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October 14, 1979 was the 287th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is October 14, 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 14, 1979, who was born and died on October 14, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 14, 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 14th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 14, 1979?
- October 14, 1979: What happened on that day?
- October 14, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 14, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 14, 1979?
- October 14, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 14, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- October 14, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 14, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- October 14, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 14, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 14, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 14, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 14, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 14, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on October 14, 1979?
What day of the week was October 14, 1979?
October 14, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 287th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 14, 1979 can also be written as 10/14/1979 in the US and as 14/10/1979 in UK and Europe.
October 14, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 14, 1979:
- 100,000 demonstrate in bonn against nuclear energy
- Amy alcott wins lpga united virginia bank golf classic
- Flyers start 35 game unbeaten streak beating toronto 4-3
- The first gay rights march on washington, d.c., the national march on washington for lesbian and gay rights, demands ''an end to all social, economic, judicial, and legal oppression of lesbian and gay people'', and draws 200,000 people.
- The first national march on washington for lesbian and gay rights draws approximately 100,000 people.
October 14, 1979: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Atlanta Falcons - Oakland Raiders : 19 - 50
- Buffalo Bills - Miami Dolphins : 7 - 17
- Denver Broncos - Kansas City Chiefs : 24 - 10
- Detroit Lions - Green Bay Packers : 16 - 24
- Houston Oilers - Baltimore Colts : 28 - 16
October 14, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 14th 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 14, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 14, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 14th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 14, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 14, 1979 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 14, 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 14, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 12:55 am and setting at 03:47 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 14, 1979?
Famous people born on October 14, 1979:
- Stacey Keibler
Stacey Keibler is an American actress, model, and former professional wrestler.
- Hadley Wickham
Renowned for developing popular data science tools in R..
- Clarke Carlisle
Former professional footballer known for his career in English football.
- Liina-Grete Lilender
Estonian figure skater and coach.
- Coty Strickler
Miss montana teen usa (1997).
- Mindaugas Mizgaitis
- Fabrizio Nevola
- Marcus Paus
- Guillermo Pérez
- Rodrigo Tello
- Won Hye-kyung
- Errico Buonanno
- Cédric Moubamba
- Olivier Bernard
- Colin Furze
- Cristina Matei
Whose famous birthday is on October 14th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 14th:
![Lillian Gish]()
Lillian GishPioneering American actress of the silent film era, known for her roles in classic films such as 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Orphans of the...
![Roger Moore]()
Roger MooreBritish actor.
![Cliff Richard]()
Cliff RichardBritish singer, musician, performer and actor.
![Lori Petty]()
Lori PettyAmerican screenwriter and actress.
![Skyler Shaye]()
Skyler ShayeAmerican actress.
![Udo Kier]()
Udo KierGermany -- actress (warhol frankenstein, warhol dracula).
![Bernie Siegel]()
Bernie SiegelAmerican surgeon, renowned authority in advanced cancer, and yale university medical school teacher.
![Karyn White]()
Karyn WhiteAmerican singer-songwriter.
![Rowan Blanchard]()
Rowan BlanchardAmerican actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Girl Meets World.
![Steve Coogan]()
Steve CooganSteve coogan is an english actor, comedian, and producer known for his work in the comedy series 'alan partridge' and films such as...
October 14, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 6 months old,
or 534 months and 11 days old,
or 2323 weeks and 4 days old,
or 16265 days old,
if you were born on October 14, 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 14, 1979?
There are 172 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 14th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 14, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 14, 1979.
October 14, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 14, 1979:
- Onorato Damen
What famous deaths happened on October 14th?
Famous deaths on October 14th:
![Errol Flynn]()
Errol FlynnAustralian-american actor.
![Robbie Coltrane]()
Robbie ColtraneRobbie coltrane is a scottish actor and comedian best known for his role as rubeus hagrid in the harry potter film series.
![Bing Crosby]()
Bing CrosbyAmerican singer, who was known for his smooth baritone and world-famous crooning.
![Elizabeth Peña]()
Elizabeth PeñaAmerican actress and director (d. 2014.
![Simon MacCorkindale]()
Simon MacCorkindaleBritish actor, screenwriter, and producer.
![Keenan Wynn]()
Keenan WynnAmerican actor playing the role of character actor.
![Raymond Pellegrin]()
Raymond PellegrinRaymond pellegrin was a french actor known for his roles in french cinema, including in films like the cousins and the sicilian clan.
![John Clive]()
John CliveEnglish actor and author (d. 2012).
![Laura La Plante]()
Laura La PlanteScreen actress (show boat and scandal) dies at 91.
- Isaly Bernstein
Isaly Bernstein was an American composer, conductor, and pianist, known for his iconic musical compositions, including the score for the...
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October 14, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 14, 1979:
- Also see October 14 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- French Republican Calendar - Navet (Turnip) Day, twenty-third day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Teachers' Day, or National Education Day in Poland
- World Standards Day (from ISO, IEC, ITU)
- RC Saints - Pope Callistus I
- World Organ Donation Day
October 14, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 14, 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 14, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 14, 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 14, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 14, 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 14, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 14, 1979 was Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.
October 14, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 14, 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 14, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 14, 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 14, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 14, 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 14, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 14, 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 14, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 14, 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
Concrete Cowboys
Release year: 1979
Country: United States of America
October 14, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 14, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Old Patagonian Express
By: Paul Theroux
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.
The Matarese Circle
By: Robert Ludlum
The Matarese are an international group of criminals that will in no time take over the world. Two rival spies are able to stop them: Talaniekov and Scofield, CIA.
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 …
Triple
By: Ken Follett
A New York Times bestseller of terror and suspense from the author of A Column of Fire, World Without End and The Pillars of the Earth. As Egypt gets closer to developing a nuclear weapon, the Mossad’s top-ranking Israeli agent …
October 14, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 14, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Space
Samurai (Europe) Dynasty! (US)
Temple of Apshai
Lunar Rescue
Football
Who was the US President on October 14, 1979?
On October 14, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 14, 1979?
On October 14, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 14, 1979?
On October 14, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 14th?
October 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:
- 2018 - Pope francis canonizes oscar romero (the roman catholic archbishop san salvador who was assassinated during mass in 1980). six additional canonizations are also announced, including the one of pope paul vi.
- 2017 - 14 october 2017, mogadishu bombings. at least 276 people were killed in the explosion of an explosive-laden lorry outside a mogadishu hotel. this is the worst terrorist attack in somalia’s history.
- 2016 - Sinai insurgency: an isil attack on north sinai governorate security checkpoint, egypt leaves at least 12 egyptian military personnel dead and 15 terrorists injured. (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.
