What happened on Saturday October 27, 1979?

Here's what happened on October 27, 1979:

• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Gains Independence On October 27, 1979, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines officially gained independence from the United Kingdom, marking a significant milestone in the nation's political history. This event represented the end of British colonial rule and the establishment of the country as a sovereign state within the Commonwealth.
• New York Islanders Set Quick Goal-Scoring Record During a hockey game on October 27, 1979, the New York Islanders achieved a remarkable feat by scoring two goals within just 6 seconds and three goals within 44 seconds, demonstrating exceptional offensive prowess and team coordination.

Events in 1979

October 27, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 27, 1979

Newspapers from Oct. 27, 1979

October 27, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 300th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 27, 1979 can also be written as 10/27/1979 in the US and as 27/10/1979 in UK and Europe.

October 27, 1979 in October 1979 calendar

Famous people born on October 27, 1979:

• Léa Salamé

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• Joana Zimmer

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on October 27th

Famous people died on October 27, 1979:

• Bartolomeo Bolla
• Charles Coughlin
• Antonio Franzil
• Germaine Lubin

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on October 27th

October 27, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 27, 1979 was Rise by Herb Alpert, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

1. Herb Alpert - Rise
2. M - Pop Muzik
3. Michael Jackson - Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
4. Donna Summer - Dim All The Lights
5. Dionne Warwick - I'll Never Love This Way Again

October 27, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 27, 1979 was Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

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 27, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 27, 1979 was (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1 by Funkadelic, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 27th is Scorpio.

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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 27, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 27, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 27, 1979 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 27, 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 27, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 01:16 pm and setting at 11:31 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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Someone born on October 27, 1979 is:

45 years 6 months old,

or 546 months and 17 days old,

or 2376 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16636 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 27, 1979?

There are 166 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 27, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 27, 1979.

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