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October 31, 1979 was the 304th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is October 31, 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 31, 1979, who was born and died on October 31, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 31, 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 31st, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 31, 1979?
- October 31, 1979: What happened on that day?
- October 31, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 31, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 31, 1979?
- October 31, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 31, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- October 31, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 31, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- October 31, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 31, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 31, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 31, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 31, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 31, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on October 31, 1979?
What day of the week was October 31, 1979?
October 31, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 304th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 31, 1979 can also be written as 10/31/1979 in the US and as 31/10/1979 in UK and Europe.
October 31, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 31, 1979:
- Mike flanagan, wins al cy young award
- Us dc-10 crashes at mexico-city, 74 killed
- Western airlines flight 2605 crashes on landing in mexico city, killing 73 people.
October 31, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 31st 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 31, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 31, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 31st, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 31, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 31, 1979 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 31, 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 31, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 03:04 pm and setting at 03:05 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 31, 1979?
Famous people born on October 31, 1979:
- Karine Delgado
French flamenco teacher and dancer who runs a school in narbonne.
- Simão Sabrosa
Portuguese footballer.
- Ricardo Fuller
Jamaican footballer.
- Saaphyri Windsor
American actress and model.
![Erica Cerra]()
Erica Cerra- Lilian Klebow
- Mustapha Sama
- Terdell Sands
- Helen Upperton
- Mamadou Bah
- Slobodan Božović
- Stefan Gimpl
- Luca Ippoliti
- Mat Lucas
- Alexīs Pittas
Whose famous birthday is on October 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 31st:
![John Candy]()
John CandyAmerican comedian and actor, he is extremely overweight with the appearance of a sweet, wicked child.
![Vanilla Ice]()
Vanilla IceVanilla Ice is an American rapper, actor, and television host who rose to fame in the early 1990s with his hit single 'Ice Ice Baby'.
![Bud Spencer]()
Bud SpencerBud spencer is an actor, filmmaker, and former professional swimmer from italy.
![Piper Perabo]()
Piper PeraboAmerican actress and producer.
![Dermot Mulroney]()
Dermot MulroneyAmerican actor.
![Peter Jackson]()
Peter JacksonNew zealander filmmaker and oscar-winning director of "the lord of the rings", his movie trilogy based on the j.r.
![Rob Schneider]()
Rob SchneiderAmerican actor and comedian.
![Ken Wahl]()
Ken WahlAmerican screenwriter and actor.
![Samaire Armstrong]()
Samaire ArmstrongFashion designer and actress from japan-america,.
![Justin Chatwin]()
Justin ChatwinCanadian actor.
October 31, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 5 months old,
or 533 months and 16 days old,
or 2319 weeks and 6 days old,
or 16239 days old,
if you were born on October 31, 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 31, 1979?
There are 198 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 31, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 31, 1979.
October 31, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 31, 1979:
- Rudolf Kock
- Zoe Fontana
- Edvin Adolphson
- Louis Bloquel
What famous deaths happened on October 31st?
Famous deaths on October 31st:
![Sean Connery]()
Sean ConneryScottish actor and film legend for his role as agent 007 in "james bond".
![River Phoenix]()
River PhoenixRiver Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.
![Joseph Campbell]()
Joseph CampbellAmerican author and leading authority on mythology, the psyche, and symbolism.
![Raf Vallone]()
Raf ValloneHe is a talented and handsome italian actor.
![Rosalind Cash]()
Rosalind CashAmerican actress and leading lady of the 1970s on tv, film, and stage.
![John Houseman]()
John HousemanRomanian-born actor, producer, and director dies from spinal cancer.
![Jan Werich]()
Jan WerichCzech actor, playwright, and writer (born in 1905).
![Joseph Calleia]()
Joseph CalleiaItalian-american singer and actor.
![Linda Watkins]()
Linda WatkinsActress (from hell it came, harpy), dead at 68.
![Harry Houdini]()
Harry HoudiniHungarian-american magician, who was known for performing dangerous and sensational feats for heads of state.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 31st
October 31, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 31, 1979:
- October 31st is Nevada Day
- Protestant Church - Reformation Day: Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses on the Wittenberg church on this day in 1517
- Wikipedia - Wikipedia:Tim Starling Day
- Cornwall - Allantide
- October 31st is Halloween; also see Samhain (an approximate date)
- St. Wolfgang
- St Urban
- St. Quentin
- St. Notburga
- St. Bega
Observances on October 31, 1979:
- World Cities Day
October 31, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 31, 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 31, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 31, 1979 was Pop Muzik by M, according to the music chart for the week October 29th and November 4th.
October 31, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 31, 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 31, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 31, 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 31, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 31, 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 31, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 31, 1979 was Ladies Night by Kool & The Gang, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 29th and November 4th.
October 31, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 31, 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 31, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 31, 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 31, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 31, 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 31, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 31, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Establishment
By: Howard Fast
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 …
How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years
By: Howard J. Ruff
Howard J. Ruff is an author, financial advisor and founder of The Ruff Times Financial Newsletter. Howard started publication of The Ruff Times in 1975. It is a pioneering financial advisory newsletter.
The Bronx Zoo
By: Sparky Lyle and Peter Golenbock
Behind the scenes look at Yankee's players, including Reggie Jackson, Billy Martin and George Steinbrenner, the baseball owner.
October 31, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 31, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Space
Samurai (Europe) Dynasty! (US)
Ozma Wars
Starhawk
Heiankyo Alien
Who was the US President on October 31, 1979?
On October 31, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 31, 1979?
On October 31, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 31, 1979?
On October 31, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 31st?
October 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Local student aged 17 years old, who was studying at a nearby school of polytechnics, set off an explosive device in arkhangelsk's federal security service building, killing himself and three fsb officers. this agency is russia's main state security agency, and it succeeds the kgb.
- 2017 - 2017 lower manhattan attack: eight people are killed, and at least eleven others are injured when a man driving a rented pickup truck down a bike path on the west side highway in lower manhattan. police arrest sayfullo saipov (29-year-old uzbekistani immigrant) and shoot him. this incident is being treated as terroristic by police.
- 2016 - Eight members of the students islamic movement of india were escaped from bhopal prison and are being killed by police.
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.
