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October 08, 1975 was the 281st day of the year 1975, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is October 08, 1975 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, 1975, who was born and died on October 08, 1975, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 08, 1975, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bad Blood by Neil Sedaka), movies (e.g. Salon Kitty, directed by Tinto Brass), TV series (e.g. Saturday Night Live) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 8th, 1975 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 08, 1975?
- October 08, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 08, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 08, 1975?
- October 08, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 08, 1975: What famous people died on that day?
- October 08, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 08, 1975: Number 1 song on that day
- October 08, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 08, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 08, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 08, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 08, 1975?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 08, 1975?
- Who was the Pope on October 08, 1975?
What day of the week was October 08, 1975?
October 08, 1975 was a Wednesday and it was the 281st day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 08, 1975 can also be written as 10/8/1975 in the US and as 8/10/1975 in UK and Europe.
October 08, 1975: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 08, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 8th, 1975 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 08, 1975: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 08, 1975 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 08, 1975 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, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 11:04 am and setting at 09:55 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 20, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Oct 20, 1975.
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Who was born on October 08, 1975?
Famous people born on October 08, 1975:
- Laetitia Pujol
- Tatiana Grigorieva
- Lynda Mekzine
- Tore Vikingstad
Whose famous birthday is on October 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 8th:
![Bella Thorne]()
Bella ThorneBella thorne is an american actress and model known for her roles in disney channel's 'shake it up' and the film 'the duff'.
![Matt Damon]()
Matt DamonAmerican actor and the author of "good will hunting," a movie script he wrote with his friend ben affleck.
![Bruno Mars]()
Bruno MarsAmerican singer, songwriter and record producer.
![Nick Cannon]()
Nick CannonNick 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 KumarRaaj kumar was an indian film actor known for his powerful and intense performances in hindi cinema.
![Sigourney Weaver]()
Sigourney WeaverAmerican actress, whose first hit was 1979's science-fiction thriller "alien.
![Paul Hogan]()
Paul HoganAustralian screenwriter and actor who is most well-known for his first feature film "crocodile dandee" and its sequel, "crocodile dandee ii.
![Chevy Chase]()
Chevy ChaseAmerican comedian and actor, who started as a writer.
![Stephanie Zimbalist]()
Stephanie ZimbalistMovie actress.
![Claude Jade]()
Claude JadeOne 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...
October 08, 1975: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 48 years 6 months old,
or 582 months and 17 days old,
or 2533 weeks and 1 day old,
or 17732 days old,
if you were born on October 08, 1975.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, 1975?
There are 166 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, 1975?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 08, 1975.
October 08, 1975: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 08, 1975:
- Alberto Hemsi
Composer dies at 78.
What famous deaths happened on October 8th?
Famous deaths on October 8th:
![Fernando Lamas]()
Fernando LamasArgentinian-american actor, singer, and director (d. 1982).
![Phyllis Calvert]()
Phyllis CalvertBritish actress (born 1915).
![Nigel Bruce]()
Nigel BruceBritish actor (d. 1953).
![Eduardo Ciannelli]()
Eduardo CiannelliItalian 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, 1975: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 08, 1975:
- 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, 1975:
- World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
October 08, 1975: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 08, 1975 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 6th and October 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 08, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 1975 was Bad Blood by Neil Sedaka, according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.
October 08, 1975: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 08, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Neil Sedaka - Bad Blood
- John Denver - Calypso
- David Bowie - Fame
- Dickie Goodman - Mr. Jaws
- Jefferson Starship - Miracles
October 08, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 08, 1975 was Hold Me Close by David Essex, according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.
October 08, 1975: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 08, 1975 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- David Essex - Hold Me Close
- Art Garfunkel - I Only Have Eyes For You
- The Drifters - There Goes My First Love
- Morris Albert - Feelings
- The Chi-Lites - It's Time For Love
October 08, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 08, 1975 was This Will Be by Natalie Cole, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.
October 08, 1975: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 08, 1975 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Natalie Cole - This Will Be
- The Spinners - They Just Can't Stop It the (Games People Play)
- Sly Stone - I Get High On You
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - Money
- B.T. Express - Give It What You Got/Peace Pipe
October 08, 1975: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 08, 1975 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Salon Kitty
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Tinto Brass
Starring: Helmut Berger, Ingrid Thulin, Teresa Ann Savoy, John Steiner
Country: United States of America
Zorro
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Duccio Tessari
Starring: Alain Delon, Enzo Cerusico, Ottavia Piccolo, Giacomo Rossi Stuart, Adriana Asti, Giampiero Albertini, Stanley Baker, Marino Masé, Moustache , Paulino Rita
Country: Italy
Inn of the Damned
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Terry Bourke
Starring: Judith Anderson, Alex Cord, Michael Craig, Joseph Fürst
Posse from Heaven
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Phillip Pine
Starring: Todd Compton, Fanne Foxe, Ward Wood, Rod Roddy
One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Milos Forman
October 08, 1975: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 08, 1975 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Saturday Night Live
Release year: 1975
Written by: Lorne Michaels
Starring: Don Pardo, Lenny Pickett, Darrell Hammond
Country: United States of America
In Good Company
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Paul Weitz
Fawlty Towers
Release year: 1975
Starring: John Cleese, Prunella Scales, Andrew Sachs, Connie Booth
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The New Tom & Jerry Show
Release year: 1975
Directed by: Charles A. Nichols
Floris von Rosemund
Release year: 1975
October 08, 1975: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 08, 1975 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Great Railway Bazaar
By: Paul Theroux
Paul Theroux's bizarre, original, and highly entertaining railway odyssey was published over thirty years ago. It has since become a classic in travel literature.
Breach Of Faith
By: Theodore H. White
We didn't immediately grasp the threat posed by Nixon's 1973-1974 crisis. The problem, however, was that the President had elevated himself above all drama and confusion.
Humboldt'S Gift
By: Saul Bellow
"I consider it a work of genius, I believe it The Work of a Genius. I find it brilliant, magnificent, etc.
Looking for Mr. Goodbar
By: Judith Rossner
Based on a true story, Looking for Mr. Goodbar is the #1 New York Times Bestseller. It's a story about love, power, and death during 1970s sexual revolution.
Winning Through Intimidation
By: Robert J. Ringer
If you have ever been left behind, you will appreciate the rewards you can reap when you take initiative in all areas of your life.
October 08, 1975: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 08, 1975 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Shark Jaws
Crash 'N Score
Steeplechase
Doctor Pong
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Who was the US President on October 08, 1975?
On October 08, 1975 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 08, 1975?
On October 08, 1975 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 08, 1975?
On October 08, 1975 the Pope was St Paul VI.
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),
What happened in 1975?
1975 was filled with very interesting events such as
- 48th National Spelling Bee: Hugh Tosteson wins spelling incisor
- British population agrees to European Common Market membership
- Egypt President Sadat reopens Suez Canal
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What was the calendar for October 1975?
October 1975 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.
