Friday October 05, 1979: on this day
October 05, 1979 was the 278th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.
Is October 05, 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 05, 1979, who was born and died on October 05, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 05, 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 5th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 05, 1979?
- October 05, 1979: What happened on that day?
- October 05, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 05, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 05, 1979?
- October 05, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 05, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- October 05, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 05, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- October 05, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 05, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 05, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 05, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 05, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 05, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on October 05, 1979?
What day of the week was October 05, 1979?
October 05, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 278th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 05, 1979 can also be written as 10/5/1979 in the US and as 5/10/1979 in UK and Europe.
October 05, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 5th 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 05, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 05, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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October 05, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 05, 1979 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 05, 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 05, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:47 pm and setting at 07:41 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 06, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Nov 04, 1979.
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Who was born on October 05, 1979?
Famous people born on October 05, 1979:
- Rachael Leigh Cook
Rachael leigh cook is an american actress known for her roles in 'she's all that' and 'josie and the pussycats'.
- Caitriona Balfe
Caitriona balfe is an irish actress best known for her role as claire fraser in the tv series outlander.
- Vince Grella
Australian footballer.
- Curtis Sanford
Canadian ice hockey player.
- Gao Yuanyuan
Chinese actress.
- Ximena Herrera
Bolivian-mexican actress.
- Jaime Chambers
American television reporter.
- Joe Lipari
American comedian and radio producer.
- Michalis Hatzigiannis
Greek-cypriot singer-songwriter.
- Yuanyuan Gao
- Yao Chen
- Patricia Conde
- Kim Pieters
- Christian Blaze
- Peter Sejna
- Gustavo Lobo Paradeda
- Will McDonald
- Konstantin Maevskij
Whose famous birthday is on October 5th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 5th:
- Kate Winslet
English singer and actress.
- Neil deGrasse Tyson
Neil degrasse tyson is an american astrophysicist and science communicator known for his popularization of science and space exploration...
- Maja Salvador
Maja salvador is a filipino tv actress known for her roles in various popular television dramas and films.
- Imran Khan
Pakistani politician and cricketer.
- Sophie Favier
Lyon, france -- actress (sans interdits).
- Marie Laforêt
French actress and singer.
- Guy Pearce
British-australian actor, writer, and dancer.
- Bob Geldof
Irish punk rock singer, songwriter and lead vocalist of the "boomtown rats", and activist.
- Bernie Mac
American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957).
- Karen Allen
American actress.
October 05, 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 05, 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 05, 1979?
There are 161 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 5th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 05, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 05, 1979.
October 05, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 05, 1979:
- Opaline Delaunay
Opaline Delaunay was a French fashion designer and artist who co-founded the Orphism art movement with her husband Robert Delaunay.
- Charlie Smith
The oldest american (137 years).
- Luigi Bernardi
- Ken Strong
- Mihály Kincses
What famous deaths happened on October 5th?
Famous deaths on October 5th:
- Rodney Dangerfield
Rodney dangerfield was an american stand-up comedian and actor known for his iconic catchphrase 'i don't get no respect' and his roles in...
- Geoffrey Holder
Brazilian actor, choreographer, director, and dancer.
- Andrew Keir
Actor rob roy, absolution and blood hunt, dies at 71.
- Barbara Nichols
Actress (pajama game: loved one) dies at 46.
- Charles Napier
American singer and actor (d. 2011).
- Leonard Rossiter
British actor who died from a heart attack in his 57th year (born 1926).
- Odester Jobs
Revolutionized the tech industry with groundbreaking products.
- Ryzen Jobs
Ryzen Jobs was a visionary entrepreneur who co-founded Apple Inc.
- Kimothy Jobs
Kimothy Jobs was the co-founder and former CEO of Apple Inc.
- Bravery Jobs
Bravery Jobs was an entrepreneur and co-founder of Apple Inc.
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October 05, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on October 05, 1979:
- World Teachers’ Day [UNESCO]
October 05, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 05, 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 05, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 05, 1979 was Sad Eyes by Robert John, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.
October 05, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 05, 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 05, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 05, 1979 was Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.
October 05, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 05, 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 05, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 05, 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 05, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 05, 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 05, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 05, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
October 05, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 05, 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:
October 05, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 05, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
October 05, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 05, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on October 05, 1979?
On October 05, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 05, 1979?
On October 05, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 05, 1979?
On October 05, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 5th?
October 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:
- 2018 - Two new members have been named by the swedish academy: eric runesson (the swedish supreme court judge) and jila mossaed (the swedish writer and poet).
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: hawija offensive 2017: the iraqi army retakes hawija, kirkuk governorate, from isil. as iraqi troops carry out anti-isil operations within the hawija district, fighting continues to the east and north of the city.
- 2016 - Jose cuervo, a mexican tequila producer, will postpone its ipo until after us presidential elections because of concerns about market volatility.
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.