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 [Rudolf] Dutschke, German student leader, dies at 39
1979 Highlights
About December 24, 1979
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 42 years and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
