Wednesday July 11, 1979: on this day

July 11, 1979 was the 192nd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is July 11, 1979 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on July 11, 1979, who was born and died on July 11, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 11, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bad Girls by Donna Summer), movies (e.g. The Villain, directed by Hal Needham), TV series (e.g. Ride On Stranger) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 11th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 11, 1979?


July 11, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 192nd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 11, 1979 can also be written as 7/11/1979 in the US and as 11/7/1979 in UK and Europe.

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July 11, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 11, 1979:

  • Us skylab enters atmosphere over australia and disintegrates
  • American skylab space station enters the atmosphere over australia and disintegrates.
  • America's first space station, skylab, is destroyed as it re-enters the earth's atmosphere over the indian ocean.
  • Kiribati declares independence from the united kingdom.
  • A ''disco demolition night'' publicity stunt goes awry at comiskey park, forcing the chicago white sox to forfeit their game against the detroit tigers.
  • Carmine galante, boss of the bonanno crime family, is assassinated.
  • A fire at a hotel in saragossa, spain leaves 72 dead. worst hotel fire in europe in decades.

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July 11, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 11th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 11, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 11, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on July 11th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 11, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 11, 1979 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 11, 1979 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on July 11, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 09:54 pm and setting at 08:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 09, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Aug 08, 1979.

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Your place in the Universe on July 11, 1979

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Who was born on July 11, 1979?


Famous people born on July 11, 1979:

  • Jax Taylor

    Jax Taylor is a reality TV star who gained fame on the show 'Vanderpump Rules'.

  • Raio Piiroja

    Estonian footballer.

  • Lauris Reiniks

    Latvian actor and singer.

  • Eric Abidal

    French footballer.

  • Francisco Javier Lledó
  • Marina Gatell
  • Im Soo-jeong (임수정)

Whose famous birthday is on July 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 11th:

  • Lil' Kim
    Lil' Kim

    Lil' kim is a rapper and songwriter known for her provocative lyrics and fashion sense, and for being a prominent figure in the 1990s...

  • Alessia Cara
    Alessia Cara

    Alessia cara is a canadian r&b singer known for her hit songs 'here' and 'scars to your beautiful'.

  • Yul Brynner
    Yul Brynner

    Russian-american actor.

  • David Henrie
    David Henrie

    David henrie is an american actor known for his role as justin russo on the disney channel series wizards of waverly place.

  • Justin Chambers
    Justin Chambers

    Justin chambers is an american actor best known for his role as dr.

  • Sela Ward
    Sela Ward

    Sela Ward is an actress known for her roles in TV series like 'Sisters' and 'CSI: NY'.

  • Tab Hunter
    Tab Hunter

    Tab Hunter was a popular American actor known for his roles in films such as 'Damn Yankees' and 'Battle Cry'.

  • Greg Grunberg
    Greg Grunberg

    American producer and actor.

  • Connor Paolo
    Connor Paolo

    American actor.

  • Stephen Lang
    Stephen Lang

    Nyc, new york -- actor.

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July 11, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 8 months old,

or 536 months and 18 days old,

or 2333 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16333 days old,

if you were born on July 11, 1979.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 11, 1979?

There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 11, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on July 11, 1979.

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July 11, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 11, 1979:

  • Claude Wagner

    Canadian lawyer, judge, and politician (d. 1979).

What famous deaths happened on July 11th?

Famous deaths on July 11th:

  • Robert Ryan
    Robert Ryan

    American bullfighter.

  • Lady Bird Johnson
    Lady Bird Johnson

    First lady of the united states (born in 1912).

  • Renée Saint-Cyr
    Renée Saint-Cyr

    Renée saint-cyr was a french actress known for her work in french cinema during the mid-20th century.

  • Frances Langford
    Frances Langford

    Lakeland, florida -- singer (armed forces hour, star time).

  • Larance Olivier

    Larance Olivier was a renowned British actor and director who is considered one of the greatest actors of the 20th century.

  • John Field

    Renowned physicist known for his contributions to quantum field theory.

  • Hurshell Haffner

    Renowned poet whose works touched the hearts of many.

  • Leiby Kletzky

    Young basketball prodigy who tragically passed away at a young age.

  • George Gershwin

    American composer.

  • Malay Majumdar

    Prominent Indian writer known for his novels and short stories.

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July 11, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 11, 1979:

  • Mongolia - Naadam Holiday
  • Feast Day of Saint Benedict (founder of the Benedictine Order)
  • United States: Free Slurpee at 7-Eleven (most locations do this - get a free 7.11oz Slurpee on 7-11).
  • Bonfire night in Northern Ireland, precursor to The_Twelfth
  • Feast Day of Saint Olga (first Russian Saint)
  • United Nations - World Population Day
  • Ireland - National Day of Commemoration held on nearest Sunday to this date (see Irish calendar).
  • China - China National Maritime Day
  • Flanders, region in Belgium (not a public holiday) - Flemish Day (1302 Battle of the Golden Spurs)

Observances on July 11, 1979:

  • World Population Day
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July 11, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 11, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 9th and July 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 11, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 11, 1979 was Bad Girls by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.

