What happened on Saturday December 15, 1979?

Here's what happened on December 15, 1979:

• International Court of Justice orders Iran to release U.S. hostages On December 15, 1979, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an order demanding that Iran immediately release all U.S. nationals held hostage in Tehran and restore the U.S. Embassy premises to American control. This decision was made in response to the seizure of the U.S. Embassy by Iranian militants on November 4, 1979, and the subsequent detention of embassy personnel. The ICJ emphasized Iran's obligations under international law, including the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, and called for the protection and safe departure of the hostages. source: washingtonpost.com
• Vatican withdraws Hans Küng's teaching authority On December 15, 1979, the Vatican's Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, with Pope John Paul II's approval, declared that Swiss theologian Hans Küng could no longer be considered a Catholic theologian or teach theology. This decision was based on Küng's writings, which the Vatican found to be in conflict with the integral truth of Catholic faith. source: washingtonpost.com
• David Bowie performs on Saturday night live On December 15, 1979, David Bowie appeared as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live, hosted by Martin Sheen. He performed three songs: "The Man Who Sold the World," "TVC 15," and "Boys Keep Swinging." For "The Man Who Sold the World," Bowie was carried to the front of the stage by Klaus Nomi and Joey Arias, wearing a costume inspired by Tristan Tzara's 1923 play "Le Cœur à gaz." In "TVC 15," he donned a skirt and heels, accompanied by a pink plastic poodle with a TV monitor in its mouth. For "Boys Keep Swinging," Bowie wore a life-size marionette costume, utilizing green screen technology to superimpose a puppet's body over his own. This performance is notable for its avant-garde approach and has been described as a transformative moment in live television. source: davidbowie.com
• Walt Frazier's No. 10 jersey retired by New York Knicks On December 15, 1979, the New York Knicks honored Walt Frazier by retiring his No. 10 jersey at Madison Square Garden. Frazier, a key figure in the Knicks' 1970 and 1973 NBA championships, was celebrated for his contributions to the team and the sport. source: nba.com

Events in 1979

December 15, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from December 1979

Newspapers from Dec. 15, 1979

December 15, 1979: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Green Bay Packers - Detroit Lions : 18 - 13
• New York Jets - Miami Dolphins : 27 - 24

December 15, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 349th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 15, 1979 can also be written as 12/15/1979 in the US and as 15/12/1979 in UK and Europe.

December 15, 1979 in December 1979 calendar

Famous people born on December 15, 1979:

• Adam Brody

  Adam Brody is an American actor best known for his role as Seth Cohen on the television series 'The O.C.' He has also appeared in films such as 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith,' 'Jennifer's Body,' and 'Shazam!'. [bio]

• Michael Owen

  Legendary English footballer who played for Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle United, and the England national team.

• Edele Lynch
• Keavy Lynch
• Eric Young

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on December 15th

Famous people died on December 15, 1979:

• Piero Pieri

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on December 15th

December 15, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 15, 1979 was Babe by Styx, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

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

December 15, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 15, 1979 was Another Brick In The Wall by Pink Floyd, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

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 15, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 15, 1979 was Do You Love What You Feel by Rufus And Chaka Khan, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 15th is Sagittarius.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

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.

Discover the personality of December born.

Unlock the Mysteries of December 15, 1979! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

December 15, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 15, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Goat personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on December 15, 1979 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 15, 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 15, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 03:06 am and setting at 02:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 03, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Jan 02, 1980.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in December 1979

Your place in the Universe on December 15, 1979

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on December 15, 1979 is:

46 years 3 months old,

or 555 months and 19 days old,

or 2415 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16911 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 15, 1979?

There are 256 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 15th 2026.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 15, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 15, 1979.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.