Thursday October 18, 1979: on this day

October 18, 1979 was the 291st day of the year 1979, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 18, 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 18, 1979, who was born and died on October 18, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 18, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Rise by Herb Alpert), movies (e.g. Tess, directed by Roman Polanski), TV series (e.g. Der Millionenbauer) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 18th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 18, 1979?


October 18, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 291st day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 18, 1979 can also be written as 10/18/1979 in the US and as 18/10/1979 in UK and Europe.

October 18, 1979 in October 1979 calendar

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October 18, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 18, 1979:

  • Beatlemania opens in london
  • Iranian ayatollah khomeini orders mass executions to stop
  • The federal communications commission (fcc) begins allowing people to have home satellite earth stations without a federal government license.

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October 18, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 18th 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 18, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 18, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Goat personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on October 18th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 18, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 18, 1979 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 18, 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 18, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:38 am and setting at 05:47 pm.

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 18, 1979?


Famous people born on October 18, 1979:

  • Ne-Yo

    Ne-yo is an american r&b singer, songwriter, and record producer known for hits like 'so sick' and 'miss independent'.

  • Camel Meriem

    French footballer who plays as a midfielder for ligue 1 club apollon limassol.

  • Shad Ali

    Renowned poet known for his evocative verses.

  • Damon Scott

    British entertainer.

  • Jaroslav Drobný

    Czech-english ice hockey player and tennis player (b. 1921).

  • 'Ana Po'uhila

    Tongan shot putter hammer and discus thrower.

  • Jothika

    Indian actress.

  • Hikaru Kawamura

    Japanese model.

  • Kenji Wu

    Actor and singer from taiwan.

  • Kimi Raikkonen

    Celebrity.

  • René Prévost
  • Yao Mawuko Sènaya
  • Élie Kroupi
  • David Herrero

Whose famous birthday is on October 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 18th:

  • Zac Efron
    Zac Efron

    American entertainer and actor.

  • Jean-Claude Van Damme
    Jean-Claude Van Damme

    Belgian-american actor who worked briefly in european commercials before moving to hollywood in 1982.

  • Mike Ditka
    Mike Ditka

    Mike ditka is a former american football player, coach, and television commentator, best known for his time as the head coach of the chicago...

  • Freida Pinto
    Freida Pinto

    Freida pinto is an indian model and actress known for her breakout role in the film slumdog millionaire.

  • Norm MacDonald
    Norm MacDonald

    Norm macdonald is a canadian comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and his dry, deadpan delivery.

  • Erin Moran
    Erin Moran

    Erin moran was an american actress best known for her role as joanie cunningham on the sitcom happy days.

  • Michael McKean
    Michael McKean

    Michael mckean is an american actor, comedian, and musician known for his roles in this is spinal tap, laverne & shirley, and better call...

  • Milo Yiannopoulos
    Milo Yiannopoulos

    Milo yiannopoulos is a british political commentator and public speaker known for his controversial views on feminism, political...

  • Jacques Higelin
    Jacques Higelin

    French musician and singer of pop.

  • Melina Mercouri
    Melina Mercouri

    Greek actress, singer, and politician, 9th greek minister of culture (d. 1994).

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October 18, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 5 months old,

or 533 months and 11 days old,

or 2319 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16234 days old,

if you were born on October 18, 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 18, 1979?

There are 203 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 18, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 18, 1979.

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October 18, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 18, 1979:

  • Virgilio Piñera

What famous deaths happened on October 18th?

Famous deaths on October 18th:

  • Sylvia Kristel
    Sylvia Kristel

    Dutch actress, famous for her role in the 1970s erotic film "emanuelle" (and its sequels).

  • Julie London
    Julie London

    American actress and breathy blues singer.

  • Gwen Verdon
    Gwen Verdon

    American dancer and tony-award winner, she took lessons from age two to strengthen her legs.

  • Tsuru Aoki
    Tsuru Aoki

    American actress born in japan (born 1892).

  • Henry Travers
    Henry Travers

    Actor (bells of st mary high sierra), dies at the age of 91.

  • Thos Alva Edison

    Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.

  • Thomos Edison

    Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.

  • Primus Babbage

    Primus Babbage was an English mathematician, philosopher, inventor, and mechanical engineer who is best known for originating the concept of...

