Historical Events
Event of Interest
Comedy sketch show "Not the Nine O'Clock News" debuts starring Rowan Atkinson, Chris Langham, Pamela Stephenson and Mel Smith on BBC 2
Rowan Atkinson
- First global telenovela Mexican "Los ricos también lloran" (The Rich Also Cry) premieres, second foreign series to be screened in the Soviet Union
Famous Weddings
Wedding of Interest
MLB outfielder Tim Raines (20) weds his high school sweetheart Virginia Hilton
Tim Raines
Famous Deaths
- Johan Borgen, Norwegian author (Lillelord), dies at 77
1979 Highlights
About October 16, 1979
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 41 years, 1 month and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra
