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October 16, 1979 was the 289th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is October 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 October 16, 1979, who was born and died on October 16, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 16, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Rise by Herb Alpert), movies (e.g. Tess, directed by Roman Polanski), TV series (e.g. Der Millionenbauer) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 16th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 16, 1979?
- October 16, 1979: What happened on that day?
- October 16, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 16, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 16, 1979?
- October 16, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 16, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- October 16, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 16, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- October 16, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 16, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 16, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 16, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 16, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 16, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on October 16, 1979?
What day of the week was October 16, 1979?
October 16, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 289th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 16, 1979 can also be written as 10/16/1979 in the US and as 16/10/1979 in UK and Europe.
October 16, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 16, 1979:
- A tsunami in nice, france kills 23 people.
October 16, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
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 16, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 16, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Goat personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 16th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 16, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 16, 1979 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 02:46 am and setting at 04:49 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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Who was born on October 16, 1979?
Famous people born on October 16, 1979:
- Kristy Hinze
Australian model actress and television host.
- Phoenix Farrell
British actor best known for their roles in popular TV series.
- Erin Brown
American actress, model and filmmaker.
- Nicola Blackwood
South african-english politician.
- Andrea Ascolese
- Christian Martínez Cedillo
- Božo Petrov
- Ilija Prodanović
- Ibrahim Said
- Kelly Adams
Whose famous birthday is on October 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 16th:
![Hema Malini]()
Hema MaliniHema malini is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in romantic and dramatic films.
![Maidie Norman]()
Maidie NormanMaidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.
![Tim Robbins]()
Tim RobbinsAmerican actor, screenwriter and director, a quirky character lead.
![Angela Lansbury]()
Angela LansburyBritish-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...
![Suzanne Somers]()
Suzanne SomersAmerican actress, who appears in films and television series as the dumb-blonde.
![Elsa Zylberstein]()
Elsa ZylbersteinFrench stage, tv and film actress, born to a polish jewish father (physicist), and a catholic mother.
![Linda Darnell]()
Linda DarnellAmerican actress.
![Corinna Harfouch]()
Corinna HarfouchGerman actress.
![David Zucker]()
David ZuckerAmerican film producer, director and screenwriter, as well as actor and screenwriter, was a prolific filmmaker who made and directed many...
![Max Bygraves]()
Max BygravesBritish cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.
October 16, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 6 months old,
or 534 months and 3 days old,
or 2322 weeks and 3 days old,
or 16257 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 16, 1979?
There are 180 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 16, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on October 16, 1979.
October 16, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 16, 1979:
- Johan Borgen
Norwegian journalist, author, and critic.
- Vincent Flemmi
- Pauline Pô
- Michele Valori
- Harry Bracci Torsi
What famous deaths happened on October 16th?
Famous deaths on October 16th:
![Deborah Kerr]()
Deborah KerrScottish-american actress, nominated six time for academy award in leading roles, including "from here to eternity,"" "beloved infidel,","...
![Peggy Ann Garner]()
Peggy Ann GarnerActress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer.
![Roy Dotrice]()
Roy DotriceChannel islands, guernsey -- actor (wizard).
![Audra Lindley]()
Audra LindleyAmerican actress (d. 1997).
![Jean Shepherd]()
Jean ShepherdMulti-media comedian and writer from america.
![John Dunsworth]()
John DunsworthCanadian actor and comedian (d. 2017).
![Shirley Booth]()
Shirley BoothActress hazel dies at 85 from natural causes.
![Rick Jason]()
Rick JasonAmerican actor (b. 1923).
![Dan Dailey]()
Dan DaileyAmerican actor, singer, dancer, and director (b. 1913).
![Ed Lauter]()
Ed LauterLong beach, new york -- actor.
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October 16, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on October 16, 1979:
- World Food Day [FAO]
October 16, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 16, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 15th and October 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 16, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 1979 was Rise by Herb Alpert, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.
October 16, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 16, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Herb Alpert - Rise
- Michael Jackson - Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
- M - Pop Muzik
- Commodores - Sail On
- Dionne Warwick - I'll Never Love This Way Again
October 16, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 16, 1979 was Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.
October 16, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 16, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Buggles - Video Killed The Radio Star
- The Police - Message In A Bottle
- Lena Martell - One Day At A Time
- Blondie - Dreaming
- Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
October 16, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 1979 was (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1 by Funkadelic, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.
October 16, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 16, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Funkadelic - (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1
- Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
- Kool & The Gang - Ladies Night
- Herb Alpert - Rise
- Cameo - I Just Want To Be
October 16, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 16, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Tess
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Roman Polanski
Starring: Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, Leigh Lawson, John Collin
Country: United States of America
The Great Santini
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Lewis John Carlino
Starring: Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner, Michael O'Keefe, Lisa Jane Persky
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
Bloodbath
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Silvio Narizzano
Starring: Carroll Baker, Dennis Hopper, Win Wells, Richard Todd
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
October 16, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
Der Millionenbauer
Release year: 1979
Face the Music
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Carol Wiseman
A Moment in Time
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Ruby Yang
October 16, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 16, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Bronx Zoo
By: Sparky Lyle and Peter Golenbock
Behind the scenes look at Yankee's players, including Reggie Jackson, Billy Martin and George Steinbrenner, the baseball owner.
There'S No Such Place As Far Away
By: Richard Bach
Rae Hansen, a five-year-old girl from Texas, invited Richard Bach to her fifth birthday party. Rae and Richard were separated by thousands of miles, through storms, deserts, mountains, and even a thousand miles.
Shibumi
By: Trevanian
Nicholai Hül is the most wanted man in the world. He was born in Shanghai during World War I chaos. His parents were an aristocratic Russian mother, and a mysterious German father.
The Great Shark Hunt
By: Hunter S. Thompson
This volume is the first in Hunter S. Thompson’s bestselling Gonzo Papers series. It was first published in 1979.
Quest For The Best
By: Stanley Marcus
Who better to tell you what is the best than the man who has made Neiman Marcus synonymous for excellence for over fifty years?
October 16, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 16, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Aim for the Ace!
Galaxy Wars
Starhawk
Heiankyo Alien
Star Raiders
Who was the US President on October 16, 1979?
On October 16, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 16, 1979?
On October 16, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 16, 1979?
On October 16, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 16th?
October 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of October. 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 October 16th, such as:
- 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). the united states africa command, (africom), says that 60 al-shabaab militants were killed in an airstrike near harardhere, central somalia.
- 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings - somalis march to protest the presence of al shabaab, who is believed to have been responsible for the recent bombing attack. (bbc).battle of kirkuk 2017: iraqi government forces have seized key infrastructures outside of the disputed city of kirkuk, which was held by kurdish fighters. (bbc) the government of iraq continues to push against kurdish forces, as concerns over oil supplies from iraq have pushed crude oil prices higher.
- 2016 - Turkey-isil conflict : three police officers are killed and at least nine others are injured in a suicide bomber attack on a safehouse belonging to isil.
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 October 1979?
October 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
