Tuesday January 16, 1979: on this day

January 16, 1979 was the 16th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is January 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 January 16, 1979, who was born and died on January 16, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 16, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Le Freak by Chic), movies (e.g. Love on the Run, directed by François Truffaut), TV series (e.g. Turnabout) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was January 16, 1979?


January 16, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 16th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 1979 can also be written as 1/16/1979 in the US and as 16/1/1979 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 1979 in January 1979 calendar

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January 16, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 16, 1979:

January 16, 1979: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on January 16th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on January 16, 1979 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 16, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 08:17 pm and setting at 09:29 am.

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

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Who was born on January 16, 1979?


Famous people born on January 16, 1979:

  • Mark Anthony Fernandez
    Mark Anthony Fernandez

    Filipino actor.

  • Aaliayah Haughton

    Multi-talented artist known for her music and acting career.

  • Kenetra Aaliyah

    Renowned R&B singer known for hits like 'Try Again' and 'Are You That Somebody'.

  • Aaliyah

    Aaliyah was a talented singer known for hits like 'Try Again' and 'Are You That Somebody'.

  • Campbell Walsh

    British canoeist who won multiple Olympic medals.

  • Jeanelle Aaliyah

    Renowned R&B singer known for hits like 'Try Again' and 'Are You That Somebody.

  • Susan Fletcher

    British author known for her historical fiction novels.

  • Jason Ward

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Brenden Morrow

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Jimmy Walker

    Athlete.

  • Aaliya Aaliyah

    Musician.

  • Trent Ford
    Trent Ford
  • Muntadhar al-Zaidi
  • Annika Eklund
  • Climax Lawrence
  • Michelle Maslowski

Whose famous birthday is on January 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 16th:

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda
    Lin-Manuel Miranda

    Lin-manuel miranda is a tony award-winning actor, composer, and lyricist, best known for creating and starring in the hit broadway musical...

  • Vijay Sethupathi
    Vijay Sethupathi

    Vijay sethupathi is an indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema, gaining recognition for his versatile performances and...

  • Sidharth Malhotra
    Sidharth Malhotra

    Sidharth malhotra is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films.

  • James May
    James May

    James may is a british television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known for co-presenting the motoring show top gear.

  • Richard Bohringer
    Richard Bohringer

    French-senegalese singer, actor, poet, and father to actress romane bohringer.

  • Katy Jurado
    Katy Jurado

    Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.

  • Josh Evans
    Josh Evans

    American actor, and a well-known family member, is the son of bob evans and ali mcgraw.

  • John Carpenter
    John Carpenter

    American director of "dark star", "halloween", 1978, and "starman", 1984.

  • Debbie Allen
    Debbie Allen

    American actress and dancer, younger sister to phylicia rashad.

  • Ricardo Darín
    Ricardo Darín

    Argentinian actor, director, and screenwriter.

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


You are 45 years 2 months old,

or 542 months and 3 days old,

or 2357 weeks

or 16499 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 16, 1979?

There are 303 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 16th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 16, 1979:

  • August Heissmeyer

    German ss officer (born 1897).

  • Fred Elizalde

    Composer dies at 71.

  • Ted Cassidy of Pittsburgh

    Pennsylvania actor (lurch - addams family), died at 46 years old.

  • Aristide Pozzali
  • Federico Zapelloni
  • Christopher Draper
  • Ted Cassidy
  • André Couder

What famous deaths happened on January 16th?

Famous deaths on January 16th:

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

  • Bernard Lee
    Bernard Lee

    London, england -- actor in james bond movies (m).

  • Prem Nazir
    Prem Nazir

    Malayalam actor (born in 1926).

  • Akaya Kabila

    Former President of a country in Africa.

  • Alver Lindgren

    Prolific playwright known for his impactful dramas.

  • Rodrigues Alves

    Former President of Brazil known for modernizing the country's infrastructure.

  • Andrew Wyeth

    American tempera and watercolor artist.

  • Marjorie Williams

    Marjorie Williams was an American journalist and political columnist who wrote for publications such as Vanity Fair and The Washington Post.

