What happened on Tuesday October 09, 1979?

Here's what happened on October 09, 1979:

• Formation of Khmer People's National Liberation Armed Forces On October 9, 1979, the Khmer People's National Liberation Armed Forces (KPNLAF) was established at Sok Sann, a camp in the Cardamom Mountains. This military component of the Khmer People's National Liberation Front (KPNLF) was formed by merging 13 anti-communist groups, including remnants of the Khmer National Armed Forces. The KPNLAF aimed to oppose the Vietnamese-backed People's Republic of Kampuchea. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Howard Stern begins morning show at WCCC in Hartford, Connecticut On October 9, 1979, Howard Stern began his first morning show at WCCC-FM in Hartford, Connecticut. Stern had responded to an advertisement seeking a "wild, fun morning guy" and used his morning airtime to create an aircheck featuring comedic bits, including flatulence routines and one-liners. This role marked the beginning of Stern's development into the irreverent broadcasting style he is known for today. source: mediaconfidential.blogspot.com
• Lesotho recognizes Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic On October 9, 1979, Lesotho officially recognized the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), a self-declared state claiming authority over Western Sahara. This recognition was part of a broader trend during that period, with several countries acknowledging the SADR's claim to sovereignty. source: pbs.org

Events in 1979

October 09, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from October 1979

Newspapers from Oct. 09, 1979

Your poster from October 09, 1979

October 09, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 282nd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 09, 1979 can also be written as 10/9/1979 in the US and as 9/10/1979 in UK and Europe.

October 09, 1979 in October 1979 calendar

Famous people born on October 09, 1979:

• Chris O'Dowd

  Chris O'Dowd is an Irish actor and comedian known for his work in both television and film. He rose to international fame for his role as Roy Trenneman in the British sitcom 'The IT Crowd' and has since appeared in various acclaimed movies and TV series. [bio]

• Mona Singh

  Mona Singh is an Indian actress and television presenter who gained widespread fame for her leading role in the television series 'Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin.' She has since appeared in numerous television shows, films, and web series, and is regarded as a notable figure in Indian entertainment. [bio]

• Lecrae

  Lecrae is an influential American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor known for his Christian hip-hop music and social...

• Brandon Routh
• DJ Rashad
• Alex Greenwald

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on October 9th

Famous people died on October 09, 1979:

• Henri Collomb
• John Frost
• Iknadios Bedros XVI Batanian
• Raniero Alliata di Pietratagliata

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on October 9th

October 09, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 09, 1979 was Don't Stop Til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

1. Michael Jackson - Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
2. Herb Alpert - Rise
3. Robert John - Sad Eyes
4. Commodores - Sail On
5. The Knack - My Sharona

October 09, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 09, 1979 was Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

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 09, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 09, 1979 was (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1 by Funkadelic, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

1. Funkadelic - (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1
2. Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
3. Cameo - I Just Want To Be
4. Ashford & Simpson - Found A Cure
5. GQ - I Do Love You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 9th is Libra.

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October 09, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 09, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 09, 1979 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 09, 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 09, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 09:29 pm and setting at 12:07 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 09, 1979 is:

46 years 7 months old,

or 559 months and 15 days old,

or 2432 weeks and 5 days old,

or 17029 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 09, 1979?

There are 138 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 9th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 09, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 09, 1979.

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