What happened this day in history December 31, 1979

What are the important events that happened on December 31, 1979? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

December 31, 1979: Facts & Myths About This Day

December 31, 1979 is the 365th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar. The day of the week is Monday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is December 18, 1979 – a Monday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 87,624 hours has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘trihectahexacontapentagon’ day.

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If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $145.51. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Capricorn is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Turquoise is the modern birthstone for this month. Onyx is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Sheep is the mythical animal and Earth is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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Who were born on December 31, 1979?

  • 1979
    Elaine Cassidy, Irish actress
  • 1979
    Paul O'Neill, British racing driver

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