Monday October 15, 1979: on this day

October 15, 1979 was the 288th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 15, 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 15, 1979, who was born and died on October 15, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 15, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Rise by Herb Alpert), movies (e.g. Tess, directed by Roman Polanski), TV series (e.g. Der Millionenbauer) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 15th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 15, 1979?


October 15, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 288th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 15, 1979 can also be written as 10/15/1979 in the US and as 15/10/1979 in UK and Europe.

October 15, 1979 in October 1979 calendar

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October 15, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 15, 1979:

  • 1st monday night game from nyc, jets beat vikings 14-7 (shea stadium)
  • Chinese premier hwa kwofeng visits paris
  • Military coup in el salvador: president / general carlos romero flees
  • In imperial valley, california, a magnitude 6.5 earthquake occurs.
  • New york knicks retire second number, 10, walt frazier.
  • Black monday in malta. the building of the times of malta, the residence of the opposition leader eddie fenech adami and several nationalist party clubs are ransacked and destroyed by supporters of the malta labour party.
  • Supporters of the malta labour party ransack and destroy the building and other locations associated with the nationalist party.
  • A coup d'état in el salvador overthrows president carlos humberto romero and begins the 12 year-long salvadoran civil war.

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October 15, 1979: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Minnesota Vikings - New York Jets : 7 - 14
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October 15, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th 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 15, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Goat chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 15, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on October 15th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 15, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 15, 1979 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 15, 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 15, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 01:50 am and setting at 04:19 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 15, 1979?


Famous people born on October 15, 1979:

  • Jaci Velasquez
    Jaci Velasquez

    Rock singer.

  • Naiyana Siam

    Renowned painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • David Heinemeier Hansson

    David Heinemeier Hansson is the creator of the popular web development framework Ruby on Rails.

  • Paul Robinson

    English footballer.

  • Māris Verpakovskis

    Latvian footballer.

  • Blue Adams

    American football coach and player.

  • Bohemia

    Pakistani-american rapper and producer.

  • Jekaterina Golovatenko

    Estonian figure skater.

  • Stacy Keibler

    Actress.

  • Ehrinn Cummings
  • Paul Robinson (football)
  • Yoav
  • Daniel Züger
  • Jo Seok-hwan
  • Hani Al-Dhabit
  • Ľudmila Cervanová

Whose famous birthday is on October 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 15th:

  • Tito Jackson
    Tito Jackson

    Tito jackson is a guitarist best known as a member of the famous jackson 5 band.

  • Penny Marshall
    Penny Marshall

    Penny marshall was an american actress, director, and producer, best known for her role as laverne defazio on the television sitcom laverne...

  • Kiko Mizuhara
    Kiko Mizuhara

    Kiko mizuhara is a japanese model known for her work in the fashion industry and her appearances in various magazines and fashion shows.

  • Keyshia Cole
    Keyshia Cole

    Keyshia cole is an american r&b singer known for her soulful voice and emotional lyrics.

  • Lee Iacocca
    Lee Iacocca

    American self-made man who rose to the top of the ford motor co.

  • Mira Nair
    Mira Nair

    Indian-american actress and producer.

  • Jean Peters
    Jean Peters

    American actress.

  • Dominic West
    Dominic West

    Dominic west is a british actor known for his roles in the wire and the affair.

  • John Kenneth Galbraith
    John Kenneth Galbraith

    Economist (affluent society-58 hillman award).

  • Bailee Madison
    Bailee Madison

    Bailee Madison is an actress known for her roles in various films and TV shows.

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October 15, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 5 months old,

or 533 months and 13 days old,

or 2319 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16236 days old,

if you were born on October 15, 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 15, 1979?

There are 201 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 15, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 15, 1979.

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October 15, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 15, 1979:

  • Gus Cannon
  • Jacob Devers

What famous deaths happened on October 15th?

Famous deaths on October 15th:

  • Pat O'Brien
    Pat O'Brien

    American actor.

  • Betty Driver
    Betty Driver

    English actress, singer, and author (b. 1920).

  • Edie Adams
    Edie Adams

    American actress and singer (born 1927).

