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see horoscope and birth chart for October 31, 1979What happened on Wednesday, October 31, 1979?
About October 31st, 1979, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 31, 1979, the second Lomé Convention was signed in Lomé, Togo, between the European Economic Community (EEC) and 57 African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) countries. This agreement expanded the partnership to include more ACP nations and introduced new provisions for financial and technical cooperation, building upon the first Lomé Convention signed in 1975.
- Day of the week: October 31st, 1979 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Pop Muzik by M
- #1 UK song: When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman by Dr Hook
- Popular movie: Apocalypse Now directed by Francis Ford Coppola
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- October 31, 1979: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was October 31, 1979?
- Who was born on October 31, 1979?
- October 31, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- October 31, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- October 31, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 31, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on October 31, 1979?
- Back in 1979
October 31, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 31, 1979:
- Second ACP-EEC Convention of Lomé signed On October 31, 1979, the second Lomé Convention was signed in Lomé, Togo, between the European Economic Community (EEC) and 57 African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) countries. This agreement expanded the partnership to include more ACP nations and introduced new provisions for financial and technical cooperation, building upon the first Lomé Convention signed in 1975. source: consilium.europa.eu
- Western Airlines Flight 2605 crashes in Mexico City, killing 73 On October 31, 1979, Western Airlines Flight 2605, a McDonnell Douglas DC-10, crashed at Mexico City International Airport after landing on a closed runway. The accident resulted in 72 fatalities among the 88 occupants and one ground fatality, making it Mexico City's deadliest aviation disaster. source: washingtonpost.com
- Severe snowstorm in South Dakota causes significant damage On October 31, 1979, a narrow band of heavy wet snow developed around midnight from Winner to Leola, producing 3 to 6 inches of snow before ending in the afternoon. The wet snow stuck to power poles and combined with 30 to 50 mph winds, breaking up to 600 poles. Estimated damage was around $400,000. The counties affected were Tripp, Lyman, Buffalo, Hyde, Hand, Faulk, and Edmunds. source: weather.gov
- Mike Flanagan wins Cy Young Award On October 31, 1979, Mike Flanagan of the Baltimore Orioles was awarded the American League Cy Young Award after leading the league with 23 wins and a 3.08 ERA. He also recorded five shutouts and 190 strikeouts during the season. source: baseball-reference.com
October 31, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from October 1979
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What day of the week was October 31, 1979?
October 31, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 304th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 31, 1979 can also be written as 10/31/1979 in the US and as 31/10/1979 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on October 31, 1979?
Famous people born on October 31, 1979:
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Erica CerraErica Cerra is a Canadian actress best known for her role as Deputy Jo Lupo on the Syfy television series 'Eureka.' She has appeared in numerous other TV shows and films, building a diverse career in science fiction and fantasy genres. [bio]
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Karine DelgadoFrench flamenco teacher and dancer who runs a professional dance school in Narbonne, specializing in traditional Spanish dance techniques.
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Simão SabrosaProfessional Portuguese footballer who played as a forward, known for his career in top-tier Portuguese and international leagues.
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Lilian Klebow
October 31, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
October 31, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 31, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 29th and November 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 31, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 31, 1979 was Pop Muzik by M, according to the music chart for the week October 29th and November 4th.
- M - Pop Muzik
- Eagles - Heartache Tonight
- Donna Summer - Dim All The Lights
- Herb Alpert - Rise
- Commodores - Still
October 31, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 31, 1979 was When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman by Dr Hook, according to the music chart for the week October 29th and November 4th.
- Dr Hook - When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman
- Lena Martell - One Day At A Time
- Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
- Abba - Gimme Gimme Gimme
- The Jam - Eton Rifles
October 31, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 31, 1979 was Ladies Night by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week October 29th and November 4th.
- Kool & The Gang - Ladies Night
- Funkadelic - (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1
- Commodores - Still
- Smokey Robinson - Cruisin'
- Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
October 31, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 31st is Scorpio.
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Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio 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 31, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 31, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Goat personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthOctober 31, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 31, 1979 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 31, 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 31, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 03:04 pm and setting at 03:05 am.
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 31, 1979 is:
46 years 9 months old,
or 561 months and 4 days old,
or 2439 weeks and 6 days old,
or 17079 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 31, 1979?
There are 89 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 31st 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 31, 1979?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 31, 1979.
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The history attached to October 31, 1979 includes Second ACP-EEC Convention of Lomé signed, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around October 31, 1979 included “Pop Muzik” by M, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of October 31, 1979 included Apocalypse Now, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
October 31, 1979 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Erica Cerra, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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