Q: What day of the week was October 17, 1979?

October 17, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 290th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar. October 17, 1979 can also be written as 10/17/1979 in the US and as 17/10/1979 in UK and Europe.

Q: October 17, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th 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.

Q: October 17, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth .

Q: October 17, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?

The moon phase on October 17, 1979 was New Moon . The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 17, 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 17, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 03:42 am and setting at 05:18 pm. The previous full moon was on Oct 05, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Nov 04, 1979.

Q: How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 17, 1979?

There are 176 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

Q: What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 17, 1979.

Question 1

What day of the week was October 17, 1979?

Accepted Answer

October 17, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 290th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1979 can also be written as 10/17/1979 in the US and as 17/10/1979 in UK and Europe.

Question 2

October 17, 1979: What happened on that day?

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Here's what happened on October 17, 1979:

Beatlemania closes at winter garden theater nyc after 920 performances
President carter signs legislation creating department of education
D bautista of mexico completes 20,000-metre walk in record 1:20:06.8.
Pittsburgh pirates beat baltimore orioles, 4 games to 3 in 76th world series.
Personal software releases visicalc for the apple ii, for us$99.
The department of education organization act creates the u.s. department of education.

Question 3

October 17, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?

Accepted Answer

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th 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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Question 4

October 17, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Accepted Answer

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

Question 5

October 17, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?

Accepted Answer

The moon phase on October 17, 1979 was New Moon. The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 17, 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 17, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 03:42 am and setting at 05:18 pm. The previous full moon was on Oct 05, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Nov 04, 1979.

Question 6

Who was born on October 17, 1979?

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Famous people born on October 17, 1979:

Deanna Russo Deanna Russo is an American actress known for her roles in television series and films.
Sharon Leal Sharon leal is an american actress known for her roles in movies and tv shows such as dreamgirls and why did i get married?.
Kimmi Raikkonen Kimmi Raikkonen is a Finnish Formula One racing driver who has won the World Drivers' Championship.
Matt Nagle Matt nagle is a scientist known for being the first person to control a computer cursor and other devices using only his brain, thanks to a...
Kostas Tsartsaris Greek basketball player.
Marcela Bovio Mexican singer-songwriter/violinist (stream of passion, elfonaa).
Alexandros Nikolaidis Greek martial artist (d. 2022).
Koichiro Nishi Japanese actor.
Alix Popham
John Thorrington
Guido Meini
Abdiel Mendieta
Khalid Darwish

Question 7

Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?

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Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:

Smita Patil Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
Felicity Jones Felicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...
Wyclef Jean Wyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.
Montgomery Clift Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.
Rob Marshall American choreographer and director producer.
Margot Kidder Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.
Evel Knievel American daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.
Mike Judge American voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.
Jean Arthur American singer and actress (d. 1991).

Question 8

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 17, 1979?

Accepted Answer

There are 176 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

Question 9

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 1979?

Accepted Answer

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 17, 1979.

Question 10

October 17, 1979: What famous people died on that day?

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Famous people died on October 17, 1979:

John Stuart Actor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).
Eugenio Mendoza Venezuelan business tycoon (b. 1909).
S. J. Perelman American humorist and screenwriter (b. 1904).
Karel Reiner Composer dies at 69.
Lil Milagro Ramírez
Robert Vernay
Pierre Bernac

Question 11

What famous deaths happened on October 17th?

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Danièle Delorme French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.
Teresa Brewer American jazz and pop singer (born 1931).
Levi Stubbs American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).
Anne Crawford Actress from israel-english (d. 1956).
Joan Hickson British actress (born in 1906).
Nathanyl Chopin Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.
Elijah Cummings Elijah Cummings was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S.
Fredderick Chopin Renowned Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era.
Chadric Chopin Chadric Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era, known for his innovative and expressive piano compositions.
Hopie Mitchell Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

Question 12

October 17, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?

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Holidays on October 17, 1979:

United States - Black Poetry Day
UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn

Question 13

October 17, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

Accepted Answer

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1979 was Rise by Herb Alpert, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

Question 14

October 17, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

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The music chart in the USA on October 17, 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:

Rise by Herb Alpert
Don't Stop Til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson
Pop Muzik by M
Sail On by Commodores
I'll Never Love This Way Again by Dionne Warwick

Question 15

October 17, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

Accepted Answer

The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1979 was Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

Question 16

October 17, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

Accepted Answer

The music chart in the UK on October 17, 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:

Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles
Message In A Bottle by The Police
One Day At A Time by Lena Martell
Dreaming by Blondie
Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson

Question 17

October 17, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

Accepted Answer

The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 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.

Question 18

October 17, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

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The R&B music chart on October 17, 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:

(Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1 by Funkadelic
Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson
Ladies Night by Kool & The Gang
Rise by Herb Alpert
I Just Want To Be by Cameo

Question 19

October 17, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

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The most popular movies on October 17, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Tess by Roman Polanski
The Great Santini by Lewis John Carlino
Ernesto by Salvatore Samperi
Bloodbath by Silvio Narizzano
Org by Fernando Birri

Question 20

October 17, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

Accepted Answer

The most popular TV Series on October 17, 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 by
Face the Music by Carol Wiseman
A Moment in Time by Ruby Yang

Question 21

October 17, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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The most popular and best selling books in 1979 were:

Shibumi by Trevanian
Aunt Erma'S Cope Book by Erma Bombeck
Cruel Shoes by Steve Martin
Sophie's Choice by William Styron
The Great Shark Hunt by Hunter S. Thompson

Question 22

October 17, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

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The most popular videogames on October 17, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Sheriff (Arcade - Nintendo (Japan, Europe) Exidy (North America))
Invasion Orion (PET, TRS-80, Apple II, Atari 8-bit - Epyx)
Cutie Q (Arcade - Namco)
Starhawk (Arcade, Vectrex - Cinematronics)
Deep Scan (Arcade, Atari 2600, Sega Saturn (as a minigame in Die Hard Arcade) - Sega)

Question 23

Who was the US President on October 17, 1979?

Accepted Answer

On October 17, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Question 24

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1979?

Accepted Answer

On October 17, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Question 25

Who was the Pope on October 17, 1979?

Accepted Answer

On October 17, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

Question 26

What is special about October 17th?

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October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),

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Question 27

What happened in 1979?

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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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Question 28

What was the calendar for October 1979?

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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.