Tuesday January 16, 1979
US date format: 1/16/1979, UK date format: 16/1/1979
It was Tuesday, under the sign of Capricorn (see birth chart 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 Aaliyah and Muntadhar al-Zaidi.
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 movies released in 1979
while Faeries by Brian Froud and Alan Lee was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Turnabout.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Aim for the Ace! or Samurai (Europe) Dynasty! (US).
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
- Aaliyah : American singer, dancer, actress, and...
- Muntadhar al-Zaidi
- Trent Ford
- Jimmy Walker: Athlete.
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Famous Deaths
- Fred Elizalde: Composer, dies at 71.
- Ted Cassidy of Pittsburgh: Pennsylvania, actor (Lurch - Addams...
- August Heissmeyer: German SS officer (Born 1897).
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Love on the Run
Directed by: François Truffaut
Starring: Jean-Pierre Léaud, Claude Jade, Marie-France Pisier, Dani
Search and Destroy
Directed by: William Fruet
Starring: Perry King, Don Stroud, Tisa Farrow, George Kennedy
Screams of a Winter Night
Directed by: James L. Wilson
Starring: Matt Borel, Gil Glasgow, Patrick Byers, Mary Agen Cox
Nosferatu the Vampyre
Directed by: Werner Herzog
Starring: Klaus Kinski, Isabelle Adjani, Bruno Ganz, Roland Topor
Country: United States of America
Halloween
Directed by: John Carpenter
Starring: Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tony Moran, Nancy Kyes
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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Top #10 songs in the USA
Top #5 songs in the UK
Top #10 R&B songs
- Parliament - Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
- Earth, Wind & Fire - September
- Gene Chandler - Get Down
- Peabo Bryson - I'm So Into You
- Cheryl Lynn - Got To Be Real
- Bobby Caldwell - What You Won't Do For Love
- Evelyn "Champagne" King - I Don't Know If It's Right
- Chic - Le Freak
- ADC Band - Long Stroke
- Bonnie Pointer - Free Me From My Freedom/Tie Me To A Tree (Handcuff Me)
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Turnabout
Directed by: E.B. Hughes
Danger UXB
Written by: John Hawkesworth, John Whitney
Starring: Anthony Andrews, Maurice Roëves, George Innes, Gordon Kane
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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A Woman Called Moses
Directed by: Paul Wendkos
Running Blind
Directed by: Ryan Suffern
Days to next January 16
If January 16, 1979 is your birthday you're 41 years, 9 months, 9 days old and you'll celebrate your next birthday in 2 months, 22 days.
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, Aaliyah , Muntadhar al-Zaidi, Trent Ford.
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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