Thursday October 08, 1970: on this day

October 08, 1970 was the 281st day of the year 1970, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 08, 1970 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 08, 1970, who was born and died on October 08, 1970, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 08, 1970, which were the most popular songs (ex. Cracklin' Rosie by Neil Diamond), movies (e.g. Le cercle rouge, directed by Jean-Pierre Melville), TV series (e.g. Timeslip) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 8th, 1970 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 08, 1970?


October 08, 1970 was a Thursday and it was the 281st day of the year 1970 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 1970 can also be written as 10/8/1970 in the US and as 8/10/1970 in UK and Europe.

October 08, 1970 in October 1970 calendar

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October 08, 1970: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 08, 1970:

  • Soviet author alexander i solzhenitsyn awarded nobel prize for literature.
  • Vietnam war: in paris, a communist delegation rejects us president richard nixon's october 7 peace proposal as ''a maneuver to deceive world opinion''.
  • Aleksandr solzhenitsyn wins the nobel prize in literature.

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October 08, 1970: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th 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 08, 1970: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 08, 1970 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on October 8th, 1970 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 08, 1970: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 08, 1970 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 08, 1970 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 08, 1970 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 03:02 pm and setting at 12:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 15, 1970 while the next full moon would come on Oct 14, 1970.

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Who was born on October 08, 1970?


Famous people born on October 08, 1970:

  • Matt Damon
    Matt Damon

    American actor and the author of "good will hunting," a movie script he wrote with his friend ben affleck.

  • Anne-Marie Duff
    Anne-Marie Duff

    English actress.

  • Markale Damon

    Markale Damon is an American actor known for his roles in films such as The Bourne Identity and Good Will Hunting.

  • Tetsuya Nomura

    Japanese director and designer of video games.

  • Sadiq Khan

    Mayor of London and former human rights lawyer who has also been involved in various business ventures.

  • Nicole Ari Parker

    Nicole ari parker is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'soul food' and 'boogie nights'.

  • Romeo Toscani

    Chemist specializing in analytical chemistry.

  • Soon-Yi Previn

    Soon-yi previn is a korean american actress known for her controversial marriage to director woody allen.

  • Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui

    Congolese colonel.

  • Sisaundra Lewis

    American producer and singer-songwriter.

  • Carlos Etheredge

    Wlaf tight end (amsterdam admirals).

  • James Williams

    Wlaf cornerback (scottish claymores).

  • David Doster

    Fort wayne, indiana -- infielder (philadelphia phillies).

  • Mathieu Chui

    Congolese colonel.

  • Gauri Khan

    Film producer.

  • Mayrin Villanueva

    Soap opera actress.

  • DeWayne Knight

    Cfl linebacker (winnipeg blue bombers).

Whose famous birthday is on October 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 8th:

  • Bella Thorne
    Bella Thorne

    Bella thorne is an american actress and model known for her roles in disney channel's 'shake it up' and the film 'the duff'.

  • Bruno Mars
    Bruno Mars

    American singer, songwriter and record producer.

  • Nick Cannon
    Nick Cannon

    Nick cannon is an american rapper, actor, and comedian known for his roles in films such as drumline and his work as the host of america's...

  • Raaj Kumar
    Raaj Kumar

    Raaj kumar was an indian film actor known for his powerful and intense performances in hindi cinema.

  • Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver

    American actress, whose first hit was 1979's science-fiction thriller "alien.

  • Paul Hogan
    Paul Hogan

    Australian screenwriter and actor who is most well-known for his first feature film "crocodile dandee" and its sequel, "crocodile dandee ii.

  • Chevy Chase
    Chevy Chase

    American comedian and actor, who started as a writer.

  • Stephanie Zimbalist
    Stephanie Zimbalist

    Movie actress.

  • Claude Jade
    Claude Jade

    One of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...

  • Molly Quinn
    Molly Quinn

    American actress and producer.

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October 08, 1970: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 53 years 5 months old,

or 641 months and 21 days old,

or 2790 weeks and 1 day old,

or 19531 days old,

if you were born on October 08, 1970.

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 08, 1970?

There are 193 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 08, 1970?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 08, 1970.

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October 08, 1970: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 08, 1970:

  • Jean Giono

    French author and poet (b. 1895).

  • Lucien Goldmann

    Romanian / french sociologist / philosopher.

  • Mitr Chaibancha

    Thai actor and producer (d. 1970).

What famous deaths happened on October 8th?

Famous deaths on October 8th:

  • Fernando Lamas
    Fernando Lamas

    Argentinian-american actor, singer, and director (d. 1982).

  • Phyllis Calvert
    Phyllis Calvert

    British actress (born 1915).

  • Nigel Bruce
    Nigel Bruce

    British actor (d. 1953).

  • Eduardo Ciannelli
    Eduardo Ciannelli

    Italian actor, who started his career in opera baritone on the continent and italy.

  • Willy Brandt

    German lawyer and politician, 4th chancellor of germany, nobel prize laureate (b. 1913).

  • Reford

    Renowned Canadian architect known for his work on the Jardins de Métis.

  • Jacques Derrida

    Influential French philosopher known for developing deconstruction theory.

  • Marianita May

    Renowned American author known for her novels and short stories.

  • Naftula Herz Imber

    Author of the lyrics of the Israeli national anthem, Hatikvah.

