Historical Events
Saddam Hussein Becomes President
Iraqi President Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr is succeeded by Saddam Hussein
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Mihm, American basketball player (Chicago Bulls), born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Jayma Mays, American actress (Glee, Heroes), born in Bristol, Tennessee
Kim Rhode (44 years old)
American double trap and skeet shooter (Olympic Gold: 1996, 2004 & 2012), born in Whittier, California
Famous Deaths
- Alfred Deller, English countertenor (b. 1912)
- James F Mcintyre, archbishop of Los Angeles, dies at 93
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About July 16, 1979
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 9 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bad Girls - Donna Summer
#1 Song: Are 'Friends' Electric? - Tubeway Army
