What happened on Saturday October 20, 1979?

Here's what happened on October 20, 1979:

• Assassination of South Korean President President Park Chung-hee is assassinated by KCIA head Kim Jae-kyu, marking a significant and tumultuous moment in South Korean political history.
• USSR Nuclear Test The Soviet Union conducts a nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in Kazakhstan, continuing Cold War-era nuclear weapons development.
• John F. Kennedy Library Opens in Boston The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum was officially inaugurated in Boston, Massachusetts, commemorating the life and legacy of the 35th President of the United States.
• First African American Mayor of Birmingham Richard Arrington, Jr. becomes the first African American mayor of Birmingham, Alabama, marking a significant milestone in the city's civil rights progress.
• Bob Dylan Appears on Saturday Night Live Legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan made a guest appearance on the popular late-night comedy show Saturday Night Live, further cementing his cultural influence.
• Paul McCartney Receives Rhodium Disc The Guinness Book of Records honors Paul McCartney with a rhodium disc, recognizing him as the all-time best-selling singer-songwriter.
• Walt Disney World Milestone Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, celebrates welcoming its 100-millionth guest, highlighting the park's immense popularity and cultural significance.
• New York City Marathon Champions Bill Rodgers wins his fourth consecutive men's title with a time of 2:11:42, while Grete Waitz of Norway dominates the women's event with a time of 2:27:33.
• NASA Space Vehicle Launch NASA launches space vehicle S-203 as part of ongoing space exploration and research efforts.
• Ozzie Newsome's NFL Reception Streak Begins NFL player Ozzie Newsome starts an impressive streak of 150 consecutive games with at least one reception, showcasing remarkable consistency.
• Billy Martin Fired from Yankees Billy Martin is dismissed as manager of the New York Yankees for the second time, reflecting the tumultuous nature of his coaching career.

Events in 1979

October 20, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 20, 1979

Newspapers from Oct. 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 in October 1979 calendar

Famous people born on October 20, 1979:

• John Krasinski

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• Nargis Fakhri

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• Paul O'Connell

  Paul O'Connell is a legendary Irish rugby player who was a key figure in the Irish national rugby team, known for his exceptional leadership...

• Laura Carusino
• Deniz Doğan
• Fidelis Gadzama
• Vladimir Gluščević
• Ângelo Guerra
• Namiq Həsənov
• Davide Manassero
• Gergana Slavčeva
• Wilber Sánchez
• Raffaello Tonon
• Júlio César do Nascimento
• Sonu Kakkar
• Katharina Schüttler
• Baba Adamu

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on October 20th

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 20th is Libra.

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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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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 20, 1979 was Waning crescent.

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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Your place in the Universe on October 20, 1979

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Someone born on October 20, 1979 is:

45 years 6 months old,

or 546 months and 24 days old,

or 2377 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16643 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 20, 1979?

There are 159 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 20, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 20, 1979.

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