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Saturday October 20, 1979: on this day
October 20, 1979 was the 293rd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is October 20, 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 20, 1979, who was born and died on October 20, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 20, 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 20th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 20, 1979?
- October 20, 1979: What happened on that day?
- October 20, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 20, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 20, 1979?
- October 20, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 20, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- October 20, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 20, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- October 20, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 20, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 20, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 20, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 20, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 20, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on October 20, 1979?
What day of the week was October 20, 1979?
October 20, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 293rd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 20, 1979 can also be written as 10/20/1979 in the US and as 20/10/1979 in UK and Europe.
October 20, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 20, 1979:
- Bob dylan appears on snl
- John tate beats gerrie coetze in 15 for heavyweight boxing title
October 20, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 20th 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 20, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 20, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 20th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 20, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 20, 1979 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 20, 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 20, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:32 am and setting at 06:48 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 20, 1979?
Famous people born on October 20, 1979:
![John Krasinski]()
John KrasinskiAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director.
![Nargis Fakhri]()
Nargis FakhriNargis fakhri is a model and actress known for her work in bollywood films such as rockstar and main tera hero.
- Vasyl Baranov
Ukrainian footballer.
- Paul Ifill
Barbadian footballer.
- Paul Terek
American decathlete.
- Paul O'Connell
Irish rugby player.
- Fidelis Gadzama
- Vladimir Gluščević
- Ângelo Guerra
- Namiq Həsənov
- Davide Manassero
- Gergana Slavčeva
- Wilber Sánchez
- Raffaello Tonon
- Katharina Schüttler
- Baba Adamu
- Anna Boden
- Laura Carusino
- Deniz Doğan
Whose famous birthday is on October 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 20th:
![Tom Petty]()
Tom PettyTom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...
![Snoop Dogg]()
Snoop DoggAmerican rapper, the embodiment aeur(tm),90s gangster rap.
![Takayuki Yamada]()
Takayuki YamadaTakayuki yamada is a japanese actor and singer known for his roles in popular japanese films and television series.
![Viggo Mortensen]()
Viggo MortensenAmerican actor.
![Dannii Minogue]()
Dannii MinogueDanii minogue is an australian singer-actor, younger sister to kylie minogue, and ex-partner of actor julian mcmahon.
![Thomas Newman]()
Thomas NewmanActor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.
![Richard Loncraine]()
Richard LoncraineEnglish screenwriter and director.
![Roger Hanin]()
Roger HaninFrench actor and film director.
![Danny Boyle]()
Danny BoyleEnglish screenwriter and producer of director producers.
![Jean-Pierre Melville]()
Jean-Pierre MelvilleFrench filmmaker.
October 20, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 6 months old,
or 534 months and 5 days old,
or 2322 weeks and 5 days old,
or 16259 days old,
if you were born on October 20, 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 20, 1979?
There are 179 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 20, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 20, 1979.
October 20, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 20, 1979:
- Ladislaus Farkas
A Hungarian mathematician who made significant contributions to linear programming and optimization theory.
- Luigi Capuano
- Marcel Quertinmont
What famous deaths happened on October 20th?
Famous deaths on October 20th:
![Burt Lancaster]()
Burt LancasterActor elmer gantry dies at 80 from a heart attack.
![Joel McCrea]()
Joel McCreaAmerican actor, with over 100 films, who began his career as a horse-wrangler in westerns.
![Jack Elam]()
Jack ElamAmerican actor in films such as "the sundowners," kismet, and gunfight at the o.k.
![Jane Wyatt]()
Jane WyattAmerican singer and actress (d. 2006).
![Anthony Quayle]()
Anthony QuayleEngland, united kingdom -- actor.
![Michael Massee]()
Michael MasseeAmerican actor (b. 1952)[55].
![Eberhard Feik]()
Eberhard FeikGerman actor (tatort) dies at 50.
![Basil Radford]()
Basil RadfordActor (whisky galore dead of night), is killed at 55.
- Junko Tabei
Japanese female mountaineer is the first to climb mount everest.
- Lynard Skynard
Lead vocalist of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 20th
October 20, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 20, 1979:
- October 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- French Republican Calendar - Orge (Barley) Day, twenty-ninth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Bahá'f Faith - Holy Day - the Báb
October 20, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 20, 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 20, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 20, 1979 was Rise by Herb Alpert, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.
October 20, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 20, 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:
- Herb Alpert - Rise
- Michael Jackson - Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
- M - Pop Muzik
- Commodores - Sail On
- Dionne Warwick - I'll Never Love This Way Again
October 20, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 20, 1979 was Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.
October 20, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 20, 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:
- 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 20, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 20, 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 20, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 20, 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:
- Funkadelic - (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1
- Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
- Kool & The Gang - Ladies Night
- Herb Alpert - Rise
- Cameo - I Just Want To Be
October 20, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 20, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Lewis John Carlino
Starring: Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner, Michael O'Keefe, Lisa Jane Persky
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
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Silvio Narizzano
Starring: Carroll Baker, Dennis Hopper, Win Wells, Richard Todd
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 20, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 20, 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
October 20, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 20, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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 …
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.
Jailbird
By: Kurt Vonnegut
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 Last Enchantment
By: Mary Stewart
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.
The Bronx Zoo
By: Sparky Lyle and Peter Golenbock
Behind the scenes look at Yankee's players, including Reggie Jackson, Billy Martin and George Steinbrenner, the baseball owner.
October 20, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 20, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Cosmic Guerilla
Temple of Apshai
Bomb Bee
Radar Scope
Armor Battle
Who was the US President on October 20, 1979?
On October 20, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 20, 1979?
On October 20, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 20, 1979?
On October 20, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 20th?
October 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:
- 2018 - After a rafting accident in a swollen river, four americans are killed in costa rica.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqa (2017): the syrian democratic forces announce "total liberation of raqa", previously isil's capital.
- 2016 - Turkish military intervention in the syrian civil war: turkish jets hit kurdish-led syrian democratic forces (sdf) militia with 26 airstrikes in three recently-captured-from-isil villages west of al-bab and northeast of aleppo. according to the turkish general staff, 160-200 people have been killed. the syrian observatory for human rights reports that 11 people were killed and many more were 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.
