Sunday February 11, 1979: on this day

February 11, 1979 was the 42nd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is February 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 February 11, 1979, who was born and died on February 11, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 11, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? by Rod Stewart), movies (e.g. Agatha, directed by Michael Apted), TV series (e.g. You Can'T Do That On Television) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was February 11, 1979?


February 11, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 42nd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 11, 1979 can also be written as 2/11/1979 in the US and as 11/2/1979 in UK and Europe.

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February 11, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 11, 1979:

  • 43 million watch elvis! on abc
  • Emmy news and documentaries award presentation
  • Islamic revolution of iran establishes an islamic theocracy under the leadership of ayatollah ruhollah khomeini.
  • Khomeini seizes power in iran, overthrowing mohammad rezā shāh pahlavi.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 11th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 11, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:15 pm and setting at 07:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Mar 13, 1979.

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Who was born on February 11, 1979?


Famous people born on February 11, 1979:

  • Brandy Norwood
    Brandy Norwood

    American entertainer and recording artist brandy, also known by bran'nu.

  • Maya Lauqué

    Maya lauqué is a french television presenter and journalist, best known for her work on the show la quotidienne.

  • Cormac McAnallen

    Renowned Gaelic footballer who tragically passed away at a young age.

  • Arnaud Di Pasquale

    French tennis player.

  • Brandy

    American singer and actress.

  • Romano (radio host)
  • Mabrouk Zaid

Whose famous birthday is on February 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 11th:

  • Jennifer Aniston
    Jennifer Aniston

    American actress best known for her role as rachel, the sexy waitress in the television comedy "friends," which debuted in 1994.

  • Rajat Kapoor
    Rajat Kapoor

    Renowned Indian actor known for his versatile roles in Bollywood films.

  • Leslie Nielsen
    Leslie Nielsen

    Canadian-american actor and tv star who, by 1989, had acted in 39 films and nearly 1,500 tv shows.

  • Damian Lewis
    Damian Lewis

    Damian Lewis is an English actor known for his roles in television series such as 'Homeland' and 'Billions'.

  • Natalie Dormer
    Natalie Dormer

    Natalie dormer is a british actress known for her roles in game of thrones and the tudors.

  • Sarah Palin
    Sarah Palin

    American politician and republican candidate to be the us vice president in 2008.

  • Kelly Rowland
    Kelly Rowland

    American singer (destiny's child).

  • Sheryl Crow
    Sheryl Crow

    American singer, songwriter, and musician.

  • Burt Reynolds
    Burt Reynolds

    American actor and virile leading man in films of the 1960s and 1970s.

  • Tina Ambani
    Tina Ambani

    Tina ambani is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films during the 1980s.

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


You are 45 years 2 months old,

or 542 months and 14 days old,

or 2358 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16510 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 11, 1979?

There are 292 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 11th 2025.

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

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

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


What famous deaths happened on February 11th?

Famous deaths on February 11th:

  • Sylvia Plath
    Sylvia Plath

    American novelist and poet, known for her beautiful poetry and autobiographical novel, "aeuroethe bell jar", which was published in 1963.

  • Roger Hanin
    Roger Hanin

    French actor and film director.

  • Eleanor Powell
    Eleanor Powell

    American tap dancer glenn ford's wife, and tap dancer herself, is killed by cancer at the age of 69.

  • William Conrad
    William Conrad

    American actor, cannon, dies from a heart attack at the age of 73.

  • George O'Hanlon
    George O'Hanlon

    American screenwriter and actor (d. 1989).

  • Alice Babs
    Alice Babs

    Swedish singer and actress (d. 2014).

  • Witney Houston

    Witney Houston was an American singer, actress, and model, widely regarded as one of the most influential and successful entertainers of all...

  • Alecxander McQueen

    Alecxander McQueen was a British fashion designer who was known for his avant-garde designs and runway shows.