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


Holidays on January 16, 1979:

  • National Religious Freedom Day in the United States, to commemorate the adoption of Thomas Jefferson's landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786
  • Teacher's Day in Thailand
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January 16, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 16, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 15th and January 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 1979 was Le Freak by Chic, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 16, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Le Freak
  2. - Too Much Heaven
  3. - My Life
  4. - Y.M.C.A.
  5. - Hold The Line

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 16, 1979 was YMCA by The Village People, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 16, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - YMCA
  2. - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick
  3. - Lay Your Love On Me
  4. - September
  5. - A Little More Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 16, 1979 was Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop) by Parliament, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

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

The R&B music chart on January 16, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
  2. - September
  3. - Get Down
  4. - I'm So Into You
  5. - Got To Be Real

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

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

Love on the Run

Love on the Run

Release year: 1979

Directed by: François Truffaut

Starring: Jean-Pierre Léaud, Claude Jade, Marie-France Pisier, Dani

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

Search and Destroy

Search and Destroy

Release year: 1979

Directed by: William Fruet

Starring: Perry King, Don Stroud, Tisa Farrow, George Kennedy

Screams of a Winter Night

Screams of a Winter Night

Release year: 1979

Directed by: James L. Wilson

Starring: Matt Borel, Gil Glasgow, Patrick Byers, Mary Agen Cox

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

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Turnabout

Turnabout

Release year: 1979

Directed by: E.B. Hughes

Danger UXB

Danger UXB

Release year: 1979

Written by:

Starring: Anthony Andrews, Maurice Roëves, George Innes, Gordon Kane

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Matador

Matador

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Erik Balling

Starring: Jørgen Buckhøj, Buster Larsen, Ghita Nørby, Malene Schwartz

Country: Denmark

Rentner haben niemals Zeit

Rentner haben niemals Zeit

Release year: 1978

A Woman Called Moses

A Woman Called Moses

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Paul Wendkos

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

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

The Buchwald Stops Here by Art Buchwald

The Buchwald Stops Here

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The Stand by Stephen King

The Stand

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Stephen King's vision of a post-apocalyptic world in which the plague has destroyed all life and everyone is caught up in a conflict between good and bad remains riveting and plausible. A

The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien

The Silmarillion

By:

"Majestic! . . . The Silmarillion will appeal to readers of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. It contains medieval romances, fairy tales and even more brutal wars that ring with heraldic fury.

Wifey by Judy Blume

Wifey

By:

With over four million copies sold, Wifey by Judy Blume is a hilarious and moving story about a woman who gives up her traditional wifely duties to pursue her wildest fantasies. She also learns a lot.

Illusions by Richard Bach

Illusions

By:

A man places his faith in his biplane's propeller in cloudy airspace between the Illinois cornfields and blue infinity. Richard Bach, a disillusioned writer who is also an itinerant barnstormer, believes that belief is as real and as true as …

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

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

Sheriff

Sheriff

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Nintendo (Japan, Europe) Exidy (North America)

Space

Space

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Edu-Ware

Star Fire

Star Fire

Platform: Arcade, Atari 800, Commodore 64

Genre: 3d shooter

Publisher: Exidy

Alien Attack

Alien Attack

Platform: Handheld video game

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Coleco

Bowling

Bowling

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari

history

Who was the US President on January 16, 1979?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 16, 1979?

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

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What is special about January 16th?

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

  • 2019 - Manbij bombing: a suicide attack by isil in manbij, syria causes at least 19 deaths. two u.s. soldiers, one pentagon civilian and a civilian contractor were among the casualties. three other service members were also reported to have been wounded.
  • 2018 - Aftermath of the caracas helicopter accident: yesterday's firefight between the venezuelan army and the venezuelan government resulted in oscar perez being killed. perez's family killed two police officers, seven members of his group, and six other members.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: deir ez-zor offensive (january-february 2017: isil's third attack on the syrian government's forces within the city of deir ez-zor reportedly divides the government-held area in half. according to the government, the attack involves approximately 14,000 isil fighters.

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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 January 1979?

January 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1979 calendar looked like.

Tuesday January 16, 1979