September 16, 1979, was a Sunday. It was 45 years, 3 months, and 7 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Virgo.
Notable events that occurred on September 16, 1979:
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on September 16, 1979:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The movie "North Dallas Forty" was at the top of the box office on this day.
This date was 16,535 days ago. Approximately 551 months have passed. It was the 259th day of 1979, in week 37. The decade was the seventies. People born on this day are currently 45 years old and belong to the Generation X generation. We have gone through approximately 184 seasons of weather since this date.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Sunday, September 16, 1979. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Virgo. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.
Schools and colleges are starting again, and fall has officially arrived. As a result, temperatures are beginning to cool, and trees are starting to shed their leaves. The earthy smells of autumn have started to fill the air. In America, the song "My Sharona" by The Knack is at the top of the singles charts, while "We Don't Talk Anymore" by Cliff Richard is the number-one song in the UK.
Jimmy Carter is the President of the United States, and the movie North Dallas Forty is at the top of the box office. Margaret Thatcher is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In fashion, clothes have become baggier and pants have become less flared. Sports clothing and the "disco look" are both popular at the moment. Women are wearing sundresses, strapless tops with t-shirts, shoulder pads, cardigans, knee-length skirts and daisy dukes. Meanwhile, men are wearing tracksuits, flare jeans, low-top sneakers and untucked collared shirts.
Because it's 1979, the music charts are being dominated by the likes of Blondie, Gloria Gaynor, M, Donna Summer, Patrick Hernandez, The Knack and Rod Stewart. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Alfred Hitchcock, Ian Curtis, Dorothy Stratten, and Steve McQueen would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The Two Ronnies", "The Waltons", "Quincy, M.E.", and "The Dukes of Hazzard".
Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Gun Fight", "Breakout", "Space Invaders", and "Lunar Lander". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "The Bugs Bunny Show", "Sesame Street", "Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids", and "Happy Days". Popular toys at the moment include VertiBird (toy helicopter), Stretch Armstrong, Water Ring Toss, and Hungry Hungry Hippos.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on September 16, 1979.
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Notable events that happened close to September 16, 1979.
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TV audiences were watching the following shows on September 16, 1979:
1979 saw the introduction of cars such as the Chevrolet Citation, the Volkswagen Jetta, the Honda Civic (second generation), the Datsun Bluebird (910), the Vauxhall Astra, and the Dodge St. Regis.
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1979:
Toys and games that were popular in 1979:
Popular video games that people were playing in September 1979.
If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1979.
This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out September 16, 1985, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on September 16.
Irish prime minister Deceased
Born on September 16, 1925
He turned 54 on this day in 1979.
National holidays and famous events that fall on September 16:
Jimmy Carter was the President of the United States on September 16, 1979.
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Jack Lynch was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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