Friday March 16, 1979: on this day

March 16, 1979 was the 75th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.

Is March 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 March 16, 1979, who was born and died on March 16, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 16, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor), movies (e.g. The Champ, directed by Franco Zeffirelli), TV series (e.g. Bedtime Stories) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was March 16, 1979?


March 16, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 75th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 16, 1979 can also be written as 3/16/1979 in the US and as 16/3/1979 in UK and Europe.

March 16, 1979 in March 1979 calendar

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March 16, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 16, 1979:

  • Cbs-tv airs wings over the world with paul mccartney
  • Sino-vietnamese war: the people's liberation army crosses the border back into china, ending the war.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 16th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

Discover the Goat personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on March 16th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on March 16, 1979 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 16, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 08:55 pm and setting at 08:09 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 13, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Apr 12, 1979.

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Who was born on March 16, 1979?


Famous people born on March 16, 1979:

  • Édison Méndez

    Ecuadorian footballer.

  • Christina Liebherr

    Swiss equestrian.

  • Andrei Stepanov

    Estonian footballer.

  • Rashad Moore

    American football player.

  • Leena Peisa

    Finnish keyboard player and songwriter (lordi & dolchamar).

  • Sébastien Ostertag

    French handball player.

  • David Vicente

    American military death, marine corporal.

  • Adriana Fonseca

    Tv actress.

  • Marcela Mar
  • Stefano Zacchiroli
  • Daniel Gomez
  • Daniel Osorno
  • David Odenthal
  • Kamel Boughanem
  • Luca Tencati
  • Tatsuya Enomoto

Whose famous birthday is on March 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 16th:

  • Isabelle Huppert
    Isabelle Huppert

    French actress, stage, tv and film.

  • Andrew Jackson
    Andrew Jackson

    Andrew jackson was the 7th president of the united states and is mostly known for his role in the expansion of american territory and his...

  • Alexandra Daddario
    Alexandra Daddario

    Alexandra daddario is a prominent american actress known for her roles in tv shows such as 'true detective' and movies like 'baywatch'.

  • Lauren Graham
    Lauren Graham

    Lauren Graham is an American actress, best known for her roles in the television series 'Gilmore Girls' and 'Parenthood'.

  • Victor Garber
    Victor Garber

    Victor garber is a canadian actor known for his roles in titanic, alias, and legally blonde.

  • Jerry Lewis
    Jerry Lewis

    American comedian, writer, actor and producer.

  • Erik Estrada
    Erik Estrada

    Erik estrada is a tv actor best known for his role as officer frank poncherello in the television series chips.

  • Bernardo Bertolucci
    Bernardo Bertolucci

    He was an italian director and one of the most successful of his generation.

  • Karlheinz Böhm
    Karlheinz Böhm

    German-austrian actor (d. 2014.

  • Jerome Flynn
    Jerome Flynn

    English singer and actor.

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


You are 45 years 1 month old,

or 541 months and 3 days old,

or 2353 weeks

or 16471 days old,

if you were born on March 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 March 16, 1979?

There are 331 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 16th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 16, 1979:

  • Jean Monnet

    French economist and politician (b. 1888).

  • François Gangloff
  • Carmen de Icaza
  • Giuseppe Berti
  • Aage Meyer
  • Dany Dauberson
  • Eduardo Di Giovanni
  • Jean-Guy Cardinal

What famous deaths happened on March 16th?

Famous deaths on March 16th:

  • Bebe Daniels
    Bebe Daniels

    American actress who was awarded the medal of freedom, the highest civilian u.s.

  • Arthur Godfrey
    Arthur Godfrey

    American entertainer.

  • June Collyer
    June Collyer

    Actress (june–stu erwin show), dies at 60.

  • Frank Thornton
    Frank Thornton

    English actor (d. 2013).

  • Vernestine Cook

    Renowned chemist known for her contributions to organic chemistry.

  • Abrey Beardsley

    Renowned English illustrator known for his distinctive Art Nouveau style.

  • Caria Lagerlöf

    Caria Lagerlöf was a Swedish novelist who received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1909.

  • Lidiya Ginzburg

    Renowned Russian literary scholar and critic.

  • Paul Kohner

    Renowned film producer known for his work in Hollywood.

