Sunday September 16, 1979: on this day
September 16, 1979 was the 259th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is September 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 September 16, 1979, who was born and died on September 16, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 16, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. My Sharona by The Knack), movies (e.g. Heartland, directed by Richard Pearce), TV series (e.g. Face The Music) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about September 16th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was September 16, 1979?
- September 16, 1979: What happened on that day?
- September 16, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- September 16, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on September 16, 1979?
- September 16, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- September 16, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- September 16, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- September 16, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- September 16, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- September 16, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- September 16, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- September 16, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on September 16, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 16, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on September 16, 1979?
What day of the week was September 16, 1979?
September 16, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 259th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
September 16, 1979 can also be written as 9/16/1979 in the US and as 16/9/1979 in UK and Europe.
September 16, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 16, 1979:
- 23rd ryder cup: us, 17-11 at greenbrier
- Coup in afghanistan under hafizullah amin
- Nancy lopez / joann washam wins portland- ping team golf championship
- Catfish hunter day at yankee stadium.
- Two families flee from east germany by balloon.
- Eight people escape from east germany to the west in a homemade hot air balloon.
September 16, 1979: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Baltimore Colts - Cleveland Browns : 10 - 13
- Buffalo Bills - San Diego Chargers : 19 - 27
- Chicago Bears - Dallas Cowboys : 20 - 24
- Denver Broncos - Atlanta Falcons : 20 - 17
- Detroit Lions - New York Jets : 10 - 31
September 16, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 16th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.
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September 16, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 16, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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September 16, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on September 16, 1979 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 16, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 02:08 am and setting at 05:12 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 06, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Oct 05, 1979.
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Who was born on September 16, 1979?
Famous people born on September 16, 1979:
- Trivia Pursuit
Trivia Pursuit is the host of the popular trivia game show that tests players' knowledge on a wide range of topics.
- Xavyer Escobar
Xavyer Escobar is an American politician who has served as the U.S.
- Aileen Celeste
Venezuelan actress.
- Flo Rida
Flo Rida is a popular American rapper known for hits like 'Low' and 'Right Round.
- Bobby Korecky
American baseball player.
- Fanny
French singer.
- Dave Annable
Actor.
- Tiago Bettencourt
- Ava Addams
- Francesco Consigli
- Ricardo Esteves
- Amir Koku
- Soo Ae
- Alessio Tenani
- Keisuke Tsuboi
- Fernanda Hansen
Whose famous birthday is on September 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 16th:
- Lauren Bacall
American actress and star for more than a century.
- Bingbing Fan
Bingbing fan is a chinese actress known for her roles in popular chinese and international films.
- Marc Anthony
Marc anthony is an american singer known for his latin music and romantic ballads.
- Peter Falk
Peter falk was an american actor best known for his role as the detective columbo in the television series of the same name.
- Nick Jonas
American guitarist and singer (jonas brothers).
- Alexis Bledel
American actress known for her role in the TV series 'Gilmore Girls'.
- Amy Poehler
Amy Poehler is a successful actress, comedian, and co-founder of the online platform 'Smart Girls at the Party.
- David Copperfield
American magician and natural-born performer, who is world famous for his spectacular productions of around 500 live performances per year...
- Richard Marx
Richard marx is a grammy-winning pop singer known for hits like 'right here waiting' and 'hold on to the nights'.
- Kyla Pratt
Kyla pratt is an american actress known for her roles in the television series 'one on one' and the 'dr.
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September 16, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 7 months old,
or 535 months and 4 days old,
or 2326 weeks and 6 days old,
or 16288 days old,
if you were born on September 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 September 16, 1979?
There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 16, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on September 16, 1979.
September 16, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on September 16, 1979:
- Gio Ponti
Gio Ponti was an influential Italian architect and designer known for his modernist designs.
- Nur Mohammed Taraki
President of afghanistan (1978-1979), executed.
- Nat Hickey
What famous deaths happened on September 16th?
Famous deaths on September 16th:
- Maria Callas
Greek opera singer.
- Jane Powell
American actress and singer.
- Sheb Wooley
American singer-songwriter and actor (d. 2003).
- Jaicob Grimm
Jaicob Grimm, along with his brother Wilhelm, is best known for publishing collections of folk tales and fairy tales, including 'Grimm's...
- Gabreal Fahrenheit
Gabreal Fahrenheit was a German physicist who invented the Fahrenheit temperature scale, which is widely used to measure temperature.
- Adelma Lutz
Brazilian biologist and feminist known for her research on tropical diseases.
- Kenay Kuroda
Japanese physicist known for his contributions to particle physics.
- Dempsy Levy
Contributed to the development of the theory of quarks and quantum chromodynamics.
- Syvilla Fort
Renowned dancer and choreographer.
- Samanthan Smith
Known for her work in environmental conservation and nuclear disarmament.
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September 16, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on September 16, 1979:
- Mexico - Independence Day (from Spain; proclaimed 1810, recognised 1821, instituted 1825; See Fiestas Patrias)
- Also see September 16 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- RC Saints - Saint Cyprian, Pope Cornelius, Saint Ludmila
- In ancient Greece, the third day of the Eleusinian Mysteries, when the initiates walked to the sea at Phaleron and purified themselves in the water.
- Papua New Guinea - Independence Day (from Australia, 1975)
Observances on September 16, 1979:
- International Day for Interventional Cardiology
- International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
September 16, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on September 16, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 10th and September 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
September 16, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on September 16, 1979 was My Sharona by The Knack, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.
September 16, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on September 16, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 10th and September 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Knack - My Sharona
- Earth, Wind and Fire - After The Love Has Gone
- Charlie Daniels Band - The Devil Went Down To Georgia
- Electric Light Orchestra - Don't Bring Me Down
- Maxine Nightingale - Lead Me On
September 16, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on September 16, 1979 was We Don't Talk Anymore by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.
September 16, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on September 16, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 10th and September 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Cliff Richard - We Don't Talk Anymore
- Gary Numan - Cars
- BA Robertson - Bang Bang
- The Police - Message In A Bottle
- The Bellamy Brothers - If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me
September 16, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on September 16, 1979 was Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.
September 16, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on September 16, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 10th and September 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
- Ashford & Simpson - Found A Cure
- Cameo - I Just Want To Be
- Chic - Good Times
- Mass Production - Firecracker
September 16, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on September 16, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
September 16, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on September 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:
September 16, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on September 16, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
September 16, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on September 16, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on September 16, 1979?
On September 16, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 16, 1979?
On September 16, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on September 16, 1979?
On September 16, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about September 16th?
September 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of September. 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 September 16th, such as:
- 2018 - After being closed for "an ongoing law enforcement investigation into criminal activity at sacramento peak", the sunspot solar observatory will reopen monday. a suspect in this investigation could pose a risk to the safety and security of residents and staff.
- 2017 - Ryanair, an irish low-cost airline cancels 82 sunday flight to ireland as part of a six-week-long program to eliminate 40 to 50 flights per day to clear its crew vacation backlog. this is to comply with the requirements of the irish aviation authority by the end of 2012.
- 2016 - War in north-west pakistan: at least 28 people are killed and 31 injured in a suicide bombing at a mosque located in mohmand agency. jamaat-ul ahrar claims responsibility.
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 September 1979?
September 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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.