What happened on Wednesday October 10, 1979?

Here's what happened on October 10, 1979:

• Panama Gains Canal Zone Sovereignty Panama officially assumed sovereignty over the Canal Area, a significant milestone in the country's territorial control and a pivotal moment in post-colonial geopolitical relations.
• Pac-Man Arcade Game Launched in Japan Namco released the iconic Pac-Man arcade game to the Japanese market, marking the beginning of a global video game phenomenon that would revolutionize the entertainment industry.
• Typhoon Tip Becomes World's Most Intense Tropical Cyclone Typhoon Tip, which formed near Pohnpei in Micronesia on October 4, intensified to become the most massive and powerful tropical cyclone ever recorded by October 10, 1979.
• Olkiluoto Nuclear Power Plant Begins Operations The Olkiluoto Nuclear Power Plant commenced operations in Eurajoki, Satakunta, Finland, representing an important development in the country's energy infrastructure and nuclear power capabilities.
• Fleetwood Mac Receives Hollywood Star The legendary rock band Fleetwood Mac was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognizing their significant contributions to popular music.
• NHL Record: Real Cloutier's Hat Trick Quebec Nordiques' player Real Cloutier set an NHL record by scoring a hat trick in his first game, a remarkable achievement in professional hockey.
• Early Snowstorm in Washington An unusually early snowstorm hit Washington, with National Airport recording 0.3 inches of snow. More substantial snowfall occurred in Virginia's mountain regions, causing significant tree damage.
• Mya, American Singer Mya, an American singer, was mentioned on this date. No specific event or achievement was detailed.
• Nicolás Massé, Chilean Tennis Player Nicolás Massé, a Chilean tennis player, was noted on this date. Limited information is available about his specific achievements.

Events in 1979

October 10, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 10, 1979

Newspapers from Oct. 10, 1979

October 10, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 283rd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

October 10, 1979 in October 1979 calendar

Famous people born on October 10, 1979:

• Mýa

  Renowned R&B and hip hop artist who rose to fame in the late 1990s with hit albums and singles.

• Joel Przybilla

  Professional basketball player who played in the NBA, known for his defensive skills and rebounding abilities.

• Wu Chun

  Taiwanese actor from Brunei, member of the popular boy band Fahrenheit (Fei Lun Hai).

• Kangta

  South Korean singer-songwriter, producer, and actor, famous for being a member of the influential K-pop group H.O.

• Nicolás Massú

  Chilean tennis player who won two Olympic gold medals and was a prominent figure in South American tennis.

• Hitomi Satō

  Japanese actress.

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on October 10th

Famous people died on October 10, 1979:

• Christopher Evans

  English psychologist, computer scientist, and author (b. 1931).

• Paul Paray

  French organist, composer, and conductor (b. 1886).

• Heinrich Behnke
• Guido Fanconi

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on October 10th

October 10, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 10, 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.

1. Michael Jackson - Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
2. Herb Alpert - Rise
3. Robert John - Sad Eyes
4. Commodores - Sail On
5. The Knack - My Sharona

October 10, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 10, 1979 was Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

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

October 10, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 10, 1979 was (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1 by Funkadelic, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

1. Funkadelic - (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1
2. Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
3. Cameo - I Just Want To Be
4. Ashford & Simpson - Found A Cure
5. GQ - I Do Love You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 10th is Libra.

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October 10, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 10, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 10, 1979 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 10, 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 10, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 09:29 pm and setting at 01:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 05, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Nov 04, 1979.

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Someone born on October 10, 1979 is:

45 years 7 months old,

or 547 months and 4 days old,

or 2379 weeks

or 16653 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 10, 1979?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 10, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 10, 1979.

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