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


Holidays on February 11, 1979:

  • World Day of the Sick.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes.
  • National Foundation Day in Japan (See Holidays of Japan.)
  • National Youth Day in Cameroon.
  • Professor Leets' Day in the United States.
  • National Inventors' Day in the United States.

Observances on February 11, 1979:

  • International Day of Women and Girls in Science
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February 11, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 11, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 5th and February 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 11, 1979 was Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? by Rod Stewart, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

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

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

  1. - Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?
  2. - Y.M.C.A.
  3. - Le Freak
  4. - A Little More Love
  5. - Fire

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 11, 1979 was Heart Of Glass by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

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

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

  1. - Heart Of Glass
  2. - Chiquitita
  3. - Woman In Love
  4. - Tragedy
  5. - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 11, 1979 was Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop) by Parliament, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

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

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

  1. - Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
  2. - I'm So Into You
  3. - September
  4. - It's All The Way Live
  5. - Bustin' Loose

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

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

Agatha

Agatha

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Michael Apted

Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Vanessa Redgrave, Timothy Dalton, Helen Morse

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

Hardcore

Hardcore

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Paul Schrader

Starring: George C. Scott, Peter Boyle, Season Hubley, Dick Sargent

Country: United States of America

The North Avenue Irregulars

The North Avenue Irregulars

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Bruce Bilson

Starring: Edward Herrmann, Barbara Harris, Susan Clark, Karen Valentine

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

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

You Can't Do That on Television

You Can't Do That on Television

Release year: 1979

Starring: Les Lye, Abby Hagyard, Christine McGlade, Lisa Ruddy

Country: Canada

Turnabout

Turnabout

Release year: 1979

Directed by: E.B. Hughes

Danger UXB

Danger UXB

Release year: 1979

Written by:

Starring: Anthony Andrews, Maurice Roëves, George Innes, Gordon Kane

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Rentner haben niemals Zeit

Rentner haben niemals Zeit

Release year: 1978

A Woman Called Moses

A Woman Called Moses

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Paul Wendkos

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

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

The Sixth Commandment by Lawrence Sanders

The Sixth Commandment

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Lawrence Sanders, best-selling author, breaks new ground with his story about a doctor who plays God --with horrifying results. Samuel Todd, a field investigator at the Bingham Foundation has been assigned to approve a grant.

Fools Die by Mario Puzo

Fools Die

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The bestseller of The Godfather is now available in English and New York Times. It's a story about the feverish world that can be found in the life of a high-roller gambler.

American Caesar by William Manchester

American Caesar

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Incredible, astonishing... A man with a paradox. Douglas MacArthur is one of five men to ever attain the rank General of the United States Army.

The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien

The Silmarillion

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"Majestic! . . . The Silmarillion will appeal to readers of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. It contains medieval romances, fairy tales and even more brutal wars that ring with heraldic fury.

Chesapeake by James A. Michener

Chesapeake

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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.

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

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

Adventure

Adventure

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Action-adventure, maze

Publisher: Atari, Inc

Sundance

Sundance

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Cinematronics

The Datestones of Ryn

The Datestones of Ryn

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

Genre: Dungeon crawl

Publisher: Epyx

Bowling

Bowling

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari

Speed Freak

Speed Freak

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Vectorbeam

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Who was the US President on February 11, 1979?

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

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

On February 11, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 11, 1979?

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

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What is special about February 11th?

February 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of February. 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 February 11th, such as:

  • 2019 - Libyan crisis (2011-present). the libyan tobruk government now has complete control over el sharara, the largest oilfield of libya after it was taken by the libyan national army. local tribesmen took over the oilfield that was previously under the control of tripoli's government of national accord in december 2018.
  • 2018 - Saratov airlines flight 703 - an antonov an-148 of saratov airlines, with 71 passengers on board, crashes shortly after take-off at domodedovo airport in moscow, russia. according to tass, an emergency source stated that 65 passengers and six crew members died.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: at least seven people are killed by a suicide bomber outside a bank at lashkargah.

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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 February 1979?

February 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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