What happened on Wednesday December 26, 1979?

Here's what happened on December 26, 1979:

• First Usenet experiments initiated by Duke University graduate students In late 1979, Duke University graduate students Tom Truscott and Jim Ellis began experimenting with a system to exchange messages and files between computers using the Unix-to-Unix Copy Protocol (UUCP). They established a link with the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill using Bourne shell scripts written by Steve Bellovin. This collaboration led to the creation of Usenet, a distributed discussion system that became a precursor to modern internet forums. source: britannica.com
• Arrival of Patriotic Front guerrillas in Salisbury to monitor ceasefire On December 26, 1979, 96 members of the Patriotic Front guerrillas arrived in Salisbury, Rhodesia, to monitor the ceasefire set to begin on December 28. The ceasefire was part of the Lancaster House Agreement, aiming to end the Rhodesian Bush War and pave the way for elections leading to Zimbabwe's independence. source: news.bbc.co.uk
• Soviet invasion of Afghanistan begins On December 26, 1979, the Soviet Union launched a military invasion of Afghanistan, marking the start of a conflict that would last nearly a decade. The invasion aimed to support the communist government in Afghanistan against insurgent groups, leading to significant geopolitical tensions during the Cold War. This event is often cited as a catalyst for the rise of militant groups in the region and had lasting impacts on U.S.-Soviet relations. source: britannica.com
• VisiCalc released as the first commercial spreadsheet program VisiCalc, developed by Dan Bricklin and Bob Frankston, was released on December 26, 1979. It is widely recognized as the first commercial spreadsheet software, revolutionizing business and personal computing by allowing users to perform calculations and manage data in a tabular format. Its introduction marked a significant milestone in the evolution of software applications for personal computers. source: history.com
• Concerts for the People of Kampuchea A benefit concert held at London's Hammersmith Odeon on December 26, 1979, featuring Queen as the sole performer. Organized by Paul McCartney and Kurt Waldheim, the event aimed to raise funds for the victims of war-torn Cambodia. The concert was professionally recorded and filmed, with Queen's performance being released on various formats, including a 2LP set in 1980. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Earthquake near Carlisle, UK On December 26, 1979, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near Longtown, Cumbria, England, approximately five miles north of Carlisle. The tremor caused chimneys to topple and minor structural damage in the affected area. The earthquake was felt over a wide region, including central Scotland and northern England, with a maximum intensity of 6 on the European Macroseismic Scale. source: usgs.gov

Events in 1979

December 26, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from December 1979

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December 26, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 360th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 26, 1979 can also be written as 12/26/1979 in the US and as 26/12/1979 in UK and Europe.

December 26, 1979 in December 1979 calendar

Famous people born on December 26, 1979:

• Chris Daughtry

  American rock musician and singer who gained fame through American Idol and later formed the successful rock band Daughtry.

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on December 26th

Famous people died on December 26, 1979:

• Karl Manitius
• Helmut Hasse
• John Cromwell
• Bruno Cordati
• Anna Caroli
• Francantonio Biaggi

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on December 26th

December 26, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 26, 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 26, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 26, 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 26th is Capricorn.

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December 26, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 26, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 26, 1979 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 26, 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 26, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 12:18 pm and setting at 01:00 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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Someone born on December 26, 1979 is:

46 years 4 months old,

or 556 months and 28 days old,

or 2421 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16951 days old,

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You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 26, 1979.

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