Friday November 16, 1979: on this day

November 16, 1979 was the 320th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Friday.

Is November 16, 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 November 16, 1979, who was born and died on November 16, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on November 16, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Still by Commodores), movies (e.g. Last Hurrah for Chivalry, directed by John Woo), TV series (e.g. Anna) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about November 16th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was November 16, 1979?


November 16, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 320th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 16, 1979 can also be written as 11/16/1979 in the US and as 16/11/1979 in UK and Europe.

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November 16, 1979: What happened on that day?


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November 16, 1979: What were the magazines covers that day?

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November 16, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 16th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 16, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 16, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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November 16, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on November 16, 1979 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 16, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:22 am and setting at 03:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 04, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Dec 03, 1979.

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Who was born on November 16, 1979?


Famous people born on November 16, 1979:

  • Bruce Irons

    American surfer.

  • Tony Frias

    American soccer player.

  • Louise Marwood

    Soap opera actress.

  • Michael Faustino

    Actor (brother to david).

  • Leah Busque

    Businesswoman.

  • Salli Wills

    Australia -- gymnast (1996 olympics).

  • Çağla Kubat
  • Sandra Torres
  • Dagoberto Portillo
  • István Németh
  • Mario Cartelli
  • Edu Albácar
  • Illja Haljuza
  • Jono Grant
  • Anthony «Tony» Charles Frias III

Whose famous birthday is on November 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 16th:

  • Marg Helgenberger
    Marg Helgenberger

    Marg helgenberger is an american tv actress known for her role as catherine willows on the tv series csi: crime scene investigation.

  • Pete Davidson
    Pete Davidson

    Pete davidson is a comedian known for his work on saturday night live and his high-profile relationships.

  • Lisa Bonet
    Lisa Bonet

    American actress who played bill cosby’s daughter in his television series, "the bill cosby show.

  • Maggie Gyllenhaal
    Maggie Gyllenhaal

    Maggie gyllenhaal is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the dark knight and secretary.

  • Maeve Quinlan
    Maeve Quinlan

    American actress known for her work in soap operas and television dramas.

  • Barbara Payton
    Barbara Payton

    American actress, onscreen since 1940.

  • Burgess Meredith
    Burgess Meredith

    Actor (penguin batman, rocky), is killed at 88.

  • Gemma Atkinson
    Gemma Atkinson

    Gemma atkinson is a british model and actress known for her work in the soap opera hollyoaks and her appearances on reality tv shows.

  • Martha Plimpton
    Martha Plimpton

    American singer and actress.

  • Missi Pyle
    Missi Pyle

    Missi pyle is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as 'galaxy quest' and 'dodgeball: a true underdog story'.

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November 16, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 4 months old,

or 532 months and 3 days old,

or 2313 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16195 days old,

if you were born on November 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 November 16, 1979?

There are 242 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday November 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 16, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on November 16, 1979.

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November 16, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on November 16, 1979:

  • Nicola Basile

What famous deaths happened on November 16th?

Famous deaths on November 16th:

  • Clark Gable
    Clark Gable

    American actor, "the king", hollywood's most prominent male star.

  • Edie Sedgwick
    Edie Sedgwick

    American model with amazing eyes and great legs.

  • Edward Woodward
    Edward Woodward

    English actor and singer (d.2009).

  • Reg Varney
    Reg Varney

    English screenwriter and actor (d. 2008).

  • Tommy Flanagan
    Tommy Flanagan

    Scottish actor known for his roles in TV series like Sons of Anarchy and Gladiator.

  • Ann Wedgeworth
    Ann Wedgeworth

    American actress who appeared on another world (1967aeur'70), somerset (1970aeur'73), three's company (1979), three's company (1979) and...

  • David Canary
    David Canary

    American actor (d. 2015).

  • Robert Clary
    Robert Clary

    French-american actor and author (d. 2022).

  • Cora Witherspoon
    Cora Witherspoon

    Actress (quality street bank dick), dies in 67.

  • Evelyn Venable
    Evelyn Venable

    American actress and stage performer, also a ucla teacher.