  • Henny Porten
    Henny Porten

    German actress and one of the first silent film stars in germany.

  • Trestan Hart

    Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.

  • Dmonte Coleman

    Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking plays.

  • Govind Desai

    Renowned Indian novelist and Sahitya Akademi Award winner.

  • Silvie Townsend

    Renowned British author known for her captivating novels.

  • Thaddeaus Koscuiszko

    Famous for his role in the American Revolutionary War and Polish independence efforts.

  • Thomas Sankara

    Former President of Burkina Faso known for his progressive policies and anti-imperialist stance.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 15th

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October 15, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 15, 1979:

  • United States - White Cane Safety Day, National Grouch Day, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Teresa of Avila
  • Roman festivals - the Equirria or October equus: sacrifice of a horse to Mars
  • French Republican Calendar - Amaryllis (Amaryllis) Day, twenty-fourth day in the Month of VendTmiaire

Observances on October 15, 1979:

  • International Day of Rural Women
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October 15, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 15, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 15th and October 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 15, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 1979 was Rise by Herb Alpert, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

October 15, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 15, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rise
  2. - Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
  3. - Pop Muzik
  4. - Sail On
  5. - I'll Never Love This Way Again

October 15, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 15, 1979 was Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

October 15, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 15, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 15th and October 21st. 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 15, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 15, 1979 was (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1 by Funkadelic, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

October 15, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 15, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 15th and October 21st. 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. - Ladies Night
  4. - Rise
  5. - I Just Want To Be

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October 15, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 15, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Tess

Tess

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Roman Polanski

Starring: Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, Leigh Lawson, John Collin

Country: United States of America

The Great Santini

The Great Santini

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Lewis John Carlino

Starring: Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner, Michael O'Keefe, Lisa Jane Persky

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

Bloodbath

Bloodbath

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Silvio Narizzano

Starring: Carroll Baker, Dennis Hopper, Win Wells, Richard Todd

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

October 15, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 15, 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

October 15, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 15, 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

Aunt Erma'S Cope Book

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"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 Matarese Circle by Robert Ludlum

The Matarese Circle

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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 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.

Jailbird by Kurt Vonnegut

Jailbird

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Jailbird is a comic and funny Vonnegut world that reveals high crimes and misdemeanors within government and in the heart. The humorous tale of Walter F. follows the bumbling bureaucrat.

The Great Shark Hunt by Hunter S. Thompson

The Great Shark Hunt

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This volume is the first in Hunter S. Thompson’s bestselling Gonzo Papers series. It was first published in 1979.

October 15, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 15, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Aim for the Ace!

Aim for the Ace!

Genre: Sports, Romance

Basic Programming

Basic Programming

Platform: Atari 2600

Publisher: Atari

Temple of Apshai

Temple of Apshai

Platform: TRS-80, Commodore PET, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, IBM PC, VIC-20, Commodore 64, Atari ST, Amiga, Macintosh, Amstrad CPC

Genre: Dungeon crawl RPG

Publisher: Automated Simulations

Bomb Bee

Bomb Bee

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation

Genre: Pinball, Breakout clone

Publisher: Namco

Football

Football

Platform: Intellivision, Atari 2600

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Mattel

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Who was the US President on October 15, 1979?

On October 15, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 15, 1979?

On October 15, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 15, 1979?

On October 15, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 15th?

October 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 cologne attack: three people are hurt when a man sets fire to a fast-food outlet in cologne's main station and then takes a woman hostage. later, german counter-terrorism units rescue the woman.
  • 2017 - 2017 iraqi-kurdish conflict: battle of kirkuk (2017): iraqi troops advance on kurdish-held territory surrounding the city of kirkuk. in the vicinity of cities, there have been reports of clashes.
  • 2016 - At least 55 people were killed in the iraqi civil war (2014-2017), 2016 oct baghdad attacks: an attack on a shi'ite mosque, a check-point at the police station and the family of an anti islamic state sunni paramilitary leader have resulted in the deaths of at least 55 iraqis. (reuters)isil claims responsibility for the takeback of iraqi forces' launching of mosul, its stronghold.

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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 15, 1979