Thursday November 08, 1979: on this day

November 08, 1979 was the 312th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is November 08, 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 November 08, 1979, who was born and died on November 08, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on November 08, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Heartache Tonight by Eagles), movies (e.g. Ernesto, directed by Salvatore Samperi), TV series (e.g. Anna) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about November 8th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was November 08, 1979?


November 08, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 312th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 08, 1979 can also be written as 11/8/1979 in the US and as 8/11/1979 in UK and Europe.

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November 08, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 08, 1979:

  • Abc broadcasts iran crisis: american held hostage with frank reynolds (forerunner to nightline)

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November 08, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 8th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 08, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 08, 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 November 8th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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November 08, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on November 08, 1979 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 08, 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 November 08, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 08:49 pm and setting at 11:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 04, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Dec 03, 1979.

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Who was born on November 08, 1979?


Famous people born on November 08, 1979:

  • Dania Ramirez
    Dania Ramirez

    Dania Ramirez is an actress known for her roles in TV shows and movies.

  • Kenndra Williams

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist recognized for her groundbreaking investigative work.

  • Jacoria Smith

    Prominent physicist known for her contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Babbette Lin

    Leading cybersecurity expert with expertise in threat analysis and prevention.

  • Sharronda Smith

    Prominent physicist known for her contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Cathyann Smith

    Grand Slam champion in tennis.

  • Keyasha Johnson

    Prominent physicist known for her research in quantum mechanics and particle physics.

  • Mekisha Ferguson

    Investigative reporter recognized for her fearless approach to uncovering corruption.

  • Persephonie Chen

    Experienced foreign correspondent known for her insightful analysis of global events.

  • Khristen Bennett

    Investigative reporter known for breaking high-profile stories that have made a significant impact.

  • Reisha Kumar

    Known for her successful campaign strategies for various political parties.

  • Tamkia Jackson

    Known for her successful campaign strategies for various political candidates.

  • Brendi Chen

    Known for leading successful political campaigns.

  • Brettany Nguyen

    Strategic advisor to several successful political campaigns.

  • Racquelle Garcia

    Played a key role in several successful political campaigns.

  • Laurali Chen

    Known for her successful campaign strategies for various candidates.

  • Ryelan Chen

    Mastermind behind successful election campaigns.

  • Gracielynn Martinez

    Renowned for her successful campaign strategies for various candidates.

  • Jenesa Chen

    Known for her successful campaign strategies for various candidates.

Whose famous birthday is on November 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 8th:

  • Alain Delon
    Alain Delon

    French director, actor and producer.

  • Stéphane Audran
    Stéphane Audran

    French actress.

  • Courtney Thorne-Smith
    Courtney Thorne-Smith

    Courtney thorne-smith is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows such as melrose place and ally mcbeal.

  • Margaret Mitchell
    Margaret Mitchell

    American author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.

  • Virna Lisi
    Virna Lisi

    Italian actress and voluptuous lead lady, after her roles in local films, she was internationally recognized for "the black tulip," 1963,"...

  • Leif Garrett
    Leif Garrett

    American singer and actor.

  • Alfre Woodard
    Alfre Woodard

    American actress.

  • Patti Page
    Patti Page

    American singer.

  • Parker Posey
    Parker Posey

    Parker posey is a renowned american actress known for her roles in independent films and her contributions to the indie film movement.

  • Ayako Wakao
    Ayako Wakao

    Ayako wakao is a japanese actress known for her roles in classic japanese films.

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November 08, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 4 months old,

or 532 months and 21 days old,

or 2316 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16213 days old,

if you were born on November 08, 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 November 08, 1979?

There are 224 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday November 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 08, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on November 08, 1979.

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November 08, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on November 08, 1979:

  • Yvonne de Gaulle

    Wife of charles de gaulle (born 1900).

  • Wilfred Bion

    Renowned psychoanalyst known for his work on group dynamics and object relations.

  • Sydney Tafler

    Actor (too many crooks), passes away at 63.

  • Yvonne Vendroux

What famous deaths happened on November 8th?

Famous deaths on November 8th:

  • Jean Marais
    Jean Marais

    French actor with handsome, rugged features.

  • Wendell Corey
    Wendell Corey

    American actor and politician (d. 1968).

  • Dorothy Kilgallen
    Dorothy Kilgallen

    American actress and author, journalist (d. 1965).

  • James Hayden
    James Hayden

    American actor (born 1953).

