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October 04, 1979 was the 277th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is October 04, 1979 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 04, 1979, who was born and died on October 04, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 04, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Sad Eyes by Robert John), movies (e.g. The Black Stallion, directed by Carroll Ballard), TV series (e.g. Face The Music) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 4th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 04, 1979?
- October 04, 1979: What happened on that day?
- October 04, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 04, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 04, 1979?
- October 04, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 04, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- October 04, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 04, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- October 04, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 04, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 04, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 04, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 04, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 04, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on October 04, 1979?
What day of the week was October 04, 1979?
October 04, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 277th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 04, 1979 can also be written as 10/4/1979 in the US and as 4/10/1979 in UK and Europe.
October 04, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 04, 1979:
- Hugh leonards life, premieres in dublin
October 04, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 4th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 04, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 04, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 4th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 04, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 04, 1979 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 04, 1979 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on October 04, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:09 pm and setting at 06:28 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 06, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Oct 05, 1979.
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Who was born on October 04, 1979?
Famous people born on October 04, 1979:
![Rachael Leigh Cook]()
Rachael Leigh CookRachael leigh cook is an american actress known for her roles in 'she's all that' and 'josie and the pussycats'.
![Caitriona Balfe]()
Caitriona BalfeCaitriona balfe is an irish actress known for her role as claire fraser in the tv series outlander.
- Sputnik 1
Sputnik 1 was the first artificial earth satellite launched by the soviet union in 1957, marking the beginning of the space age.
- Jermery Ashkenas
Creator of the CoffeeScript programming language.
- Stefan Booth
English singer and actor.
- Björn Phau
German tennis player.
- Adam Voges
Australian cricketer.
- Sam Easton
Canadian actor.
- Brandon Barash
American actor.
- Rachael Cook
Tv actress.
- Josh Klinghoffer
Musician.
- Shannyn Sossamon
Musician.
- Flávia Roberta Francelino Prado
- Krisztián Timár
Whose famous birthday is on October 4th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 4th:
![Susan Sarandon]()
Susan SarandonAmerican actress, who is well-known for her roles in films since her 1970s debut.
![Christoph Waltz]()
Christoph WaltzChristoph waltz is an austrian actor known for his captivating performances in quentin tarantino films, particularly for his roles in...
![Alicia Silverstone]()
Alicia SilverstoneAmerican actress, producer and author.
![Dakota Johnson]()
Dakota JohnsonAmerican celebrity family, first child of actor husband don johnson and actress melanie griffith.
![Julien Clerc]()
Julien ClercFrench chanson and pop singer.
![Liev Schreiber]()
Liev SchreiberHe was an american actor on stage and screen.
![Anne Rice]()
Anne RiceAmerican writer.
![Wendy Makkena]()
Wendy MakkenaAmerican actress and dancer, known for her versatility and experience in comedy, voice-over, film and shakespeare.
![Paco León]()
Paco LeónSpanish screenwriter and producer of spanish actor.
![Melissa Benoist]()
Melissa BenoistAmerican actress and singer.
October 04, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 6 months old,
or 534 months and 22 days old,
or 2325 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16276 days old,
if you were born on October 04, 1979.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 04, 1979?
There are 161 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 4th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 04, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 04, 1979.
October 04, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 04, 1979:
- Christina Spierenburg
Dutch singer, dies at 56.
- Valentina Telegina
- Ettore Lindner
- Ted Fritsch
- Natwarsinhji Bhavsinhji
What famous deaths happened on October 4th?
Famous deaths on October 4th:
![Graham Chapman]()
Graham ChapmanAn english actor and writer.
![Norman Wisdom]()
Norman WisdomEnglish actor, comedian, and singer-songwriter (b. 1915).
![Tom Bell]()
Tom BellEnglish actor on stage and in film (born 1933).
![Jill Bennett]()
Jill BennettActress (skull and hawks), dies at 58 from unknown causes.
- Evelean Rembrandt
Evelean Rembrandt was a Dutch Golden Age painter, renowned for his masterful use of light and shadow in his portraits and biblical scenes.
- Dreden Rembrandt
Dreden Rembrandt was a Dutch Golden Age painter who is generally considered one of the greatest painters in European art history.
- Wildon Rembrandt
Wildon Rembrandt was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his masterful use of chiaroscuro.
