Wednesday October 29, 1975: on this day

October 29, 1975 was the 302nd day of the year 1975, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 29, 1975 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, 1975, who was born and died on October 29, 1975, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 29, 1975, which were the most popular songs (ex. Island Girl by Elton John), movies (e.g. Salon Kitty, directed by Tinto Brass), TV series (e.g. Wonder Woman) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 29th, 1975 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 29, 1975?


October 29, 1975 was a Wednesday and it was the 302nd day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 29, 1975 can also be written as 10/29/1975 in the US and as 29/10/1975 in UK and Europe.

October 29, 1975 in October 1975 calendar

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October 29, 1975: What happened on that day?


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October 29, 1975: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 29, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 29, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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October 29, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 29, 1975 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 29, 1975 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, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 12:27 am and setting at 02:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 20, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Nov 18, 1975.

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Who was born on October 29, 1975?


Famous people born on October 29, 1975:

  • Baba Ali

    Iranian-american comedian, games developer, businessman, and actor.

  • Joy Osmanski

    American actress.

  • Kelly Lin

    Chinese actress and model.

  • Aksel Hennie
    Aksel Hennie
  • Jon Lucas e Scott Moore
  • Angus MacLane
  • Frank Baumann
  • Michael Schur
  • Viorica Susanu
  • Kolya Yepranosyan
  • Ruslan Stefančuk
  • George Byrd
  • Costanzo Della Porta
  • Christian Gómez

Whose famous birthday is on October 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 29th:

  • Winona Ryder
    Winona Ryder

    American actress who entered movies at age 13 following a less-than-conventional upbringing by intellectual hippy parents who were both...

  • Kate Jackson
    Kate Jackson

    Kate jackson is an american tv actress best known for her role as sabrina duncan in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Gabrielle Union
    Gabrielle Union

    Gabrielle union is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as bring it on and bad boys ii.

  • Andy Richter
    Andy Richter

    Andy 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 Ross

    Tracee ellis ross is an american actress known for her role as dr.

  • Joan Plowright
    Joan Plowright

    Joan 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 Dreyfuss

    American actor who rose in prominence in the early 1970s with a variety of roles.

  • Edwige Feuillère
    Edwige Feuillère

    French actress on stage/film/tv, director, producer.

  • Chelan Simmons
    Chelan Simmons

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Félix Marten
    Félix Marten

    French actor, director, and singer.

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October 29, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 48 years 4 months old,

or 580 months and 19 days old,

or 2524 weeks and 6 days old,

or 17674 days old,

if you were born on October 29, 1975.

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, 1975?

There are 224 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, 1975?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 29, 1975.

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October 29, 1975: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 29, 1975:

  • John Scott Trotter

    George gobel show orchestra leader, dies at 67.

  • Francesco Gargano
  • Edmund Langley Hirst

What famous deaths happened on October 29th?

Famous deaths on October 29th:

  • Franco Corelli
    Franco Corelli

    Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.

  • Adolphe Menjou
    Adolphe Menjou

    American actor.

  • Lloyd Bochner
    Lloyd Bochner

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2005).

  • John Witherspoon
    John Witherspoon

    American actor and comedian (d. 2019).

  • Christianjames Pulitzer

    Pioneering journalist and newspaper publisher, established the Pulitzer Prize.

  • Joseph Pulitzer

    Hungarian-american publisher.

  • Terry Southern

    Known for his satirical works such as 'Dr. Strangelove' and 'Easy Rider'.

  • Andersson

    Swedish explorer who led expeditions to the Arctic regions.

