Historical Events
- Soviet Special forces take over presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Daughtry, American rock singer, born in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
- Dimitry Vassiliev, Russian ski jumper, born in Ufa, Russia
- Fabián Carini, Uruguayan footballer, born in Montevideo, Uruguay
- Mzbel [Nana Akua Amoah], Ghanaian singer (16 Years, Saucy Girl), born in Accra, Ghana
1979 Highlights
About December 26, 1979
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 8 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Boxing Day (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Escape (The Pina Colada Song) - Rupert Holmes
#1 Song: Another Brick In The Wall (Part 2) - Pink Floyd
