Friday October 26, 1979: on this day

October 26, 1979 was the 299th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 26, 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 26, 1979, who was born and died on October 26, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 26, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Rise by Herb Alpert), movies (e.g. Promises in the Dark, directed by Jerome Hellman), TV series (e.g. Der Millionenbauer) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 26th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 26, 1979?


October 26, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 299th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 1979 can also be written as 10/26/1979 in the US and as 26/10/1979 in UK and Europe.

October 26, 1979 in October 1979 calendar

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October 26, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 26, 1979:

  • Park chung hee, president of south korea, is assassinated by korean cia head kim jae-gyu.

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October 26, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio 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 26, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 26, 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 26th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 26, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 26, 1979 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 26, 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 26, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 12:24 pm and setting at 10:30 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 26, 1979?


Famous people born on October 26, 1979:

  • Tom Preston-Werner

    Co-founder of GitHub, a popular software development platform.

  • Angela Rye

    CNN political commentator and advocate for social justice.

  • Movsar Barayev

    Chechen militia leader (d. 2002).

  • Mariana Klaveno

    Actress.

  • Émilie Barrucand

    French author, anthropologist and director of the wayanga association (french: laeurtmassociation wayanga).

  • Josh Portman

    American guitarist (near miss, yellowcard).

  • Bat for Lashes

    Musician.

  • Shiri Sharon
  • Silvia Toffanin
  • Mara Zini
  • Satoshi Horinouchi
  • Jordan Kerr
  • Francesco Zerbini
  • Saad Assis
  • Jákup á Borg
  • Alejandro Correa
  • Germán Beltrán Juárez

Whose famous birthday is on October 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 26th:

  • Hillary Clinton
    Hillary Clinton

    American lawyer and first lady of america, as the wife to president bill clinton.

  • Seth MacFarlane
    Seth MacFarlane

    Seth macfarlane is an american animator, best known for creating the animated sitcom 'family guy' and for his work as a voice actor, writer,...

  • Aaron Kwok
    Aaron Kwok

    Aaron kwok is a hong kong actor and singer known for his versatile performances in both film and music.

  • Jaclyn Smith
    Jaclyn Smith

    Jaclyn smith is an american actress best known for her role as kelly garrett in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott

    American actor, best known for his role on "the practice," mcdermottaeur (tm)'s first starring part in a series.

  • Natalie Merchant
    Natalie Merchant

    American singer-songwriter and pianist (10 000 maniacs).

  • Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins

    English actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.

  • Julian Schnabel
    Julian Schnabel

    American screenwriter and painter.

  • Roger Allam
    Roger Allam

    He is an english actor best known for his work on stage, but he has also performed on television, radio, and film.

  • Steve Valentine
    Steve Valentine

    Scottish actor and magician.

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October 26, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 5 months old,

or 533 months and 2 days old,

or 2317 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16225 days old,

if you were born on October 26, 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 26, 1979?

There are 212 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 26, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 26, 1979.

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October 26, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 26, 1979:

  • Park Chung Hee

    South korean general and politician, 3rd president of south korea (b. 1917).

  • Park Chung-Hee (박정희)

What famous deaths happened on October 26th?

Famous deaths on October 26th:

  • Alma Cogan
    Alma Cogan

    English singer (born 1932).

  • Delmar Watson
    Delmar Watson

    Delmar Watson was a child actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind'.

  • Louise Beavers
    Louise Beavers

    American singer and actress (d. 1962).

  • Hoyt Axton
    Hoyt Axton

    American actor and country music singer/songwriter (born in 1938).

  • Hattie McDaniel
    Hattie McDaniel

    American actress and singer (born 1895).

  • Tutta Rolf
    Tutta Rolf

    Norwegian-swedish actress and singer in film and theatre.

  • Demitris Kazantzakis

    Famous Greek writer best known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.

  • Bosten Russell

    Legendary NBA player known for his exceptional skills and leadership.

  • Nicolae Dobrin

    Nicolae Dobrin was a Romanian footballer who played as a midfielder and is considered one of the greatest Romanian players of all time.

  • Masayoshi Nagata

    Renowned Japanese mathematician known for his work in algebraic geometry.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 26th

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October 26, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 26, 1979:

  • Nauru - Angam Day
  • Austria - National Day: Anniversary of the Declaration of Neutrality (1955)
  • Also see October 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • St. Quadragesimus
  • St. Rusticus
  • St. Gibitrudis
  • St. Fulk
  • St. Eadfrid
  • St. Demetrius (aka St. Dimitrios) of Thessaloniki
  • St. Cuthbert
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October 26, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 26, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 22nd and October 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 26, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 1979 was Rise by Herb Alpert, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

October 26, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 26, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

October 26, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 26, 1979 was Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

October 26, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 26, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 22nd and October 28th. 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 26, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 26, 1979 was (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1 by Funkadelic, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

October 26, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 26, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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October 26, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 26, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Promises in the Dark

Promises in the Dark

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Jerome Hellman

Starring: Marsha Mason, Ned Beatty, Susan Clark, Michael Brandon

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

The Great Alligator

The Great Alligator

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Sergio Martino

Starring: Barbara Bach, Claudio Cassinelli, Mel Ferrer, Romano Puppo

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

Tess

Tess

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Roman Polanski

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

Country: United States of America

October 26, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 26, 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 26, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 26, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Great Shark Hunt by Hunter S. Thompson

The Great Shark Hunt

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This volume is the first in Hunter S. Thompson’s bestselling Gonzo Papers series. It was first published in 1979.

War and Remembrance by Herman Wouk

War and Remembrance

By:

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.

Aunt Erma'S Cope Book by Erma Bombeck

Aunt Erma'S Cope Book

By:

"Her audience includes anyone who has ever been married, had children, reached middle age, or owned a dog, duck, or both. "DALLAS TIMES HERALDIn this book Erma comes out of the kitchen with these

The Establishment by Howard Fast

The Establishment

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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 …

The Last Enchantment by Mary Stewart

The Last Enchantment

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Arthur Pendragon is the King! He is unchallenged at the battlefield and he unites the country in a time full of promise. Camelot is under attack by sinister powers, and the witch-queen Morgause plots to kill it.

October 26, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 26, 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

Aim for the Ace!

Aim for the Ace!

Genre: Sports, Romance

Armor Battle

Armor Battle

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Mattel Electronics

Warrior

Warrior

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Vectorbeam

history

Who was the US President on October 26, 1979?

On October 26, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 26, 1979?

On October 26, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 26, 1979?

On October 26, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 26th?

October 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. israel responds to 40 palestinian rockets by launching 80 air strikes against what israel claims are hamas and iranian-controlled weapons factories in gaza. soon afterward, islamic jihad announces a egypt-mediated ceasefire.
  • 2017 - Russian interference in 2016 us elections: twitter bans ads from russian news agencies rt or sputnik. this is based on u.s intelligence's conclusion, that both tried to interfere with 2016 u.s. presidential elections on behalf of russia.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a militant group affiliated to isil seizes qandala, a coastal town in the autonomous puntland area.

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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.

Discover how October 1979 calendar looked like.

Friday October 26, 1979