What happened on Saturday December 29, 1979?

Here's what happened on December 29, 1979:

• Iran Accepts Constitution Iran formally accepted its constitution, a significant political milestone in the country's governance structure following the Iranian Revolution earlier in 1979.
• Concerts for the People of Kampuchea Closing night of the Concerts for the People of Kampuchea at the Hammersmith Odeon, a significant benefit concert raising awareness and funds for Cambodian citizens suffering under the brutal Pol Pot regime. The event highlighted international solidarity with victims of political oppression.
• Red Army Hockey Team Defeats New York Islanders The Soviet Red Army hockey team defeated the New York Islanders 3-2 in a notable international hockey match at Nassau Coliseum, showcasing the high level of Soviet hockey prowess during the Cold War era.
• Shadow Traffic Begins Broadcasting Shadow Traffic commenced broadcasting in the New York City metropolitan area, providing a new traffic reporting service that would become crucial for commuters navigating the city's complex transportation network.
• Record-Breaking Thimble Auction Christie's auction house sold a thimble for an unprecedented $18,400, demonstrating the extraordinary value collectors place on rare and unique artifacts.

Events in 1979

December 29, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 29, 1979

Newspapers from Dec. 29, 1979

December 29, 1979: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Houston Oilers - San Diego Chargers : 17 - 14
• Philadelphia Eagles - Tampa Bay Buccaneers : 17 - 24

December 29, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 363rd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 29, 1979 can also be written as 12/29/1979 in the US and as 29/12/1979 in UK and Europe.

December 29, 1979 in December 1979 calendar

Famous people born on December 29, 1979:

• Diego Luna

  Renowned Mexican actor known for roles in 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' and 'Y Tu Mamá También', who has also directed and produced notable...

• Noomi Rapace

  Swedish actress internationally recognized for her role in 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' and numerous Hollywood films.

• Moe Oshikiri

  Japanese actress and model with moderate public recognition in entertainment industry.

• Andre Holland

  Critically acclaimed actor known for roles in 'Moonlight' and 'The Knick', with significant theatrical and film experience.

• Liesbet Vindevoghel

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on December 29th

Famous people died on December 29, 1979:

• Richard Tecwyn Williams

  Welsh biochemist (b. 1909).

• F. Edward Hébert

  American journalist and politician (b. 1901).

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on December 29th

December 29, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 29, 1979 was Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes, according to the music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.

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 29, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 29, 1979 was Do You Love What You Feel by Rufus And Chaka Khan, according to the music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.

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 29th 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 29, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 29, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 29, 1979 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 29, 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 29, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 02:06 pm and setting at 04:19 am.

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 29, 1979

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Someone born on December 29, 1979 is:

45 years 4 months old,

or 544 months and 8 days old,

or 2366 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16566 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 29, 1979?

There are 236 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 29, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 29, 1979.

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