Saturday June 16, 1979: on this day

June 16, 1979 was the 167th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is June 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 June 16, 1979, who was born and died on June 16, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 16, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hot Stuff by Donna Summer), movies (e.g. Escape from Alcatraz, directed by Don Siegel), TV series (e.g. The Mallens) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 16th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 16, 1979?


June 16, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 167th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 16, 1979 can also be written as 6/16/1979 in the US and as 16/6/1979 in UK and Europe.

June 16, 1979 in June 1979 calendar

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June 16, 1979: What happened on that day?


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June 16, 1979: What were the magazines covers that day?

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June 16, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 16th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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June 16, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 16, 1979 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 16, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 12:36 am and setting at 01:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 10, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Jul 09, 1979.

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Who was born on June 16, 1979?


Famous people born on June 16, 1979:

  • Shahzad Roy

    Pakistani singer-songwriter and humanitarian known for his philanthropic work.

  • Emmanuel Moire

    He is a french singer and pianist who is also an eclectic artist.

  • Ari Hest

    American musician known for his folk-pop style.

  • Yancy Strickler

    Co-founder of Kickstarter, a popular crowdfunding platform.

  • Lisa Maffia
  • Murilo Fischer
  • Eleonora Gay
  • Enrique Ortiz
  • Arnaldo Pereira
  • Natallja Trafimava
  • Emerson Acuña
  • Eva Walkner
  • Carolina Waidhofer-Dummer
  • Wilfrid Aka
  • Fabian Boll
  • Dana DeArmond
  • Massimiliano Donati
  • Marco Ender

Whose famous birthday is on June 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 16th:

  • Alexandre Astier
    Alexandre Astier

    French director, writer, editor, actor, composer and author.

  • Ilona Massey
    Ilona Massey

    Hungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.

  • Joyce Carol Oates
    Joyce Carol Oates

    New york, united states -- novelist.

  • Laurie Metcalf
    Laurie Metcalf

    American stage and tv actress, who began her career with the steppenwolf company of chicago, before landing the role of roseanne's sister...

  • Sibel Kekilli
    Sibel Kekilli

    Sibel kekilli is a german actress known for her role in the film 'head-on' and for her role as shae in the tv series 'game of thrones'.

  • Hilary Farr
    Hilary Farr

    Tv show host.

  • Jack Albertson
    Jack Albertson

    American actor, chico and the man, dies at the age of 74.

  • Bill Cobbs
    Bill Cobbs

    Movie actor.

  • Eileen Atkins
    Eileen Atkins

    Eileen Atkins is a renowned British actress with a successful career in film, television, and stage.

  • John Cho
    John Cho

    Korean-american actor.

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June 16, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 9 months old,

or 537 months and 3 days old,

or 2335 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16348 days old,

if you were born on June 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 June 16, 1979?

There are 89 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 16th 2024.

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

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on June 16, 1979.

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June 16, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 16, 1979:

  • Nicholas Ray

    American actor and director, best known for "johnny guitar", 1954, "the lusty men", 1954, "rebel without a cause," 55, and "king of kings,"...

  • Ignatius Kutu Acheampong

    Ghanaian military leader who served as head of state from 1972 to 1978.

  • Ben Weber

    Us composer (thorne music award 1965), dies at 62.

  • Liselotte Welskopf-Heinrich

    Writer dies at 77.

  • Akwasi Afrifa
  • Eldo Cavalleri

What famous deaths happened on June 16th?

Famous deaths on June 16th:

  • Wernher von Braun
    Wernher von Braun

    Rocket scientist (v1/v2) dies after 65 years of smoking.

  • George Reeves
    George Reeves

    Actor in superman, gone with the wind.

  • Reginald Denny
    Reginald Denny

    Reginald Denny was an English actor who appeared in many Hollywood films during the early 20th century.

  • Susan Tyrrell
    Susan Tyrrell

    American actress (d. 2012).

  • Mikhail Kononov
    Mikhail Kononov

    Soviet actor (born 1940).

  • Brian Piccolo
    Brian Piccolo

    American football player (born 1943).

  • Chanceler Kohl

    Former Chancellor of Germany known for reunification efforts.

  • Radhanath Ray

    Radhanath Ray was a prominent Oriya poet and playwright, known for his contributions to modern Oriya literature.

  • Naif bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud

    Former Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and Minister of Interior.

  • Babbette Kramer

    Renowned chemist known for her work in organic chemistry.

