What happened on Sunday, September 16, 1979?

Here's what happened on September 16, 1979:

• Hafizullah Amin overthrows Nur Muhammad Taraki in Afghanistan On September 16, 1979, Hafizullah Amin led a coup that ousted President Nur Muhammad Taraki, marking a significant shift in Afghanistan's political landscape. Amin assumed leadership of the Revolutionary Council, the Central Committee of the Khalq party, and the Council of Ministers. Taraki's death was officially announced on October 9, 1979, attributed to a 'severe and prolonged illness.' source: en.wikipedia.org
• East German families escape via homemade hot air balloon On September 16, 1979, two families from East Germany successfully escaped to West Germany using a homemade hot air balloon. After a year and a half of preparation and a failed initial attempt, they launched from Oberlemnitz, East Germany, and landed near Naila, West Germany, after a 28-minute flight. The escape was a significant event during the Cold War, highlighting the lengths individuals would go to seek freedom. source: britannica.com
• Soviet Union conducts underground nuclear test in Ukraine On September 16, 1979, the Soviet Union conducted an underground nuclear test in the Donetsk region of Ukraine. The test, known as "Klivazh," aimed to alleviate gas pressure in the Yunkom coal mine by detonating a 0.2–0.3 kiloton nuclear device. The explosion was intended to reduce the risk of coal and gas outbursts, thereby enhancing mining safety. The event was initially classified, and miners returned to work the following day without knowledge of the detonation. source: en.wikipedia.org
• 1979 Ryder Cup held at The Greenbrier in West Virginia The 23rd Ryder Cup Matches took place from September 14 to 16, 1979, at The Greenbrier's Greenbrier Course in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. This event marked the first inclusion of continental European players, such as Seve Ballesteros and Antonio Garrido, in the Ryder Cup. Despite this change, the United States retained the trophy with a 17–11 victory over Europe. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Willie Wilson hits fifth inside-the-park home run of the season On September 16, 1979, Willie Wilson of the Kansas City Royals hit his fifth inside-the-park home run of the season in a 6–3 loss to the Seattle Mariners at home. This achievement marked the most inside-the-park home runs in a single season since Kiki Cuyler's eight for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1925. source: thisdayinbaseball.com

Events in 1979

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

LIFE magazines from September 1979

Newspapers from Sep. 16, 1979

September 16, 1979: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Baltimore Colts - Cleveland Browns : 10 - 13
• Buffalo Bills - San Diego Chargers : 19 - 27
• Chicago Bears - Dallas Cowboys : 20 - 24
• Denver Broncos - Atlanta Falcons : 20 - 17
• Detroit Lions - New York Jets : 10 - 31

September 16, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 259th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 16, 1979 can also be written as 9/16/1979 in the US and as 16/9/1979 in UK and Europe.

September 16, 1979 in the complete 1979 calendar

Famous people born on September 16, 1979:

• Flo Rida

  Internationally renowned rapper known for chart-topping hip-hop hits in the late 2000s and early 2010s.

• Aileen Celeste

  Venezuelan actress with moderate recognition in Latin American entertainment.

• Tiago Bettencourt
• Ava Addams
• Soo Ae

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on September 16th

Famous people died on September 16, 1979:

• Gio Ponti

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on September 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 16, 1979 was My Sharona by The Knack, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

1. The Knack - My Sharona
2. Earth, Wind and Fire - After The Love Has Gone
3. Charlie Daniels Band - The Devil Went Down To Georgia
4. Electric Light Orchestra - Don't Bring Me Down
5. Maxine Nightingale - Lead Me On

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 16, 1979 was We Don't Talk Anymore by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

1. Cliff Richard - We Don't Talk Anymore
2. Gary Numan - Cars
3. BA Robertson - Bang Bang
4. The Police - Message In A Bottle
5. The Bellamy Brothers - If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 16, 1979 was Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

1. Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
2. Ashford & Simpson - Found A Cure
3. Cameo - I Just Want To Be
4. Chic - Good Times
5. Mass Production - Firecracker

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 16th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 16, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 02:08 am and setting at 05:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 06, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Oct 05, 1979.

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Someone born on September 16, 1979 is:

47 years and 1 day old,

or 564 months and 1 day old,

or 2452 weeks and 4 days old,

or 17168 days old,

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

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