Tuesday October 30, 1979: on this day

October 30, 1979 was the 303rd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is October 30, 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 30, 1979, who was born and died on October 30, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 30, 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 30th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 30, 1979?


October 30, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 303rd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 30, 1979 can also be written as 10/30/1979 in the US and as 30/10/1979 in UK and Europe.

October 30, 1979 in October 1979 calendar

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October 30, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 30, 1979:

  • Richard arrington elected mayor of birmingham
  • Nasa launches space vehicle s-203.

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October 30, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 30th 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 30, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 30, 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 30th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 30, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on October 30, 1979 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 30, 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 30, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 02:27 pm and setting at 01:54 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 30, 1979?


Famous people born on October 30, 1979:

  • Yukie Nakama

    Japanese singer and actress.

  • Kristina Anapau

    American actress known for her roles in Black Swan and True Blood.

  • Jason Bartlett

    American baseball player.

  • Andrew-Lee Potts

    Actor.

  • Jerry Berg

    Youtube star.

  • Paul Telfer
  • Audrey Chauveau
  • Almir Gegić
  • Manuel Quinziato
  • Saimir Tahiri
  • James Andre Woods
  • Bogdan Buhuș
  • Xavier Espot Zamora
  • Eriko Arakawa
  • Rubén Douglas

Whose famous birthday is on October 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 30th:

  • Adam Copeland
    Adam Copeland

    Adam copeland, also known as edge, is a retired professional wrestler who achieved fame in the wwe and is known for his multiple...

  • Dan Castellaneta
    Dan Castellaneta

    Dan castellaneta is an american actor best known for providing the voice of homer simpson on the animated television series the simpsons.

  • Fanny Brice
    Fanny Brice

    Fanny brice was a renowned comedian known for her work in vaudeville, broadway, and radio, and for her iconic portrayal of the character...

  • Ashley Graham
    Ashley Graham

    Ashley graham is a well-known american model who is celebrated for her work in promoting body positivity and diversity in the fashion...

  • Gavin Rossdale
    Gavin Rossdale

    An actor and musician from england, bush was the lead singer and rhythm guitar of the rock band.

  • Louis Malle
    Louis Malle

    French director and film maker, who was first recognized for "the lovers", his second film.

  • Nia Long
    Nia Long

    Nia long is an american actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'boyz n the hood' and 'the fresh prince of...

  • Matthew Morrison
    Matthew Morrison

    Matthew morrison is an american actor, singer, and dancer, best known for his role as will schuester on the television show glee.

  • Claude Lelouch
    Claude Lelouch

    He is a french film producer and screenwriter, who rose to fame as a 13-year-old.

  • Henry Winkler
    Henry Winkler

    American actor who was most well-known for his role as the brazen, ultra-cool biker arthur fonzie fonzarelli in the tv series happy days.

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October 30, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 4 months old,

or 532 months and 29 days old,

or 2317 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16222 days old,

if you were born on October 30, 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 30, 1979?

There are 215 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 30th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 30, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 30, 1979.

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October 30, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 30, 1979:

  • Barnes Wallis

    British inventor, most famous for creating the "bounding bomb" in ww ii and "swing-wing", jet.

  • Rachele Mussolini

    Italian family of noted italians, the wife benito mussolini.

  • Rachele Guidi
  • Mickey McBan
  • Carmine Mancinelli
  • Oski (Oscar Conti)

What famous deaths happened on October 30th?

Famous deaths on October 30th:

  • Georges Brassens
    Georges Brassens

    French composer, poet, and singer.

  • Steve Allen
    Steve Allen

    American comedian, actor, singer, master host, host, and writer of fiction (49 novels), poetry, humor and mystery.

  • Robert Goulet
    Robert Goulet

    American singer and handsome lead man, who won a tony for the broadway musical "the happy time.

