Sunday November 11, 1979: on this day

November 11, 1979 was the 315th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is November 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 November 11, 1979, who was born and died on November 11, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on November 11, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Heartache Tonight by Eagles), movies (e.g. Ernesto, directed by Salvatore Samperi), TV series (e.g. Anna) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was November 11, 1979?


November 11, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 315th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

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November 11, 1979: What happened on that day?


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November 11, 1979: What were the magazines covers that day?

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November 11, 1979: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Atlanta Falcons - New York Giants : 3 - 24
  • Baltimore Colts - Miami Dolphins : 0 - 19
  • Buffalo Bills - New York Jets : 14 - 12
  • Los Angeles Rams - Chicago Bears : 23 - 27
  • Minnesota Vikings - Green Bay Packers : 7 - 19
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November 11, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 11th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

Goat chinese zodiac sign

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

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

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


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The moon phase on November 11, 1979 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 11, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 10:40 pm and setting at 01:21 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 04, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Dec 03, 1979.

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Who was born on November 11, 1979?


Famous people born on November 11, 1979:

  • Heavin Smith

    Basketball star known for his incredible shooting skills and sportsmanship.

  • Ramil Sitdikov

    Russian pilot known for his aerobatic skills.

  • Radivoje Bukvic

    Radivoje bukvic is a serbian actor known for his roles in movies such as 'taken' and 'a good day to die hard'.

  • Artan Grubi

    Artan Grubi is a prominent political figure in North Macedonia, known for his advocacy for minority rights.

  • Raima Sen
    Raima Sen

Whose famous birthday is on November 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 11th:

  • Leonardo DiCaprio
    Leonardo DiCaprio

    American actor who starred in the film "titanic", which was the greatest commercial and popular success of all time.

  • Demi Moore
    Demi Moore

    American actress.

  • Stanley Tucci
    Stanley Tucci

    Stanley tucci is a versatile actor known for his roles in films such as the devil wears prada, the hunger games, and the lovely bones.

  • Kurt Vonnegut
    Kurt Vonnegut

    American author, master of science fiction.

  • Bibi Andersson
    Bibi Andersson

    Bibi andersson was a swedish actress known for her collaborations with director ingmar bergman, including her role in the film 'persona'.

  • Carlos Fuentes
    Carlos Fuentes

    Author and academic from panamanian-mexican (d. 2012).

  • Jonathan Winters
    Jonathan Winters

    American comedian and master of mimicry.

  • Pat O'Brien
    Pat O'Brien

    American actor.

  • June Whitfield
    June Whitfield

    English singer and actress.

  • Susan Kohner
    Susan Kohner

    American actress who was a screen and television star.

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


You are 44 years 4 months old,

or 532 months and 8 days old,

or 2314 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16200 days old,

if you were born on November 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 November 11, 1979?

There are 237 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday November 11th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on November 11, 1979:

  • Dimetri Tiomkin

    Renowned composer known for his work in film scores.

  • Dimitri Tiomkin (Дмитро́ Зино́війович Тьо́мкін)

What famous deaths happened on November 11th?

Famous deaths on November 11th:

  • Robert Vaughn
    Robert Vaughn

    Robert vaughn was an american actor and director, best known for his role as napoleon solo in the tv series the man from u.n.

  • Delbert Mann
    Delbert Mann

    American producer and director (d. 2007).

  • Keith Andes
    Keith Andes

    American singer and actor (d. 2005).

  • Arafat Rahman

    Former President of the Palestinian National Authority.

  • Saren Kierkegaard

    Danish existentialist philosopher known for his profound writings on faith and ethics.

