Monday October 08, 1979: on this day

October 08, 1979 was the 281st day of the year 1979, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 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 October 08, 1979, who was born and died on October 08, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 08, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Don't Stop Til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson), movies (e.g. Courage fuyons, directed by Yves Robert), TV series (e.g. Der Millionenbauer) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 08, 1979?


October 08, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 281st day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 1979 can also be written as 10/8/1979 in the US and as 8/10/1979 in UK and Europe.

October 08, 1979 in October 1979 calendar

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October 08, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 08, 1979:

  • Sugar babies opens at mark hellinger theater nyc for 1208 performances

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October 08, 1979: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Miami Dolphins - Oakland Raiders : 3 - 13
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October 08, 1979: 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, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Goat chinese zodiac sign

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

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


Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 08, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 08:45 pm and setting at 11:06 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 08, 1979?


Famous people born on October 08, 1979:

  • Kristanna Loken
    Kristanna Loken

    Kristanna loken is an american actress and producer known for her role as the t-x in the film terminator 3: rise of the machines.

  • Mahogany Gordy

    American musician and daughter of Motown Records founder Berry Gordy.

  • Paul Burchill

    English wrestler.

  • Shawn Ashmore

    Shawn ashmore is a canadian actor known for his role as bobby drake/iceman in the x-men film series.

  • Aaron Ashmore

    Aaron ashmore is a canadian actor known for his roles in tv series such as smallville and killjoys.

  • Noelle Scaggs

    American singer-songwriter ("fitz and the tantrums").

  • Gregori Chad Petree

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist.

  • [Gregory] Chad Petree in Shawne

    Oklahoma; rocker (pc quest - "can you see").

  • Goran Sablić
  • Pablo Alberto Cuba

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'.

  • Matt Damon
    Matt Damon

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

  • 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...

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


You are 44 years 5 months old,

or 533 months and 20 days old,

or 2320 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16243 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 08, 1979?

There are 194 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, 1979?

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

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


Famous people died on October 08, 1979:

  • Brian Edmund Baker

    English air marshal (b. 1896).

  • Jayaprakash Narayan

    Indian activist and politician (d. 1979).

  • June Nash

    Actress (strange cargo, dynamite), is killed at 68.

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.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 8th

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October 08, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 08, 1979:

  • Columbus Day - This holiday commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492.
  • 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, 1979:

  • World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
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October 08, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 08, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 8th and October 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 1979 was Don't Stop Til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 08, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
  2. - Rise
  3. - Sad Eyes
  4. - Sail On
  5. - My Sharona

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 08, 1979 was Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 08, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Video Killed The Radio Star
  2. - Message In A Bottle
  3. - One Day At A Time
  4. - Dreaming
  5. - Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 08, 1979 was (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1 by Funkadelic, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 08, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1
  2. - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
  3. - I Just Want To Be
  4. - Found A Cure
  5. - I Do Love You

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

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

Courage fuyons

Courage fuyons

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Yves Robert

Starring: Jean Rochefort, Catherine Deneuve, Philippe Leroy, Michel Beaune

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

Meteor

Meteor

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Ronald Neame

Starring: Sean Connery, Natalie Wood, Karl Malden, Brian Keith

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

The Black Stallion

The Black Stallion

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Carroll Ballard

Starring: Kelly Reno, Mickey Rooney, Teri Garr, Clarence Muse

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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

Ride on Stranger

Ride on Stranger

Release year: 1979

Jigsaw

Jigsaw

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Michael Spierig

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

The bestselling books on October 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

By:

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.

The Old Patagonian Express by Paul Theroux

The Old Patagonian Express

By:

Theroux begins by taking the rush-hour subway to South Station in Boston, to catch the Lake Shore Limited train to Chicago. Theroux then takes the Old Patagonian Express steam locomotive, which is quirky and wandering, to get to his destination.

Class Reunion by Rona Jaffe

Class Reunion

By:

Fictional Novel, Literary Fiction

The Last Enchantment by Mary Stewart

The Last Enchantment

By:

Arthur Pendragon is the King! He is unchallenged at the battlefield and he unites the country in a time full of promise. Camelot is under attack by sinister powers, and the witch-queen Morgause plots to kill it.

Broca'S Brain by Carl Sagan

Broca'S Brain

By:

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.

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

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

Adventure

Adventure

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action-adventure, maze

Publisher: Atari, Inc

Trek-80

Trek-80

Platform: TRS-80

Invasion Orion

Invasion Orion

Platform: PET, TRS-80, Apple II, Atari 8-bit

Genre: Sci-Fi strategy game

Publisher: Epyx

Aim for the Ace!

Aim for the Ace!

Genre: Sports, Romance

The Datestones of Ryn

The Datestones of Ryn

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore PET/CBM, TRS-80

Genre: Dungeon crawl

Publisher: Epyx

history

Who was the US President on October 08, 1979?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 08, 1979?

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

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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 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.

Discover how October 1979 calendar looked like.

Monday October 8, 1979