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Saturday October 06, 1979: on this day
October 06, 1979 was the 279th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is October 06, 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 06, 1979, who was born and died on October 06, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 06, 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 6th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 06, 1979?
- October 06, 1979: What happened on that day?
- October 06, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 06, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 06, 1979?
- October 06, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 06, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- October 06, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 06, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- October 06, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 06, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 06, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 06, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 06, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 06, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on October 06, 1979?
What day of the week was October 06, 1979?
October 06, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 279th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 06, 1979 can also be written as 10/6/1979 in the US and as 6/10/1979 in UK and Europe.
October 06, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 06, 1979:
- Pope john paul ii becomes the first pontiff to visit the white house.
- Federal reserve system changes from an interest rate target policy to a money supply target policy.
- Peter brock wins the bathurst 1000 by a record 6 laps, with a lap record on the last lap.
- Lesotho recognizes the sahrawi arab democratic republic (sadr).
- Near guam, typhoon tip reaches a record intensity of 870 millibars, the lowest pressure recorded at sea level. this makes tip the most powerful tropical cyclone in known world history.
October 06, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 6th 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 06, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 06, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 6th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 06, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 06, 1979 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 06, 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 06, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 07:24 pm and setting at 08:52 am.
The previous full moon was on Oct 05, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Nov 04, 1979.
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Who was born on October 06, 1979?
Famous people born on October 06, 1979:
![Lex Shrapnel]()
Lex ShrapnelEnglish actor.
- Timoty Jordan
Senior Software Engineer at Google.
- Hadley Wickham
Hadley Wickham is a statistician known for his contributions to the R programming language.
- Pascal van Assendelft
Dutch sprinter.
- Richard Seymour
American football player.
- Mohamed Kallon
Sierra leonean footballer and manager.
- David Di Tommaso
French soccer/football player who began his career at as monaco in france, where he was instrumental in the club's 2000 league title win.
- Zoé Shepard
- Radoslav Rančík
- Josephine Touray
- Mahmut Yilmaz
- Tracy Almeda-Singian
- Oliver Barth
- Sareh Bayat
- DJ Tayone
- Ronny Keller
- Mamadou N'Doye
Whose famous birthday is on October 6th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 6th:
![Vinod Khanna]()
Vinod KhannaIndian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.
![Ioan Gruffudd]()
Ioan GruffuddIoan gruffudd is a welsh actor known for his roles in titanic, fantastic four, and the tv series hornblower.
![Carole Lombard]()
Carole LombardAmerican actress.
![Amy Jo Johnson]()
Amy Jo JohnsonAmy jo johnson is an american singer and actress best known for her role as kimberly hart in the television series mighty morphin power...
![Elisabeth Shue]()
Elisabeth ShueElisabeth shue is an american film actress known for her roles in popular movies such as 'the karate kid', 'back to the future part ii', and...
![Bruno Cremer]()
Bruno CremerFrench comedian, actor and comedian.
![Britt Ekland]()
Britt EklandSwedish-american actress and one of sweden's most prominent sex symbols.
![Jeremy Sisto]()
Jeremy SistoAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor actors.
![Maki Horikita]()
Maki HorikitaJapanese actress and model.
![Melvyn Bragg]()
Melvyn BraggBritish journalist, editor, and presenter of "the south bank show," a prestigious arts program that won 87 major awards.
October 06, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 6 months old,
or 534 months and 22 days old,
or 2325 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16276 days old,
if you were born on October 06, 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 06, 1979?
There are 161 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 6th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 06, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 06, 1979.
October 06, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 06, 1979:
- Elizabeth Bishop
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet known for her precise language and vivid imagery.
- Anastasios Orlandos
- Mario Musella
- Renato Bacigalupo
- Ľudmila Pajdušáková
- Paride Calonghi
What famous deaths happened on October 6th?
Famous deaths on October 6th:
![Bette Davis]()
Bette DavisAmerican actress.
![Bill O'Reilly]()
Bill O'ReillyAmerican journalist, tv and radio personality.
![Amália Rodrigues]()
Amália RodriguesPortuguese actress and singer (d. 1999).
![Denholm Elliott]()
Denholm ElliottActor in english (raiders of lost ark) dies at age 70.
![Diane Cilento]()
Diane CilentoQueensland, australia -- actress.
![Hattie Jacques]()
Hattie JacquesBritish comedy actor known for his roles in the Carry On films.
![Scott Wilson]()
Scott WilsonScott wilson was an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as in cold blood and the walking dead.
![Dennis Price]()
Dennis PriceTwyford (england) -- actor (adventurers and millionairess).
![Richard Farnsworth]()
Richard FarnsworthLos angeles, california -- actor (misery, havana, sylvester).
![Ted Bessell]()
Ted BessellActor/director (that girl) dies at 61 from an aneurism.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 6th
October 06, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 06, 1979:
- Judaism - Fast of Gedalia (2005)
- Egypt - National Day or Victory Day; celebrates the results of the October war in 1973
- U.S. - German-American Day observed since 1987; Mad Hatter Day
- Ireland - Ivy Day, formerly honoring the Irish revolutionary Padraig Pearse, commemmorates the death of Charles Stewart Parnell.
- Also see October 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- RC Saints - Saint Bruno, St Faith
- French Republican Calendar - áne (Donkey) Day, fifteenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
October 06, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 06, 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 06, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 06, 1979 was Sad Eyes by Robert John, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.
October 06, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 06, 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 06, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 06, 1979 was Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.
October 06, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 06, 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 06, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 06, 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 06, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 06, 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 06, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 06, 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 06, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 06, 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 06, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 06, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Woman Of Substance
By: Barbara Taylor Bradford
To celebrate its thirty-year anniversary, here's the story that got it all started: Barbara Taylor Bradford, New York Times bestseller and Barbara Taylor Bradford's riveting saga about a woman who dreamed--and succeeded.
The Great Shark Hunt
By: Hunter S. Thompson
This volume is the first in Hunter S. Thompson’s bestselling Gonzo Papers series. It was first published in 1979.
War and Remembrance
By: Herman Wouk
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.
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.
Jailbird
By: Kurt Vonnegut
Jailbird is a comic and funny Vonnegut world that reveals high crimes and misdemeanors within government and in the heart. The humorous tale of Walter F. follows the bumbling bureaucrat.
October 06, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 06, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Space
4-Player Bowling Alley
Bomb Bee
Football
Armor Battle
Who was the US President on October 06, 1979?
On October 06, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 06, 1979?
On October 06, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 06, 1979?
On October 06, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 6th?
October 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:
- 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: avigdor lieberman, the defense minister of israel, has announced that israel will reduce its fishing zone off gaza strip from 9 nautical mile (17 km; 10 miles) to 6 nautical mile (11 km; 6.9 miles) in response to weekly gaza border protests. yesterday's protest saw over 20,000 participants. three palestinians were among those killed.
- 2017 - According to the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 14 civilians were killed by russian airstrikes as they crossed the euphrates river near mayadin, an isil-held area in eastern syria, while fleeing mahkan.
- 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six people were killed in an al-shabaab attack against a village close to mandera, kenya. (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.
