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About July 16th, 1979, in brief:
- Historical events: Premier / President al-Bakr of Iraq is succeeded by Saddam Hussein
- Day of the week: July 16th, 1979 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Barbara Stanwyck, Katrina Kaif
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: Bad Girls by Donna Summer
- #1 UK song: Are 'Friends' Electric by Tubeway Army
- Popular movie: The Amityville Horror directed by Stuart Rosenberg
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Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 16, 1979?
- July 16, 1979: What happened on that day?
- July 16, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 16, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 16, 1979?
- July 16, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 16, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- July 16, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 16, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- July 16, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 16, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 16, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 16, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 16, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 16, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on July 16, 1979?
What day of the week was July 16, 1979?
July 16, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 197th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 16, 1979 can also be written as 7/16/1979 in the US and as 16/7/1979 in UK and Europe.
July 16, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 16, 1979:
- Premier / president al-bakr of iraq is succeeded by saddam hussein
- Iraqi president ahmed hassan al-bakr resigns and is replaced by saddam hussein.
July 16, 1979: What were the magazines covers that day?
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July 16, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.
Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 16, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 16, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
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July 16, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 16, 1979 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 16, 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 July 16, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 12:23 am and setting at 02:33 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 09, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Aug 08, 1979.
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Who was born on July 16, 1979?
Famous people born on July 16, 1979:
![Jayma Mays]()
Jayma MaysJayma mays is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows such as glee and movies like paul blart: mall cop.
- Fat Man (atomic explosion)
Fat man is the codename for the atomic bomb that was detonated over the japanese city of nagasaki on august 9, 1945, during world war ii.
- Daouda Karaboué
Former professional football goalkeeper with impressive saves.
- Kimberly Rhode
Kimberly Rhode is an American shooter who has competed in six consecutive Summer Olympics, winning medals in five of them.
- Chris Mihm
American basketball player.
- Marcus Frind
Founder of the online dating website PlentyofFish.
- Nathan Rogers
Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist.
- Konstantin Skrylnikov
Russian footballer.
- Kim Rhode
American sport shooter.
- Douglas Murray
Author and journalist from scotland.
- Maria Labianca
Italian homicide.
- Laura Benanti
Actress.
- Travis Fimmel
Actor.
- Mai Nakamura
Japanese swimmer.
- Kōhei Usui
- Tove Pashkowski
- Robbie Russell
Whose famous birthday is on July 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 16th:
![Barbara Stanwyck]()
Barbara StanwyckFour times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944.
![Katrina Kaif]()
Katrina KaifKatrina kaif is a british actress and model known for her work in bollywood films.
![Corey Feldman]()
Corey FeldmanCorey feldman is a well-known american actor and musician, best known for his roles in popular 1980s films such as the goonies and stand by...
![Phoebe Cates]()
Phoebe CatesPhoebe cates is a former american actress known for her roles in popular 1980s films such as 'fast times at ridgemont high' and 'gremlins'.
![Will Ferrell]()
Will FerrellAmerican comedian and actor who started his career on "saturday night live.
![Ginger Rogers]()
Ginger RogersAmerican actress and dancer, rogers was a glamour queen who wore chic clothes and sounded down-to-earth vowels.
![Michael Flatley]()
Michael FlatleyA talented irish-american dancer taps at a staggering 28 taps per second.
![Rubén Blades]()
Rubén BladesActor and singer-songwriter from panama.
![Chris Pontius]()
Chris PontiusAmerican actor and jackass cast member.
![Faye Grant]()
Faye GrantAmerican actress.
July 16, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 9 months old,
or 537 months and 22 days old,
or 2338 weeks and 2 days old,
or 16368 days old,
if you were born on July 16, 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 July 16, 1979?
There are 69 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 16, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on July 16, 1979.
July 16, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 16, 1979:
- James F Mcintyre
Los angeles archbishop, dies at 93.