  • Teale Edmund

    Renowned naturalist and author known for his books on wildlife and conservation.

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October 18, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 18, 1979:

  • Also see October 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • French Republican Calendar - Piment (Chili Pepper) Day, twenty-seventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • R.C. Church, Anglican communion, et alii - Feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist
  • USA : Alaska: Alaska Day
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October 18, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 18, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 15th and October 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 18, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 18, 1979 was Rise by Herb Alpert, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

October 18, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 18, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rise
  2. - Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
  3. - Pop Muzik
  4. - Sail On
  5. - I'll Never Love This Way Again

October 18, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 18, 1979 was Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

October 18, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 18, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Video Killed The Radio Star
  2. - Message In A Bottle
  3. - One Day At A Time
  4. - Dreaming
  5. - Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough

October 18, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 18, 1979 was (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1 by Funkadelic, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

October 18, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 18, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1
  2. - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
  3. - Ladies Night
  4. - Rise
  5. - I Just Want To Be

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October 18, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 18, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Tess

Tess

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Roman Polanski

Starring: Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, Leigh Lawson, John Collin

Country: United States of America

The Great Santini

The Great Santini

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Lewis John Carlino

Starring: Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner, Michael O'Keefe, Lisa Jane Persky

Ernesto

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

Bloodbath

Bloodbath

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Silvio Narizzano

Starring: Carroll Baker, Dennis Hopper, Win Wells, Richard Todd

Org

Org

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Fernando Birri

Starring: Terence Hill, Jean-Luc Godard, Glauber Rocha, Roberto Rossellini, Lidija Juracik, Julio García Espinosa, Herbert Marcuse, Nolika Pareda, Francesco Di Giacomo (II), Jonas Mekas, Isaac Twen Obu, Pietro Santalamazza

Country: Italy

October 18, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 18, 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:

Der Millionenbauer

Der Millionenbauer

Release year: 1979

Face the Music

Face the Music

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Carol Wiseman

A Moment in Time

A Moment in Time

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Ruby Yang

October 18, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 18, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

War and Remembrance by Herman Wouk

War and Remembrance

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These two classic works capture the current world events and tell the story of one American family caught up in the middle of the war's chaos.

Quest For The Best by Stanley Marcus

Quest For The Best

By:

Who better to tell you what is the best than the man who has made Neiman Marcus synonymous for excellence for over fifty years?

Class Reunion by Rona Jaffe

Class Reunion

By:

Fictional Novel, Literary Fiction

How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years by Howard J. Ruff

How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years

By:

Howard J. Ruff is an author, financial advisor and founder of The Ruff Times Financial Newsletter. Howard started publication of The Ruff Times in 1975. It is a pioneering financial advisory newsletter.

There'S No Such Place As Far Away by Richard Bach

There'S No Such Place As Far Away

By:

Rae Hansen, a five-year-old girl from Texas, invited Richard Bach to her fifth birthday party. Rae and Richard were separated by thousands of miles, through storms, deserts, mountains, and even a thousand miles.

October 18, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 18, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Star Fire

Star Fire

Platform: Arcade, Atari 800, Commodore 64

Genre: 3d shooter

Publisher: Exidy

Lunar Rescue

Lunar Rescue

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Space flight Shooter game

Publisher: Taito

Radar Scope

Radar Scope

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Nintendo

NASL Soccer

NASL Soccer

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Traditional soccer simulation

Publisher: Mattel

Monkey Magic

Monkey Magic

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Breakout clone

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on October 18, 1979?

On October 18, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 18, 1979?

On October 18, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 18, 1979?

On October 18, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 18th?

October 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: afghan general and kandahar police chief abdul raziq achakzai are assassinated during a high-level meeting at the governor's compound. the incident took place with u.s. general austin s. miller. according to officials, gen. miller was uninjured while the governor sustained serious injuries. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: major general issam zahreddine of the syrian republican guard, who is known for leading battles against rebels in aleppo and homs, was killed by a deir ez-zor landmine, according to syrian media.
  • 2016 - Somalia war: somali police claim at least seven people are dead following clashes in which somalia and african union troops drove al-shabab extremists out of afgooye (a town near mogadishu).

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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.

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