What happened on Monday October 01, 1979?

Here's what happened on October 01, 1979:

• US returns Panama Canal sovereignty to Panama On October 1, 1979, the United States officially transferred control of the Panama Canal to Panama, marking the end of U.S. sovereignty over the canal. This event was part of the Torrijos-Carter Treaties signed in 1977, which established a timeline for the handover and aimed to improve U.S.-Panama relations. The transfer was significant in the context of Latin American independence and self-determination. source: archives.gov
• Panama assumes control of Canal Zone On October 1, 1979, Panama officially took control of the Panama Canal Zone, ending 76 years of U.S. administration. This transition was part of the implementation of the Torrijos–Carter Treaties, which outlined the gradual transfer of canal operations and the Canal Zone to Panama. The ceremony included the raising of a large Panamanian flag on Ancon Hill, symbolizing the assertion of Panamanian sovereignty over the area. source: washingtonpost.com
• Nigeria adopts new constitution, Alhaji Shagari becomes president On October 1, 1979, Nigeria adopted a new constitution, transitioning from a parliamentary system to a presidential system. Alhaji Shehu Shagari was inaugurated as the first president under this new framework, marking the commencement of the Second Nigerian Republic. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Pope John Paul II's first visit to the United States Pope John Paul II arrived in Boston on October 1, 1979, marking his first visit to the United States. During his week-long tour, he visited New York City, Philadelphia, Des Moines, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., addressing the United Nations, celebrating Masses attended by large crowds, and meeting with President Jimmy Carter at the White House. source: bbc.com
• Activision founded as the first third-party video game developer Activision was founded on October 1, 1979, by former Atari employees. It became the first third-party video game developer, paving the way for the industry by allowing independent developers to create games for existing consoles. This marked a significant shift in the gaming landscape, leading to the growth of a diverse range of video game titles and companies. source: britannica.com
• Hong Kong's first MTR line opens to the public amid 'chaos and kinks' On October 1, 1979, Hong Kong's first Mass Transit Railway (MTR) line, the Kwun Tong Line, commenced public service. The line, running from Shek Kip Mei to Kwun Tong, experienced significant passenger congestion and operational challenges on its opening day, with approximately 230,000 people using the system, leading to massive queues and system breakdowns. source: scmp.com
• RKO Radio Network begins operation On October 1, 1979, the RKO Radio Network commenced operations, marking the first new full-service American radio network in 40 years. It was also the first commercial radio network to distribute programming entirely by satellite, offering high-fidelity stereo programming to its affiliates. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1979

October 01, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from October 1979

Newspapers from Oct. 01, 1979

October 01, 1979: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• New England Patriots - Green Bay Packers : 14 - 27

October 01, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 274th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 01, 1979 can also be written as 10/1/1979 in the US and as 1/10/1979 in UK and Europe.

October 01, 1979 in October 1979 calendar

Famous people born on October 01, 1979:

• Curtis Axel

  Curtis Axel is a professional wrestler from WWE, part of a famous wrestling family with a notable legacy in the industry.

• Natalia Semanova
• David Daskal
• Heather Christensen
• Marielle Heller

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on October 1st

Famous people died on October 01, 1979:

• Preguinho
• Dorothy Arzner
• Lucie Chevalley

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on October 1st

October 01, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 01, 1979 was Sad Eyes by Robert John, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

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

October 01, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 01, 1979 was Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

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

October 01, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 01, 1979 was Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

1. Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
2. Funkadelic - (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1
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 1st is Libra.

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October 01, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 01, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 01, 1979 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 01, 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 01, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 04:07 pm and setting at 02:50 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 06, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Oct 05, 1979.

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Your place in the Universe on October 01, 1979

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Someone born on October 01, 1979 is:

46 years 6 months old,

or 558 months and 2 days old,

or 2426 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16986 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 01, 1979?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 01, 1979.

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