  • Linas Marcinkevicius

    Renowned Lithuanian poet known for his impactful works.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 16th

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


Holidays on March 16, 1979:

  • St. Urho's Day - the fictional patron saint of Finnish immigrants to the US, created by Richard Mattson in 1956
  • Latvia - The controversial Latvia Legions are celebrated in Latvia, where about 140,000 men joined the Waffen SS National Legions during World War II, trying to defend Latvia. Since February 23, 2000, this day is no longer an official celebration day.
  • The first day of the Bacchanalia in ancient Rome

Saints celebrated on March 16, 1979:

  • Saint Heribert of Cologne (died 1021)
  • Saint Eusebia (+680)
  • Saint Benedicta (+1260)
  • Saint Agapitus
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March 16, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 16, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 12th and March 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 16, 1979 was I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

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

The music chart in the USA on March 16, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 12th and March 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Will Survive
  2. - Tragedy
  3. - Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?
  4. - Heaven Knows
  5. - Shake Your Groove Thing

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 16, 1979 was I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

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

The music chart in the UK on March 16, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 12th and March 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Will Survive
  2. - Oliver's Army
  3. - Lucky Number
  4. - Something Else / Friggin' In The Riggin'

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 16, 1979 was I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl) by Instant Funk, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

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

The R&B music chart on March 16, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 12th and March 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)
  2. - Bustin' Loose
  3. - He's The Greatest Dancer
  4. - I Will Survive
  5. - Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?

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

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

The Champ

The Champ

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Franco Zeffirelli

Starring: Jon Voight, Faye Dunaway, Ricky Schroder, Jack Warden

Country: United States of America

Boulevard Nights

Boulevard Nights

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Michael Pressman

Starring: Richard Yniguez, Danny De La Paz, Marta DuBois, James Victor

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

Fast Company

Fast Company

Release year: 1979

Directed by: David Cronenberg

Starring: William Smith, Claudia Jennings, John Saxon, Nicholas Campbell

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

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

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Worzel Gummidge

Worzel Gummidge

Release year: 1979

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

You Can't Do That on Television

You Can't Do That on Television

Release year: 1979

Starring: Les Lye, Abby Hagyard, Christine McGlade, Lisa Ruddy

Country: Canada

Turnabout

Turnabout

Release year: 1979

Directed by: E.B. Hughes

Danger UXB

Danger UXB

Release year: 1979

Written by:

Starring: Anthony Andrews, Maurice Roëves, George Innes, Gordon Kane

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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

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

Fools Die by Mario Puzo

Fools Die

By:

The bestseller of The Godfather is now available in English and New York Times. It's a story about the feverish world that can be found in the life of a high-roller gambler.

Hanta Yo by Ruth Beebe Hill

Hanta Yo

By:

First edition.

In Search Of History by Theodore H. White

In Search Of History

By:

Franklin library collectible book

How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years by Howard J. Ruff

How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years

By:

Howard J. Ruff is an author, financial advisor and founder of The Ruff Times Financial Newsletter. Howard started publication of The Ruff Times in 1975. It is a pioneering financial advisory newsletter.

Nurse by Peggy Anderson

Nurse

By:

THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER - MORE THAN 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD Nurse is a shocking and inspiring bestseller. It tells the story of eight weeks of the life of a nurse at a large urban hospital.

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

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

Adventure

Adventure

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action-adventure, maze

Publisher: Atari, Inc

Basic Programming

Basic Programming

Platform: Atari 2600

Publisher: Atari

Auto Racing

Auto Racing

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Mattel

Deep Scan

Deep Scan

Platform: Arcade, Atari 2600, Sega Saturn (as a minigame in Die Hard Arcade)

Publisher: Sega

Galaxian

Galaxian

Platform: Arcade, Various

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Midway

history

Who was the US President on March 16, 1979?

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

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

On March 16, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on March 16, 1979?

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

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What is special about March 16th?

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

  • 2019 - Eight people are killed and 15,000 left homeless by a fire in a nigerian refugee camp. these are refugees from ongoing conflict with boko haram.
  • 2018 - 2017-18 north korea crisis, 2018 inter-korean summit, north korea-south korea relations: south korea states they want to have high-level talks before the summit. (reuters)south korea-united states relations: south korea and the united states have announced that the foal eagle military drills and key resolve will be reduced and shortened.
  • 2017 - Piratery off somalia's coast: the somali pirates who hijacked the aris 13 (a united arab emirates-owned oil tanker), released it without condition.

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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 March 1979?

March 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.

Discover how March 1979 calendar looked like.

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