Tuesday January 16, 1979
US date format: 1/16/1979, UK date format: 16/1/1979
We've performed the most in-depth research possibile on January 16, 1979, here's what our experts found out:
it was Tuesday, under the sign of Capricorn (see zodiac on January 16, 1979). The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Trent Ford and Mark Anthony Fernandez.
In that special week of January people in US were listening to Le Freak by Chic.
In UK YMCA by The Village People was in the top 5 hits.
Love on the Run, directed by François Truffaut, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1979
while The Ann Landers Encyclopedia A To Z by Ann Landers was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Turnabout.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Beam Invader or Aim for the Ace!.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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Holidays
- 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
Events
- Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlevi of Iran flees Iran for Egypt
- The Shah of Iran flees Iran with his family and relocates to Egypt.
Famous Birthday
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Filipino actor.
American singer, dancer, actress, and...
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Famous Deaths
Composer, dies at 71.
Pennsylvania, actor (Lurch - Addams...
German SS officer (Born 1897).
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Love on the Run
Release year: 1979
Directed by: François Truffaut
Starring: Jean-Pierre Léaud, Claude Jade, Marie-France Pisier, Dani
Search and Destroy
Release year: 1979
Directed by: William Fruet
Starring: Perry King, Don Stroud, Tisa Farrow, George Kennedy
Screams of a Winter Night
Release year: 1979
Directed by: James L. Wilson
Starring: Matt Borel, Gil Glasgow, Patrick Byers, Mary Agen Cox
Nosferatu the Vampyre
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Werner Herzog
Starring: Klaus Kinski, Isabelle Adjani, Bruno Ganz, Roland Topor
Country: United States of America
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of January 16, 1979?
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TV Series
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Turnabout
Release year: 1979
Directed by: E.B. Hughes
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in January 1979?
- LIFE: Rare Dogs
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Crescent of Crisis -- Jan. 15, 1979
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8622
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The Ann Landers Encyclopedia A To Z
By: Ann Landers
Classic Ann Landers self help: covers all topics: medical; social; sexual; spiritual. Vol. I ends in the H subjects.
Mommie Dearest
By: Christina Crawford
Mommie Dearest is a memoir and exposé written by Christina Crawford, the adopted daughter of actress Joan Crawford. The book, which depicts Christina's childhood and her relationship with her mother, was
The Complete Book Of Running
By: James F. Fixx
Discusses not only the physical benefits of running, but its psychological benefits as well: increasing self-esteem, acquiring a "high" from running, and being able to cope better with pressure and tension.
War and Remembrance
By: Herman Wouk
These two classic works capture the tide of world events even as they unfold the compelling tale of a single American family drawn into the very center of the war's maelstrom.The
Wifey
By: Judy Blume
With more than four million copies sold, Wifey is Judy Blume's hilarious, moving tale of a woman who trades in her conventional wifely duties for her wildest fantasies-and learns a lot
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Beam Invader
Aim for the Ace!
Samurai (Europe) Dynasty! (US)
Space Fever
Armor Battle
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on January 16, 1979?
On January 16, 1979 the day of the week was Tuesday.
What zodiac sign is January 16, 1979?
On January 16, 1979 the zodiac sign was Capricorn.
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 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on January 16, 1979?
On January 16, 1979 several famous people were born including, Trent Ford, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Aaliyah .
Which famous people died on January 16, 1979?
Famous people died on January 16, 1979 include, Fred Elizalde, Ted Cassidy of Pittsburgh, August Heissmeyer.
What was the number one song in January 16, 1979?
The number one song in the week of January 16, 1979 was Le Freak by Chic in US and YMCA by The Village People in UK.
What were the top hits on January 16, 1979?
The top hits on January 16, 1979 were Le Freak by Chic, Too Much Heaven by Bee Gees, My Life by Billy Joel in US and YMCA by The Village People, Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick by Ian & The Blockheads, Lay Your Love On Me by Racey in UK.
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