  • Thedford Brockington

    Talented basketball player who made significant contributions to the sport.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 29th

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October 29, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 29, 1975:

  • 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, 1975:

  • Saint Colman of Kilmacduagh
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October 29, 1975: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 29, 1975 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 27th and November 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 29, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 1975 was Island Girl by Elton John, according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

October 29, 1975: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 29, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 27th and November 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Island Girl
  2. - Calypso
  3. - Miracles
  4. - Lyin' Eyes
  5. - They Just Can't Stop It (Games People Play)

October 29, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 29, 1975 was Hold Me Close by David Essex, according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

October 29, 1975: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 29, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 27th and November 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hold Me Close
  2. - I Only Have Eyes For You
  3. - There Goes My First Love
  4. - Feelings
  5. - It's Time For Love

October 29, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 29, 1975 was Sweet Sticky Thing by Ohio Players, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

October 29, 1975: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 29, 1975 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 27th and November 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Sweet Sticky Thing
  2. - Low Rider
  3. - To Each His Own
  4. - Same Thing It Took
  5. - Fly, Robin, Fly

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October 29, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 29, 1975 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Salon Kitty

Salon Kitty

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Tinto Brass

Starring: Helmut Berger, Ingrid Thulin, Teresa Ann Savoy, John Steiner

Country: United States of America

Zorro

Zorro

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Duccio Tessari

Starring: Alain Delon, Enzo Cerusico, Ottavia Piccolo, Giacomo Rossi Stuart, Adriana Asti, Giampiero Albertini, Stanley Baker, Marino Masé, Moustache , Paulino Rita

Country: Italy

One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest

One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Milos Forman

Hester Street

Hester Street

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Joan Micklin Silver

Starring: Steven Keats, Carol Kane, Mel Howard, Dorrie Kavanaugh

The Teasers

The Teasers

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Michele Massimo Tarantini

Starring: Gloria Guida, Giuseppe Pambieri, Gianfranco D'Angelo, Gisella Sofio

October 29, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 29, 1975 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Patty Jenkins

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

Release year: 1975

Written by:

Starring: Don Pardo, Lenny Pickett, Darrell Hammond

Country: United States of America

In Good Company

In Good Company

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Paul Weitz

Fawlty Towers

Fawlty Towers

Release year: 1975

Starring: John Cleese, Prunella Scales, Andrew Sachs, Connie Booth

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The New Tom & Jerry Show

The New Tom & Jerry Show

Release year: 1975

Directed by: Charles A. Nichols

October 29, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 29, 1975 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Moneychangers by Arthur Hailey

The Moneychangers

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Arthur Hailey's #1 New York Times Bestseller takes readers behind the bronze doors at a major American bank to the secret world Ben Roselli, president and CEO of First Mercantile American.

Money by John Kenneth Galbraith

Money

By:

This book combines a history of money, monetary institutions, and an analysis of how money has changed in economic analysis and policy.

Humboldt'S Gift by Saul Bellow

Humboldt'S Gift

By:

"I consider it a work of genius, I believe it The Work of a Genius. I find it brilliant, magnificent, etc.

The Eagle Has Landed by Jack Higgins

The Eagle Has Landed

By:

Hitler orders Hitler to do the impossible as the Allies begin to turn the tide of war. He will either kidnap Winston Churchill or kill him.

Shogun by James Clavell

Shogun

By:

An English adventurer. A Japanese warlord who is invincible. Beautiful woman caught between two worlds, one of which is love.

October 29, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 29, 1975 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Crash 'N Score

Crash 'N Score

Platform: Arcade

Genre: driving

Doctor Pong

Doctor Pong

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports simulation

Publisher: Atari Inc.

Panther

Panther

Platform: PLATO System

Genre: Vehicle simulation game

Anti-Aircraft

Anti-Aircraft

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Scrolling military shooter

Publisher: Atari, Inc

Pursuit

Pursuit

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Flight simulator, military, shooter

history

Who was the US President on October 29, 1975?

On October 29, 1975 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 29, 1975?

On October 29, 1975 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 29, 1975?

On October 29, 1975 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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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.

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What happened in 1975?

1975 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 48th National Spelling Bee: Hugh Tosteson wins spelling incisor
  • British population agrees to European Common Market membership
  • Egypt President Sadat reopens Suez Canal

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What was the calendar for October 1975?

October 1975 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 1975 calendar looked like.

Wednesday October 29, 1975