What happened on Thursday October 18, 1979?

Here's what happened on October 18, 1979:

• FCC Deregulates Home Satellite Earth Stations The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) made a landmark decision to allow individuals to own and operate home satellite earth stations without requiring a federal government license, marking a significant moment in telecommunications technology and personal communication freedoms.
• First Home Satellite Dishes Introduced Pioneering parabolic antennas for home use were introduced, featuring massive 20-foot (6.1 m) diameter dishes that represented a breakthrough in personal satellite communication technology.
• Beatlemania Stage Production Opens in London The theatrical production 'Beatlemania', celebrating the cultural phenomenon of The Beatles, premiered in London, offering fans a nostalgic musical journey through the band's iconic history.

Events in 1979

October 18, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 18, 1979

Newspapers from Oct. 18, 1979

October 18, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 291st day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 18, 1979 can also be written as 10/18/1979 in the US and as 18/10/1979 in UK and Europe.

October 18, 1979 in October 1979 calendar

Famous people born on October 18, 1979:

• Kimi Raikkonen

  Kimi Räikkönen is a legendary Finnish Formula One racing driver, World Champion, and one of the most iconic figures in motorsport.

• Ne-Yo

  Ne-Yo is a Grammy Award-winning R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer who has significantly influenced contemporary pop and R&B music.

• Camel Meriem

  Camel Meriem is a French professional footballer who has played for several notable Ligue 1 clubs including Marseille, Monaco, and Bordeaux.

• Kenji Wu

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on October 18th

October 18, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 18, 1979 was Rise by Herb Alpert, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

1. Herb Alpert - Rise
2. Michael Jackson - Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
3. M - Pop Muzik
4. Commodores - Sail On
5. Dionne Warwick - I'll Never Love This Way Again

October 18, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 18, 1979 was Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

1. The Buggles - Video Killed The Radio Star
2. The Police - Message In A Bottle
3. Lena Martell - One Day At A Time
4. Blondie - Dreaming
5. Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough

October 18, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 18, 1979 was (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1 by Funkadelic, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 18th is Libra.

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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 18, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 18, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 18, 1979 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 18, 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 18, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:38 am and setting at 05:47 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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Your place in the Universe on October 18, 1979

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Someone born on October 18, 1979 is:

45 years 6 months old,

or 546 months and 26 days old,

or 2377 weeks and 6 days old,

or 16645 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 18, 1979?

There are 157 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 18, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 18, 1979.

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