Monday April 16, 1979: on this day

April 16, 1979 was the 106th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Monday.

Is April 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 April 16, 1979, who was born and died on April 16, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 16, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Knock On Wood by Amii Stewart), movies (e.g. A Little Romance, directed by George Roy Hill), TV series (e.g. Love Thy Neighbour In Australia) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was April 16, 1979?


April 16, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 106th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 1979 can also be written as 4/16/1979 in the US and as 16/4/1979 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 1979 in April 1979 calendar

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April 16, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 16, 1979:

  • Pulitzer prize awarded to sam shepard for buried child
  • 83rd boston marathon won by bill rodgers of massachusetts in 2:09:27.
  • Failed palestinian attack on zaventem airport in belgium.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 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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Discover the planets positions on April 16th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on April 16, 1979 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 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 April 16, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 09:52 pm and setting at 09:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on May 12, 1979.

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Who was born on April 16, 1979?


Famous people born on April 16, 1979:

  • Luke Evans
    Luke Evans

    Luke evans is a welsh actor known for his roles in films such as dracula untold, beauty and the beast, and the hobbit trilogy.

  • Christijan Albers

    Dutch formula one driver.

  • Lars Börgeling

    German pole vaulter.

  • Daniel Browne

    New zealand rugby player.

  • Sean Costello

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (d. 2008).

  • Dawn Langstroth

    Canadian singer/songwriter and painter.

  • Sixto Peralta

    Argentinian-english footballer.

  • Gessica Gusi
  • Juan Krupoviesa
  • Marcel Rapp
  • Teruki Tabata
  • Ala Cuper
  • Alberto Comazzi
  • Mauro Gavotto
  • LaVall Jordan

Whose famous birthday is on April 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 16th:

  • Martin Lawrence
    Martin Lawrence

    Martin lawrence is a comedian and actor known for his roles in popular films such as bad boys and big momma's house.

  • Dusty Springfield
    Dusty Springfield

    Dusty springfield was a british pop singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'son of a preacher man'.

  • Anya Taylor-Joy
    Anya Taylor-Joy

    Anya taylor-joy is a british-argentinian actress known for her roles in the queen's gambit and split.

  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    American basketball star, collegiate champion, who got his professional start in 1969 with the milwaukee braves.

  • Qi Shu
    Qi Shu

    Qi shu is a taiwanese actress known for her roles in popular films such as the transporter and new york, i love you.

  • Jon Cryer
    Jon Cryer

    Jon cryer is an american actor best known for his role as alan harper on the tv show two and a half men.

  • Michel Blanc
    Michel Blanc

    French actor and director, known for his portrayal of hypochondriacs and losers (in "les bronza"s), but also in more serious roles such as...

  • Catherine Allégret
    Catherine Allégret

    French actress, adopted by her second husband, yves montand, as a french actress.

  • Gina Carano
    Gina Carano

    American mixed martial arts fighter.

  • Spike Milligan
    Spike Milligan

    British writer and director.

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


You are 44 years 11 months old,

or 539 months and 13 days old,

or 2345 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16419 days old,

if you were born on April 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 April 16, 1979?

There are 18 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 16th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on April 16, 1979:

  • Maria Caniglia
  • Anatolij Charlampiev

What famous deaths happened on April 16th?

Famous deaths on April 16th:

  • Robert Urich
    Robert Urich

    American actor, on stage, film, and radio.

  • David Lean
    David Lean

    English director, screenwriter, and editor.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Neville Brand
    Neville Brand

    American actor (d. 1992).

  • Scott Brady
    Scott Brady

    American actor.

  • Ralph Ellison
    Ralph Ellison

    American critic and author (d. 1994).

  • Kay Walsh
    Kay Walsh

    English actress, singer, and dancer (d. 2005).

  • Fay Bainter
    Fay Bainter

    Fay Bainter was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in film and theater.

  • Graham Jarvis
    Graham Jarvis

    Actor from canada (d. 2003).

  • Renji Kawabata

    Renji Kawabata was a Nobel Prize-winning Japanese novelist.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 16th

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


Holidays on April 16, 1979:

  • Blessed HervT of Tours
  • Mawlid in Shi'a Islam (2006).
  • Birthday of the Danish sovereign, Queen Margrethe, celebrated in Greenland.

