Wednesday July 11, 1979: on this day
About July 11th, 1979, in brief:
- Historical events: US Skylab enters atmosphere over Australia and disintegrates
- Day of the week: July 11th, 1979 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Lil' Kim, Alessia Cara
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Bad Girls by Donna Summer
- #1 UK song: Are 'Friends' Electric by Tubeway Army
- Popular movie: The Villain directed by Hal Needham
More about July 11th, 1979? See below for more news and curiosities on July 11th, 1979.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 11, 1979?
- July 11, 1979: What happened on that day?
- July 11, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 11, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 11, 1979?
- How old is someone born on July 11, 1979?
- July 11, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- July 11, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 11, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- July 11, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 11, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 11, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 11, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 11, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 11, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on July 11, 1979?
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.
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.
July 11, 1979: What were the magazines covers that day?
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July 11, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 11, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Goat personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
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July 11, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
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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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:
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Lil' KimLil' 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 CaraAlessia cara is a canadian r&b singer known for her hit songs 'here' and 'scars to your beautiful'.
![Yul Brynner]()
Yul BrynnerRussian-american actor.
![David Henrie]()
David HenrieDavid henrie is an american actor known for his role as justin russo on the disney channel series wizards of waverly place.
![Justin Chambers]()
Justin ChambersJustin chambers is an american actor best known for his role as dr.
![Sela Ward]()
Sela WardSela Ward is an actress known for her roles in TV series like 'Sisters' and 'CSI: NY'.
![Tab Hunter]()
Tab HunterTab Hunter was a popular American actor known for his roles in films such as 'Damn Yankees' and 'Battle Cry'.
![Greg Grunberg]()
Greg GrunbergAmerican producer and actor.
![Connor Paolo]()
Connor PaoloAmerican actor.
![Stephen Lang]()
Stephen LangNyc, new york -- actor.
How old is someone born on July 11, 1979?
Someone born on July 11, 1979 is:
44 years 10 months old,
or 538 months and 25 days old,
or 2343 weeks
or 16401 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 11, 1979?
There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 11th 2024.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
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.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
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 RyanAmerican bullfighter.
![Lady Bird Johnson]()
Lady Bird JohnsonFirst lady of the united states (born in 1912).
![Renée Saint-Cyr]()
Renée Saint-CyrRenée saint-cyr was a french actress known for her work in french cinema during the mid-20th century.
![Frances Langford]()
Frances LangfordLakeland, 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.
- George Gershwin
American composer.
- Galileah Gershwin
Gershwin was an American composer and pianist who is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in 20th-century American music.
- John Field
Renowned physicist known for his contributions to quantum field theory.
- Milan Kundera
Milan Kundera is a renowned Czech-born French writer and philosopher, known for his novels exploring the human condition and the...
- Leiby Kletzky
Young basketball prodigy who tragically passed away at a young age.
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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
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:
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
- Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
- Donna Summer - Hot Stuff
- Rickie Lee Jones - Chuck E.'s In Love
- Kenny Rogers - 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:
- Tubeway Army - Are 'Friends' Electric
- Janet Kay - Silly Games
- The Boomtown Rats - I Don't Like Mondays
- The Sex Pistols - C'mon Everybody
- Squeeze - 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:
- Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Boogie Wonderland
- ConFunkShun - Chase Me
- The Jones Girls - You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody Else
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:
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:
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:
Ghost Story
By: Peter Straub
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.
Ss-Gb
By: Len Deighton
Imagine if WWII turned the other direction. Deighton creates an alternate history novel that depicts a world in which the British Command gave up to the Nazis in World War II. Churchill was killed, and the King had been murdered.
The Vicar Of Christ
By: Walter F. Murphy
The 35th Anniversary Edition of The New York Times Bestseller features a new introduction by Justice Samuel Alito, U.S.
Hanta Yo
By: Ruth Beebe Hill
First edition.
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.
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:
Sundance
Ozma Wars
Cosmic Guerilla
Armor Battle
Galaxian
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.
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.
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.
