What happened on Thursday October 25, 1979?

Here's what happened on October 25, 1979:

• Soviet Underground Nuclear Test On October 25, 1979, the Soviet Union conducted a significant underground nuclear test at one of its designated nuclear testing sites, likely in the remote regions of Kazakhstan or Siberia. This test was part of the ongoing nuclear arms race during the Cold War period, demonstrating the USSR's continued nuclear weapons development and technological capabilities. Such tests were typically performed to assess and improve nuclear weapon designs, yield, and underground detonation technologies.

Events in 1979

October 25, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 25, 1979

October 25, 1979: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• San Diego Chargers - Oakland Raiders : 22 - 45

October 25, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 298th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 25, 1979 can also be written as 10/25/1979 in the US and as 25/10/1979 in UK and Europe.

October 25, 1979 in October 1979 calendar

Famous people born on October 25, 1979:

• Bat for Lashes

  English singer-songwriter known for her unique indie pop and art rock style.

• Natasha Khan

  Natasha Khan is a journalist known for reporting on global issues and international affairs.

• Robin Eldridge

  Child actress who started performing at a very young age, touring with the American Repertory Theatre and appearing in TV dramas and live...

• Milena Roucka

  Canadian professional wrestler who competed in various wrestling promotions.

• Mariana Klaveno

  American actress known for her roles in television and film.

• Sarah Thompson (actress)
• Chris Engen (actor)
• Samantha Esteban

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on October 25th

Famous people died on October 25, 1979:

• Gerald Templer

  English field marshal and politician, british high commissioner in malaya (b. 1898).

• Rodolfo Salvagiani

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on October 25th

October 25, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 25, 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 25, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 25, 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 25, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 25, 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 25th 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 25, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 25, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 25, 1979 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 25, 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 25, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 11:29 am and setting at 10:30 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 25, 1979

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Someone born on October 25, 1979 is:

45 years 8 months old,

or 548 months and 11 days old,

or 2384 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16691 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 25, 1979?

There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 25, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 25, 1979.

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