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Monday October 01, 1979: on this day
October 01, 1979 was the 274th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.
Is October 01, 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 01, 1979, who was born and died on October 01, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 01, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Sad Eyes by Robert John), movies (e.g. The Black Stallion, directed by Carroll Ballard), TV series (e.g. Face The Music) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 1st, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 01, 1979?
- October 01, 1979: What happened on that day?
- October 01, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 01, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 01, 1979?
- October 01, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 01, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- October 01, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 01, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- October 01, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 01, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 01, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 01, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 01, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 01, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on October 01, 1979?
What day of the week was October 01, 1979?
October 01, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 274th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 01, 1979 can also be written as 10/1/1979 in the US and as 1/10/1979 in UK and Europe.
October 01, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 01, 1979:
- Nigeria adopts constitution, alhaji shagari becomes president
- Pope john paul ii begins visit of us
- Rko radio network begins operation
- The united states returns sovereignty of the panama canal to panama.
- Nigeria terminates military rule, and the nigerian second republic is established.
- Pope john paul ii begins his first pastoral visit to the united states.
- The mtr, hong kong's rapid transit railway system, opens.
October 01, 1979: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- New England Patriots - Green Bay Packers : 14 - 27
October 01, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 1st is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra 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 01, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 01, 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 1st, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 01, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 01, 1979 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 01, 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 01, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 04:07 pm and setting at 02:50 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 06, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Oct 05, 1979.
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Who was born on October 01, 1979?
Famous people born on October 01, 1979:
- Jermery Keith
Creator of the Mocha JavaScript testing framework.
- Curtis Axel
Curtis axel, born on october 1, 1979, is a professional wrestler known for his time in wwe and his family legacy in the wrestling industry.
- Beck Bennett
Co-founder of Riot Games.
- Marko Stanojevic
An english-born italian rugby union footballer.
- Rudi Johnson
American football player.
- Gilberto Martínez
Costa rican footballer.
- Ryan Pontbriand
American football player.
- Natalia Semanova
- David Daskal
- Heather Christensen
- Senhit
- Walewska de Oliveira
- Ljudmila Kolčanova
- Caterina Licatini
Whose famous birthday is on October 1st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 1st:
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Jimmy CarterAmerican politician and 39th president of united states, was sworn in on 1/20/1977.
![Brie Larson]()
Brie LarsonBrie larson is a highly acclaimed movie actress known for her roles in films such as 'room' and 'captain marvel'.
![Zach Galifianakis]()
Zach GalifianakisZach galifianakis is an american comedian and actor known for his roles in the hangover movie series and his comedic talk show between two...
![Hakeem Kae-Kazim]()
Hakeem Kae-KazimNigerian-born actor known for his roles in various films and TV series.
![Julie Andrews]()
Julie AndrewsBritish-american singer and actress with a four-octave range.
![Jeane Manson]()
Jeane MansonAmerican singer, model, and actress living in france.
![Philippe Noiret]()
Philippe NoiretFrench actor, both on tv and in film.
![Matthew Daddario]()
Matthew DaddarioMatthew daddario is a tv actor known for his role as alec lightwood in the tv series shadowhunters.
![Stella Stevens]()
Stella StevensStella stevens is an american actress, known for her roles in films such as 'the poseidon adventure' and 'the nutty professor'.
![Randy Quaid]()
Randy QuaidRandy quaid is an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'national lampoon's vacation' and 'independence day'.
October 01, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 6 months old,
or 534 months and 18 days old,
or 2324 weeks and 4 days old,
or 16272 days old,
if you were born on October 01, 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 01, 1979?
There are 165 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 1st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 01, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 01, 1979.
October 01, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 01, 1979:
- Roy Harris
Us composer dies at 81.
- Dorothy Arzner
- Lucie Chevalley
- Preguinho
- Lise Lasalle
What famous deaths happened on October 1st?
Famous deaths on October 1st:
![Giuliano Gemma]()
Giuliano GemmaGiuliano gemma was an italian actor known for his roles in spaghetti western films such as a pistol for ringo and day of anger.
- Richard Avedon
American photographer, best known for his commercial fashion photography and portraits that have an immediate emotional impact.
- Gamble Rogers
Award-winning investigative journalist known for his in-depth reporting.
- Idonia Glaser
Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and evolutionary biology.
- Fount Leakey
Known for significant fossil discoveries in Africa.
- Loui Leakey
Renowned for discoveries of early human fossils in East Africa.
