What happened on Thursday August 16, 1979?

Here's what happened on August 16, 1979:

• Tragic Death of Thurman Munson in Plane Crash Thurman Munson, a prominent Major League Baseball star and catcher for the New York Yankees, died in a devastating plane crash on August 16, 1979. His unexpected and tragic death shocked the sports world and cut short the career of one of baseball's most respected players.
• Tragic Death of Thurman Munson in Plane Crash Thurman Munson, a prominent Major League Baseball star and catcher for the New York Yankees, died in a devastating plane crash on August 16, 1979. His unexpected and tragic death shocked the sports world and cut short the career of one of baseball's most respected players.
• Tragic Death of Thurman Munson in Plane Crash Thurman Munson, a prominent Major League Baseball star and catcher for the New York Yankees, died in a devastating plane crash on August 16, 1979. His unexpected and tragic death shocked the sports world and cut short the career of one of baseball's most respected players.
• Indian Airlines Flight Disaster A catastrophic aviation accident occurred when an Indian Airlines turboprop aircraft crashed while attempting to land in Mumbai, resulting in the tragic loss of all 49 passengers and crew on board. The incident highlighted significant aviation safety concerns of the era.
• Indian Airlines Flight Disaster A catastrophic aviation accident occurred when an Indian Airlines turboprop aircraft crashed while attempting to land in Mumbai, resulting in the tragic loss of all 49 passengers and crew on board. The incident highlighted significant aviation safety concerns of the era.
• Indian Airlines Flight Disaster A catastrophic aviation accident occurred when an Indian Airlines turboprop aircraft crashed while attempting to land in Mumbai, resulting in the tragic loss of all 49 passengers and crew on board. The incident highlighted significant aviation safety concerns of the era.
• Death of Nicholas Monsarrat Nicholas Monsarrat, a renowned British novelist famous for maritime and war-themed literature, passed away on August 16, 1979. His works, including 'The Cruel Sea', significantly contributed to 20th-century British literary canon.
• Death of Nicholas Monsarrat Nicholas Monsarrat, a renowned British novelist famous for maritime and war-themed literature, passed away on August 16, 1979. His works, including 'The Cruel Sea', significantly contributed to 20th-century British literary canon.
• Death of Nicholas Monsarrat Nicholas Monsarrat, a renowned British novelist famous for maritime and war-themed literature, passed away on August 16, 1979. His works, including 'The Cruel Sea', significantly contributed to 20th-century British literary canon.
• Labor Leader David J. McDonald Dies David J. McDonald, a significant figure in American labor history who served as president of the United Steelworkers of America from 1952 to 1965, passed away on August 16, 1979. His leadership was instrumental in shaping labor rights and industrial relations during a transformative period.
• Labor Leader David J. McDonald Dies David J. McDonald, a significant figure in American labor history who served as president of the United Steelworkers of America from 1952 to 1965, passed away on August 16, 1979. His leadership was instrumental in shaping labor rights and industrial relations during a transformative period.
• Labor Leader David J. McDonald Dies David J. McDonald, a significant figure in American labor history who served as president of the United Steelworkers of America from 1952 to 1965, passed away on August 16, 1979. His leadership was instrumental in shaping labor rights and industrial relations during a transformative period.
• Passing of Dr. Musa Mirmammad oglu Abdullayev Dr. Musa Mirmammad oglu Abdullayev, a prominent Soviet dissident and distinguished Azerbaijani hematologist, died on August 16, 1979. His work in medical science and political resistance made significant contributions to both healthcare and human rights discourse.
• Passing of Dr. Musa Mirmammad oglu Abdullayev Dr. Musa Mirmammad oglu Abdullayev, a prominent Soviet dissident and distinguished Azerbaijani hematologist, died on August 16, 1979. His work in medical science and political resistance made significant contributions to both healthcare and human rights discourse.
• Passing of Dr. Musa Mirmammad oglu Abdullayev Dr. Musa Mirmammad oglu Abdullayev, a prominent Soviet dissident and distinguished Azerbaijani hematologist, died on August 16, 1979. His work in medical science and political resistance made significant contributions to both healthcare and human rights discourse.

Events in 1979

August 16, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 16, 1979

Newspapers from Aug. 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.

August 16, 1979 in August 1979 calendar

Famous people died on August 16, 1979:

• John Diefenbaker

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

• Lina Merlin

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on August 16th

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.

1. Chic - Good Times
2. The Knack - My Sharona
3. Barbra Streisand - The Main Event & Fight
4. Donna Summer - Bad Girls
5. Earth, Wind and Fire - 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.

1. The Boomtown Rats - I Don't Like Mondays
2. Cliff Richard - We Don't Talk Anymore
3. Abba - Angeleyes / Voulez Vous
4. The Police - Can't Stand Losing You
5. Ian Dury & The Blockheads - 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 music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

1. Chic - Good Times
2. Teddy Pendergrass - Turn Off The Lights
3. Earth, Wind & Fire - After The Love Has Gone
4. Donna Summer - Bad Girls
5. ConFunkShun - Chase Me

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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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Someone born on August 16, 1979 is:

45 years 8 months old,

or 548 months and 23 days old,

or 2386 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16703 days old,

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

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