- Alfred Deller
English countertenor (born 1912).
- Olof Sköldberg
- Orfeo Amadò
- James Francis Louis McIntyre
- Bob Douglas
What famous deaths happened on July 16th?
Famous deaths on July 16th:
![Patrick Dewaere]()
Patrick DewaereFrench leading man in films of the 1970s.
![Harry Chapin]()
Harry ChapinAmerican singer, musician, trumpeter, and guitarist.
![James Gammon]()
James GammonAmerican actor (born in 1940).
![Patsy Ruth Miller]()
Patsy Ruth MillerActress (wide open sap twin beds, sap), dies at 91.
- Meli Lorca
Acclaimed author of several best-selling novels.
- Lynnon Frost
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
- Carols Cruz
Iconic Brazilian samba singer and actress.
- Felma Hertz
Contributed to the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.
- Jhonnie Winter
Jhonnie Winter was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, and one of the greatest blues guitarists of all time.
- Nguyen Du
Vietnamese poet best known for writing 'The Tale of Kieu'.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 16th
July 16, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 16, 1979:
- Botswana - President's Day (2nd day)
- Catholic - Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
July 16, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 16, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 16th and July 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 16, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 1979 was Bad Girls by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.
July 16, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 16, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 16th and July 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
- Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
- Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
- Chic - Good Times
- David Naughton - Makin' It
July 16, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 16, 1979 was Are 'Friends' Electric by Tubeway Army, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.
July 16, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 16, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 16th and July 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tubeway Army - Are 'Friends' Electric
- Janet Kay - Silly Games
- The Boomtown Rats - I Don't Like Mondays
- The Sex Pistols - C'mon Everybody
- Squeeze - Up The Junction
July 16, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 16, 1979 was Bad Girls by Donna Summer, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.
July 16, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 16, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 16th and July 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
- Chic - Good Times
- Teddy Pendergrass - Turn Off The Lights
- ConFunkShun - Chase Me
- The Jones Girls - You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else
July 16, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 16, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Amityville Horror
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Stuart Rosenberg
Starring: James Brolin, Margot Kidder, Rod Steiger, Don Stroud
Country: United States of America
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
Pacific Inferno
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Rolf Bayer
Starring: Jim Brown, Richard Jaeckel, Timothy Brown, Rik Van Nutter
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
The Villain
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Hal Needham
Starring: Kirk Douglas, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ann-Margret, Paul Lynde
Country: United States of America
July 16, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 16, 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:
Ride on Stranger
Release year: 1979
Jigsaw
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Michael Spierig
The Mallens
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Brian Mills
Carga Pesada
Release year: 1979
Thundercloud
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Talon Clemow
July 16, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 16, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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 …
To Set The Record Straight
By: John J. Sirica
To set the record straight: The Break-in and Tapes, Conspirators, and the Pardon by Sirica John J.
The Powers That Be
By: David Halberstam
David Halberstam's powerful account of "The Powers That Be", which is brimming with the conflicts, personalities, and ambitions that changed the media from something that just followed the news to something that created it, is riveting.
The Island
By: Peter Benchley
A classic mystery novel that combines suspense, treasure hunting and murder. Benchley's best.
July 16, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 16, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Space
Beam Invader
Apple Trek
Temple of Apshai
NASL Soccer
Who was the US President on July 16, 1979?
On July 16, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 16, 1979?
On July 16, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 16, 1979?
On July 16, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about July 16th?
July 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of July. 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 July 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war: airstrikes by the syrian government targeting residential areas in jisr al-shughur and khan shaykhun in idlib province kill at least nine civilians, and injure fourteen others.
- 2018 - 2015-2018 iraqi protests - demonstrations in iraq leave many people dead and create mass unrest.
- 2017 - Jodie whittaker will replace peter capaldi in the 13th doctor's incarnation, making her the first woman to assume the role of doctor who's science fiction television series.
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 July 1979?
July 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.
