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What day of the week was May 11, 1979?


May 11, 1979 was a Friday and it was the 131st day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 1979 can also be written as 5/11/1979 in the US and as 11/5/1979 in UK and Europe.

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


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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?

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

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


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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 Monteith

    Cory monteith was a canadian actor best known for his role as finn hudson on the television series glee.

  • Fred Astaire
    Fred Astaire

    Fred astaire was an american actor, dancer, and singer known for his elegant and graceful dancing in numerous hollywood musicals.

  • Natasha Richardson
    Natasha Richardson

    British actress, well-known for her performances in the theatre.

  • Laetitia Casta
    Laetitia Casta

    French corsican actress and model, found by a photographer on corsican beaches.

  • Benoît Magimel
    Benoît Magimel

    He 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 Feynman

    American theoretical physicist, known for his contributions to the path integral formulation and quantum mechanics, the theory, and physics...

  • Holly Valance
    Holly Valance

    Holly 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 Donovan

    American stage, film, and television actor.

  • Doug McClure
    Doug McClure

    American actor.

  • Jonathan Jackson
    Jonathan Jackson

    Instigator of the marin county civic center shootout, brother to black panther george jackson (born 1953).

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How old is someone born on May 11, 1979?


Someone born on May 11, 1979 is:

45 years and 25 days old,

or 540 months and 25 days old,

or 2351 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16462 days old,

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

There are 340 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 11th 2025.

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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.

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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 Lipton

    American actress.

  • Lex Barker
    Lex Barker

    American actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.

  • Jerry Stiller
    Jerry Stiller

    American actor, comedian and producer (d. 2020).

  • Jorja Curtright
    Jorja Curtright

    Actor, whistle stop, dies from a heart attack.

  • Jean Adair
    Jean Adair

    Dies 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.

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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
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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:

  1. - Reunited
  2. - Heart Of Glass
  3. - Hot Stuff
  4. - Stumblin' In
  5. - 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:

  1. - Bright Eyes
  2. - Pop Muzik
  3. - Sunday Girl
  4. - Hooray Hooray It's A Holi-Holiday
  5. - 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:

  1. - Reunited
  2. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
  3. - You Can't Change That
  4. - Hot Number
  5. - Love Ballad

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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:

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.

Ghost Story by Peter Straub

Ghost Story

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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.

A Walk Across America by Peter Jenkins

A Walk Across America

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Twenty-five year ago, a young disillusioned man began a journey across America. This is his book about the journey -- a classic account on the awakening of humanity.

A Necessary Woman by Helen Van Slyke

A Necessary Woman

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A WOMAN'S POINT OF DECISIONMARY Farr Morgan seemed to have it all: a handsome husband and a brilliant career. She also had great looks and was full of vitality. Only she could see her hunger for a man who could …

Nurse by Peggy Anderson

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THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER - MORE THAN 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD Nurse is a shocking and inspiring bestseller. It tells the story of eight weeks of the life of a nurse at a large urban hospital.

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:

Space Fever

Space Fever

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Nintendo

Aim for the Ace!

Aim for the Ace!

Genre: Sports, Romance

Tail Gunner

Tail Gunner

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Vectorbeam

Armor Battle

Armor Battle

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Mattel Electronics

NASL Soccer

NASL Soccer

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Traditional soccer simulation

Publisher: Mattel

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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.

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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.

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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 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.

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