- Dierre Corneille
French playwright who is considered one of the founders of French tragedy and a pioneer of the Neoclassical movement in theater.
- Spyridon Marinatos
Renowned Greek archaeologist known for his excavations at Akrotiri on the island of Santorini.
- Pavle Vuisić
Renowned Serbian playwright and screenwriter.
- Reathel Bean
Former MLB pitcher known for his successful career with the Boston Red Sox.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 1st
October 01, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 01, 1979:
- Singapore - Children's Day
- Also see October 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- World Vegetarian Day
- French Republican Calendar - Cuve (Barrel) Day, tenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Tuvalu - Independence Day (from Gilbert Islands (Kiribati), 1975)
- San Marino - two Captains Regent, elected by parliament, take office for six months.
- Nigeria - Independence Day (from Britain, 1960)
- People's Republic of China - National Day (1949)
- RC Church - Feast days of Saint ThTrFse de Lisieux; formerly of Saint Bavo and Saint Remigius
- Republic of Cyprus - Independence Day (from Britain, 1960)
Observances on October 01, 1979:
- International Day of Older Persons
October 01, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 01, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 1st and October 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 01, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 01, 1979 was Sad Eyes by Robert John, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.
October 01, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 01, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 1st and October 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Robert John - Sad Eyes
- Michael Jackson - Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
- Herb Alpert - Rise
- The Knack - My Sharona
- Commodores - Sail On
October 01, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 01, 1979 was Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.
October 01, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 01, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 1st and October 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Buggles - Video Killed The Radio Star
- The Police - Message In A Bottle
- Lena Martell - One Day At A Time
- Blondie - Dreaming
October 01, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 01, 1979 was Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.
October 01, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 01, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 1st and October 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
- Funkadelic - (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1
- Cameo - I Just Want To Be
- Ashford & Simpson - Found A Cure
- GQ - I Do Love You
October 01, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 01, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Black Stallion
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Carroll Ballard
Starring: Kelly Reno, Mickey Rooney, Teri Garr, Clarence Muse
Country: United States of America
When a Stranger Calls
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Fred Walton
Starring: Carol Kane, Charles Durning, Rutanya Alda, Carmen Argenziano
Country: United States of America
10
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Blake Edwards
Starring: Dudley Moore, Bo Derek, Julie Andrews, Robert Webber
Country: United States of America
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
Dracula Blows His Cool
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Carl Schenkel
Starring: Gianni Garko, Betty Vergès, Bea Fiedler, Giacomo Rizzo
October 01, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 01, 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:
Face the Music
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Carol Wiseman
A Moment in Time
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Ruby Yang
Ride on Stranger
Release year: 1979
Jigsaw
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Michael Spierig
October 01, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 01, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
How You Can Become Financially Independent By Investing In Real Estate
By: Albert J. Lowry
How to Become Financially Independent By Investing in Real Estate, covers all the most recent tax laws and shows you how you can make greater profits than ever before.
The White Album
By: Joan Didion
The White Album was first published in 1979. It records the turmoil and aftermaths that took place in the 1960s. The White Album examines key figures and trends from the era, including Charles Manson and the Black Panthers.
Sophie's Choice
By: William Styron
Three stories are told: A young Southerner is determined to be a writer. There's also a love-hate relationship between a brilliant Jew, and a beautiful Polish woman. And finally, there's a terrible wound from the past of that woman that …
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.
Broca'S Brain
By: Carl Sagan
Carl Sagan, scientist and writer, returns to the frontier to share his insights about the world. He explores and explains the amazing future of intelligent people in his charmingly down-to earth style.
October 01, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 01, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Beam Invader
Sundance
Aim for the Ace!
Armor Battle
NASL Soccer
Who was the US President on October 01, 1979?
On October 01, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 01, 1979?
On October 01, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 01, 1979?
On October 01, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 1st?
October 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 eastern euphrates missile strike by iran: iran launches six ballistic missiles from its territory at isil targets in eastern syria near the euphrates river valley. this is in response to the ahvaz military parade.
- 2017 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: houthi forces claim that they have taken down an american mq-9 reaper drone above the yemeni capital sana'a. saba news agency footage appears to show people gathered around the aircraft's wreckage.
- 2016 - Yemeni civil war: houthi forces launch rockets that reportedly hit hsv-2 swift, which is a military vessel belonging the united arab emirates navy. it was reportedly destroyed off the coast yemen near the strategically important port of mokha in the red sea. (reuters),
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.
