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.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 16, 1979?
- June 16, 1979: What happened on that day?
- June 16, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 16, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 16, 1979?
- June 16, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 16, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- June 16, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 16, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- June 16, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 16, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 16, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- June 16, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 16, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 16, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on June 16, 1979?
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: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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?
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?
Moon phase
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
French director, writer, editor, actor, composer and author.
- Kirby Heyborne
Kirby Heyborne is an American actor known for his roles in films and television shows.
- Ilona Massey
Hungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.
- Joyce Carol Oates
New york, united states -- novelist.
- 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 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
Tv show host.
- Jack Albertson
American actor, chico and the man, dies at the age of 74.
- Bill Cobbs
Movie actor.
- Eileen Atkins
Eileen Atkins is a renowned British actress with a successful career in film, television, and stage.
June 16, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 10 months old,
or 538 months and 9 days old,
or 2340 weeks and 5 days old,
or 16385 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 53 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.
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
Rocket scientist (v1/v2) dies after 65 years of smoking.
- George Reeves
Actor in superman, gone with the wind.
- Reginald Denny
Reginald Denny was an English actor who appeared in many Hollywood films during the early 20th century.
- Susan Tyrrell
American actress (d. 2012).
- Mikhail Kononov
Soviet actor (born 1940).
- 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.
- 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
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:
- Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
- Sister Sledge - We Are Family
- Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
- Randy Vanwarmer - Just When I Needed You Most
- Bee Gees - 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:
- Blondie - Sunday Girl
- Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
- Roxy Music - Dance Away
- Tubeway Army - Are 'Friends' Electric
- Earth Wind & Fire With The Emotions - 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:
- Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Boogie Wonderland
- Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
- The Gap Band - Shake
- Sister Sledge - We Are Family
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:
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:
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:
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:
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.
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.
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.