What happened on Tuesday January 16, 1979?

Here's what happened on January 16, 1979:

• The Shah of Iran flees Iran with his family and relocates to Egypt.
• Iranian Revolution: The last Iranian Shah flees Iran with his family for good and relocates to Egypt.
• Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlevi of Iran flees Iran for Egypt
• Shah of Iran Goes into Exile Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi of Iran left the nation with his family in a dramatic and unannounced departure. Boarding his royal Boeing 707 jet named *Shahin* from Mehrabad International Airport at 1:24 PM, the Shah departed for what he described as an 'extended vacation' to Egypt. Within minutes of his departure, thousands of people in Tehran celebrated, chanting 'Shah raft!' ('The Shah is gone'), marking a pivotal moment in the Iranian Revolution.
• Shah of Iran Goes into Exile Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi of Iran left the nation with his family in a dramatic and unannounced departure. Boarding his royal Boeing 707 jet named *Shahin* from Mehrabad International Airport at 1:24 PM, the Shah departed for what he described as an 'extended vacation' to Egypt. Within minutes of his departure, thousands of people in Tehran celebrated, chanting 'Shah raft!' ('The Shah is gone'), marking a pivotal moment in the Iranian Revolution.
• Shah of Iran Goes into Exile Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi of Iran left the nation with his family in a dramatic and unannounced departure. Boarding his royal Boeing 707 jet named *Shahin* from Mehrabad International Airport at 1:24 PM, the Shah departed for what he described as an 'extended vacation' to Egypt. Within minutes of his departure, thousands of people in Tehran celebrated, chanting 'Shah raft!' ('The Shah is gone'), marking a pivotal moment in the Iranian Revolution.
• Devastating Earthquake in Northeastern Iran A powerful magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck northeastern Iran, causing significant destruction. The quake hit at 1:20 p.m. local time, killing at least 200 people and devastating the villages of Bazanabad, Khurramabad, and Ibrahimabad. The disaster occurred just minutes before the Shah's departure from the country, adding to the tumultuous events of the day.
• Devastating Earthquake in Northeastern Iran A powerful magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck northeastern Iran, causing significant destruction. The quake hit at 1:20 p.m. local time, killing at least 200 people and devastating the villages of Bazanabad, Khurramabad, and Ibrahimabad. The disaster occurred just minutes before the Shah's departure from the country, adding to the tumultuous events of the day.
• Devastating Earthquake in Northeastern Iran A powerful magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck northeastern Iran, causing significant destruction. The quake hit at 1:20 p.m. local time, killing at least 200 people and devastating the villages of Bazanabad, Khurramabad, and Ibrahimabad. The disaster occurred just minutes before the Shah's departure from the country, adding to the tumultuous events of the day.

Events in 1979

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

Magazines from Jan. 16, 1979

Newspapers from Jan. 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

Famous people born on January 16, 1979:

• Aaliyah

  Iconic R&B singer, dancer, actress, and model who tragically died in a plane crash at the height of her career.

• Trent Ford
• Muntadhar al-Zaidi

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on January 16th

Famous people died on January 16, 1979:

• André Couder
• Christopher Draper
• August Heissmeyer
• Federico Zapelloni

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on January 16th

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.

1. Chic - Le Freak
2. Bee Gees - Too Much Heaven
3. Billy Joel - My Life
4. Village People - Y.M.C.A.
5. Toto - 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.

1. The Village People - YMCA
2. Ian & The Blockheads - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick
3. Racey - Lay Your Love On Me
4. Earth Wind & Fire - September
5. Olivia Newton-John - 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 music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

1. Parliament - Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
2. Earth, Wind & Fire - September
3. Gene Chandler - Get Down
4. Peabo Bryson - I'm So Into You
5. Cheryl Lynn - Got To Be Real

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

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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Someone born on January 16, 1979 is:

46 years 3 months old,

or 555 months and 7 days old,

or 2414 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16899 days old,

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

There are 268 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 16th 2026.

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

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

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