What happened on Wednesday January 16, 1980?

Here's what happened on January 16, 1980:

• Paul McCartney Arrested in Tokyo for Marijuana Possession Former Beatles member Paul McCartney was arrested at Tokyo International Airport for possession of marijuana. He was subsequently imprisoned for nine days and then deported from Japan, causing significant media attention and disrupting his travel plans.
• Harald V Ascends to Norwegian Throne Harald V became king of Norway following the death of his father, King Olav V, marking a significant moment in Norwegian royal succession. As the eldest son of Olav V, Harald was the heir apparent and smoothly transitioned to the monarchy, continuing the royal lineage.
• Albert Pujols Birth Albert Pujols, a prominent Dominican Major League Baseball player, was born. He would later become one of the most successful and respected players in MLB history, known for his exceptional batting skills and long career.
• Michelle Wild Birth Michelle Wild, a Hungarian actress, was born. While specific details about her career are limited, she represents the diverse talent emerging from the Hungarian entertainment industry.

Events in 1980

January 16, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 16, 1980

Newspapers from Jan. 16, 1980

January 16, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 16th day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 1980 can also be written as 1/16/1980 in the US and as 16/1/1980 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 1980 in January 1980 calendar

Famous people born on January 16, 1980:

• Lin-Manuel Miranda

  Lin-Manuel Miranda is a Tony Award-winning actor, composer, and lyricist who revolutionized Broadway with his groundbreaking musical...

• Seydou Keita

  Seydou Keita is a retired Malian footballer who had a distinguished career at FC Barcelona, known for his exceptional defensive skills and...

• Albert Pujols

  Albert Pujols is a legendary baseball player renowned for his extraordinary power hitting, consistency, and remarkable career spanning...

• Alyssa Edwards

  Alyssa Edwards is a renowned drag queen and performer, famous for her memorable appearances on 'RuPaul's Drag Race' and her distinctive...

• Seydou Keita (footballer)

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on January 16th

January 16, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

1. Michael Jackson - Rock With You
2. Captain and Tennille - Do That To Me One More Time
3. Rupert Holmes - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
4. Kenny Rogers - Coward Of The County
5. Stevie Wonder - Send One Your Love

January 16, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 16, 1980 was Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

1. The Pretenders - Brass In Pocket
2. Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall
3. Billy Preston & Syreeta - With You I'm Born Again
4. Abba - I Have A Dream
5. Madness - My Girl

January 16, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 16, 1980 was Rock With You by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

1. Michael Jackson - Rock With You
2. Rufus And Chaka Khan - Do You Love What You Feel
3. Twennynine Featuring Lenny White - Peanut Butter
4. Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover
5. Bar-Kays - Move Your Boogie Body

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

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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, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 16, 1980 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 16, 1980 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, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:52 am and setting at 04:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 02, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Feb 01, 1980.

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Your place in the Universe on January 16, 1980

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Someone born on January 16, 1980 is:

45 years 3 months old,

or 543 months and 7 days old,

or 2362 weeks

or 16534 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 16, 1980?

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, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on January 16, 1980.

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