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October 19, 1979 was the 292nd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.
Is October 19, 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 19, 1979, who was born and died on October 19, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 19, 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 19th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 19, 1979?
- October 19, 1979: What happened on that day?
- October 19, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 19, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 19, 1979?
- October 19, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 19, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- October 19, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 19, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- October 19, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 19, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 19, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 19, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 19, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 19, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on October 19, 1979?
What day of the week was October 19, 1979?
October 19, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 292nd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 19, 1979 can also be written as 10/19/1979 in the US and as 19/10/1979 in UK and Europe.
October 19, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 19, 1979:
- 13 marines die in a fire at camp fuji, japan as a result of typhoon tip. us marine corps
October 19, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 19th 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 19, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 19, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 19th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 19, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 19, 1979 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 19, 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 19, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:35 am and setting at 06:17 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 19, 1979?
Famous people born on October 19, 1979:
- Sachiko Sugiyama
Japanese volleyball player.
- Brian Robertson
American trombonist (suburban legends).
- José Luis López
Mexican footballer.
- Hiromi Yanagihara
Japanese actress and singer (country musume).
- Marc Elliott
British actor.
- José López
Mexican footballer.
- Magne Sturød
- Fabrizio Bucci
- Branimir Bajić
- Matteo Gamba
- Pierre Karleskind
- Anucha Munjarern
- Pablo Islas
- Lei Jia
- José Luis "Parejita" López
- Mariano Pasini
- José Luis López (Parejita)
- Ignacio Achurra
Whose famous birthday is on October 19th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 19th:
![John Le Carre]()
John Le CarreJohn le carre was a british author known for his espionage novels, including 'the spy who came in from the cold' and 'tinker, tailor,...
![Trey Parker]()
Trey ParkerTrey parker is a director best known for co-creating the animated television series south park.
![Sunny Deol]()
Sunny DeolSunny deol is an indian actor known for his action-packed roles in bollywood films.
![George C. Scott]()
George C. ScottGeorge c. scott was an american actor known for his powerful performances in films such as patton and dr.
![Sylvia Browne]()
Sylvia BrowneAmerican psychic and gifted woman who founded nirvana foundation for psychic research, in 1974.
![John Lithgow]()
John LithgowAmerican actor who can do comedy and drama.
![Jon Favreau]()
Jon FavreauAmerican actor, writer, and director.
![Michael Gambon]()
Michael GambonEnglish actor (singing detective paris at night).
![Robert Reed]()
Robert ReedAmerican actor most well-known for his role as paterfamilias mike brady on the tv series "the brady bunch", a funny, corny, and endearing...
![George Nader]()
George NaderAmerican actor.
October 19, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 6 months old,
or 534 months and 4 days old,
or 2322 weeks and 4 days old,
or 16258 days old,
if you were born on October 19, 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 19, 1979?
There are 179 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 19th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 19, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 19, 1979.
October 19, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 19, 1979:
- Marjorie Lee Browne
Prominent African-American mathematician known for her contributions to mathematics education.
- Emanuele Boltri
- Giuseppe Lupis
- Alexander Wyclif Reed
- Tamara Garina
What famous deaths happened on October 19th?
Famous deaths on October 19th:
![George Wallace]()
George WallaceAmerican politician, who served three terms as the democratic governor for alabama beginning in 1963.
![Lynda Bellingham]()
Lynda BellinghamCanadian actress in tv commercials, movies and series.
![Phyllis Kirk]()
Phyllis KirkAmerican actress (d. 2006).
![Martha Raye]()
Martha RayeAmerican entertainer.
![Gig Young]()
Gig YoungAmerican actor.
![John Hodiak]()
John HodiakAmerican actor who started his career in radio and film.
![Joseph Wiseman]()
Joseph WisemanCanadian-american actor (d. 2009.
![Rudy Ray Moore]()
Rudy Ray MooreAmerican comedian and actor (dolemite), (born 1937).
- Edwyna Wynn
Known for her comedic roles in classic Hollywood films.
- Johanthan Swift
Irish satirist, essayist, and political pamphleteer best known for Gulliver's Travels.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 19th
October 19, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 19, 1979:
- Niue - Constitution Day in honour of the country's independence (self-governing in free association with New Zealand) in 1974.
- Brazil - Independence Day of State of Piauf
- Albania - Mother Teresa Day.
- Also see October 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Roman Catholic Saints - Saints Jean de BrTbeuf, Isaac Jogues, and Companions; Saint Frideswide
- Roman festivals - Armilustrium in honor of Mars
- French Republican Calendar - Tomate (Tomato) Day, twenty-eighth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
October 19, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 19, 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 19, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 19, 1979 was Rise by Herb Alpert, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.
October 19, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 19, 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:
- Herb Alpert - Rise
- Michael Jackson - Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
- M - Pop Muzik
- Commodores - Sail On
- Dionne Warwick - I'll Never Love This Way Again
October 19, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 19, 1979 was Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.
October 19, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 19, 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:
- The Buggles - Video Killed The Radio Star
- The Police - Message In A Bottle
- Lena Martell - One Day At A Time
- Blondie - Dreaming
- Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
October 19, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 19, 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 19, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 19, 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:
- Funkadelic - (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1
- Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
- Kool & The Gang - Ladies Night
- Herb Alpert - Rise
- Cameo - I Just Want To Be
October 19, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 19, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Lewis John Carlino
Starring: Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner, Michael O'Keefe, Lisa Jane Persky
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
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Silvio Narizzano
Starring: Carroll Baker, Dennis Hopper, Win Wells, Richard Todd
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 19, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 19, 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
Release year: 1979
Face the Music
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Carol Wiseman
A Moment in Time
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Ruby Yang
October 19, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 19, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Establishment
By: Howard Fast
She will stand up for her family, regardless of the cost. Barbara Lavette, a former socialite, is not concerned about gossip surrounding her new marriage. Her husband Bernie, a mechanic from poverty who she met during World War II, will …
Jailbird
By: Kurt Vonnegut
Jailbird is a comic and funny Vonnegut world that reveals high crimes and misdemeanors within government and in the heart. The humorous tale of Walter F. follows the bumbling bureaucrat.
There'S No Such Place As Far Away
By: Richard Bach
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 19, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 19, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Cutie Q
Apple Trek
Star Fire
Temple of Apshai
Starhawk
Who was the US President on October 19, 1979?
On October 19, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 19, 1979?
On October 19, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 19, 1979?
On October 19, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 19th?
October 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:
- 2018 - The sagrada familia, barcelona receives a building permit 136 years after it began construction.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: a taliban attack on an army base in kandahar province has claimed the lives of at least 43 afghan soldiers. the attack also claimed the lives of around 10 taliban fighters.
- 2016 - Eight people are injured in portland by a natural gas explosion.
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.