Saints celebrated on April 16, 1979:

  • Saint Paternus
  • Saint Bernadette
  • Saint Turibius
  • Saint Fructuosus
  • Saint Drogo.
  • Saint Benedict Joseph Labre
  • Saints Martial, Urban, Eventius, Caecilian, Julia, and their companions, martyrs of 304
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April 16, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 16, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 16th and April 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 1979 was Knock On Wood by Amii Stewart, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

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

The music chart in the USA on April 16, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Knock On Wood
  2. - I Will Survive
  3. - Heart Of Glass
  4. - Music Box Dancer
  5. - What A Fool Believes

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

The number 1 song in the UK on April 16, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

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

The music chart in the UK on April 16, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bright Eyes
  2. - Some Girls
  3. - Cool For Cats
  4. - I Will Survive
  5. - In The Navy

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

The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 1979 was Disco Nights (Rock-Freak) by G.Q., according to the R&B music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

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

The R&B music chart on April 16, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
  2. - Reunited
  3. - Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)
  4. - Love Ballad
  5. - I Want Your Love

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

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

A Little Romance

A Little Romance

Release year: 1979

Directed by: George Roy Hill

Starring: Laurence Olivier, Diane Lane, Thelonious Bernard, Arthur Hill

Saint Jack

Saint Jack

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich

Starring: Ben Gazzara, Denholm Elliott, James Villiers, Joss Ackland

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

An Almost Perfect Affair

An Almost Perfect Affair

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Michael Ritchie

Starring: Keith Carradine, Monica Vitti, Raf Vallone, Christian De Sica

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

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

The most popular TV Series on April 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:

Love Thy Neighbour in Australia

Love Thy Neighbour in Australia

Release year: 1979

Directed by: William G. Stewart

Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Worzel Gummidge

Worzel Gummidge

Release year: 1979

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

You Can't Do That on Television

You Can't Do That on Television

Release year: 1979

Starring: Les Lye, Abby Hagyard, Christine McGlade, Lisa Ruddy

Country: Canada

Turnabout

Turnabout

Release year: 1979

Directed by: E.B. Hughes

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

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

Lauren Bacall By Myself by Lauren Bacall

Lauren Bacall By Myself

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"In a Word, LAUREN BALALL BY MYSELF...one of the most real-life heroines in our time...and she wrote it as she lived it. "BOSTON

A Distant Mirror by Barbara W. Tuchman

A Distant Mirror

By:

Barbara W. Tuchman, the acclaimed author of The Guns of August, won the Pulitzer Prize for Literature. She once again uses her gifts for character, history and sparkling prose to create an amazing portrait of medieval life.

Mommie Dearest by Christina Crawford

Mommie Dearest

By:

Mommie Dearest, a memoir and expose by Christina Crawford (adopted daughter of Joan Crawford), is written by Christina Crawford. The book depicts Christina's childhood as well as her relationship with her mother.

Dubin'S Lives by Bernard Malamud

Dubin'S Lives

By:

A new introduction by Thomas MallonDubin, Lives (1979), is a compassionate and wise commedia. Christopher Lehmann–Haupt praised the book in The New York Times as Malamud’s "best novel since".

The Complete Book Of Running by James F. Fixx

The Complete Book Of Running

By:

This article discusses the psychological benefits of running. It also addresses self-esteem and how running can help you cope with tension and pressure.

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

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

Invasion Orion

Invasion Orion

Platform: PET, TRS-80, Apple II, Atari 8-bit

Genre: Sci-Fi strategy game

Publisher: Epyx

Head On

Head On

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Driving, Maze

Publisher: Sega/Gremlin

Cosmic Guerilla

Cosmic Guerilla

Platform: Arcade (original) ZX Spectrum

Genre: Fixed shooter

Basic Programming

Basic Programming

Platform: Atari 2600

Publisher: Atari

Warrior

Warrior

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Vectorbeam

history

Who was the US President on April 16, 1979?

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

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

On April 16, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 16, 1979?

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

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What is special about April 16th?

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

  • 2019 - Apple inc. and google have removed tiktok in india from their app stores after a madras high court ruled that the app could expose children and encourage cyberbullying.
  • 2018 - Terrorism is in israel: petah tikva resident zohar zuaretz was indicted for counterterror offenses related to far-right social media posts that he made about the killing of arabs. (the times of israel). the iliya institute in jerusalem, declared terrorist organization by avigdor liberman, israel's defense minister.
  • 2017 - In a shooting at columbus' j&r party hall after hours club, nine people were injured. two of the victims are in critical condition.

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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 April 1979?

April 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.

Discover how April 1979 calendar looked like.

Monday April 16, 1979