Thursday October 29, 1970: on this day

About October 29th, 1970, in brief:

  • Historical events: WYEA (now WLTZ) TV channel 38 in Columbus, Georgia (NBC) 1st broadcast
  • Day of the week: October 29th, 1970 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Gabrielle Union, Winona Ryder
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: I'll Be There by Jackson 5
  • #1 UK song: Band Of Gold by Freda Payne
  • Popular movie: Ryan's Daughter directed by David Lean

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What day of the week was October 29, 1970?


October 29, 1970 was a Thursday and it was the 302nd day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 29, 1970 can also be written as 10/29/1970 in the US and as 29/10/1970 in UK and Europe.

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October 29, 1970: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 29, 1970:

  • Wyea (now wltz) tv channel 38 in columbus, georgia (nbc) 1st broadcast

October 29, 1970: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 29, 1970: 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, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 29, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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October 29, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 29, 1970 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 29, 1970 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, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:46 am and setting at 04:45 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 14, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Nov 13, 1970.

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Who was born on October 29, 1970?


Famous people born on October 29, 1970:

  • Matthew Whitaker

    Matthew Whitaker is an American politician who served as the acting United States Attorney General in 2018.

  • Toby Smith

    English keyboardist and songwriter (d. 2017).

  • Phillip Cocu

    Dutch soccer player (vitesse, psv).

  • Edwin van der Sar

    Dutch former goalkeeper who excelled at clubs like Ajax and Manchester United.

  • Zelda La Grange

    Former personal assistant to Nelson Mandela.

  • Dan Ratushny

    Nepean, ontario -- nhl defenseman (florida panthers).

  • Kaido Reivelt

    Estonian academic and physicist.

  • Marquez Pope

    Nfl cornerback (sf 49ers).

  • Adam Sadowsky

    Businessman.

  • Ayad Akhtar

    Actor.

  • Watt Key

    Author.

  • Charles Swann

    Wlaf cornerback (scotland claymores).

  • Chris Thorpe

    Waukegan, illinois -- doubles luger (1994 olympics).

  • Juan Castillo Balcázar
  • Antonio Criniti
  • Huang Wen-Po
  • Mike Mullins

Whose famous birthday is on October 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 29th:

  • Gabrielle Union
    Gabrielle Union

    American 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 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.

  • 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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How old is someone born on October 29, 1970?


Someone born on October 29, 1970 is:

53 years 6 months old,

or 642 months and 21 days old,

or 2794 weeks and 4 days old,

or 19562 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 29, 1970?

There are 162 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, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 29, 1970.

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October 29, 1970: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 29, 1970:

  • Pietro Leone

What famous deaths happened on October 29th?

Famous deaths on October 29th:

  • Franco Corelli
    Franco Corelli

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

  • John Witherspoon
    John Witherspoon

    American actor and comedian (d. 2019).

  • Adolphe Menjou
    Adolphe Menjou

    American actor.

  • Lloyd Bochner
    Lloyd Bochner

    Canadian-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, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 29, 1970:

  • 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, 1970:

  • Saint Colman of Kilmacduagh
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October 29, 1970: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 29, 1970 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 26th and November 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 29, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 1970 was I'll Be There by Jackson 5, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

October 29, 1970: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 29, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 26th and November 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'll Be There
  2. - We've Only Just Begun
  3. - Fire And Rain
  4. - Cracklin' Rosie
  5. - Green-Eyed Lady

October 29, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 29, 1970 was Band Of Gold by Freda Payne, according to the music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

October 29, 1970: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 29, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 26th and November 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Band Of Gold
  2. - Black Night
  3. - You Can Get It If You Really Want
  4. - Paranoid
  5. - Me And My Life

October 29, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 29, 1970 was I'll Be There by Jackson 5, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 26th and November 1st.

October 29, 1970: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 29, 1970 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 26th and November 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I'll Be There
  2. - Super Bad (Part 1 & Part 2)
  3. - Engine Number 9
  4. - Stand By Your Man
  5. - Still Water (Love)

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October 29, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 29, 1970 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Ryan's Daughter

Release year: 1970

Directed by: David Lean

Starring: Robert Mitchum, Trevor Howard, John Mills, Christopher Jones

Country: United States of America

Borsalino

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Jacques Deray

Starring: Alain Delon, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Arnoldo Foà, Laura Adani, Catherine Rouvel, Corinne Marchand, Françoise Christophe

Country: Italy

Metello

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Mauro Bolognini

Starring: Renzo Montagnani, Gabriele Lavia, Lucia Bosè, Ottavia Piccolo, Massimo Ranieri, Mariano Rigillo, Pino Colizzi, Franco Balducci, Luigi Diberti, Tina Aumont, Frank Wolff, Steffen Zacharias

Country: Italy

La pacifista

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Miklós Jancsó

Starring: Monica Vitti, Gino Lavagetto, Francesco Carnelutti, Pierre Clémenti, Sergio Tramonti, Piero Faggioni, Daniel Pommereulle, Peter Pasetti

Country: Italy

The Phantom Tollbooth

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Chuck Jones, Abe Levitow, Dave Monahan

Starring: Butch Patrick, Hans Conried, Mel Blanc, Daws Butler

Country: United States of America

October 29, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 29, 1970 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Kleiner König Kalle Wirsch

Release year: 1970

Timeslip

Release year: 1970

Written by:

Starring: Cheryl Burfield, Spencer Banks, Denis Quilley, Iris Russell

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

UFO

Release year: 1970

Written by:

Starring: Ed Bishop, Dolores Mantez, Michael Billington, Ayshea Brough

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Josie and the Pussycats

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Harry Elfont

October 29, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 29, 1970 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

God Is An Englishman by R.F. Delderfield

God Is An Englishman

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This bestseller is set in Victorian commerce and follows Adam Swann's fortunes. He is a son of an Army family veteran of the Crimea campaigns.

Inside The Third Reich by Albert Speer

Inside The Third Reich

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Speer, Hitler's Minister of Armaments and War Production, is brutally incarcerated. He was the man who kept Germany armed and the war machine going even after Hitler's mythology had died.

Rich Man, Poor Man by Irwin Shaw

Rich Man, Poor Man

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Paperback with TV tie-ins

Great Lion Of God by Taylor Caldwell

Great Lion Of God

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Caldwell's classic epic novel is an inspiring, moving, and spiritual tale about St. Paul and the lives of the Jews, Romans, and early Christians.

The Wall Street Jungle by Richard Ney

The Wall Street Jungle

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The Wall Street Jungle [January 1, 1970] Ney Richard... B00005X4AX

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Who was the US President on October 29, 1970?

On October 29, 1970 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 29, 1970?

On October 29, 1970 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 29, 1970?

On October 29, 1970 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 1970?

1970 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • The Epoch
  • Afro-American Historical Calendar Series Established
  • Netherlands Christian Workers Union (NCW) forms

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What was the calendar for October 1970?

October 1970 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.

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