What happened on Sunday December 23, 1979?

Here's what happened on December 23, 1979:

• Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan On December 23, 1979, Soviet forces occupied Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, marking a critical moment in the Soviet-Afghan War. Soviet troops entered the country to support the communist government and replace President Hafizullah Amin with Babrak Karmal, fundamentally altering the geopolitical landscape of Central Asia.
• First European Ariane Rocket Launch On December 23, 1979, the inaugural European Ariane rocket was launched, representing a significant milestone in Europe's space exploration and satellite deployment capabilities. This event marked the beginning of an independent European space program.
• USSR Nuclear Test in Kazakhstan The Soviet Union conducted a nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in Eastern Kazakhstan on December 23, 1979, continuing its nuclear weapons development program during the Cold War era.
• Klein Matterhorn Aerial Tramway Opens The Klein Matterhorn aerial tramway, recognized as the highest in Europe, began operations on December 23, 1979. Located in the Swiss Alps, this engineering marvel provides breathtaking views and improved mountain access.

Events in 1979

December 23, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 23, 1979

Newspapers from Dec. 23, 1979

December 23, 1979: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Chicago Bears - Philadelphia Eagles : 17 - 27
• Denver Broncos - Houston Oilers : 7 - 13

December 23, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 357th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 1979 can also be written as 12/23/1979 in the US and as 23/12/1979 in UK and Europe.

December 23, 1979 in December 1979 calendar

Famous people born on December 23, 1979:

• Summer Altice

  American actress and model known for her work in entertainment and modeling industry.

• Scott Gomez

  Professional ice hockey player who played in the NHL for teams like the New Jersey Devils and Montreal Canadiens.

• Holly Madison

  American model, television personality, and actress famous for her association with Playboy and reality TV.

• Ina Klink
• Jacqueline Bracamontes
• Kenny Miller
• Johan Franzén

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on December 23rd

Famous people died on December 23, 1979:

• Peggy Guggenheim

  American-italian art collector, philanthropist (d.79).

• Ernest B. Schoedsack
• Dirk Stikker

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on December 23rd

December 23, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

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

December 23, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

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 23, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 23, 1979 was Do You Love What You Feel by Rufus And Chaka Khan, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.

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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 23, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 23, 1979 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 23, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 10:30 am and setting at 10:44 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 23, 1979

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Someone born on December 23, 1979 is:

45 years 4 months old,

or 544 months and 14 days old,

or 2367 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16572 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 23, 1979?

There are 230 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 23, 1979.

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