Tuesday October 23, 1979: on this day

October 23, 1979 was the 296th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is October 23, 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 23, 1979, who was born and died on October 23, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 23, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Rise by Herb Alpert), movies (e.g. Promises in the Dark, directed by Jerome Hellman), TV series (e.g. Der Millionenbauer) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 23rd, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 23, 1979?


October 23, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 296th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 23, 1979 can also be written as 10/23/1979 in the US and as 23/10/1979 in UK and Europe.

October 23, 1979 in October 1979 calendar

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October 23, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 23, 1979:

  • Billy martin is involved in a barroom altercation with joseph cooper, a minn marshmallow salesman. cooper requires 15 stitches

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October 23, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd 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 23, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 23, 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 23rd, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 23, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 23, 1979 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 23, 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 23, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 09:31 am and setting at 08:45 pm.

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 23, 1979?


Famous people born on October 23, 1979:

  • Malillany Marín

    Mexican actress known for her roles in telenovelas.

  • Bingham Hawn

    Bingham Hawn is an actor known for his work in various film and television projects.

  • Jorge Solís

    Mexican boxer.

  • Simon Davies

    Welsh footballer.

  • Bud Smith

    American baseball player.

  • Lynn Greer

    American basketball player.

  • Prabhas

    Telugu film actor.

  • Ramón Castro

    Venezuelan baseball player.

  • Vanessa Petruo
  • Ernad Sabotic
  • Prinz Pi
  • Ferdinand Feldhofer
  • Nathan Corbett

Whose famous birthday is on October 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 23rd:

  • Emilia Clarke
    Emilia Clarke

    Emilia clarke is a british actress best known for her role as daenerys targaryen in the television series game of thrones.

  • Ryan Reynolds
    Ryan Reynolds

    Canadian-american actor, most well-known for his role on the tv sitcom "two guys, a girl, and a pizza place.

  • Johnny Carson
    Johnny Carson

    American television personality, who was reportedly the host of the tonight show from october 1, 1962 to a salary of $100,000 per year.

  • Nancy Grace
    Nancy Grace

    Nancy grace is an american former prosecutor who gained fame as a legal commentator and television host, known for her outspoken and...

  • Amandla Stenberg
    Amandla Stenberg

    Amandla stenberg is a movie actress known for her roles in the hunger games and the hate u give.

  • Michael Crichton
    Michael Crichton

    American author, best-selling sci-fi thriller writer.

  • Dwight Yoakam
    Dwight Yoakam

    American country western singer, recording artist and actor 6 feet tall.

  • Diana Dors
    Diana Dors

    British actress, with a large breast and who was often a good-time girl.

  • Sam Raimi
    Sam Raimi

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Jennie Lee
    Jennie Lee

    American exotic dancer and stripper, known for being "the biggest in town.

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October 23, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 5 months old,

or 533 months and 5 days old,

or 2318 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16228 days old,

if you were born on October 23, 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 23, 1979?

There are 209 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 23, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 23, 1979.

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October 23, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 23, 1979:

  • Carlo Abarth
  • Antonio Caggiano
  • Hans Kinzl
  • Clarence Newton

What famous deaths happened on October 23rd?

Famous deaths on October 23rd:

  • Lino Ventura
    Lino Ventura

    Actor (french detective slap, jigsaw), dies at 67.

  • Oskar Werner
    Oskar Werner

    A renowned Austrian actor known for his roles in films like 'Jules and Jim'.

  • Linden Travers
    Linden Travers

    British actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Lou Jacobi
    Lou Jacobi

    Toronto, ontario -- comedian (dean martin show, melba).

  • Susan Peters
    Susan Peters

    Spokane, washington -- actress.

  • Robert Lansing
    Robert Lansing

    Actor (blade runner and equalizer) dies from cancer at 66.

  • Khrystian Dior

    Renowned fashion designer known for founding the fashion house of Dior.

  • Mayling Soong

    Chinese political figure and First Lady of the Republic of China.

  • Théophile Gautier

    A prominent figure in French Romanticism, known for his poetry and novels.

  • Paullette Bourgeois

    Paullette Bourgeois was a Canadian children's author best known for her 'Franklin the Turtle' book series.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 23rd

holidays

October 23, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 23, 1979:

  • Chemistry: Mole Day
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Scorpio in Western tropical astrology.
  • Hungary - National Day (revolution of 1956 and the proclamation of the Republic of Hungary in 1989)
  • Also see October 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Giovanni da Capistrano; Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius
  • French Republican Calendar - CTleri (Celery) Day, second day in the Month of Brumaire
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October 23, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 23, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 22nd and October 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 23, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 23, 1979 was Rise by Herb Alpert, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

October 23, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 23, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rise
  2. - Pop Muzik
  3. - Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
  4. - Dim All The Lights
  5. - I'll Never Love This Way Again

October 23, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 23, 1979 was Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

October 23, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 23, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Video Killed The Radio Star
  2. - Message In A Bottle
  3. - One Day At A Time
  4. - Dreaming
  5. - Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough

October 23, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 23, 1979 was (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1 by Funkadelic, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

October 23, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 23, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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October 23, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 23, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Promises in the Dark

Promises in the Dark

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Jerome Hellman

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

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

The Great Alligator

The Great Alligator

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Sergio Martino

Starring: Barbara Bach, Claudio Cassinelli, Mel Ferrer, Romano Puppo

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

Tess

Tess

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Roman Polanski

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

Country: United States of America

October 23, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 23, 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 23, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 23, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years by Howard J. Ruff

How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years

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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.

Aunt Erma'S Cope Book by Erma Bombeck

Aunt Erma'S Cope Book

By:

"Her audience includes anyone who has ever been married, had children, reached middle age, or owned a dog, duck, or both. "DALLAS TIMES HERALDIn this book Erma comes out of the kitchen with these

The Powers That Be by David Halberstam

The Powers That Be

By:

David Halberstam's powerful account of "The Powers That Be", which is brimming with the conflicts, personalities, and ambitions that changed the media from something that just followed the news to something that created it, is riveting.

The Matarese Circle by Robert Ludlum

The Matarese Circle

By:

The Matarese are an international group of criminals that will in no time take over the world. Two rival spies are able to stop them: Talaniekov and Scofield, CIA.

The Dead Zone by Stephen King

The Dead Zone

By:

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October 23, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 23, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Bomb Bee

Bomb Bee

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation

Genre: Pinball, Breakout clone

Publisher: Namco

Football

Football

Platform: Intellivision, Atari 2600

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Mattel

NASL Soccer

NASL Soccer

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Traditional soccer simulation

Publisher: Mattel

Warrior

Warrior

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Vectorbeam

Monkey Magic

Monkey Magic

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Breakout clone

Publisher: Nintendo

history

Who was the US President on October 23, 1979?

On October 23, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 23, 1979?

On October 23, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 23, 1979?

On October 23, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 23rd?

October 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Ancient black sea shipwrecks: a team of scientists who work in the black sea reported on the discovery of a classical greek trade ship that was built around 400 bc. it is the oldest intact shipwreck.
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi: after 5 months of fighting, the philippines armed forces announces an end of military operations in marawi's southern region.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). saudi arabian-led air strikes on yemeni capital sana'a continue after a cease-fire.

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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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