Funny Birthday Facts About May 16, 1979
Did you know that May 16, 1979 was not only a very special day, but also a very unique one? Here are 14 funny facts about this unique day that will help you understand why it's so special. It's very important to pay attention to these facts because otherwise you might miss out on something truly amazing.
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What day were you born on May 16, 1979?
If you forget what day you were born, we will tell you that you were born on Wednesday, 16
Countdown to Your 47th Birthday
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What day was May 16, 2026?
This year will increase your age. You will celebrate your 47th birthday on Saturday. Get ready, maybe you will get gifts and surprises from your family or friends. It will be a very pleasant day that you will remember for the rest of your life. You can also prepare to make a festive party on your birthday, celebrating in a beautiful place with family and friends will certainly be a pleasant memory.
FYI: You are more than 17,000 days old
Did you know that people born on May 16
Your Age in Days, Weeks, Months & Years
17,034 Days
2,236 Weeks
559 Months
46 Years
Your Age in Seconds, Minutes and Hours
Your Upcoming Birthdays for The Next 10 Years
We have calculated your birthday for the next 10 years. It's going to be a fun time to celebrate with family and friends. You'll get lots of gifts, too! There are 498 days until your next birthday. By then, you will be 48 years old. There have been 17034 days since the day you were born. If you slept for 8 hours each day since birth, you have slept for a total of 5678 days, which is equivalent to 15.56 years. You spent 33.83% of your life sleeping!
| Year | Day | Your Age |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday | 48 Years Old |
| 2028 | Tuesday | 49 Years Old |
| 2029 | Wednesday | 50 Years Old |
| 2030 | Thursday | 51 Years Old |
| 2031 | Friday | 52 Years Old |
| 2032 | Sunday | 53 Years Old |
| 2033 | Monday | 54 Years Old |
| 2034 | Tuesday | 55 Years Old |
| 2035 | Wednesday | 56 Years Old |
| 2036 | Friday | 57 Years Old |
What is your zodiac and birthstone for May 16, 1979?
According to western astrology, the zodiac sign of people born on May 16
Emerald is birthstone for people born on May 16, 1979. The emerald stone is associated with the goddess Venus and symbolizes love, beauty, and intuition. If you were born on 16
Famous People Born on May 16
When you were born, there were many famous people in history who were born on the same day as you but in different years. The following are famous people in history who commemorate birthdays on May 16
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 1973 | Tori Spelling, American actress, reality television personality, and author |
| 1974 | Laura Pausini, Italian singer-songwriter and producer |
| 1974 | Sonny Sandoval, American singer-songwriter and rapper |
| 1975 | Simon Whitfield, Canadian triathlete |
| 1975 | Tony Kakko, Finnish musician, composer, and vocalist |
| 1976 | Dirk Nannes, Australian-Dutch cricketer |
| 1977 | Emilíana Torrini, Icelandic singer-songwriter |
| 1977 | Melanie Lynskey, New Zealand actress |
| 1978 | Lionel Scaloni, Argentinian footballer |
| 1978 | Scott Nicholls, English motorcycle racer |
Famous People Died on May 16
Did you know that on May 16
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 1981 | Willy Hartner, German physician and academic (b. 1905) |
| 1984 | Andy Kaufman, American actor, comedian, and screenwriter (b. 1949) |
| 1984 | Irwin Shaw, American playwright, screenwriter, novelist, and short story writer (b. 1913) |
| 1985 | Margaret Hamilton, American actress (b. 1902) |
| 1989 | Leila Kasra, Iranian poet and songwriter (b. 1939) |
| 1990 | Jim Henson, American puppeteer, director, producer, and screenwriter, created The Muppets (b. 1936) |
| 1990 | Sammy Davis Jr., American singer, dancer, and actor (b. 1925) |
| 1993 | Marv Johnson, American singer-songwriter and pianist (b. 1938) |
| 1994 | Alain Cuny, French actor (b. 1908) |
| 1996 | Jeremy Michael Boorda, American admiral (b. 1939) |
Historical Events on May 16
History has been made on your birthday. The following are important historical events that occurred on May 16
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1988 | A report by the Surgeon General of the United States C. Everett Koop states that the addictive properties of nicotine are similar to those of heroin and cocaine. |
| 1991 | Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom addresses a joint session of the United States Congress. She is the first British monarch to address the U.S. Congress. |
| 1997 | Mobutu Sese Seko, the President of Zaire, flees the country. |
| 2003 | In Morocco, 33 civilians are killed and more than 100 people are injured in the Casablanca terrorist attacks. |
| 2005 | Kuwait permits women's suffrage in a 35-23 National Assembly vote. |
| 2011 | STS-134 (ISS assembly flight ULF6), launched from the Kennedy Space Center on the 25th and final flight for Space Shuttle Endeavour. |
| 2014 | Twelve people are killed in two explosions in the Gikomba market area of Nairobi, Kenya. |
Popular Baby Name on May 16, 1979
In 1979, there were many popular baby names. For baby boys, Michael is the most used. A total of 67,742 baby boys were named Michael in 1979. The rest were named Christopher, Jason, David and James. While the popular baby girl name in 1979 was Jennifer. There were 56,716 baby girls named Jennifer that year. While the rest were named Melissa, Amanda, Jessica and Amy. These statistics are obtained from ssa.gov which compiles popular baby names of the last century in United States.
Based on World Population Data, in 1979 there were 4,380,506,185 babies born into the world. If we take the mean value, we get 365,042,183. This shows that there were 365,042,183 babies born every month in 1979. It can also be concluded that there are 12,168,073 babies born every day and 8,451 babies born every minute which is mean that 141 babies born every second in the year 1979. Maybe one of them is you.
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