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October 29, 1979 was the 302nd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Monday.
Is October 29, 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 29, 1979, who was born and died on October 29, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 29, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Pop Muzik by M), 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 29th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 29, 1979?
- October 29, 1979: What happened on that day?
- October 29, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 29, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 29, 1979?
- October 29, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 29, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- October 29, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 29, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- October 29, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 29, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 29, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 29, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 29, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 29, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on October 29, 1979?
What day of the week was October 29, 1979?
October 29, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 302nd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 29, 1979 can also be written as 10/29/1979 in the US and as 29/10/1979 in UK and Europe.
October 29, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 29, 1979:
- Billy martin fired as yankee manager (2nd time)
- Silvia bertolaccini wins lpga colgate far east golf open
October 29, 1979: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Seattle Seahawks - Atlanta Falcons : 31 - 28
October 29, 1979: 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, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 29, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 29th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 29, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 29, 1979 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 29, 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 29, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 01:47 pm and setting at 12:44 am.
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 29, 1979?
Famous people born on October 29, 1979:
- Andrew-Lee Potts
English actor, director and producer.
- Adan Jodorowsky
Adan Jodorowsky is a French actor and director, son of filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky.
- Ignasi Giménez Renom
Catalan lawyer and politician.
- Ignasi Renom
Lawyer and politician from catalonia.
- Andrea Seigel
Novelist.
- Jawed Karim
Businessman.
![Simone Spoladore]()
Simone Spoladore- Hollis Price
- Fabrice Fernandes
- Igor Duljaj
- Nerea Garmendia
- Olivier Barthélémy
- Johanna Setzer
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, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 5 months old,
or 533 months and 21 days old,
or 2320 weeks and 4 days old,
or 16244 days old,
if you were born on October 29, 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 29, 1979?
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, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 29, 1979.
October 29, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 29, 1979:
- Bruno Bianchi
- Antonino Uccello
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, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 29, 1979:
- 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, 1979:
- Saint Colman of Kilmacduagh
October 29, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 29, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 29th and November 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 29, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 1979 was Pop Muzik by M, according to the music chart for the week October 29th and November 4th.
October 29, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 29, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 29th and November 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- M - Pop Muzik
- Eagles - Heartache Tonight
- Donna Summer - Dim All The Lights
- Herb Alpert - Rise
- Commodores - Still
October 29, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 29, 1979 was When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman by Dr Hook, according to the music chart for the week October 29th and November 4th.
October 29, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 29, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 29th and November 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Dr Hook - When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman
- Lena Martell - One Day At A Time
- Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
- Abba - Gimme Gimme Gimme
- The Jam - Eton Rifles
October 29, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 29, 1979 was Ladies Night by Kool & The Gang, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 29th and November 4th.
October 29, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 29, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 29th and November 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Kool & The Gang - Ladies Night
- Funkadelic - (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1
- Commodores - Still
- Smokey Robinson - Cruisin'
- Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
October 29, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 29, 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 Rose
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Mark Rydell
Starring: Bette Midler, Alan Bates, Frederic Forrest, Harry Dean Stanton
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
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
Promises in the Dark
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Jerome Hellman
Starring: Marsha Mason, Ned Beatty, Susan Clark, Michael Brandon
October 29, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 29, 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 29, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 29, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Last Enchantment
By: Mary Stewart
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.
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.
Shadow Of The Moon
By: M.M. Kaye
M. M. Kaye is the author of The Far Pavilions. She takes her readers back to India, a vast, glittering, sun-baked continent. Shadow of the Moon tells the story of Winter de Ballesteros.
Triple
By: Ken Follett
A New York Times bestseller of terror and suspense from the author of A Column of Fire, World Without End and The Pillars of the Earth. As Egypt gets closer to developing a nuclear weapon, the Mossad’s top-ranking Israeli agent …
October 29, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 29, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Super Invader
Basic Programming
Barrier
Radar Scope
Monkey Magic
Who was the US President on October 29, 1979?
On October 29, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 29, 1979?
On October 29, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 29, 1979?
On October 29, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
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 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.
