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Sunday October 07, 1979: on this day
October 07, 1979 was the 280th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is October 07, 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 07, 1979, who was born and died on October 07, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 07, 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 7th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 07, 1979?
- October 07, 1979: What happened on that day?
- October 07, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 07, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 07, 1979?
- October 07, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 07, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- October 07, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 07, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- October 07, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 07, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 07, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 07, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 07, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 07, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on October 07, 1979?
What day of the week was October 07, 1979?
October 07, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 280th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 07, 1979 can also be written as 10/7/1979 in the US and as 7/10/1979 in UK and Europe.
October 07, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 07, 1979:
- Eubie! closes at ambassador theater nyc after 439 performances
- Debbie massey wins lpga wheeling golf classic
- Swissair flight 316 crashes at ellinikon international airport in athens, greece, killing 14.
October 07, 1979: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Chicago Bears - Buffalo Bills : 7 - 0
- Dallas Cowboys - Minnesota Vikings : 36 - 20
- Detroit Lions - New England Patriots : 17 - 24
- Green Bay Packers - Atlanta Falcons : 7 - 25
- Kansas City Chiefs - Cincinnati Bengals : 10 - 7
October 07, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 7th 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 07, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 07, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 7th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 07, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 07, 1979 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 07, 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 07, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 08:04 pm and setting at 10:01 am.
The previous full moon was on Oct 05, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Nov 04, 1979.
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Who was born on October 07, 1979?
Famous people born on October 07, 1979:
![Aaron Ashmore]()
Aaron AshmoreCanadian actor.
![Shawn Ashmore]()
Shawn AshmoreShawn ashmore is a canadian actor known for his roles in the x-men film series and the tv show the following.
- Yuktha Mookhey
Indian beauty queen who won the Miss World title in 1999.
- Simona Amânar
Romanian gymnast.
- Tang Wei
Chinese actress.
- Richard Seymour
Athlete.
- Florian Ramoser
- Muhammad Aladdin
- Jana Farchadovna Batyršina
- Jed Dupree
- Ivan Hodúr
- Marie Key
- Michail Kočkin
Whose famous birthday is on October 7th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 7th:
![Sharad Kelkar]()
Sharad KelkarIndian actor known for his work in Bollywood and television.
![Toni Braxton]()
Toni BraxtonToni braxton is an american singer known for her soulful voice and hit songs such as 'un-break my heart' and 'breathe again'.
![Oliver North]()
Oliver NorthAmerican patriot and career marine who was fired in november 1986 from the national security council (nsc).
![Diana Lynn]()
Diana LynnLos angeles, california -- actress.
![Edison Chen]()
Edison ChenHong Kong actor known for his roles in Infernal Affairs and Initial D..
![Dylan Baker]()
Dylan BakerAmerican character actor.
![Vaughn Monroe]()
Vaughn MonroeAmerican musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.
![Nicole Ari Parker]()
Nicole Ari ParkerAmerican actress.
![Mary Badham]()
Mary BadhamAmerican actress.
![Mila Parély]()
Mila ParélyMila parély was a french actress known for her roles in classic french films such as la règle du jeu and beauty and the beast.
October 07, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 6 months old,
or 534 months and 16 days old,
or 2324 weeks and 2 days old,
or 16270 days old,
if you were born on October 07, 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 07, 1979?
There are 167 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 7th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 07, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 07, 1979.
October 07, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 07, 1979:
- Jerzy Petersburski
- Giacinto Mondaini
What famous deaths happened on October 7th?
Famous deaths on October 7th:
![Deryck Guyler]()
Deryck GuylerBritish actor known for his roles in radio, film, and television.
- Edgel Allen Poe
Renowned for his macabre and horror tales.
- Alegend Poe
Master of macabre and mystery fiction, famous for 'The Raven' and 'The Tell-Tale Heart'.
- Boen Poe
Renowned American poet known for his macabre and gothic tales.
- Ovadia Yosef
Prominent Sephardic rabbi known for his religious writings and leadership.
- Edgel Poe
Renowned American writer known for his macabre and gothic tales.
- Ahnya Politkovskaya
Ahnya Politkovskaya was a Russian journalist and human rights activist who was known for her critical reporting on the Second Chechen War...
- Aidenn Poe
Aidenn Poe was an American writer, poet, and literary critic, considered part of the American Romantic Movement, best known for his poetry...
- Radclyffe Hall
Radclyffe Hall was a British author best known for her novel 'The Well of Loneliness', which is considered a groundbreaking work in lesbian...
- Clarence Birdseye
Clarence Birdseye was an American inventor and businessman who developed a process for deep-freezing food, which led to the creation of the...
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October 07, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on October 07, 1979:
- World Cotton Day
October 07, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 07, 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 07, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 07, 1979 was Sad Eyes by Robert John, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.
October 07, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 07, 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 07, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 07, 1979 was Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.
October 07, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 07, 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 07, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 07, 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 07, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 07, 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 07, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 07, 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 07, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 07, 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 07, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 07, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Quest For The Best
By: Stanley Marcus
Who better to tell you what is the best than the man who has made Neiman Marcus synonymous for excellence for over fifty years?
Broca'S Brain
By: Carl Sagan
Carl Sagan, scientist and writer, returns to the frontier to share his insights about the world. He explores and explains the amazing future of intelligent people in his charmingly down-to earth style.
Triple
By: Ken Follett
A New York Times bestseller of terror and suspense from the author of A Column of Fire, World Without End and The Pillars of the Earth. As Egypt gets closer to developing a nuclear weapon, the Mossad’s top-ranking Israeli agent …
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.
October 07, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 07, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Space
Invasion Orion
Aim for the Ace!
Cutie Q
NASL Soccer
Who was the US President on October 07, 1979?
On October 07, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 07, 1979?
On October 07, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 07, 1979?
On October 07, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 7th?
October 7th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 7th 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 7th, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war: officials from afghanistan claim that taliban destroyed highway bridges in maidan wardak province. this cut off traffic between kabul, the capital, and the provinces ghazni zabul, kandahar, and zabul. four provinces were without electricity, while fighting was reported in ghazni province. at least ten afghan police officers were shot to death. in two weeks, parliamentary elections will be held.
- 2017 - Two saudi nationals were killed and three more injured when a gunman opened fire on the al-salam royal palace, jeddah. security guards shot and killed the gunman. (arab news),
- 2016 - Insurgency in balochistan - two bombs explode near machh, pakistan killing at least six and injuring nineteen more.
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.
