What happened on Wednesday April 11, 1979?

Here's what happened on April 11, 1979:

• Margaret Thatcher Becomes UK's First Female Prime Minister On April 11, 1979, Margaret Thatcher made history by becoming the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Her election marked a significant moment for women in politics and signaled the beginning of a transformative era in British political leadership, characterized by conservative economic policies and strong international diplomacy.
• Fall of Idi Amin in Uganda On April 11, 1979, Ugandan dictator Idi Amin was overthrown by Tanzanian-led forces in a decisive military campaign. Tanzanian troops captured Kampala, the capital city, forcing Amin to flee the country and ending his brutal eight-year regime characterized by widespread human rights abuses and political oppression.

Events in 1979

April 11, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 11, 1979

Newspapers from Apr. 11, 1979

April 11, 1979 was a Wednesday and it was the 101st day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 11, 1979 can also be written as 4/11/1979 in the US and as 11/4/1979 in UK and Europe.

April 11, 1979 in April 1979 calendar

Famous people born on April 11, 1979:

• Sophie Ellis-Bextor

  Prominent British singer-songwriter and pop star known for hit songs like 'Murder on the Dancefloor' and her distinctive musical style.

• Nazanin Afshin-Jam

  Iranian-Canadian human rights activist, model, and former Miss World Canada who advocates for international human rights and children's...

• Rachel Corrie

  American peace activist who became internationally known for her protest against Israeli military actions in Gaza, tragically killed in...

• Paul Byrom

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on April 11th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on April 11, 1979 was What A Fool Believes by The Doobie Brothers, according to the music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.

1. The Doobie Brothers - What A Fool Believes
2. Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
3. Amii Stewart - Knock On Wood
4. Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing
5. Frank Mills - Music Box Dancer

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

The number 1 song in the UK on April 11, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.

1. Art Garfunkel - Bright Eyes
2. Racey - Some Girls
3. Squeeze - Cool For Cats
4. Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
5. The Village People - In The Navy

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

The number 1 R&B song on April 11, 1979 was Disco Nights (Rock-Freak) by G.Q., according to the music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.

1. G.Q. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
2. Instant Funk - I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)
3. The Jacksons - Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)
4. Peaches & Herb - Reunited
5. Chic - I Want Your Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 11th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 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 April 11, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:46 pm and setting at 05:37 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 11, 1979

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Someone born on April 11, 1979 is:

46 years 1 month old,

or 553 months and 3 days old,

or 2405 weeks

or 16835 days old,

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

There are 332 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 11th 2026.

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

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on April 11, 1979.

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