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October 29, 1970 was the 302nd day of the year 1970, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is October 29, 1970 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 29, 1970, who was born and died on October 29, 1970, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 29, 1970, which were the most popular songs (ex. I'll Be There by Jackson 5), movies (e.g. Ryan's Daughter, directed by David Lean), TV series (e.g. Kleiner König Kalle Wirsch) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 29th, 1970 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 29, 1970?
- October 29, 1970: What happened on that day?
- October 29, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 29, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 29, 1970?
- October 29, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 29, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
- October 29, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 29, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
- October 29, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 29, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 29, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 29, 1970?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 29, 1970?
- Who was the Pope on October 29, 1970?
What day of the week was October 29, 1970?
October 29, 1970 was a Thursday and it was the 302nd day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 29, 1970 can also be written as 10/29/1970 in the US and as 29/10/1970 in UK and Europe.
October 29, 1970: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 29, 1970:
- Wyea (now wltz) tv channel 38 in columbus, georgia (nbc) 1st broadcast
October 29, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th 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 29, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 29, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 29th, 1970 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 29, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 29, 1970 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 29, 1970 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 29, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:46 am and setting at 04:45 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 14, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Nov 13, 1970.
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Who was born on October 29, 1970?
Famous people born on October 29, 1970:
- Matthew Whitaker
Matthew Whitaker is an American politician who served as the acting United States Attorney General in 2018.
- Toby Smith
English keyboardist and songwriter (d. 2017).
- Phillip Cocu
Dutch soccer player (vitesse, psv).
- Edwin van der Sar
Dutch former goalkeeper who excelled at clubs like Ajax and Manchester United.
- Zelda La Grange
Former personal assistant to Nelson Mandela.
- Dan Ratushny
Nepean, ontario -- nhl defenseman (florida panthers).
- Kaido Reivelt
Estonian academic and physicist.
- Marquez Pope
Nfl cornerback (sf 49ers).
- Adam Sadowsky
Businessman.
- Ayad Akhtar
Actor.
- Watt Key
Author.
- Charles Swann
Wlaf cornerback (scotland claymores).
- Chris Thorpe
Waukegan, illinois -- doubles luger (1994 olympics).
- Juan Castillo Balcázar
- Antonio Criniti
- Huang Wen-Po
- Mike Mullins
Whose famous birthday is on October 29th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 29th:
![Gabrielle Union]()
Gabrielle UnionAmerican actress and activist, known for her roles in films and TV shows, and her advocacy for women's rights and racial equality.
![Winona Ryder]()
Winona RyderAmerican actress who entered movies at age 13 following a less-than-conventional upbringing by intellectual hippy parents who were both...
![Kate Jackson]()
Kate JacksonKate jackson is an american tv actress best known for her role as sabrina duncan in the television series charlie's angels.
![Andy Richter]()
Andy RichterAndy richter is an american comedian known for his work as the sidekick to conan o'brien on his late-night talk shows.
![Tracee Ellis Ross]()
Tracee Ellis RossTracee ellis ross is an american actress known for her role as dr.
![Joan Plowright]()
Joan PlowrightJoan plowright is a british actress known for her work in stage, film, and television, and for her marriage to sir laurence olivier.
![Richard Dreyfuss]()
Richard DreyfussAmerican actor who rose in prominence in the early 1970s with a variety of roles.
![Edwige Feuillère]()
Edwige FeuillèreFrench actress on stage/film/tv, director, producer.
![Chelan Simmons]()
Chelan SimmonsCanadian actress and model.
![Félix Marten]()
Félix MartenFrench actor, director, and singer.
October 29, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 53 years 5 months old,
or 641 months and 21 days old,
or 2790 weeks and 1 day old,
or 19531 days old,
if you were born on October 29, 1970.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 29, 1970?
There are 193 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 29th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 29, 1970?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 29, 1970.
October 29, 1970: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 29, 1970:
- Pietro Leone
What famous deaths happened on October 29th?
Famous deaths on October 29th:
![Franco Corelli]()
Franco CorelliItalian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.
![John Witherspoon]()
John WitherspoonAmerican actor and comedian (d. 2019).
![Adolphe Menjou]()
Adolphe MenjouAmerican actor.
![Lloyd Bochner]()
Lloyd BochnerCanadian-american actor (d. 2005).
- Christianjames Pulitzer
Pioneering journalist and newspaper publisher, established the Pulitzer Prize.
- Joseph Pulitzer
Hungarian-american publisher.
- Frances Hodgson Burnett
Frances Hodgson Burnett was a British-American novelist and playwright best known for her children's novels such as 'The Secret Garden' and...
- Leticia Baldrige
Leticia Baldrige was an American journalist, author, and etiquette expert who served as the White House Social Secretary during the Kennedy...
