Historical Events
- Piet Dankert appointed as chairman of European Parliament
Famous Birthdays
- Matt Bentley, American professional wrestler (TNA), born in Clinton, Iowa
Famous Deaths
- Ann Dvorak [McKim], American actress (G Men, Life of Her Own, Scarface), dies at 67
- Fulton J Sheen, bishop (Life is Worth Living), dies at 84
1979 Highlights
About December 10, 1979
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 1 month and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Sagittarius