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November 16, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on November 16, 1979:

  • USA - admission of Oklahoma, 46th state, 1907
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Margaret of Scotland ; Gertrude the Great
  • Also see November 16 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • International Day for Tolerance [UNESCO]
  • Iceland - Dagur fslenskrar tungu (Icelandic Language Day)
  • Thailand - Loy Krathong festival (2005)

Observances on November 16, 1979:

  • World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
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November 16, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 16, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 12th and November 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


November 16, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 16, 1979 was Still by Commodores, according to the music chart for the week November 12th and November 18th.

November 16, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on November 16, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 12th and November 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Still
  2. - Dim All The Lights
  3. - No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)
  4. - Babe
  5. - Heartache Tonight

November 16, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 16, 1979 was When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman by Dr Hook, according to the music chart for the week November 12th and November 18th.

November 16, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on November 16, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 12th and November 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman
  2. - One Day At A Time
  3. - Crazy Little Thing Called Love youtube
  4. - Gimme Gimme Gimme
  5. - Eton Rifles

November 16, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 16, 1979 was Ladies Night by Kool & The Gang, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 12th and November 18th.

November 16, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on November 16, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 12th and November 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Ladies Night
  2. - Still
  3. - I Wanna Be Your Lover
  4. - Cruisin'
  5. - Do You Love What You Feel

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November 16, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on November 16, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Last Hurrah for Chivalry

Last Hurrah for Chivalry

Release year: 1979

Directed by: John Woo

Starring: Pai Wei, Damian Lau, Kong Lau, Chiu-Hua Wei

Ernesto

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

Org

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

Tess

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Roman Polanski

Starring: Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, Leigh Lawson, John Collin

Country: United States of America

The Rose

The Rose

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Mark Rydell

Starring: Bette Midler, Alan Bates, Frederic Forrest, Harry Dean Stanton

November 16, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on November 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:

Anna

Anna

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Jorge Dorado

Der Millionenbauer

Der Millionenbauer

Release year: 1979

Face the Music

Face the Music

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Carol Wiseman

A Moment in Time

A Moment in Time

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Ruby Yang

November 16, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on November 16, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Powers That Be by David Halberstam

The Powers That Be

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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 Old Patagonian Express by Paul Theroux

The Old Patagonian Express

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Theroux begins by taking the rush-hour subway to South Station in Boston, to catch the Lake Shore Limited train to Chicago. Theroux then takes the Old Patagonian Express steam locomotive, which is quirky and wandering, to get to his destination.

Memories Of Another Day by Harold Robbins

Memories Of Another Day

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"Robbins grabs and holds the reader ..." -Publishers Weekly His characters are compelling, his dialog is dramatic, and he has a simple style.

Sophie's Choice by William Styron

Sophie's Choice

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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 …

Broca'S Brain by Carl Sagan

Broca'S Brain

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Carl Sagan, scientist and writer, returns to the frontier to share his insights about the world. He explores and explains the amazing future of intelligent people in his charmingly down-to earth style.

November 16, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on November 16, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

4-Player Bowling Alley

4-Player Bowling Alley

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Midway

Star Trek: Phaser Strike

Star Trek: Phaser Strike

Platform: Microvision

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Milton Bradley

Apple Trek

Apple Trek

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Apple Inc

Speed Freak

Speed Freak

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Vectorbeam

Star Raiders

Star Raiders

Platform: Atari 8-bit family

Genre: Space simulation

Publisher: Atari, Inc

history

Who was the US President on November 16, 1979?

On November 16, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on November 16, 1979?

On November 16, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on November 16, 1979?

On November 16, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about November 16th?

November 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of November. 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 November 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - Johnston press, owner of i, the scotsman and the yorkshire post, goes into administration after it failed to find a buyer. it will be delisted from the london stock exchange on 19th november 2018.
  • 2017 - South sudanese civil war - rival factions of the sudan people's liberation movement sign "declaration of unification" in cairo (egypt).
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). four afghan national security forces members are killed and eleven are injured in a suicide bomber attack on the afghan defense ministry headquarters in kabul.

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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 November 1979?

November 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th 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.

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