  • Yaasir Arafat

    Palestinian leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

  • Tegh Bahadur

    Sikh Guru known for his martial prowess and bravery.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on November 11th

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


Holidays on November 11, 1979:

  • Colombia - Independence of Cartagena, from the Spanish Army in (1918)
  • Remembrance Day in the Commonwealth of Nations, including United Kingdom, Australia and Canada.
  • Lacplesis' Day (1919) in Latvia: the official date for commemoration of Latvian soldiers, who had died for the country's freedom.
  • Armistice Day in France and Belgium: end of World War I (1918)
  • Poland - Independence Day (1918)
  • R.C. Saints - Martin of Tours
  • Angola - Independence Day (1975)
  • Opening of carnival season in Germany ("Karneval"/"Fasching" on 11-11, at 11:11), the Netherlands, and other countries
  • Also see November 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • United States - Veterans Day (Formerly "Armistice Day")
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November 11, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

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


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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 11, 1979 was Heartache Tonight by Eagles, according to the music chart for the week November 5th and November 11th.

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

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

  1. - Heartache Tonight
  2. - Dim All The Lights
  3. - Still
  4. - Rise
  5. - Pop Muzik

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 11, 1979 was When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman by Dr Hook, according to the music chart for the week November 5th and November 11th.

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

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

  1. - When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman
  2. - One Day At A Time
  3. - Crazy Little Thing Called Love youtube
  4. - Gimme Gimme Gimme
  5. - Eton Rifles

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 11, 1979 was Ladies Night by Kool & The Gang, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 5th and November 11th.

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

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

  1. - Ladies Night
  2. - Still
  3. - (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1
  4. - Cruisin'
  5. - I Wanna Be Your Lover

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

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

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

Tess

Tess

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Roman Polanski

Starring: Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, Leigh Lawson, John Collin

Country: United States of America

The Rose

The Rose

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Mark Rydell

Starring: Bette Midler, Alan Bates, Frederic Forrest, Harry Dean Stanton

Promises in the Dark

Promises in the Dark

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Jerome Hellman

Starring: Marsha Mason, Ned Beatty, Susan Clark, Michael Brandon

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

The most popular TV Series on November 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:

Anna

Anna

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Jorge Dorado

Der Millionenbauer

Der Millionenbauer

Release year: 1979

Face the Music

Face the Music

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Carol Wiseman

A Moment in Time

A Moment in Time

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Ruby Yang

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

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

The Matarese Circle by Robert Ludlum

The Matarese Circle

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Two mortal enemies are the only people on the planet who can stop an evil plot that threatens all life.

War and Remembrance by Herman Wouk

War and Remembrance

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These two classic works capture the current world events and tell the story of one American family caught up in the middle of the war's chaos.

The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe

The Right Stuff

By:

The "America's nerviest journalists" (Newsweek) is a breathtaking epic, an amazing adventure story, and an investigation into true heroism, courage, and the bravery of the first Americans who climbed into space.

Serpentine by Thomas Thompson

Serpentine

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This true-crime book retells the story of Charles Sobhraj, a sinister young man with compelling style and suspense.

Jailbird by Kurt Vonnegut

Jailbird

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Jailbird is a comic and funny Vonnegut world that reveals high crimes and misdemeanors within government and in the heart. The humorous tale of Walter F. follows the bumbling bureaucrat.

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

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

Space

Space

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Edu-Ware

Invasion Orion

Invasion Orion

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

Genre: Sci-Fi strategy game

Publisher: Epyx

Star Fire

Star Fire

Platform: Arcade, Atari 800, Commodore 64

Genre: 3d shooter

Publisher: Exidy

Bomb Bee

Bomb Bee

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation

Genre: Pinball, Breakout clone

Publisher: Namco

Star Raiders

Star Raiders

Platform: Atari 8-bit family

Genre: Space simulation

Publisher: Atari, Inc

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Who was the US President on November 11, 1979?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on November 11, 1979?

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

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What is special about November 11th?

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

  • 2018 - Israel-palestine conflict (november 2018). seven palestinians were killed in a raid of the israel defense forces in southeastern gaza strip. this was supported by air strikes. one idf officer was shot and killed, while another was hurt. three of the 12 rockets fired from gaza were later shot down.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: 2017 western iraq campaign: the iraqi armed forces launch a offensive to capture rawa, the last stronghold of isil in iraq. (bbc). mass graves with at least 400 bodies were found near hawija in iraq, a city that isil occupied until last month.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: armed opposition militias fired shells containing white phosphorus and chlorine at the 1070 apartments project, aleppo.

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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 November 1979?

November 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th 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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