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Saturday October 13, 1979: on this day
October 13, 1979 was the 286th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is October 13, 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 13, 1979, who was born and died on October 13, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 13, 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 13th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 13, 1979?
- October 13, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 13, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 13, 1979?
- October 13, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 13, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- October 13, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 13, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- October 13, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 13, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 13, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 13, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 13, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 13, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on October 13, 1979?
What day of the week was October 13, 1979?
October 13, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 286th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 13, 1979 can also be written as 10/13/1979 in the US and as 13/10/1979 in UK and Europe.
October 13, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 13th 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 13, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 13, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 13th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 13, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 13, 1979 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 13, 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 13, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 12:00 am and setting at 03:13 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 13, 1979?
Famous people born on October 13, 1979:
- Katori
Japanese singer known for her powerful vocals and stage presence.
- Mamadou Niang
Senegalese footballer.
- Maverick Carter
American politician known for his advocacy on education reform.
- Wes Brown
English footballer.
- Shawn Milke
Rock singer.
- Ryan Clark
Football player.
- Eduardo Adelino da Silva
- Camilla Filippi
- Karim Ouattara
- Francesco Renzi
- Aleh Strachanovič
Whose famous birthday is on October 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 13th:
![Sacha Baron Cohen]()
Sacha Baron CohenSacha baron cohen is an english comedian known for his satirical and controversial characters such as ali g, borat, and bruno.
![Margaret Thatcher]()
Margaret ThatcherBritish politician who was the first female prime minister in the united kingdom.
![Kelly Preston]()
Kelly PrestonKelly preston was an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as jerry maguire and twins.
![Kate Walsh]()
Kate WalshKate walsh is an american actress best known for her role as dr.
![Lenny Bruce]()
Lenny BruceAmerican comedian who was known for his satirical and controversial topics.
![Jerry Jones]()
Jerry JonesAmerican football player and owner of the dallas cowboys.
![Pamela Tiffin]()
Pamela TiffinAmerican actress.
![Robert Walker]()
Robert WalkerAmerican actor who made his film debut in 1943's "bataan", followed by "since you went away" and "thirty seconds over tokyo" 1944.
![Philippe Torreton]()
Philippe TorretonPhilippe torreton is a french actor known for his roles in popular french films and theater productions.
![John Lone]()
John LoneHong kong-american actor.
October 13, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 6 months old,
or 534 months and 12 days old,
or 2323 weeks and 5 days old,
or 16266 days old,
if you were born on October 13, 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 13, 1979?
There are 171 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 13th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 13, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 13, 1979.
October 13, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 13, 1979:
- Rebecca Clarke
English viola player and composer (b. 1886).
- Rebecca Helferich Clarke
English composer and violinist (born 1886).
- Clarence Muse
Actor (sam casablanca), passes away at 90.
- Archibald Roosevelt
- Giovanni Sansone
What famous deaths happened on October 13th?
Famous deaths on October 13th:
![Kishore Kumar]()
Kishore KumarIndian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).
![Jean Peters]()
Jean PetersAmerican actress.
![Gary Collins]()
Gary CollinsAmerican television host and actor.
![Bea Benaderet]()
Bea BenaderetBea Benaderet was a talented actress best known for her voice work in 'The Flintstones' and 'The Beverly Hillbillies'.
![Barbara Kent]()
Barbara KentCanadian-born american actress (b. 1907).
![Henry Irving]()
Henry IrvingEnglish actor and manager (b. 1838).
![Nils Asther]()
Nils AstherActor (son of lassie, wild orchids), died at 84.
![Donald Houston]()
Donald HoustonActor (battle hell and study in terror), died at 67.
- Hershey Chocolates
Founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company, known for popularizing milk chocolate in the US.
- Bhumibol Adulyadej
Bhumibol Adulyadej was the King of Thailand and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 13th
October 13, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 13, 1979:
- RC Saints - translation (1163) of Saint Edward the Confessor; memorial of Saint Gerald of Aurillac
- Roman festivals - Fontanalia: festival dedicated to Fontus
- French Republican Calendar - POche (Peach) Day, twenty-second day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Also see October 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- John Peel Day - A day celebrating the life and influence of the late John Peel.
Observances on October 13, 1979:
- International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
October 13, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 13, 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 13, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 13, 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 13, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 13, 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 13, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 13, 1979 was Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.
October 13, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 13, 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 13, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 13, 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 13, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 13, 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 13, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 13, 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 13, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 13, 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 13, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 13, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Establishment
By: Howard Fast
She will stand up for her family, regardless of the cost. Barbara Lavette, a former socialite, is not concerned about gossip surrounding her new marriage. Her husband Bernie, a mechanic from poverty who she met during World War II, will …
The Powers That Be
By: David Halberstam
David Halberstam's powerful account of "The Powers That Be", which is brimming with the conflicts, personalities, and ambitions that changed the media from something that just followed the news to something that created it, is riveting.
The Great Shark Hunt
By: Hunter S. Thompson
This volume is the first in Hunter S. Thompson’s bestselling Gonzo Papers series. It was first published in 1979.
War and Remembrance
By: Herman Wouk
These two classic works capture the current world events and tell the story of one American family caught up in the middle of the war's chaos.
October 13, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 13, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Trek-80
Apple Trek
Bomb Bee
Alien Attack
Galaxian
Who was the US President on October 13, 1979?
On October 13, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 13, 1979?
On October 13, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 13, 1979?
On October 13, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 13th?
October 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan: an explosively rigged motorcycle is set on fire at an election rally in northeastern afghanistan. at least 14 people were killed, including civilians.
- 2017 - Human rights in the philippines: a group representing civil society organizations in the philippines demanded that apple inc. delete from its app store all games it claimed violated the guidelines of the tech company and promoted violence and murders which are commonplace in the philippine drug war.
- 2016 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present). the u.s. military launches tomahawk cruise missiles from the uss nitze in direct response to houthi-controlled radar stations in yemen. this follows two incidents in which missiles were fired at united states navy vessels in red sea. (reuters),
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.
