Historical Events
Film & TV History
Comedy sketch show "Not the Nine O'Clock News" debuts starring Rowan Atkinson, Chris Langham, Pamela Stephenson and Mel Smith on BBC 2
- 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
Tim Raines
MLB outfielder Tim Raines (20) weds his high school sweetheart Virginia Hilton
Famous Deaths
- Johan Borgen, Norwegian author (Lillelord), dies at 77
1979 Highlights
About October 16, 1979
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 1 month and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra
