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May 16, 1979 was the 136th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 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 May 16, 1979, who was born and died on May 16, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Reunited by Peaches & Herb), movies (e.g. Alien, directed by Ridley Scott), TV series (e.g. Carga Pesada) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 16th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 16, 1979?
- May 16, 1979: What happened on that day?
- May 16, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 16, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 16, 1979?
- May 16, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 16, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- May 16, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 16, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- May 16, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 16, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 16, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 16, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 16, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on May 16, 1979?
What day of the week was May 16, 1979?
May 16, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 136th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 16, 1979 can also be written as 5/16/1979 in the US and as 16/5/1979 in UK and Europe.
May 16, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 16, 1979:
- Nl approves astros sales from ford motors to john j mcmullen for $19m
- Fc barcelona wins 19th europe cup ii in basel, switzerland.
May 16, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 16, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 16th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 16, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 16, 1979 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 16, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 11:40 pm and setting at 11:00 am.
The previous full moon was on May 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1979.
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Who was born on May 16, 1979?
Famous people born on May 16, 1979:
- Elvie
Famous singer known for her powerful vocals.
- Boston Russell
Founder of a successful tech startup.
- Barbara Nedeljáková
Slovak actress.
- McKenzie Lee
English pornographic actress.
- Kaila Yu
- Jessica Morris
- Kevin Light
- Patrick Nora
- Ubaldo Pagano
- Domenico Ricatti
- Angelika Bachmann
- Brian Viglione
- Sergio Roitman
- Chen Ke
- Matko Kalinić
- Nikos Katsavakīs
- Matthias Kessler
Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:
![Megan Fox]()
Megan FoxAmerican actress and model.
![Pierce Brosnan]()
Pierce BrosnanHe is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.
![Janet Jackson]()
Janet JacksonAmerican actress and recording artist.
![Melanie Lynskey]()
Melanie LynskeyMelanie lynskey is a new zealand actress known for her roles in films such as heavenly creatures and tv shows like two and a half men.
![Tori Spelling]()
Tori SpellingAmerican actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.
![Henry Fonda]()
Henry FondaAmerican actor.
![Joseph Morgan]()
Joseph MorganJoseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...
![Thomas Brodie-Sangster]()
Thomas Brodie-SangsterThomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.
![Danny Trejo]()
Danny TrejoDanny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.
![David Boreanaz]()
David BoreanazDavid boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.
May 16, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 11 months old,
or 539 months and 3 days old,
or 2344 weeks and 2 days old,
or 16410 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 16, 1979?
There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 16, 1979.
May 16, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 16, 1979:
- A. Philip Randolph
American union leader and activist (b. 1889).
- Luigi Gallino
- Alberto Tedeschi
- William Stephen Finsen
- Robert Florey
- Max Niederbacher
What famous deaths happened on May 16th?
Famous deaths on May 16th:
![Jim Henson]()
Jim HensonAmerican puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.
![Andy Kaufman]()
Andy KaufmanAmerican actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.
![Ronnie James Dio]()
Ronnie James DioAmerican heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).
![Alain Cuny]()
Alain CunyFrench actor.
![Irwin Shaw]()
Irwin ShawAmerican writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).
![Marisa Mell]()
Marisa MellAustrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.
- Verley Tinsley
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.
- Camala Markandaya
Camala Markandaya was a renowned Indian novelist who explored themes of cultural conflict and social change.
- Romaldo Giurgola
Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.
May 16, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 16, 1979:
- Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
- Teacher's Day in Malaysia.
Observances on May 16, 1979:
- International Day of Living Together in Peace
- International Day of Light [UNESCO]
Saints celebrated on May 16, 1979:
- Saint HonorT of Amiens
- Saint Andrew Bobola
- Saint Ubaldus
- Saint Simon Stock
- Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
- Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
May 16, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 16, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 14th and May 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 16, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
May 16, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 16, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Peaches & Herb - Reunited
- Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
- Village People - In The Navy
- Suzi Quatro - Stumblin' In
- Wings - Goodnight Tonight
May 16, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
May 16, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 16, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Art Garfunkel - Bright Eyes
- M - Pop Muzik
- Blondie - Sunday Girl
- Boney M - Hooray Hooray It's A Holi-Holiday
- Roxy Music - Dance Away
May 16, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.
May 16, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 16, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Peaches & Herb - Reunited
- G.Q. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
- Raydio - You Can't Change That
- Foxy - Hot Number
- The Isley Brothers - I Wanna Be With You
May 16, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 16, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Alien
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt, Veronica Cartwright
Country: United States of America
The Brood
Release year: 1979
Directed by: David Cronenberg
Starring: Oliver Reed, Samantha Eggar, Art Hindle, Henry Beckman
Country: United States of America
Wise Blood
Release year: 1979
Directed by: John Huston
Starring: Brad Dourif, John Huston, Dan Shor, Harry Dean Stanton
Woyzeck
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Werner Herzog
Starring: Klaus Kinski, Eva Mattes, Wolfgang Reichmann, Willy Semmelrogge
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
May 16, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
Carga Pesada
Release year: 1979
Thundercloud
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Talon Clemow
Love Thy Neighbour in Australia
Release year: 1979
Directed by: William G. Stewart
Bedtime Stories
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Adam Shankman
Worzel Gummidge
Release year: 1979
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
May 16, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 16, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
How To Prosper During The Coming Bad Years
By: Howard J. Ruff
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.
Good As Gold
By: Joseph Heller
Bruce Gold, a Jewish, middle-aged professor of English literature, is on the verge of a great career in politics. It's not too soon as Gold longs for it.
Mommie Dearest
By: Christina Crawford
Mommie Dearest, a memoir and expose by Christina Crawford (adopted daughter of Joan Crawford), is written by Christina Crawford. The book depicts Christina's childhood as well as her relationship with her mother.
The Complete Book Of Running
By: James F. Fixx
This article discusses the psychological benefits of running. It also addresses self-esteem and how running can help you cope with tension and pressure.
May 16, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 16, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Sheriff
Galaxy Wars
Ozma Wars
Space Fever
Aim for the Ace!
Who was the US President on May 16, 1979?
On May 16, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1979?
On May 16, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 16, 1979?
On May 16, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 16th?
May 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of May. 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 May 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
- 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
- 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),
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 May 1979?
May 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
