Date:December 3, 1979

December 3, 1979 Birthday Answers

December 12, 1979 birthday facts

Here are some interesting birthday facts about 3rd of December 1979 that no one tells you about, such as your life path number, birthstone, ruling planet, zodiac sign, birth flower, and much more. Swipe up to find out what it all means.

Overview

December 3, 1979, was the 1st Monday of 1979. If you were born on this date, your birthday numbers 12, 3, and 1979 reveal that your life path number is 5. Your zodiac sign is Sagittarius ♐ with a ruling planet Jupiter ♃. Your birthstone is Tanzanite, Turquoise, Zircon and Topaz, and your birth flower is Narcissus. You were born in the 1970s, in the middle of Generation X. The generation you are born into impacts your life.

β†’ You are 23,342,058 minutes old
β†’ You have been alive for

You were born in the Year of the Goat 🐐. On your birthday, the moon was in Waxing Gibbous πŸŒ” phase, and there were precisely 549 full moons after you were born to this day. Your billionth second was on August 11, 2011.

You have been alive for:

You’ve taken nearly 326,773,440 breaths and experienced over 1,867,276,800 heartbeats since the day you were born. Your eyes have blinked over 396,796,320 times, quietly showing just how amazing our bodies are. Pretty cool, right?

πŸ“… You were born on a Monday

On December 3, 1979, the 1st Monday of the year, we marked the 337th day and 12th month of the Georgian calendar. The 1979 calendar is unique, and the next time it will align with the Georgian calendar will be in 2029. So, mark your calendars!

Your 45th birthday will be on a Wednesday, and the birthday after that will be on a Wednesday. There are left before your next birthday. The timer below is a countdown clock to your next birthday. It’s always accurate and automatically updated.

Your next birthday is in:

😴 You’ve slept about 33% of your life!

πŸ’€ Assuming you’ve been sleeping 8 hours daily since birth. Here is how much time you’ve spent sleeping so far: 5,403 days of your life or 14.8 years.

🎢 Song on your birthday

The number one song in the US on the day of your birth was "Babe" by Styx (Billboard Hot 100 – December 3, 1979).

⭐ Which celebrity shares my birthday?

You’re in good company on December 3rd! It’s also the birthday of some famous people. We’ve ordered this list chronologically.

1959
Eamonn Holmes, Northern Irish TV presenter

1971
Keegan Connor Tracy, Canadian actress (Once Upon A Time; The Magicians)

1936
Mary Alice [Smith], American stage and screen actress (Fences - Tony Award, 1987; I'll Fly Away - Emmy Award, 1993; A Different World "Lettie")

1951
John and Greg Rice, American twin actors

1970
Jennifer Rothschild [Rubin], actress (Judas Project)

1987
Michael Angarano, American actor

1961
Adal Ramones, Mexican comedian and television host

1966
Flemming Povlsen, Danish soccer forward and broadcaster (62 caps; Borussia Dortmund)

πŸŽ„ Holidays on December 3

On your special day, you’re not just blowing out birthday candles! Check out these holidays that share the spotlight with your birthday bash:

National Roof Over Your Head Day
National Roof Over Your Head Day, celebrated on December 3rd, is a day to appreciate having a safe place to live and to remember to be thankful for it, especially since not everyone has this basic necessity.

Make a Gift Day
Make a Gift Day, celebrated on December 3rd, is all about creating special, handmade presents for your friends and family instead of buying them, making each gift extra special and meaningful.

Coats and Toys for Kids Day
Coats and Toys for Kids Day is a special day where people donate warm clothes and toys to help kids stay warm and happy during the cold winter months.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities, celebrated on December 3, is a day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about disabilities, promoting equal opportunities, and celebrating the valuable contributions of individuals with disabilities to society.

Candle Day
Candle Day is an annual event celebrated by the Bath & Body Works retail chain, typically occurring in early December, where customers can purchase the store's popular scented candles at significantly discounted prices.

β†’ View the full list of holidays on December 3rd.

πŸ“œ What happened on December 3rd?

Below are some of the important historical events that happened on December 3.

1586
Sir Thomas Herriot introduces potatoes to England from Colombia.

1854
Eureka Stockade: In what is claimed by many to be the birth of Australian democracy, more than 20 goldminers at Ballarat, Victoria, are killed by state troopers in an uprising over mining licences.

1967
1st human heart transplant performed in South Africa by Dr Christiaan Barnard on Louis Washkansky.

1984
Bhopal disaster: Union Carbide pesticide plant leak 45 tons of methyl isocyanate and other toxic compounds in Bhopal, India, kills 2,259 (official figure) - other estimates as high as 16,000 (including later deaths) and over half a million injured.

1989
Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev and US President George H. W. Bush, declare the Cold War over.

πŸ† Sports in 1979

πŸ€ NBA
Seattle SuperSonics beat Washington Bullets (4 - 1) to win the 1979 NBA Finals.

πŸ’ NHL
Montreal Canadiens defeated New York Rangers (4 - 1) to win the 1979 Stanley Cup.

🏈 NFL
Pittsburgh Steelers beat Dallas Cowboys (35 - 31) to win Super Bowl XIII on January 21, 1979 in Miami, FL.

⚾ MLB
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Baltimore Orioles (4 - 3) to win the 1979 World Series.

🎾 Tennis
In the 1979 US Open Championships, John McEnroe defeated Vitas Gerulaitis (7-5, 6-3, 6-3) to win the men's singles title. Tracy Austin beat Chris Evert (6-4, 6-3) to become the Wimbledon women's singles champion.

πŸ”’ Your life path number is 5

?Numerology links numbers to certain traits, much like how astrology connects planets and zodiac signs to characteristics. It’s used to understand personality, predict future happenings, and explore life’s meaning. Life path number 5 represents progress, adventure and opportunity. You possess the curiosity of a cat and long to experience all of life.

♐ December 3 zodiac sign is Sagittarius

People who are born on December 3 in 1979 have an astrological sign of Sagittarius ♐. Sagittarius's pursuit is to live the good life and a secret desire to make a difference in the world. People of this zodiac sign like freedom, travel, philosophy, and being outdoors and dislike clingy people, being constrained, and off-the-wall theories.

The strengths of this sign are generosity, idealism, and a great sense of humor, while weaknesses can be promising more than one can deliver, being very impatient, and saying anything, no matter how undiplomatic. The greatest overall compatibility with Sagittarius are Gemini and Aries.

πŸͺ Your ruling planet is Jupiter ♃

The ruling planet of Sagittarius is Jupiter ♃. This planet represents abundance, prosperity and the principle of expansion. People who are born with Jupiter as the ruling planet are optimistic and have a big appetite for life.

πŸͺ¨ The birthstone for December 3, 1979 is Tanzanite, Turquoise, Zircon and Topaz

?Each month is represented by a specific birthstone, symbolizing the birth month of an individual. The properties associated with that birthstone are believed to be “inherited” by the person born in that particular month. The birthstone for December 3, 1979 is Turquoise is a gemstone that is popular for its color. A symbol of good fortune and success, it is one of the earliest stones used in jewelry β€” even as early as 5500 BC. Upon excavation, mummified pharaohs have been found adorned with turquoise bracelets, and turquoise beads were found in ancient Mesopotamian ruins. The turquoise is also the national stone of Iran. In Native American culture, the turquoise is called "Chal-cui-hui-tal" which means β€œthe highest and most valued thing in the world,” and is a large part of southwest American culture. Turquoise has a striking blue-green color that is derived from the combination of copper and iron that’s present within the stone.

Zircon is the secondary birthstone for the month of December. It is a mineral that is typically found as deposits in granite and metamorphic rock, and gemstone quality zircon are rare to come by. Zircon colors can range from red to brown and from orange to yellow. In the 1920s, a blue zircon gemstone was created by heating brown and yellow zircons. The most prized color of zircon is the red gemstone.

🌷 The birth flower for December is Narcissus

?Each month has a flower that symbolizes the month of somebody’s birth. The characteristics that the flower has may be “inherited” by whoever is born in that certain month person. The narcissus is the December birth flower and symbolizes good wishes, faithfulness, and respect. The narcissus can often be confused with the daffodil, the birth flower for March, which is a type of narcissus. The narcissus flower’s name is derived from Greek mythology. Narcissus was a young hunter who was famed for his attractiveness. He was so attractive that he, himself, was obsessed by his good looks. One day, when looking at his own reflection in the pond, he leaned in to take a closer look only to fall in and drown. Therefore, the narcissus is known for being a symbol of vanity in Western culture.

βŒ› Generation X

1979 is part of Generation X. Also known as "Gen X", are caught between boomers and younger Millennials. Generation Xers were children during a time of shifting societal values and as children were sometimes called the "latchkey generation". In the 1990s they were sometimes characterized as slackers, cynical and disaffected.

🐐 The Year of the Goat

The goat enjoys being alone with their thoughts. They're creative thinkers and appreciate the arts. Though they're economic and cautious, they can also be indecisive.

The next year (2025) is the Year of the Serpent.

Check this out β€” December 3, 1979, gets a cool ancient makeover as: XII-III-MCMLXXIX. It’s the American/Western date style articulated through elegance of Roman numerals!


πŸ”¦ Facts Summary for December 3, 1979

β†’ Day Index: 337th day of 1979
β†’ Day of week: Monday
β†’ Week Index: 1st Monday of 1979
β†’ Next same calendar year: 2029
β†’ Days until next birthday:
β†’ Age on next birthday: 45 years old
β†’ Days since birth:
β†’ Days spent sleeping: 5,403 days
β†’ Months spent sleeping: 177 months
β†’ Years spent sleeping: 14.8 years
β†’ Part of life spent sleeping: 33%
β†’ Full moons since birth: 549 πŸŒ”
β†’ First one billion second: was on August 11, 2011
β†’ Life path number: 5
β†’ Zodiac sign: Sagittarius ♐
β†’ Zodiac ruling planet: Jupiter
β†’ Birth flower: Narcissus
β†’ Birthstone: Tanzanite, Turquoise, Zircon and Topaz
β†’ World population 1979: 4,380,585,755 Source: un.org
β†’ Spirit Animal: Owl
β†’ Power Color: Purple


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