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Wednesday October 10, 1979: on this day
October 10, 1979 was the 283rd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is October 10, 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 10, 1979, who was born and died on October 10, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 10, 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 10th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 10, 1979?
- October 10, 1979: What happened on that day?
- October 10, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 10, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 10, 1979?
- October 10, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 10, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- October 10, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 10, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- October 10, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 10, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 10, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 10, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 10, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 10, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on October 10, 1979?
What day of the week was October 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: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 10, 1979:
- Fleetwood mac gets a star in hollywood
- Recorded trace of snow in central park, new york city
- Panama assumes sovereignty over canal area (ie canal zone).
- The olkiluoto nuclear power plant began operations in eurajoki, satakunta, finland.
October 10, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 10th 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 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 10th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 10, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 10, 1979 was Last Quarter.
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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Who was born on October 10, 1979?
Famous people born on October 10, 1979:
- Mýa
American hip hop and r&b singer, record producer and actress.
- Joel Przybilla
American basketball player.
- Wu Chun
Brunei born taiwanese actor (fahrenheit/fei lun hai).
- Kangta
South korean singer-songwriter producer and actor (h.
- Mya
American singer known for hits like 'Case of the Ex' and 'Lady Marmalade.
- Mya Harrison
Mya Harrison is a Grammy Award-winning singer and actress who has also ventured into entrepreneurship.
- Blaine Porter
Biomedical engineer specializing in medical device innovation.
- Nicolás Massú
Chilean tennis player.
- Hitomi Satō
Japanese actress.
- Brandon Routh
Actor.
- Chris O'Dowd
Actor.
- Ahn Chil Hyun (Kangta)
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- Jamie Ippolito
American youth, the child of james and katherine ippolito.
Whose famous birthday is on October 10th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 10th:
![Chiaki Kuriyama]()
Chiaki KuriyamaChiaki kuriyama is a japanese singer and actress known for her role as gogo yubari in the movie kill bill: volume 1..
![Donald Sinden]()
Donald SindenDonald sinden was a british actor known for his work in theater, film, and television, including roles in popular british tv series and...
![Charles Dance]()
Charles DanceEnglish actor, director, and screenwriter.
![Harold Pinter]()
Harold PinterBritish playwright, screenwriter, and poet.
![Peter Coyote]()
Peter CoyoteAmerican actor, director, and screenwriter.
![Ludmilla Tchérina]()
Ludmilla TchérinaFrench actress and choreographer, ballerina (d. 2004).
![Martin Kemp]()
Martin KempBritish actor and musician, spandau ballet's bass player is british.
![Anita Mui]()
Anita MuiHong Kong singer and actress, known as the 'Madonna of Asia.
![Aimee Teegarden]()
Aimee TeegardenAmerican actress and producer.
![Helen Hayes]()
Helen HayesAmerican actress, who started on stage at age five.
October 10, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 6 months old,
or 534 months and 15 days old,
or 2324 weeks and 1 day old,
or 16269 days old,
if you were born on October 10, 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 10, 1979?
There are 168 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 10th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 10, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 10, 1979.
October 10, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
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).
- Daniel McDonald
- Guido Fanconi
- Heinrich Behnke
- Fred Graham
What famous deaths happened on October 10th?
Famous deaths on October 10th:
![Christopher Reeve]()
Christopher ReeveAmerican actor, stage, film, and tv.
![Yul Brynner]()
Yul BrynnerRussian-american actor.
![Joan Sutherland]()
Joan SutherlandAn australian singer and a prominent 20th-century coloratura operatic soprano, "las stupenda.
![Redd Foxx]()
Redd FoxxAmerican comedian and actor.
![Alex Karras]()
Alex KarrasAmerican football player, wrestler, and actor (d. 2012).
![Teresa Graves]()
Teresa GravesAmerican singer and actress (born 1948).
![Solomon Burke]()
Solomon BurkeAmerican singer-songwriter (d.2010).
![Eddie Cantor]()
Eddie CantorAmerican comedian and singer who was a star on stage, radio, tv, and movies.
![Édith Piaf]()
Édith PiafFrench singer and chanteuse, with tragic private life.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 10th
October 10, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on October 10, 1979:
- World Mental Health Day [WHO]
October 10, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 10, 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 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.
October 10, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 10, 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:
- Michael Jackson - Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
- Herb Alpert - Rise
- Robert John - Sad Eyes
- Commodores - Sail On
- 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.
October 10, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 10, 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:
- The Buggles - Video Killed The Radio Star
- The Police - Message In A Bottle
- Lena Martell - One Day At A Time
- Blondie - Dreaming
- 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 R&B music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.
October 10, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 10, 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:
- Funkadelic - (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1
- Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
- Cameo - I Just Want To Be
- Ashford & Simpson - Found A Cure
- GQ - I Do Love You
October 10, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 10, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Courage fuyons
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Yves Robert
Starring: Jean Rochefort, Catherine Deneuve, Philippe Leroy, Michel Beaune
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
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Ronald Neame
Starring: Sean Connery, Natalie Wood, Karl Malden, Brian Keith
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
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Carroll Ballard
Starring: Kelly Reno, Mickey Rooney, Teri Garr, Clarence Muse
Country: United States of America
October 10, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 10, 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
Release year: 1979
Face the Music
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Carol Wiseman
A Moment in Time
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Ruby Yang
Ride on Stranger
Release year: 1979
Jigsaw
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Michael Spierig
October 10, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 10, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Aunt Erma'S Cope Book
By: Erma Bombeck
"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
The Bronx Zoo
By: Sparky Lyle and Peter Golenbock
Behind the scenes look at Yankee's players, including Reggie Jackson, Billy Martin and George Steinbrenner, the baseball owner.
There'S No Such Place As Far Away
By: Richard Bach
Rae Hansen, a five-year-old girl from Texas, invited Richard Bach to her fifth birthday party. Rae and Richard were separated by thousands of miles, through storms, deserts, mountains, and even a thousand miles.
Shadow Of The Moon
By: M.M. Kaye
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.
The White Album
By: Joan Didion
The White Album was first published in 1979. It records the turmoil and aftermaths that took place in the 1960s. The White Album examines key figures and trends from the era, including Charles Manson and the Black Panthers.
October 10, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 10, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Invasion Orion
4-Player Bowling Alley
Star Fire
Bomb Bee
Heiankyo Alien
Who was the US President on October 10, 1979?
On October 10, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 10, 1979?
On October 10, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 10, 1979?
On October 10, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 10th?
October 10th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 10th 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 10th, such as:
- 2018 - A bus travelling from nairobi, kenya to kisumu crashes into a tree and causes the deaths of at least 51 people.
- 2017 - 2017 north korea crisis: a south korean lawmaker asserts that north korean hackers stole classified military records detailing joint operations between south korean and united states forces in case of war with north korea in 2016.
- 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a suicide bomber kills at most 14 people, mostly police officers in lashkargah in helmand province as taliban insurgents advance on the afghan city. (reuters) a gunman shoots down 14 people at a shiite shrine in kabul, on a holy day.
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.
