/1979 in the US and as 17/12/1979 in UK and Europe.
December 17, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 17, 1979:
- Stanley barrett in budweiser rocket car reaches 1190 km/h (739.666 mph, record for wheeled vehicle).
December 17, 1979: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Denver Broncos - San Diego Chargers : 7 - 17
December 17, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th 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 17, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 17th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 17, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 17, 1979 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 17, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:08 am and setting at 04:21 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 17, 1979?
Famous people born on December 17, 1979:
- Nataline Joy Cook
American actress known for her role in the TV series 'Veronica Mars'.
- Ryan Key
American singer and songwriter (yellowcard).
- Jessie Burton
Jessie Burton is a renowned journalist known for her investigative reporting.
- Charlotte Edwards
Former English cricketer and captain of the England women's team.
- Paul Smith
English footballer.
- Matt Murley
American ice hockey player.
- Cheri Vivette
Alexander; miss district of columbia teen usa (1997).
- Jaimee Foxworth
American porn star and actress.
- Flo Rida
Musician.
- Mohamed Benhamou
- Erion Veliaj
- Adriana Cisneros
- Rosaria Console
- Eric Ejiofor
- Nšan Ērzrowmyan
- Lil Rel Howery
- Kim Gye-ryeong
- Lee Mi-seon
Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:
![Milla Jovovich]()
Milla JovovichShe is a ukrainian actress and model.
![John Abraham]()
John AbrahamIndian actor and producer.
![Sarah Paulson]()
Sarah PaulsonAmerican actress on stage, film, and television.
![Giovanni Ribisi]()
Giovanni RibisiAmerican actor and producer.
![Katheryn Winnick]()
Katheryn WinnickTv actress.
![Bill Pullman]()
Bill PullmanVersatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.
![Mike Mills]()
Mike MillsAmerican musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.
![Laurie Holden]()
Laurie HoldenAmerican-canadian producer and actress.
![Eugene Levy]()
Eugene LevyHamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).
![André Claveau]()
André ClaveauFrench actor and singer (d. 2003).
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December 17, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 4 months old,
or 532 months and 6 days old,
or 2314 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16199 days old,
if you were born on December 17, 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 17, 1979?
There are 238 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on December 17, 1979.
December 17, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 17, 1979:
- Salvatore La Marca
What famous deaths happened on December 17th?
Famous deaths on December 17th:
![Jennifer Jones]()
Jennifer JonesAmerican actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.
![Dana Andrews]()
Dana AndrewsAmerican actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.
![Thomas Mitchell]()
Thomas MitchellAmerican actor (b. 1892).
![Janet Margolin]()
Janet MargolinAmerican actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.
- Kelvin Klein
Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.
- Kiala Nzinga
Kiala Nzinga was a 17th-century queen of the Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms in present-day Angola, known for her resistance against Portuguese...
- Dniya Bouazizi
Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.
- Leonidus Kogan
Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.
- Marguerite Yourcenar
Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.
- Luay al-Atassi
Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.
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December 17, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 17, 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 17, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1979 was Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 17, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 17, 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:
- 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 17, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 1979 was Another Brick In The Wall by Pink Floyd, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 17, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 17, 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:
- 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 17, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 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 17, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 17, 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:
- 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 17, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 17, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Going in Style
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Martin Brest
Starring: George Burns, Art Carney, Lee Strasberg, Charles Hallahan
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
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Richard Lester
Starring: Sean Connery, Brooke Adams, Jack Weston, Hector Elizondo
Roller Boogie
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Mark L. Lester
Starring: Linda Blair, Jim Bray, Beverly Garland, Roger Perry
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 17, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 17, 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
Release year: 1979
Emilia
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Diogo M Borges
Anna
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Jorge Dorado
Der Millionenbauer
Release year: 1979
Knots Landing
Release year: 1979
Country: United States of America
December 17, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 17, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Restoring The American Dream
By: Robert J. Ringer
Concerning human freedom. According to the author, "The American Dream" was not about the government taking large sums of money from citizens (under the "taxation")
James Herriot'S Yorkshire
By: James Herriot
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.
War and Remembrance
By: Herman Wouk
These two classic works capture the current world events and tell the story of one American family caught up in the middle of the war's chaos.
The Last Enchantment
By: Mary Stewart
Arthur Pendragon is the King! He is unchallenged at the battlefield and he unites the country in a time full of promise. Camelot is under attack by sinister powers, and the witch-queen Morgause plots to kill it.
December 17, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 17, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Aim for the Ace!
Galaxy Wars
Star Trek: Phaser Strike
Radar Scope
NASL Soccer
Who was the US President on December 17, 1979?
On December 17, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1979?
On December 17, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 17, 1979?
On December 17, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 17th?
December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:
- 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
- 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
- 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.
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.