  • Ramon Novarro
    Ramon Novarro

    Mexican-american actor, who was the star of silent film and won wide acclaim with his dashing roles in "the prisoner of zenda", and...

  • Al Molinaro
    Al Molinaro

    American actor (d. 2015).

  • June Duprez
    June Duprez

    Actress (calcutta tiger fang), is killed at 66.

  • Joseph Campbell

    American mythologist known for his work on comparative mythology and the hero's journey.

  • Roberth Fisk

    Renowned war correspondent and Middle East expert.

  • Sircharles Tupper

    Canadian politician who served as the sixth Prime Minister of Canada.

  • Wealthy von Richthofen

    Renowned for her vibrant landscapes and still life paintings.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 30th

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October 30, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 30, 1979:

  • St. Marcel
  • Bl. John Slade
  • St. Theonestus
  • St. Talacrian
  • St. Macarius
  • St. Herbert
  • St. Serapion
  • USA - Mischief Night in some areas (known as Devil's Night in Detroit)
  • Also see October 30 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • St. Zenobius & Zenobia
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October 30, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 30, 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 30, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 30, 1979 was Pop Muzik by M, according to the music chart for the week October 29th and November 4th.

October 30, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 30, 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:

  1. - Pop Muzik
  2. - Heartache Tonight
  3. - Dim All The Lights
  4. - Rise
  5. - Still

October 30, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 30, 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 30, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 30, 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:

  1. - When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman
  2. - One Day At A Time
  3. - Crazy Little Thing Called Love youtube
  4. - Gimme Gimme Gimme
  5. - Eton Rifles

October 30, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 30, 1979 was Ladies Night by Kool & The Gang, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 29th and November 4th.

October 30, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 30, 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:

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

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October 30, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 30, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Tess

Tess

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Roman Polanski

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

Country: United States of America

The Rose

The Rose

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Mark Rydell

Starring: Bette Midler, Alan Bates, Frederic Forrest, Harry Dean Stanton

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

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

Promises in the Dark

Promises in the Dark

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Jerome Hellman

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

October 30, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 30, 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 30, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 30, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Bronx Zoo by Sparky Lyle and Peter Golenbock

The Bronx Zoo

By:

Behind the scenes look at Yankee's players, including Reggie Jackson, Billy Martin and George Steinbrenner, the baseball owner.

The Last Enchantment by Mary Stewart

The Last Enchantment

By:

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.

Cruel Shoes by Steve Martin

Cruel Shoes

By:

Cruel Shoes

The Old Patagonian Express by Paul Theroux

The Old Patagonian Express

By:

Theroux begins by taking the rush-hour subway to South Station in Boston, to catch the Lake Shore Limited train to Chicago. Theroux then takes the Old Patagonian Express steam locomotive, which is quirky and wandering, to get to his destination.

The Great Shark Hunt by Hunter S. Thompson

The Great Shark Hunt

By:

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

October 30, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 30, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Space

Space

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Edu-Ware

Cosmic Guerilla

Cosmic Guerilla

Platform: Arcade (original) ZX Spectrum

Genre: Fixed shooter

Aim for the Ace!

Aim for the Ace!

Genre: Sports, Romance

Alien Attack

Alien Attack

Platform: Handheld video game

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Coleco

Deep Scan

Deep Scan

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Sega Saturn (as a minigame in Die Hard Arcade)

Publisher: Sega

history

Who was the US President on October 30, 1979?

On October 30, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 30, 1979?

On October 30, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 30, 1979?

On October 30, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 30th?

October 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 pacific typhoon season: typhoon yutu creates landslides and leaves at least four people dead in the philippines.
  • 2017 - Gaza-israel conflict: seven hamas militants are killed when an idf destroys a tunnel that was partially completed from gaza strip's border. it crossed into israeli territory. many more were killed in rescue operations.
  • 2016 - Sinai insurgency: six insurgents and 4 soldiers were killed in a military operation in north sinai governorate.

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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.

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