Thursday October 04, 1979: on this day

October 04, 1979 was the 277th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 04, 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 04, 1979, who was born and died on October 04, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 04, 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 4th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 04, 1979?


October 04, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 277th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 04, 1979 can also be written as 10/4/1979 in the US and as 4/10/1979 in UK and Europe.

October 04, 1979 in October 1979 calendar

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October 04, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 04, 1979:

  • Hugh leonards life, premieres in dublin

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October 04, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 4th 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 04, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 04, 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 4th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 04, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 04, 1979 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 04, 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 04, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:09 pm and setting at 06:28 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 04, 1979?


Famous people born on October 04, 1979:

  • Rachael Leigh Cook
    Rachael Leigh Cook

    Rachael leigh cook is an american actress known for her roles in 'she's all that' and 'josie and the pussycats'.

  • Caitriona Balfe
    Caitriona Balfe

    Caitriona balfe is an irish actress known for her role as claire fraser in the tv series outlander.

  • Sputnik 1

    Sputnik 1 was the first artificial earth satellite launched by the soviet union in 1957, marking the beginning of the space age.

  • Jermery Ashkenas

    Creator of the CoffeeScript programming language.

  • Stefan Booth

    English singer and actor.

  • Björn Phau

    German tennis player.

  • Adam Voges

    Australian cricketer.

  • Sam Easton

    Canadian actor.

  • Brandon Barash

    American actor.

  • Rachael Cook

    Tv actress.

  • Josh Klinghoffer

    Musician.

  • Shannyn Sossamon

    Musician.

  • Flávia Roberta Francelino Prado
  • Krisztián Timár

Whose famous birthday is on October 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 4th:

  • Christoph Waltz
    Christoph Waltz

    Christoph waltz is an austrian actor known for his captivating performances in quentin tarantino films, particularly for his roles in...

  • Susan Sarandon
    Susan Sarandon

    American actress, who is well-known for her roles in films since her 1970s debut.

  • Alicia Silverstone
    Alicia Silverstone

    American actress, producer and author.

  • Dakota Johnson
    Dakota Johnson

    American celebrity family, first child of actor husband don johnson and actress melanie griffith.

  • Julien Clerc
    Julien Clerc

    French chanson and pop singer.

  • Liev Schreiber
    Liev Schreiber

    He was an american actor on stage and screen.

  • Anne Rice
    Anne Rice

    American writer.

  • Wendy Makkena
    Wendy Makkena

    American actress and dancer, known for her versatility and experience in comedy, voice-over, film and shakespeare.

  • Paco León
    Paco León

    Spanish screenwriter and producer of spanish actor.

  • Melissa Benoist
    Melissa Benoist

    American actress and singer.

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October 04, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 5 months old,

or 533 months and 24 days old,

or 2321 weeks

or 16247 days old,

if you were born on October 04, 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 04, 1979?

There are 190 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 4th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 04, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 04, 1979.

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October 04, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 04, 1979:

  • Christina Spierenburg

    Dutch singer, dies at 56.

  • Valentina Telegina
  • Ettore Lindner
  • Ted Fritsch
  • Natwarsinhji Bhavsinhji

What famous deaths happened on October 4th?

Famous deaths on October 4th:

  • Graham Chapman
    Graham Chapman

    An english actor and writer.

  • Norman Wisdom
    Norman Wisdom

    English actor, comedian, and singer-songwriter (b. 1915).

  • Tom Bell
    Tom Bell

    English actor on stage and in film (born 1933).

  • Jill Bennett
    Jill Bennett

    Actress (skull and hawks), dies at 58 from unknown causes.

  • Evelean Rembrandt

    Evelean Rembrandt was a Dutch Golden Age painter, renowned for his masterful use of light and shadow in his portraits and biblical scenes.

  • Wildon Rembrandt

    Wildon Rembrandt was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his masterful use of chiaroscuro.

  • Mercedies Sosa

    Iconic Argentine singer known for her powerful voice and social activism.

  • Isaly Curie

    Isaly Curie was a French physicist and a pioneer in the study of radioactivity, who, together with her husband Pierre Curie and Henri...

  • Mally Planck

    Mally Planck was a German theoretical physicist who originated quantum theory, which revolutionized our understanding of the atomic and...

  • Max Weber

    German painter known for his expressionist works.

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October 04, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on October 04, 1979:

  • World Space Week, 4-10 October
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October 04, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 04, 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 04, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 04, 1979 was Sad Eyes by Robert John, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

October 04, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 04, 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 04, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 04, 1979 was Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

October 04, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 04, 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 04, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 04, 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 04, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 04, 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 04, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 04, 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 04, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 04, 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 04, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 04, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Broca'S Brain by Carl Sagan

Broca'S Brain

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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.

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 …

Triple by Ken Follett

Triple

By:

A New York Times bestseller of terror and suspense from the author of A Column of Fire, World Without End and The Pillars of the Earth. As Egypt gets closer to developing a nuclear weapon, the Mossad’s top-ranking Israeli agent …

Quest For The Best by Stanley Marcus

Quest For The Best

By:

Who better to tell you what is the best than the man who has made Neiman Marcus synonymous for excellence for over fifty years?

The Last Enchantment by Mary Stewart

The Last Enchantment

By:

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.

October 04, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 04, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Adventure

Adventure

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action-adventure, maze

Publisher: Atari, Inc

Star Fire

Star Fire

Platform: Arcade, Atari 800, Commodore 64

Genre: 3d shooter

Publisher: Exidy

Cutie Q

Cutie Q

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Pinball, Breakout clone

Publisher: Namco

Aim for the Ace!

Aim for the Ace!

Genre: Sports, Romance

Armor Battle

Armor Battle

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Mattel Electronics

history

Who was the US President on October 04, 1979?

On October 04, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 04, 1979?

On October 04, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 04, 1979?

On October 04, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 4th?

October 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th 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 4th, such as:

  • 2018 - Relations between india and russia: russian president vladimir putin arrives india to meet prime minister narendra modi.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: hawija offensive 2017: the iraqi army, allied paramilitary fighters, and the iraqi army storm the isil-held hawija in kirkuk governorate. hawija remains one of the few remaining strongholds of isil in iraq.
  • 2016 - Sectarianism and violence in pakistan: two motorcyclists open fire on a bus heading to hazara town in quetta, pakistan. the attack killed four shia hazara women and injured two others. (the daily mail, (dawn)

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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.

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Thursday October 4, 1979