  • Beatrice Kay
    Beatrice Kay

    Singer/actress (sister sue calvin & the col), dies at the age of 78.

  • Mayline Wong

    Renowned painter whose works are celebrated for their unique style.

  • Norman Rockwell

    American illustrator known for his portraits depicting american life.

  • Freddi Zeitlin

    Influential playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.

  • Vitali Ginzburg

    Nobel laureate known for his contributions to theoretical physics.

  • Abrham Kuyper

    Dutch statesman and theologian.

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November 08, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 08, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 5th and November 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


November 08, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 08, 1979 was Heartache Tonight by Eagles, according to the music chart for the week November 5th and November 11th.

November 08, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on November 08, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 5th and November 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Heartache Tonight
  2. - Dim All The Lights
  3. - Still
  4. - Rise
  5. - Pop Muzik

November 08, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 08, 1979 was When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman by Dr Hook, according to the music chart for the week November 5th and November 11th.

November 08, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on November 08, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 5th and November 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman
  2. - One Day At A Time
  3. - Crazy Little Thing Called Love youtube
  4. - Gimme Gimme Gimme
  5. - Eton Rifles

November 08, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 08, 1979 was Ladies Night by Kool & The Gang, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 5th and November 11th.

November 08, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on November 08, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 5th and November 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Ladies Night
  2. - Still
  3. - (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1
  4. - Cruisin'
  5. - I Wanna Be Your Lover

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November 08, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on November 08, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Org

Org

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Fernando Birri

Starring: Terence Hill, Jean-Luc Godard, Glauber Rocha, Roberto Rossellini, Lidija Juracik, Julio García Espinosa, Herbert Marcuse, Nolika Pareda, Francesco Di Giacomo (II), Jonas Mekas, Isaac Twen Obu, Pietro Santalamazza

Country: Italy

Tess

Tess

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Roman Polanski

Starring: Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, Leigh Lawson, John Collin

Country: United States of America

The Rose

The Rose

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Mark Rydell

Starring: Bette Midler, Alan Bates, Frederic Forrest, Harry Dean Stanton

Promises in the Dark

Promises in the Dark

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Jerome Hellman

Starring: Marsha Mason, Ned Beatty, Susan Clark, Michael Brandon

November 08, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on November 08, 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:

Anna

Anna

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Jorge Dorado

Der Millionenbauer

Der Millionenbauer

Release year: 1979

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

November 08, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on November 08, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years by Howard J. Ruff

How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years

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Howard J. Ruff is an author, financial advisor and founder of The Ruff Times Financial Newsletter. Howard started publication of The Ruff Times in 1975. It is a pioneering financial advisory newsletter.

Shadow Of The Moon by M.M. Kaye

Shadow Of The Moon

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M. M. Kaye is the author of The Far Pavilions. She takes her readers back to India, a vast, glittering, sun-baked continent. Shadow of the Moon tells the story of Winter de Ballesteros.

Aunt Erma'S Cope Book by Erma Bombeck

Aunt Erma'S Cope Book

By:

"Her audience includes anyone who has ever been married, had children, reached middle age, or owned a dog, duck, or both. "DALLAS TIMES HERALDIn this book Erma comes out of the kitchen with these

Triple by Ken Follett

Triple

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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 …

The Matarese Circle by Robert Ludlum

The Matarese Circle

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Two mortal enemies are the only people on the planet who can stop an evil plot that threatens all life.

November 08, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on November 08, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Super Invader

Super Invader

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Space Invaders clone fixed shooter

Publisher: California Pacific Computer Company

Ozma Wars

Ozma Wars

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation 3 / PSP

Genre: fixed shooter

Publisher: SNK

Basic Programming

Basic Programming

Platform: Atari 2600

Publisher: Atari

Apple Trek

Apple Trek

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Apple Inc

ABPA Backgammon

ABPA Backgammon

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Board game

Publisher: Mattel Electronics Sears

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Who was the US President on November 08, 1979?

On November 08, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on November 08, 1979?

On November 08, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on November 08, 1979?

On November 08, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about November 8th?

November 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of November. 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 November 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - French authorities seize a ryanair plane because it was owed illegal subsidies to the european union at bordeaux-merignac airport, just before 149 passengers bound for london boarded.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: 2017 abu kamal offensive. the syrian army and its allies capture abu kamal, a member of the islamic state of iraq.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). six al qaeda insurgents were killed by the arab coalition.

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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 November 1979?

November 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th 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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