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Monday October 22, 1979: on this day
October 22, 1979 was the 295th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.
Is October 22, 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 22, 1979, who was born and died on October 22, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 22, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Rise by Herb Alpert), movies (e.g. Promises in the Dark, directed by Jerome Hellman), TV series (e.g. Der Millionenbauer) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 22nd, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 22, 1979?
- October 22, 1979: What happened on that day?
- October 22, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 22, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 22, 1979?
- October 22, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 22, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- October 22, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- October 22, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 22, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 22, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 22, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 22, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 22, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on October 22, 1979?
What day of the week was October 22, 1979?
October 22, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 295th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 22, 1979 can also be written as 10/22/1979 in the US and as 22/10/1979 in UK and Europe.
October 22, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 22, 1979:
- Walt disney world welcomes its 100-millionth guest, kurt miller.
- Deposed shah of iran arrives in new york for medical treatment.
October 22, 1979: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Denver Broncos - Pittsburgh Steelers : 7 - 42
October 22, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 22nd 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 22, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 22, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 22nd, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 22, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 22, 1979 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 22, 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 22, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 08:31 am and setting at 08:02 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 22, 1979?
Famous people born on October 22, 1979:
- Rajat Bhatia
Former Indian cricketer known for his all-round skills.
- Jannero Pargo
American basketball player and coach.
- Doni
Brazilian footballer.
- Irene Malin
- Ibrahima Faye
- Tony Denman
- Michele Bacis
- Fredrik Björck
- Tony Bobbitt
- Kermit Cintron
- Deivid
- Ben Gillies
- Doniéber Alexander Marangon
Whose famous birthday is on October 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 22nd:
![Christopher Lloyd]()
Christopher LloydChristopher Lloyd is an American actor best known for his roles as Doc Brown in the 'Back to the Future' trilogy and as Reverend Jim...
![Catherine Deneuve]()
Catherine DeneuveFrench actress and businesswoman.
![Valeria Golino]()
Valeria GolinoItalian actress and director known for her roles in films such as Rain Man and Hot Shots!.
![Deepak Chopra]()
Deepak ChopraEast indian-american author, healer and physician, and inspiring leader in holistic healthcare.
![Jeff Goldblum]()
Jeff GoldblumAmerican actor.
![Georges Brassens]()
Georges BrassensFrench composer, poet, and singer.
![Arsène Wenger]()
Arsène WengerFrench manager of arsenal football club, a french club that was founded in woolwich, england on 12/25/1886.
![Joan Fontaine]()
Joan FontaineAmerican actress, born in japan to her father who was stationed at tokyo.
![Annette Funicello]()
Annette FunicelloAmerican actress.
![Derek Jacobi]()
Derek JacobiBritish actor who has been successful in film, classical theater and television series.
October 22, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 5 months old,
or 533 months and 29 days old,
or 2321 weeks and 5 days old,
or 16252 days old,
if you were born on October 22, 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 22, 1979?
There are 185 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 22nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 22, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 22, 1979.
October 22, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 22, 1979:
- Ovida Boulanger
Ovida Boulanger was a French composer and music teacher who had a significant influence on many 20th-century composers.
- Danylah Boulanger
Danylah Boulanger was a French composer and music teacher who had a significant influence on 20th-century music.
- Alysah Boulanger
Alysah Boulanger was a French poet and essayist known for her lyrical and introspective works.
- Nadia Boulanger
French composer and educator (b. 1887).
- Mieko Kamiya
Japanese psychologist and psychiatrist (d. 1979).
- Jesse Bishop
Convicted murderer, dies in nevada gas chamber.
- Reinhold Baer
What famous deaths happened on October 22nd?
Famous deaths on October 22nd:
![Rollo May]()
Rollo MayAmerican psychoanalyst, lecturer and pioneer in existential psychology.
![Peter Scolari]()
Peter ScolariAmerican actor and director.
![Soupy Sales]()
Soupy SalesAmerican comedian, intelligent and imaginative.
![Cleavon Little]()
Cleavon LittleActor in blazing saddles, dies at 53 from colon cancer.
- Arles Cézanne
A French Post-Impressionist painter who is considered one of the fathers of modern art.
- Majour Cézanne
A French Post-Impressionist painter, Cézanne is known for his innovative techniques and influence on the development of modern art.
- Dae Jung
Former President of South Korea who played a key role in the country's democratization.
- Henry Armstrong
American professional boxer who held world championships in three different weight classes.
- Kingson Amis
Renowned British novelist known for his witty and satirical works.
- Sherel Tepper
Renowned author known for her science fiction and fantasy novels.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 22nd
October 22, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 22, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 22nd and October 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 22, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 22, 1979 was Rise by Herb Alpert, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.
October 22, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 22, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Herb Alpert - Rise
- M - Pop Muzik
- Michael Jackson - Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
- Donna Summer - Dim All The Lights
- Dionne Warwick - I'll Never Love This Way Again
October 22, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 22, 1979 was Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.
October 22, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 22, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 22nd and October 28th. 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 22, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 22, 1979 was (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1 by Funkadelic, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.
October 22, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 22, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Funkadelic - (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1
- Kool & The Gang - Ladies Night
- Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
- Herb Alpert - Rise
- Commodores - Still
October 22, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 22, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Promises in the Dark
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Jerome Hellman
Starring: Marsha Mason, Ned Beatty, Susan Clark, Michael Brandon
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
The Great Alligator
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Sergio Martino
Starring: Barbara Bach, Claudio Cassinelli, Mel Ferrer, Romano Puppo
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
Tess
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Roman Polanski
Starring: Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, Leigh Lawson, John Collin
Country: United States of America
October 22, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 22, 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 22, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 22, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Shadow Of The Moon
By: M.M. Kaye
M. M. Kaye is the author of The Far Pavilions. She takes her readers back to India, a vast, glittering, sun-baked continent. Shadow of the Moon tells the story of Winter de Ballesteros.
How You Can Become Financially Independent By Investing In Real Estate
By: Albert J. Lowry
How to Become Financially Independent By Investing in Real Estate, covers all the most recent tax laws and shows you how you can make greater profits than ever before.
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.
Sophie's Choice
By: William Styron
Three stories are told: A young Southerner is determined to be a writer. There's also a love-hate relationship between a brilliant Jew, and a beautiful Polish woman. And finally, there's a terrible wound from the past of that woman that …
The Establishment
By: Howard Fast
She will stand up for her family, regardless of the cost. Barbara Lavette, a former socialite, is not concerned about gossip surrounding her new marriage. Her husband Bernie, a mechanic from poverty who she met during World War II, will …
October 22, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 22, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Trek-80
Aim for the Ace!
Sundance
Ozma Wars
Football
Who was the US President on October 22, 1979?
On October 22, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 22, 1979?
On October 22, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 22, 1979?
On October 22, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 22nd?
October 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:
- 2018 - China will open the longest sea bridge in the world, hong kong-zhuhai macau bridge, after nine years of construction. the ceremony will take place in hong kong.
- 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a suicide bomber injures five more people in maiduguri, northeast nigeria. police say that 13 civilians were also injured in separate attacks.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017), battle of mosul (2016)-2017: at least 284 people are executed in mosul by the islamic state of iraq and the levant. (cnn),
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.
