What happened on Tuesday October 16, 1979?

Here's what happened on October 16, 1979:

• Nobel Prize in Economics Awarded Theodore Schultz and William Arthur Lewis were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for their groundbreaking research in economic development, with particular emphasis on understanding economic dynamics in developing countries.
• Debut of 'Not the Nine O'Clock News' The groundbreaking British comedy sketch show 'Not the Nine O'Clock News' premiered on BBC 2, featuring a talented ensemble cast including Rowan Atkinson, Chris Langham, Pamela Stephenson, and Mel Smith. The show would go on to become a significant influence in British comedy.
• First Global Telenovela Premieres 'Los ricos también lloran' (The Rich Also Cry) made television history as the first global telenovela, notably becoming the second foreign series ever screened in the Soviet Union, marking a significant moment in international media and cultural exchange.
• Deadly Tsunami in Nice, France A catastrophic tsunami struck Nice, France, resulting in 23 fatalities and causing significant coastal damage. This tragic event highlighted the potential destructive power of unexpected marine disasters in the Mediterranean region.
• Death of Johan Borgen Johan Borgen, a notable Norwegian author who was born in 1903, passed away, leaving behind a significant literary legacy in Scandinavian literature.

Events in 1979

October 16, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 16, 1979

Newspapers from Oct. 16, 1979

October 16, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 289th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 1979 can also be written as 10/16/1979 in the US and as 16/10/1979 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 1979 in October 1979 calendar

Famous people born on October 16, 1979:

• Kristy Hinze

  Australian model, actress, and television host known for her work in media and entertainment industry.

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on October 16th

Famous people died on October 16, 1979:

• Johan Borgen

  Johan Borgen was a prominent Norwegian writer, journalist, and literary critic who significantly contributed to 20th-century Scandinavian...

• Harry Bracci Torsi

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on October 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 1979 was Rise by Herb Alpert, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

1. Herb Alpert - Rise
2. Michael Jackson - Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
3. M - Pop Muzik
4. Commodores - Sail On
5. Dionne Warwick - I'll Never Love This Way Again

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 16, 1979 was Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

1. The Buggles - Video Killed The Radio Star
2. The Police - Message In A Bottle
3. Lena Martell - One Day At A Time
4. Blondie - Dreaming
5. Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 1979 was (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1 by Funkadelic, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

1. Funkadelic - (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1
2. Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
3. Kool & The Gang - Ladies Night
4. Herb Alpert - Rise
5. Cameo - I Just Want To Be

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 16, 1979 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 02:46 am and setting at 04:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 05, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Nov 04, 1979.

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Your place in the Universe on October 16, 1979

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Someone born on October 16, 1979 is:

45 years 6 months old,

or 546 months and 28 days old,

or 2378 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16647 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 16, 1979?

There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 16th 2025.

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

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 16, 1979.

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