What happened on Friday February 16, 1979?

Here's what happened on February 16, 1979:

• Soviet Nuclear Test in Kazakhstan The Soviet Union conducted a nuclear test at the Eastern Kazakhstan/Semipalatinsk Test Site, continuing their Cold War-era nuclear weapons development program.
• Valentino Rossi Birth Legendary Italian motorcycle racer Valentino Rossi was born on February 16, 1979, who would later become one of the most successful and iconic riders in MotoGP history.
• Peruvian Coastal Earthquake A significant magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck near the coast of Peru, potentially causing substantial geological disruption and potential damage to coastal communities.
• George Harrison Releases 'Blow Away' Former Beatles member George Harrison released the single 'Blow Away' from his album 'George Harrison', continuing his successful post-Beatles solo career.

Events in 1979

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

Magazines from Feb. 16, 1979

Newspapers from Feb. 16, 1979

February 16, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 47th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 1979 can also be written as 2/16/1979 in the US and as 16/2/1979 in UK and Europe.

February 16, 1979 in February 1979 calendar

Famous people born on February 16, 1979:

• Valentino Rossi

  Legendary Italian motorcycle racer widely considered one of the greatest riders in MotoGP history.

• Stéphane Dalmat

  French professional soccer midfielder who played for several clubs during his career.

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on February 16th

Famous people died on February 16, 1979:

• Pedro Beltrán Espantoso
• Henk Steeman
• Åke Thelning
• Kristen Vadgaard

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on February 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 16, 1979 was Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

1. Rod Stewart - Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?
2. Village People - Y.M.C.A.
3. Olivia Newton-John - A Little More Love
4. Pointer Sisters - Fire
5. Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 16, 1979 was Heart Of Glass by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

1. Blondie - Heart Of Glass
2. Abba - Chiquitita
3. The Three Degrees - Woman In Love
4. The Bee Gees - Tragedy
5. Ian & The Blockheads - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 16, 1979 was Bustin' Loose by Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

1. Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers - Bustin' Loose
2. Parliament - Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
3. Peabo Bryson - I'm So Into You
4. Lakeside - It's All The Way Live
5. Earth, Wind & Fire - September

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 16th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 16, 1979 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 16, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 09:02 pm and setting at 09:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Mar 13, 1979.

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Your place in the Universe on February 16, 1979

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Someone born on February 16, 1979 is:

46 years 2 months old,

or 554 months and 28 days old,

or 2412 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16889 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 16, 1979?

There are 278 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 16th 2026.

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

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 16, 1979.

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