Historical Events
- 1st Ariane rocket launched
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Hero, American professional wrestler, born in Dayton, Ohio
Famous Deaths
- Dirk Uipko Stikker, Dutch politician, diplomat (Ambassador to Great Britain, 1952-58; Secretary General of NATO, 1961-64), and CEO (Heineken), dies at 82
- Rudi Dutschke, German political activist (Socialist Students Union (SDS)), dies from complications of injuries from 1968 assassination attempt at 39
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About December 24, 1979
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 4 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Escape (The Pina Colada Song) - Rupert Holmes
#1 Song: Another Brick In The Wall (Part 2) - Pink Floyd
