What happened on Saturday December 29, 1979?

Here's what happened on December 29, 1979:

• Concerts for the People of Kampuchea On December 29, 1979, the final night of the 'Concerts for the People of Kampuchea' benefit series was held at London's Hammersmith Odeon. The lineup featured Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Rockpile (with guest Robert Plant on 'Little Sister'), Wings, and the all-star ensemble Rockestra. Organized by Paul McCartney and United Nations Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim, the event aimed to raise funds for the victims of war-torn Cambodia. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Red Army Hockey Team defeats New York Islanders 3-2 at Nassau Coliseum On December 29, 1979, the Soviet Union's Red Army team edged the New York Islanders 3-2 in a closely contested match at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. This game was part of the 1979–80 Super Series, a series of exhibition games between Soviet teams and NHL teams. The Red Army's victory over the Islanders was one of the notable outcomes of the series. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1979

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

LIFE magazines from December 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

  Diego Luna is a Mexican actor, director, and producer best known internationally for his roles in 'Y Tu Mamá También,' 'Frida,' and as Cassian Andor in 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.' He has built a diverse career both in Mexico and Hollywood. [bio]

• 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:

• F. Edward Hébert

  American journalist and politician (b. 1901).

• Richard Tecwyn Williams

  Welsh biochemist (b. 1909).

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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Someone born on December 29, 1979 is:

46 years 3 months old,

or 555 months and 6 days old,

or 2414 weeks

or 16898 days old,

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There are 269 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 29th 2026.

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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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