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.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 16, 1979?
- January 16, 1979: What happened on that day?
- January 16, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 16, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 16, 1979?
- January 16, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 16, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- January 16, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 16, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- January 16, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 16, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 16, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 16, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 16, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 16, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on January 16, 1979?
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: What happened on that day?
January 16, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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January 16, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
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
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'.
- Susan Fletcher
British author known for her historical fiction novels.
- Jeanelle Aaliyah
Renowned R&B singer known for hits like 'Try Again' and 'Are You That Somebody.
- Campbell Walsh
British canoeist who won multiple Olympic medals.
- Jason Ward
Canadian ice hockey player.
- Brenden Morrow
Canadian ice hockey player.
- Jimmy Walker
Athlete.
- Aaliya Aaliyah
Musician.
- Trent Ford
- Muntadhar al-Zaidi
- Almir Tanjič
- Giacomo Sintini
Whose famous birthday is on January 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 16th:
- 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 is an indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema, gaining recognition for his versatile performances and...
- Sidharth Malhotra
Sidharth malhotra is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films.
- James May
James may is a british television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known for co-presenting the motoring show top gear.
- Richard Bohringer
French-senegalese singer, actor, poet, and father to actress romane bohringer.
- 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
American actor, and a well-known family member, is the son of bob evans and ali mcgraw.
- John Carpenter
American director of "dark star", "halloween", 1978, and "starman", 1984.
- Debbie Allen
American actress and dancer, younger sister to phylicia rashad.
- Ricardo Darín
Argentinian actor, director, and screenwriter.
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 13 days old,
or 2358 weeks and 3 days old,
or 16509 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 293 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.
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
American actress.
- John Mortimer
British screenwriter, barrister and author.
- Bernard Lee
London, england -- actor in james bond movies (m).
- 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
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:
- Chic - Le Freak
- Bee Gees - Too Much Heaven
- Billy Joel - My Life
- Village People - Y.M.C.A.
- 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.
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:
- The Village People - YMCA
- Ian & The Blockheads - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick
- Racey - Lay Your Love On Me
- Earth Wind & Fire - September
- 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 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:
- 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
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:
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:
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:
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:
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.
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.
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.