- Arles Rembrandt
A Dutch Golden Age painter, Rembrandt is known for his masterful use of light and shadow in his portraits and biblical scenes.
- Janace Joplin
Janace Joplin was an American singer and songwriter who was a major figure of the psychedelic rock era of the 1960s.
- Mercedies Sosa
Iconic Argentine singer known for her powerful voice and social activism.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 4th
October 04, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on October 04, 1979:
- World Space Week, 4-10 October
October 04, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 04, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 1st and October 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 04, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 04, 1979 was Sad Eyes by Robert John, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.
October 04, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 04, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 1st and October 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Robert John - Sad Eyes
- Michael Jackson - Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
- Herb Alpert - Rise
- The Knack - My Sharona
- Commodores - Sail On
October 04, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 04, 1979 was Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.
October 04, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 04, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 1st and October 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Buggles - Video Killed The Radio Star
- The Police - Message In A Bottle
- Lena Martell - One Day At A Time
- Blondie - Dreaming
October 04, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 04, 1979 was Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.
October 04, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 04, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 1st and October 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
- Funkadelic - (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1
- Cameo - I Just Want To Be
- Ashford & Simpson - Found A Cure
- GQ - I Do Love You
October 04, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 04, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Black Stallion
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Carroll Ballard
Starring: Kelly Reno, Mickey Rooney, Teri Garr, Clarence Muse
Country: United States of America
When a Stranger Calls
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Fred Walton
Starring: Carol Kane, Charles Durning, Rutanya Alda, Carmen Argenziano
Country: United States of America
10
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Blake Edwards
Starring: Dudley Moore, Bo Derek, Julie Andrews, Robert Webber
Country: United States of America
Ernesto
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Salvatore Samperi
Starring: Michele Placido, Renato Salvatori, Virna Lisi, Lara Wendel, Turi Ferro, Gisela Hahn, Concha Velasco, Martin Halm, Miranda Nocelli, Francisco Marsò
Country: Italy
Dracula Blows His Cool
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Carl Schenkel
Starring: Gianni Garko, Betty Vergès, Bea Fiedler, Giacomo Rizzo
October 04, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 04, 1979 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Face the Music
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Carol Wiseman
A Moment in Time
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Ruby Yang
Ride on Stranger
Release year: 1979
Jigsaw
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Michael Spierig
October 04, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 04, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The White Album
By: Joan Didion
The White Album was first published in 1979. It records the turmoil and aftermaths that took place in the 1960s. The White Album examines key figures and trends from the era, including Charles Manson and the Black Panthers.
Shibumi
By: Trevanian
Nicholai Hül is the most wanted man in the world. He was born in Shanghai during World War I chaos. His parents were an aristocratic Russian mother, and a mysterious German father.
The Powers That Be
By: David Halberstam
David Halberstam's powerful account of "The Powers That Be", which is brimming with the conflicts, personalities, and ambitions that changed the media from something that just followed the news to something that created it, is riveting.
The Matarese Circle
By: Robert Ludlum
Two mortal enemies are the only people on the planet who can stop an evil plot that threatens all life.
The Great Shark Hunt
By: Hunter S. Thompson
This volume is the first in Hunter S. Thompson’s bestselling Gonzo Papers series. It was first published in 1979.
October 04, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 04, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Invasion Orion
Aim for the Ace!
Sundance
Deep Scan
Star Raiders
Who was the US President on October 04, 1979?
On October 04, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 04, 1979?
On October 04, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 04, 1979?
On October 04, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 4th?
October 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on October 4th, such as:
- 2018 - Relations between india and russia: russian president vladimir putin arrives india to meet prime minister narendra modi.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: hawija offensive 2017: the iraqi army, allied paramilitary fighters, and the iraqi army storm the isil-held hawija in kirkuk governorate. hawija remains one of the few remaining strongholds of isil in iraq.
- 2016 - Sectarianism and violence in pakistan: two motorcyclists open fire on a bus heading to hazara town in quetta, pakistan. the attack killed four shia hazara women and injured two others. (the daily mail, (dawn)
What happened in 1979?
1979 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Coup in Central African Republic: David Dacko overthrows Emperor Bokassa I
- Jose E dod Santos becomes President of Angola
- 100,000 demonstrate in Bonn against nuclear energy
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What was the calendar for October 1979?
October 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
