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May 11, 1979 was the 131st day of the year 1979, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.
Is May 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 May 11, 1979, who was born and died on May 11, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 11, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Reunited by Peaches & Herb), movies (e.g. Apocalypse Now, directed by Francis Ford Coppola), TV series (e.g. Love Thy Neighbour In Australia) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 11th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 11, 1979?
- May 11, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 11, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 11, 1979?
- May 11, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 11, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- May 11, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 11, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- May 11, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 11, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 11, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 11, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 11, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 11, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on May 11, 1979?
What day of the week was May 11, 1979?
May 11, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 11, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 11, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 11th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 11, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 11, 1979 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 11, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:39 pm and setting at 06:22 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on May 12, 1979.
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Who was born on May 11, 1979?
Famous people born on May 11, 1979:
- Erin Lang
Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist.
- Mary Elizabeth Ellis
- Rafaela Mandelli
Whose famous birthday is on May 11th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 11th:
![Cory Monteith]()
Cory MonteithCory monteith was a canadian actor best known for his role as finn hudson on the television series glee.
![Fred Astaire]()
Fred AstaireFred astaire was an american actor, dancer, and singer known for his elegant and graceful dancing in numerous hollywood musicals.
![Natasha Richardson]()
Natasha RichardsonBritish actress, well-known for her performances in the theatre.
![Laetitia Casta]()
Laetitia CastaFrench corsican actress and model, found by a photographer on corsican beaches.
![Benoît Magimel]()
Benoît MagimelHe is a french actor who started his career at the age of 14 in the film "life is a long, quiet river", directed by etienne chatillez.
![Richard Feynman]()
Richard FeynmanAmerican theoretical physicist, known for his contributions to the path integral formulation and quantum mechanics, the theory, and physics...
![Holly Valance]()
Holly ValanceHolly valance is an australian pop singer and actress known for her hit single 'kiss kiss' and her role as felicity 'flick' scully on the...
![Jeffrey Donovan]()
Jeffrey DonovanAmerican stage, film, and television actor.
![Doug McClure]()
Doug McClureAmerican actor.
![Jonathan Jackson]()
Jonathan JacksonInstigator of the marin county civic center shootout, brother to black panther george jackson (born 1953).
May 11, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 11 months old,
or 539 months and 12 days old,
or 2345 weeks and 4 days old,
or 16419 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 11, 1979?
There are 18 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 11th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 11, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 11, 1979.
May 11, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 11, 1979:
- Lester Flatt
American singer-songwriter/guitarist (foggy mountains boys and nashville grass).
- Lester Raymond Flatt
Musician (flatt & scruggs – "ballad of jed clampett"), who dies at the age of 64.
- Joan Chandler
Dies at 55.
- Henri Ebstein
- Barbara Hutton
What famous deaths happened on May 11th?
Famous deaths on May 11th:
![Peggy Lipton]()
Peggy LiptonAmerican actress.
![Lex Barker]()
Lex BarkerAmerican actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.
![Jerry Stiller]()
Jerry StillerAmerican actor, comedian and producer (d. 2020).
![Jorja Curtright]()
Jorja CurtrightActor, whistle stop, dies from a heart attack.
![Jean Adair]()
Jean AdairDies at 80.
- Douglas Adams
Douglas Adams was a British author best known for his science-fiction comedy series 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'.
- Mega Marley
Mega Marley was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and musician who is considered one of the pioneers of reggae music.
- Alver Aalto
Famous architect known for his innovative designs.
- Ifeanyichukwu Azikiwe
Ifeanyichukwu Azikiwe was the first President of Nigeria and a prominent figure in the country's independence movement.
- Oiva Aalto
Renowned Finnish architect known for his modernist designs.
May 11, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 11, 1979:
- Holiday of the City of Miskolc (since 1992).
- Blessed John Rochester
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saint Mamertus, first of the Ice Saints
- Roman Empire - Feast of the Lemures (See Larvae).
Saints celebrated on May 11, 1979:
- Saint Francis of Girolamo
- Saint Estella
- Saint Odilo of Cluny
- Saint Majolus of Cluny
- Saint James Walworth
- Saint Bertilla
- Saint Gengou Gangulphus
- Saint Gauthier of Esterp
May 11, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 11, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 7th and May 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 11, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.
May 11, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 11, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 7th and May 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Peaches & Herb - Reunited
- Blondie - Heart Of Glass
- Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
- Suzi Quatro - Stumblin' In
- Village People - In The Navy
May 11, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 11, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.
May 11, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 11, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 7th and May 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Art Garfunkel - Bright Eyes
- M - Pop Muzik
- Blondie - Sunday Girl
- Boney M - Hooray Hooray It's A Holi-Holiday
- Roxy Music - Dance Away
May 11, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 11, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.
May 11, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 11, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 7th and May 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Peaches & Herb - Reunited
- G.Q. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
- Raydio - You Can't Change That
- Foxy - Hot Number
- George Benson - Love Ballad
May 11, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 11, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Apocalypse Now
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
Starring: Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, Robert Duvall, Frederic Forrest
Country: United States of America
Quadrophenia
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Franc Roddam
Starring: Phil Daniels, Leslie Ash, Phil Davis, Mark Wingett
Country: United States of America
The Third Generation
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Starring: Eddie Constantine, Hanna Schygulla, Volker Spengler, Margit Carstensen
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
Beyond the Poseidon Adventure
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Irwin Allen
Starring: Michael Caine, Sally Field, Telly Savalas, Peter Boyle
May 11, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
Love Thy Neighbour in Australia
Release year: 1979
Directed by: William G. Stewart
Bedtime Stories
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Adam Shankman
Worzel Gummidge
Release year: 1979
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
May 11, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 11, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
To Set The Record Straight
By: John J. Sirica
To set the record straight: The Break-in and Tapes, Conspirators, and the Pardon by Sirica John J.
Chesapeake
By: James A. Michener
James A. Michener, a classic novelist, brings his epic legacy to bear on America's Eastern Shore's four-hundred year-old saga, from its Native American roots through the present.
Good As Gold
By: Joseph Heller
Bruce Gold, a Jewish, middle-aged professor of English literature, is on the verge of a great career in politics. It's not too soon as Gold longs for it.
Evergreen
By: Belva Plain
Anna Friedman is a modern classic of passion, ambition and determination that forever changed how we view the brave immigrants who arrived on American shores. The story of Anna Friedman captures the turbulent emotions of the people.
How To Get Whatever You Want Out Of Life
By: Dr. Joyce Brothers
Psychologists have accumulated a lot of information about people. What causes them to be angry? What frustrates them? What makes them smile with joy?
May 11, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 11, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Sundance
Galaxy Wars
Alien Attack
Starhawk
Warrior
Who was the US President on May 11, 1979?
On May 11, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 11, 1979?
On May 11, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 11, 1979?
On May 11, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 11th?
May 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of May. 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 May 11th, such as:
- 2019 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). houthi forces begin to pull out of several yemeni ports including al hudaydah and as-salif. this withdrawal is part of an un-brokered ceasefire agreement that aims at ending the yemeni blockade.
- 2018 - After six weeks of protests, the israel defense forces open fire again with tear gas and live bullets on palestinian protestors. one person has been killed, and 146 more are injured. some protestors also throw stones and burn tires.
- 2017 - Battle of mosul: lt gen othman al-ghanmi (iraqi army chief of staff) states that his security forces are just days away from completing operation recapture mosul from isil.
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 May 1979?
May 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