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October 29, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 29, 1970:
- St. Hyacinth
- St. Ida of Leeuw
- St. John of Autun
- St. Terence of Metz
- Turkey - Republic Day (1923)
- Anglican Church - James Hannington
- St. Zenobius
- St. Theodore
- St. Bond
- St. Maximillian
Saints celebrated on October 29, 1970:
- Saint Colman of Kilmacduagh
October 29, 1970: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 29, 1970 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 26th and November 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 29, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 1970 was I'll Be There by Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.
October 29, 1970: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 29, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 26th and November 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Jackson 5 - I'll Be There
- Carpenters - We've Only Just Begun
- James Taylor - Fire And Rain
- Neil Diamond - Cracklin' Rosie
- Sugarloaf - Green-Eyed Lady
October 29, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 29, 1970 was Band Of Gold by Freda Payne, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.
October 29, 1970: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 29, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 26th and November 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Freda Payne - Band Of Gold
- Deep Purple - Black Night
- Desmond Dekker - You Can Get It If You Really Want
- Black Sabbath - Paranoid
- The Tremeloes - Me And My Life
October 29, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 29, 1970 was I'll Be There by Jackson 5, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.
October 29, 1970: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 29, 1970 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 26th and November 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Jackson 5 - I'll Be There
- James Brown - Super Bad (Part 1 & Part 2)
- Wilson Pickett - Engine Number 9
- Candi Staton - Stand By Your Man
- Four Tops - Still Water (Love)
October 29, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 29, 1970 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Ryan's Daughter
Release year: 1970
Directed by: David Lean
Starring: Robert Mitchum, Trevor Howard, John Mills, Christopher Jones
Country: United States of America
Borsalino
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Jacques Deray
Starring: Alain Delon, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Arnoldo Foà, Laura Adani, Catherine Rouvel, Corinne Marchand, Françoise Christophe
Country: Italy
Metello
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Mauro Bolognini
Starring: Renzo Montagnani, Gabriele Lavia, Lucia Bosè, Ottavia Piccolo, Massimo Ranieri, Mariano Rigillo, Pino Colizzi, Franco Balducci, Luigi Diberti, Tina Aumont, Frank Wolff, Steffen Zacharias
Country: Italy
La pacifista
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Miklós Jancsó
Starring: Monica Vitti, Gino Lavagetto, Francesco Carnelutti, Pierre Clémenti, Sergio Tramonti, Piero Faggioni, Daniel Pommereulle, Peter Pasetti
Country: Italy
The Phantom Tollbooth
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Chuck Jones, Abe Levitow, Dave Monahan
Starring: Butch Patrick, Hans Conried, Mel Blanc, Daws Butler
Country: United States of America
October 29, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 29, 1970 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Kleiner König Kalle Wirsch
Release year: 1970
Timeslip
Release year: 1970
Written by: James Boswell, Ruth Boswell
Starring: Cheryl Burfield, Spencer Banks, Denis Quilley, Iris Russell
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
UFO
Release year: 1970
Written by: Gerry Anderson, Sylvia Anderson
Starring: Ed Bishop, Dolores Mantez, Michael Billington, Ayshea Brough
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Josie and the Pussycats
Release year: 1970
Directed by: Harry Elfont
October 29, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 29, 1970 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Wall Street Jungle
By: Richard Ney
The Wall Street Jungle [January 1, 1970] Ney Richard... B00005X4AX
The Secret Woman
By: Victoria Holt
Victoria Holt, the Queen of Gothic Romance, has sold over 100 million copies. "I will be back," he stated. "Perhaps you are thinking sooner than you think. "He
Islands In The Stream
By: Ernest Hemingway
A LATER CLASSIC FROM AMERICA’S PREMIER FICTION WRTER. First published in 1970, nine year after Hemingway's passing, this story is about an artist and adventurer, much like Hemingway.
The French Lieutenant'S Woman
By: John Fowles
The French Lieutenant's Woman, John Fowles's most loved and bestselling work internationally, is a masterful feat of seductive storytelling. It effectively reinvents the Victorian novel.
God Is An Englishman
By: R.F. Delderfield
This bestseller is set in Victorian commerce and follows Adam Swann's fortunes. He is a son of an Army family veteran of the Crimea campaigns.
Who was the US President on October 29, 1970?
On October 29, 1970 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 29, 1970?
On October 29, 1970 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 29, 1970?
On October 29, 1970 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about October 29th?
October 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: six years after being closed by the war, the national museum of damascus is reopened to the public.
- 2017 - Northern rakhine state clashes: more than 2000 people marched in yangon to support the military and ask it to protect the country's sovereignty, national security, and stop illegal invaders (referring specifically to the rohingya).
- 2016 - Sectarianism in pakistan: five people were killed and many more injured when armed terrorists opened fire on majlis members at a karachi home in the nazimabad area of karachi.
What happened in 1970?
1970 was filled with very interesting events such as
- The Epoch
- Afro-American Historical Calendar Series Established
- Netherlands Christian Workers Union (NCW) forms
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What was the calendar for October 1970?
October 1970 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.
