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see horoscope and birth chart for October 05, 1979What happened on Friday, October 5, 1979?
About October 5th, 1979, in brief:
- Historical events: Curtis Sanford is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender born on October 5, 1979, in Owen Sound, Ontario. He played in the NHL for the St. Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks, and Columbus Blue Jackets, and later in the KHL for Lokomotiv Yaroslavl. After retiring in 2015, he became a goaltending coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2022.
- Day of the week: October 5th, 1979 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Sad Eyes by Robert John
- #1 UK song: Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles
- Popular movie: Apocalypse Now directed by Francis Ford Coppola
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- October 05, 1979: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was October 05, 1979?
- Who was born on October 05, 1979?
- October 05, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- October 05, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- October 05, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 05, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on October 05, 1979?
- Back in 1979
October 05, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 05, 1979:
- Curtis Sanford NHL player profile Curtis Sanford is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender born on October 5, 1979, in Owen Sound, Ontario. He played in the NHL for the St. Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks, and Columbus Blue Jackets, and later in the KHL for Lokomotiv Yaroslavl. After retiring in 2015, he became a goaltending coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2022. source: en.wikipedia.org
October 05, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from October 1979
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What day of the week was October 05, 1979?
October 05, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 278th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 05, 1979 can also be written as 10/5/1979 in the US and as 5/10/1979 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on October 05, 1979?
Famous people born on October 05, 1979:
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Yuanyuan GaoYuanyuan Gao is a prominent Chinese actress, dancer, and singer known for her roles in Chinese film and television. She gained widespread recognition for her starring performances in films like 'Beijing Bicycle' and 'Caught in the Web.' Gao is acclaimed for her acting versatility and has received numerous awards for her contributions to the Chinese entertainment industry. [bio]
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Patricia CondePatricia Conde is a Spanish actress, comedian, TV presenter, and model. She gained national recognition for her work on the satirical television program 'Sé lo que hicisteis...' and has appeared in various television shows, films, and theatrical productions in Spain. [bio]
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Rachael Leigh CookRachael Leigh Cook is an American actress known for her breakthrough role in the teen romantic comedy 'She's All That' and the cult classic...
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October 05, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
October 05, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 05, 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 05, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 05, 1979 was Sad Eyes by Robert John, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.
- Robert John - Sad Eyes
- Michael Jackson - Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
- Herb Alpert - Rise
- The Knack - My Sharona
- Commodores - Sail On
October 05, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 05, 1979 was Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.
- The Buggles - Video Killed The Radio Star
- The Police - Message In A Bottle
- Lena Martell - One Day At A Time
- Blondie - Dreaming
October 05, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 05, 1979 was Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.
- 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 05, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 5th is Libra.
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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 05, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 05, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthOctober 05, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 05, 1979 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 05, 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 05, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:47 pm and setting at 07:41 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 06, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Nov 04, 1979.
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Someone born on October 05, 1979 is:
46 years 10 months old,
or 562 months
or 2443 weeks and 5 days old,
or 17106 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 05, 1979?
There are 61 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 5th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 05, 1979?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 05, 1979.
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Why 1979 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on October 5, 1979, a 1979 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to October 5, 1979 includes Curtis Sanford NHL player profile, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around October 5, 1979 included “Sad Eyes” by Robert John, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of October 5, 1979 included Apocalypse Now, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
October 5, 1979 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Yao Chen, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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