July 11, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 11, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 9th and July 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bad Girls
  2. - Ring My Bell
  3. - Hot Stuff
  4. - Chuck E.'s In Love
  5. - She Believes In Me

July 11, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 11, 1979 was Are 'Friends' Electric by Tubeway Army, according to the music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.

July 11, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 11, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 9th and July 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Are 'Friends' Electric
  2. - Silly Games
  3. - I Don't Like Mondays
  4. - C'mon Everybody
  5. - Up The Junction

July 11, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 11, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.

July 11, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 11, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 9th and July 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Ring My Bell
  2. - Bad Girls
  3. - Boogie Wonderland
  4. - Chase Me
  5. - You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else

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July 11, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 11, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Villain

The Villain

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Hal Needham

Starring: Kirk Douglas, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ann-Margret, Paul Lynde

Country: United States of America

Khandaan

Khandaan

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Anil Ganguly

Starring: Jeetendra, Sulakshana Pandit, Bindiya Goswami, Rakesh Roshan

Ernesto

Ernesto

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Salvatore Samperi

Starring: Michele Placido, Renato Salvatori, Virna Lisi, Lara Wendel, Turi Ferro, Gisela Hahn, Concha Velasco, Martin Halm, Miranda Nocelli, Francisco Marsò

Country: Italy

Org

Org

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Fernando Birri

Starring: Terence Hill, Jean-Luc Godard, Glauber Rocha, Roberto Rossellini, Lidija Juracik, Julio García Espinosa, Herbert Marcuse, Nolika Pareda, Francesco Di Giacomo (II), Jonas Mekas, Isaac Twen Obu, Pietro Santalamazza

Country: Italy

Breaking Away

Breaking Away

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Peter Yates

Starring: Dennis Christopher, Dennis Quaid, Daniel Stern, Jackie Earle Haley

Country: United States of America

July 11, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 11, 1979 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Ride on Stranger

Ride on Stranger

Release year: 1979

Jigsaw

Jigsaw

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Michael Spierig

The Mallens

The Mallens

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Brian Mills

Carga Pesada

Carga Pesada

Release year: 1979

Thundercloud

Thundercloud

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Talon Clemow

July 11, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 11, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Bronx Zoo by Sparky Lyle and Peter Golenbock

The Bronx Zoo

By:

Behind the scenes look at Yankee's players, including Reggie Jackson, Billy Martin and George Steinbrenner, the baseball owner.

The Matarese Circle by Robert Ludlum

The Matarese Circle

By:

The Matarese are an international group of criminals that will in no time take over the world. Two rival spies are able to stop them: Talaniekov and Scofield, CIA.

There'S No Such Place As Far Away by Richard Bach

There'S No Such Place As Far Away

By:

Rae Hansen, a five-year-old girl from Texas, invited Richard Bach to her fifth birthday party. Rae and Richard were separated by thousands of miles, through storms, deserts, mountains, and even a thousand miles.

Ghost Story by Peter Straub

Ghost Story

By:

Not every sin is unpunished in life. GHOST STORY Four aging men from Milburn, New York were convicted of a crime they committed in their youth.

Sphinx by Robin Cook

Sphinx

By:

Erica Baron was drawn to the mystery and magic of an empire long gone by her innocent eyes. She looked innocently in uncharted places until she found the clue.

July 11, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 11, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Trek-80

Trek-80

Platform: TRS-80

Star Fire

Star Fire

Platform: Arcade, Atari 800, Commodore 64

Genre: 3d shooter

Publisher: Exidy

Star Trek: Phaser Strike

Star Trek: Phaser Strike

Platform: Microvision

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Milton Bradley

The Datestones of Ryn

The Datestones of Ryn

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore PET/CBM, TRS-80

Genre: Dungeon crawl

Publisher: Epyx

Galaxian

Galaxian

Platform: Arcade, Various

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Midway

history

Who was the US President on July 11, 1979?

On July 11, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 11, 1979?

On July 11, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 11, 1979?

On July 11, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about July 11th?

July 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of July. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on July 11th, such as:

  • 2019 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): a car bomb attack on a funeral of a commander of the libyan national army in benghazi leaves four people dead and more than 30 others injured.
  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: officials say that 29 soldiers from the afghan army were killed by the taliban in an attack near kunduz. numerous militants are killed in air strikes elsewhere in afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish (2015-present). according to the turkish army's overnight air strike in dargecit, eleven militants belonging to the kurdistan workers party were killed.

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What happened in 1979?

1979 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Coup in Central African Republic: David Dacko overthrows Emperor Bokassa I
  • Jose E dod Santos becomes President of Angola
  • 100,000 demonstrate in Bonn against nuclear energy

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What was the calendar for July 1979?

July 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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Wednesday July 11, 1979