Tuesday October 02, 1979: on this day

October 02, 1979 was the 275th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is October 02, 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 02, 1979, who was born and died on October 02, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 02, 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 2nd, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 02, 1979?


October 02, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 275th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 1979 can also be written as 10/2/1979 in the US and as 2/10/1979 in UK and Europe.

October 02, 1979 in October 1979 calendar

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October 02, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd 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 02, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 02, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on October 2nd, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 02, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 02, 1979 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 02, 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 02, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 04:50 pm and setting at 04:02 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 02, 1979?


Famous people born on October 02, 1979:

  • Maja Ivarsson

    Swedish singer-songwriter (the sounds).

  • Brianna Brown

    Soap opera actress.

  • Primož Brezec

    Slovenian basketball player.

  • Yann Cucherat

    French gymnast who won bronze in parallel bars at 2005 world artistic gymnastics championships.

  • Arta Dobroshi

    Kosovar actress.

  • Mama Bee

    Vine star.

  • Francisco Fonseca

    Mexican footballer.

  • Beckie King
  • Nathan Marlow
  • Karen Cockburn
  • Michael John Ball
  • Julien Vauclair
  • Inoki
  • Balázs Borbély
  • Luca Solari
  • Luis Pasamontes

Whose famous birthday is on October 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 2nd:

  • Avery Brooks
    Avery Brooks

    Avery Brooks is an American actor, director, and educator, best known for his roles as Benjamin Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Hawk...

  • Ayumi Hamasaki
    Ayumi Hamasaki

    Producer and actress of japanese singer-songwriters.

  • Graham Greene
    Graham Greene

    British travel writer, novelist, playwright, film critic, and literary critic.

  • Maribel Verdú
    Maribel Verdú

    Spanish singer and actress.

  • Persis Khambatta
    Persis Khambatta

    East indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.

  • Efren Ramirez
    Efren Ramirez

    American producer and actor.

  • Lew Temple
    Lew Temple

    American actor.

  • Tara Barr
    Tara Barr

    American actress.

  • Jurnee Smollett-Bell
    Jurnee Smollett-Bell

    Jurnee smollett-bell is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like friday night lights and underground, as well as in films...

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October 02, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 5 months old,

or 533 months and 27 days old,

or 2321 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16250 days old,

if you were born on October 02, 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 02, 1979?

There are 187 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 02, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 02, 1979.

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October 02, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 02, 1979:

  • Gino Germani
  • Hannelore Schmatz
  • Jean Jourlin
  • Wei Heling
  • Jean Bruchési

What famous deaths happened on October 2nd?

Famous deaths on October 2nd:

  • Tom Petty
    Tom Petty

    Tom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...

  • Rock Hudson
    Rock Hudson

    American actor.

  • Madeleine Carroll
    Madeleine Carroll

    British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.

  • Gene Autry
    Gene Autry

    American singer who became famous as a singing cowboy on radio, in movies and on television.

  • George Grizzard
    George Grizzard

    American actor, who started his stage career in 1945.

  • Tamara Dobson
    Tamara Dobson

    American actress (born 1947).

  • Nipsey Russell
    Nipsey Russell

    American comedian and actor (d. 2005).

  • George Bancroft
    George Bancroft

    American historian and statesman, who was prominent in supporting secondary education at both the state and national levels.

  • Marsel Duchamp

    French-American artist known for his contributions to Dadaism and Surrealism.

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October 02, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 02, 1979:

  • Also see October 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Roman Catholic Church - Memorial of Guardian Angels
  • World Farm Animal Day
  • Roman festivals - First day of the Ludi Augustales to celebrate the recovery by emperor August of Roman standards from the Parthians
  • Guinea - Independence Day (from France, 1958)
  • French Republican Calendar - Pomme de terre (Potato) Day, eleventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • India - Gandhi Jayanti (birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, 1869)

Observances on October 02, 1979:

  • World Habitat Day
  • International Day of Non-Violence
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October 02, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 02, 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 02, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 1979 was Sad Eyes by Robert John, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

October 02, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 02, 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:

  1. - Sad Eyes
  2. - Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
  3. - Rise
  4. - My Sharona
  5. - Sail On

October 02, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 02, 1979 was Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

October 02, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 02, 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:

  1. - Video Killed The Radio Star
  2. - Message In A Bottle
  3. - One Day At A Time
  4. - Dreaming

October 02, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 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 02, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 02, 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:

  1. - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
  2. - (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1
  3. - I Just Want To Be
  4. - Found A Cure
  5. - I Do Love You

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October 02, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 02, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Black Stallion

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

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

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10

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Blake Edwards

Starring: Dudley Moore, Bo Derek, Julie Andrews, Robert Webber

Country: United States of America

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

Dracula Blows His Cool

Dracula Blows His Cool

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Carl Schenkel

Starring: Gianni Garko, Betty Vergès, Bea Fiedler, Giacomo Rizzo

October 02, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 02, 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

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

Ride on Stranger

Ride on Stranger

Release year: 1979

Jigsaw

Jigsaw

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Michael Spierig

October 02, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 02, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Shibumi by Trevanian

Shibumi

By:

Nicholai Hül is the most wanted man in the world. He was born in Shanghai during World War I chaos. His parents were an aristocratic Russian mother, and a mysterious German father.

The Dead Zone by Stephen King

The Dead Zone

By:

Johnny

Sophie's Choice by William Styron

Sophie's Choice

By:

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 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.

War and Remembrance by Herman Wouk

War and Remembrance

By:

These two classic works capture the current world events and tell the story of one American family caught up in the middle of the war's chaos.

October 02, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 02, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Beam Invader

Beam Invader

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: Tekunon Kougyou

Sundance

Sundance

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Cinematronics

Head On

Head On

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Driving, Maze

Publisher: Sega/Gremlin

Basic Programming

Basic Programming

Platform: Atari 2600

Publisher: Atari

Aim for the Ace!

Aim for the Ace!

Genre: Sports, Romance

history

Who was the US President on October 02, 1979?

On October 02, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 02, 1979?

On October 02, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 02, 1979?

On October 02, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 2nd?

October 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present), afghan parliamentary election, 2018, 13 killed and more than 30 injured at an election rally held in nangarhar province in afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Due to a bomb threat, the luxor hotel has been placed under lockdown
  • 2016 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). an isil sniper shoots jeroen oerlemans, a dutch war correspondent and photographer, in sirte, libya.

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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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