Thursday August 16, 1979: on this day

August 16, 1979 was the 228th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 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 August 16, 1979, who was born and died on August 16, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 16, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Good Times by Chic), movies (e.g. Kaala Patthar, directed by Yash Chopra), TV series (e.g. Ride On Stranger) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was August 16, 1979?


August 16, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 228th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 1979 can also be written as 8/16/1979 in the US and as 16/8/1979 in UK and Europe.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 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 August 16th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 16, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 12:56 am and setting at 04:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 1979.

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Who was born on August 16, 1979?


Famous people born on August 16, 1979:

  • Kristine Stewart

    Kristine Stewart is a renowned software engineer known for her contributions to artificial intelligence.

  • Ian Moran

    Australian cricketer.

  • Eduardo Maiorino

    Brazilian mixed martial artist and kick-boxer (b. 1979).

  • Paul Gallacher

    Scottish football player.

  • Monder Rizki

    Belgian athlete.

  • Donny de Groot
  • Ramiz Suljanović
  • Tory Walker
  • Stevan Nađfeji
  • Sérgio Leite
  • Kim Gyu-ri
  • Sarah Balabagan

Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • Kathie Lee Gifford
    Kathie Lee Gifford

    Kathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...

  • Angela Bassett
    Angela Bassett

    Angela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...

  • Steve Carell
    Steve Carell

    Carell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.

  • Pierre Richard
    Pierre Richard

    French film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.

  • Rumer Willis
    Rumer Willis

    American actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.

  • Vanessa Carlton
    Vanessa Carlton

    Vanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.

  • Cam Gigandet
    Cam Gigandet

    Cam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.

  • Clovis Cornillac
    Clovis Cornillac

    French actor in television, film and theater.

  • Julie Newmar
    Julie Newmar

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

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


You are 44 years 7 months old,

or 535 months and 13 days old,

or 2328 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16297 days old,

if you were born on August 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 August 16, 1979?

There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on August 16, 1979:

  • John Diefenbaker

    Canadian lawyer and politician, 13th prime minister of canada (b. 1895).

  • Lina Merlin

What famous deaths happened on August 16th?

Famous deaths on August 16th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • Margaret Mitchell
    Margaret Mitchell

    American author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.

  • Peter Fonda
    Peter Fonda

    American actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Stewart Granger
    Stewart Granger

    Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

  • Amanda Blake
    Amanda Blake

    American actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.

  • Anna Kashfi
    Anna Kashfi

    Actress from india-america (d. 2015).

  • Phil Leeds
    Phil Leeds

    American actor (d. 1998).

  • William Windom
    William Windom

    American actor (d. 2012).

  • Louis Jouvet
    Louis Jouvet

    French theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.

  • John Hurley
    John Hurley

    At 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.

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


Holidays on August 16, 1979:

  • RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
  • USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
  • Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
  • Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944
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August 16, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 16, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 13th and August 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

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

The music chart in the USA on August 16, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Good Times
  2. - My Sharona
  3. - The Main Event & Fight
  4. - Bad Girls
  5. - After The Love Has Gone

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 16, 1979 was I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

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

The music chart in the UK on August 16, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Don't Like Mondays
  2. - We Don't Talk Anymore
  3. - Angeleyes / Voulez Vous
  4. - Can't Stand Losing You
  5. - Reasons To Be Cheerful (Part 3)

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

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

The R&B music chart on August 16, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Good Times
  2. - Turn Off The Lights
  3. - After The Love Has Gone
  4. - Bad Girls
  5. - Chase Me

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

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

Kaala Patthar

Kaala Patthar

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Yash Chopra

Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha, Rakhee Gulzar

Fish Hawk

Fish Hawk

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Donald Shebib

Starring: Will Sampson, Don Francks, Charles Fields, Mary Pirie

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

Life of Brian

Life of Brian

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Terry Jones

Starring: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on August 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

Ride on Stranger

Release year: 1979

Jigsaw

Jigsaw

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Michael Spierig

The Mallens

The Mallens

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Brian Mills

Carga Pesada

Carga Pesada

Release year: 1979

Thundercloud

Thundercloud

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Talon Clemow

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

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

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.

The Bronx Zoo by Sparky Lyle and Peter Golenbock

The Bronx Zoo

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Behind the scenes look at Yankee's players, including Reggie Jackson, Billy Martin and George Steinbrenner, the baseball owner.

Good As Gold by Joseph Heller

Good As Gold

By:

Bruce Gold, a Jewish, middle-aged professor of English literature, is on the verge of a great career in politics. It's not too soon as Gold longs for it.

Class Reunion by Rona Jaffe

Class Reunion

By:

Fictional Novel, Literary Fiction

War and Remembrance by Herman Wouk

War and Remembrance

By:

These two classic works capture the current world events and tell the story of one American family caught up in the middle of the war's chaos.

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

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

Super Invader

Super Invader

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Space Invaders clone fixed shooter

Publisher: California Pacific Computer Company

Star Fire

Star Fire

Platform: Arcade, Atari 800, Commodore 64

Genre: 3d shooter

Publisher: Exidy

Cosmic Guerilla

Cosmic Guerilla

Platform: Arcade (original) ZX Spectrum

Genre: Fixed shooter

Bomb Bee

Bomb Bee

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation

Genre: Pinball, Breakout clone

Publisher: Namco

Heiankyo Alien

Heiankyo Alien

Platform: PC-8001 Arcade Apple II Game Boy Super Famicom Microsoft Windows Mobile phone

Genre: Action, Puzzle, Maze

Publisher: Denki Onkyō (original release) Meldac (Game Boy) Nihon Bussan (Super Famicom)

history

Who was the US President on August 16, 1979?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on August 16, 1979?

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

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What is special about August 16th?

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

  • 2018 - 2018 washington veterans day parade: president donald trump's planned military parade on november 10, 2018, has been postponed by the united states department of defense until 2019. estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
  • 2017 - Confederate memorials and monuments being removed: several confederate monuments were taken down in baltimore, maryland overnight, including the stonewall jackson and robert e. lee monuments, confederate soldiers and sailors monuments, confederate women's monuments, and roger b. taney sculpture. on august 14, the baltimore city council unanimously approved the removal of the monuments.
  • 2016 - To launch airstrikes against syria, the russian air force uses an iranian airbase near hamadan.

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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 August 1979?

August 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1979 calendar looked like.

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