16th of January, 1979

The 16th of January, 1979, fell on a Tuesday. Day 16 of 1979. Decade: 1970s.

41 years, 1 months and 2 days have passed since the 16th of January, 1979.

On This Date

Events that occurred on the 16th of January, 1979:

Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi flees Iran with his family.

Born On This Date

People who were born on this exact date:

Born on this exact date: Aaliyah: Singer.

Music Singles

Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on the 16th of January, 1979:

United States: Le Freak - Chic
United Kingdom: YMCA - Village People

News Topics, Fads & Culture

Trending news stories and fads that were prevalent throughout this time period. These are news stories and events that would have been in the media on the 16th of January, 1979.

Iranian Revolution
Between January, 1978 and February, 1979, a revolutionary movement formed in Iran. This eventually led to the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of an Islamic Republic led by Ayatollah Khomeini.
1979 in music.
Popular music artists in 1979 included The Knack, Donna Summer, Chic, Rod Stewart, Peaches & Herb, Gloria Gaynor, Village People, Anita Ward, Robert John and The Bee Gees.
Ruhollah Khomeini.
The leader of the Iranian Revolution, Ruhollah Khomeini, was named as the Time Person of the Year in 1979.
1979 in movies.
Movies released in 1979 included Kramer vs. Kramer, The Amityville Horror, Rocky II, Apocalypse Now, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Alien, 10, The Jerk, Moonraker, The Muppet Movie, Monty Python's Life of Brian and The Warriors.
The Doobie Brothers - "What a Fool Believes"
"What a Fool Believes" by The Doobie Brothers would go on to win a Grammy for 1979's Song of the Year.
Kramer vs. Kramer
"Kramer vs. Kramer" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1979.

Basic Facts

Basic facts and information about this date:

41 years, 1 months and 2 days have passed since the 16th of January, 1979.
Week Number: This date occurred during Week 03 of 1979.
Leap Year: 1979 was NOT a leap year.
Age: Anyone born on the 16th of January, 1979, will be 41 years of age.
People born in 1979 belong to the "Generation X" generation.
Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 285292800.

Around This Time...

Notable events that occurred around the 16th of January, 1979:

22nd of December, 1978: American serial killer John Wayne Gacey is arrested and admits to committing 25+ murders.
27th of December, 1978: The Constitution of Spain is approved in a referendum, officially ending 40 years of military dictatorship.
21st of January, 1979: Super Bowl XIII: The Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Dallas Cowboys by 35-31 at the Miami Orange Bowl.
1st of February, 1979: Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini returns to Iran after 15 years of exile.
2nd of February, 1979: Sex Pistols singer and guitarist Sid Vicious dies.
9th of February, 1979: The Warriors (1979) is released in cinemas.
11th of February, 1979: Ayatollah Khomeini seizes power in Iran.
13th of February, 1979: A section of the Hood Canal Bridge in Washington sinks after a windstorm.
14th of February, 1979: The American ambassador to Afghanistan, Adolph Dub, is shot dead after being kidnapped by militants.

Horoscopes & Birthstone Information

Zodiac & Birthstone information:

Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on the 16th of January, 1979, will have the star sign Capricorn.
Zodiac Element: Earth.
Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1979 was the year of the Goat (Yin Metal).
Native American Zodiac: The 16th of January, 1979 falls under the Goose.
Birthstone: Anyone born during the month of January will have the birthstone Garnet.

Television

TV shows that you might have been watching around this time.

Mork & Mindy - Comedy TV show about an alien called Mork. Starring Robin Williams.
Taxi - American sitcom starring Andy Kaufman and Danny DeVito.
Dallas - Soap opera.
The Incredible Hulk - Starring Lou Ferrigno.
The Love Boat - Television series that was set on a cruise ship. Starring Gavin MacLeod as Captain Merrill Stubing.
Chips - TV show about two California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers called Jon Baker and Frank "Ponch" Poncherello.
Soap - Comedy series / satire about soap operas. Starring Billy Crystal as Jodie Dallas.
Three's Company - Sitcom about two girls and their male room mate.
Eight Is Enough - Television series about the "Bradford brood" and their father.
Quincy, M.E. - TV show about a Los Angeles County medical examiner called Dr. Quincy.
Charlie's Angels - TV show about three female police academy-trained private detectives.
The Muppet Show - American TV show that included characters such as Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy.

1979 - Kid's TV

Children's and Teen TV shows that would have been airing on this date in 1979.

"The Muppet Show" - "Sesame Street"

Celebrity Birthdays

Celebrities and historical figures that were born on the 16th of January:

16th of January, 1974: Kate Moss: Model.

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on the 16th of January:

Republic Day (India)

US President

Who was the US President on this particular date?

Jimmy Carter was the President of the United States on the 16th of January, 1979.

Conception Dates

Interesting facts about conception dates.

A baby that was born on the 16th of January, 1979 was probably conceived around the 8th of April, 1978. (Rough Estimate).
The due date for a baby that was conceived on the 16th of January, 1979 is the 26th of October, 1979. (Rough Estimate).

16th of January

Events that have occurred on the 16th of January:

16th of January, 1920: The League of Nations meets for the first time.
16th of January, 1920: Prohibition begins in the United States.
16th of January, 1997: Bill Cosby's son, Ennis Cosby, is shot and killed during an attempted robbery.
16th of January, 1972: Super Bowl VI: The Dallas Cowboys defeat the Miami Dolphins at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans.
16th of January, 1995: The first episode of "Star Trek: Voyager" is aired.
16th of January, 1995: The first episode of "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" is aired on television.
16th of January, 2008: Football: Kevin Keegan makes an unexpected return as manager of Newcastle United.
16th of January, 2015: American Sniper (2014) is released in cinemas.
16th of January, 2015: The release date of the movie Blackhat (2015).

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Time Difference & Statistics

Here are some fun statistics about the 16th of January, 1979.

15,008 days have passed since this date.
1,296,691,200 seconds have passed since the 16th of January, 1979.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 1,512,806,400 times.
Since the 16th of January, 1979, earth has travelled approximately 669,092,659,200 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 216,115,200 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 111,515,443 steps. That's about 49,562 miles!
Since this date, 15,560,294 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!

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