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June 16, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 16, 1979:

  • South Africa - Youth Day.
  • Roman Catholic Church - Feast of Saint John Regis, patron of medical social workers.
  • Bloomsday, in honour of Leopold Bloom, the hero of James Joyce's Ulysses set on 16 June, 1904.
  • 16 June Movement

Observances on June 16, 1979:

  • International Day of Family Remittances
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June 16, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 16, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 11th and June 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


June 16, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 16, 1979 was Hot Stuff by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

June 16, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 16, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 11th and June 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hot Stuff
  2. - We Are Family
  3. - Ring My Bell
  4. - Just When I Needed You Most
  5. - Love You Inside Out

June 16, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 16, 1979 was Sunday Girl by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

June 16, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 16, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 11th and June 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sunday Girl
  2. - Ring My Bell
  3. - Dance Away
  4. - Are 'Friends' Electric
  5. - Boogie Wonderland

June 16, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 16, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

June 16, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 16, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 11th and June 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Ring My Bell
  2. - Boogie Wonderland
  3. - Hot Stuff
  4. - Shake
  5. - We Are Family

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June 16, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 16, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Escape from Alcatraz

Escape from Alcatraz

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Don Siegel

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Patrick McGoohan, Roberts Blossom, Jack Thibeau

Country: United States of America

Rocky II

Rocky II

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Sylvester Stallone

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers

Country: United States of America

Ernesto

Ernesto

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Salvatore Samperi

Starring: Michele Placido, Renato Salvatori, Virna Lisi, Lara Wendel, Turi Ferro, Gisela Hahn, Concha Velasco, Martin Halm, Miranda Nocelli, Francisco Marsò

Country: Italy

The Main Event

The Main Event

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Howard Zieff

Starring: Barbra Streisand, Ryan O'Neal, Paul Sand, Whitman Mayo

Org

Org

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Fernando Birri

Starring: Terence Hill, Jean-Luc Godard, Glauber Rocha, Roberto Rossellini, Lidija Juracik, Julio García Espinosa, Herbert Marcuse, Nolika Pareda, Francesco Di Giacomo (II), Jonas Mekas, Isaac Twen Obu, Pietro Santalamazza

Country: Italy

June 16, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 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:

The Mallens

The Mallens

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Brian Mills

Carga Pesada

Carga Pesada

Release year: 1979

Thundercloud

Thundercloud

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Talon Clemow

Love Thy Neighbour in Australia

Love Thy Neighbour in Australia

Release year: 1979

Directed by: William G. Stewart

June 16, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 16, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Pigeon Project by Irving Wallace

The Pigeon Project

By:

The Secret. It is the secret that every man and woman dreams of. It's now within reach.. and they will do anything to have it.

How To Get Whatever You Want Out Of Life by Dr. Joyce Brothers

How To Get Whatever You Want Out Of Life

By:

Psychologists have accumulated a lot of information about people. What causes them to be angry? What frustrates them? What makes them smile with joy?

The Matarese Circle by Robert Ludlum

The Matarese Circle

By:

The Matarese are an international group of criminals that will in no time take over the world. Two rival spies are able to stop them: Talaniekov and Scofield, CIA.

Ghost Story by Peter Straub

Ghost Story

By:

Not every sin is unpunished in life. GHOST STORY Four aging men from Milburn, New York were convicted of a crime they committed in their youth.

The Stories Of John Cheever by John Cheever

The Stories Of John Cheever

By:

NATIONAL BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE Pulitzer Prize. The Stories of John Cheever became a national bestseller immediately after its publication. It also won the Pulitzer Prize. In

June 16, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 16, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Invasion Orion

Invasion Orion

Platform: PET, TRS-80, Apple II, Atari 8-bit

Genre: Sci-Fi strategy game

Publisher: Epyx

Super Invader

Super Invader

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Space Invaders clone fixed shooter

Publisher: California Pacific Computer Company

4-Player Bowling Alley

4-Player Bowling Alley

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Midway

ABPA Backgammon

ABPA Backgammon

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Board game

Publisher: Mattel Electronics Sears

Football

Football

Platform: Intellivision, Atari 2600

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Mattel

history

Who was the US President on June 16, 1979?

On June 16, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 16, 1979?

On June 16, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 16, 1979?

On June 16, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about June 16th?

June 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of June. 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 June 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019, 2019-present): three turkish soldiers were wounded in a mortar attack by the turkish land forces on a murak observation post. (al jazeera), (daily sabah). at least 12 people were killed when jihadists attacked aleppo governorate using mortars.
  • 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present: battle of al hudaydah. after driving out houthi forces, saudi arabian-led coalition forces seize control over hodeida international airport. in the yemeni port of sanaa, around 280 people were reported to have been killed over the past four days.
  • 2017 - June 2017, jerusalem attack: an israeli policewoman is fatally attacked near jerusalem's damascus gate. three palestinian attackers are also killed. israeli authorities interrogated isil claims. pflp and hamas also claim that it was their members who committed the crime.

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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 June 1979?

June 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.

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Saturday June 16, 1979