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October 08, 1970: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 08, 1970:

  • French Republican Calendar - Citrouille (Pumpkin) Day, seventeenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Also see October 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Bolivia - reportedly, Che Guevara is honoured on this day at which he was captured in La Higuera, as San Ernesto, answering prayers for rain.
  • Wales and Cornwall - Saint Keyne
  • RC Saints - Saint Susan of Blois

Observances on October 08, 1970:

  • World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
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October 08, 1970: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 08, 1970 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 5th and October 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 08, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 1970 was Cracklin' Rosie by Neil Diamond, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

October 08, 1970: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 08, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 5th and October 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cracklin' Rosie
  2. - I'll Be There
  3. - Candida
  4. - Ain't No Mountain High Enough
  5. - All Right Now

October 08, 1970: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 08, 1970 was Band Of Gold by Freda Payne, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

October 08, 1970: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 08, 1970 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 5th and October 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Band Of Gold
  2. - Black Night
  3. - You Can Get It If You Really Want
  4. - Paranoid
  5. - Me And My Life

October 08, 1970: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 08, 1970 was I'll Be There by Jackson 5, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

October 08, 1970: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 08, 1970 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 5th and October 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I'll Be There
  2. - Ain't No Mountain High Enough
  3. - Express Yourself
  4. - Still Water (Love)
  5. - Don't Play That Song

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October 08, 1970: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 08, 1970 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Le cercle rouge

Le cercle rouge

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Jean-Pierre Melville

Starring: Alain Delon, Bourvil, Gian Maria Volontè, Yves Montand

Country: United States of America

Borsalino

Borsalino

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Jacques Deray

Starring: Alain Delon, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Arnoldo Foà, Laura Adani, Catherine Rouvel, Corinne Marchand, Françoise Christophe

Country: Italy

Monte Walsh

Monte Walsh

Release year: 1970

Directed by: William A. Fraker

Starring: Lee Marvin, Jeanne Moreau, Jack Palance, Mitchell Ryan

The Only Way

The Only Way

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Bent Christensen

Starring: Ebbe Rode, Helle Virkner, Jane Seymour, Ove Sprogøe

Metello

Metello

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Mauro Bolognini

Starring: Renzo Montagnani, Gabriele Lavia, Lucia Bosè, Ottavia Piccolo, Massimo Ranieri, Mariano Rigillo, Pino Colizzi, Franco Balducci, Luigi Diberti, Tina Aumont, Frank Wolff, Steffen Zacharias

Country: Italy

October 08, 1970: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 08, 1970 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Timeslip

Timeslip

Release year: 1970

Written by:

Starring: Cheryl Burfield, Spencer Banks, Denis Quilley, Iris Russell

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

UFO

UFO

Release year: 1970

Written by:

Starring: Ed Bishop, Dolores Mantez, Michael Billington, Ayshea Brough

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Josie and the Pussycats

Josie and the Pussycats

Release year: 1970

Directed by: Harry Elfont

October 08, 1970: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 08, 1970 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The French Lieutenant'S Woman by John Fowles

The French Lieutenant'S Woman

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The French Lieutenant's Woman, John Fowles's most loved and bestselling work internationally, is a masterful feat of seductive storytelling. It effectively reinvents the Victorian novel.

The Crystal Cave by Mary Stewart

The Crystal Cave

By:

Myridden Emrys, the poor son of a Welsh princess and a savage, is a troubled child, haunted with visions and portents.

God Is An Englishman by R.F. Delderfield

God Is An Englishman

By:

This bestseller is set in Victorian commerce and follows Adam Swann's fortunes. He is a son of an Army family veteran of the Crimea campaigns.

Human Sexual Inadequacy by William H. Masters and Virginia E. Johnson

Human Sexual Inadequacy

By:

This book is a revolutionary guide to the treatment of sexual dysfunction. Over five hundred couples have been treated by Masters and Johnson's Reproductive Biology Research Foundation, St. Louis, over eleven years of clinical work.

Inside The Third Reich by Albert Speer

Inside The Third Reich

By:

Speer, Hitler's Minister of Armaments and War Production, is brutally incarcerated. He was the man who kept Germany armed and the war machine going even after Hitler's mythology had died.

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Who was the US President on October 08, 1970?

On October 08, 1970 the US President was Richard Nixon (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 08, 1970?

On October 08, 1970 the UK Prime Minister was Edward Heath (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 08, 1970?

On October 08, 1970 the Pope was St Paul VI.

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What is special about October 8th?

October 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-present); the rise of terrorism in egypt: a libyan national army operation at derna results with the capture of hesham ashmawy. hesham ashmawy is one of egypt's most wanted militants.
  • 2017 - Rohingya persecution (2016-present). a refugee boat on its way to bangladesh from myanmar capssizes, leading to at least 12 deaths.
  • 2016 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: saudi-led coalition aircraft launch airstrikes against civilians at the funeral for the father of houthi government's interior minister in sana'a. at least 140 people were killed and over 500 others were injured. abdul-qader hilal, the mayor of sana'a is among the dead. (the independent), (bbc),

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What happened in 1970?

1970 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • The Epoch
  • Afro-American Historical Calendar Series Established
  • Netherlands Christian Workers Union (NCW) forms

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What was the calendar for October 1970?

October 1970 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 1970 calendar looked like.

Thursday October 8, 1970