What happened on Monday August 11, 1975?

Here's what happened on August 11, 1975:

• East Timor Civil War Erupts Governor Mario Lemos Pires of Portuguese Timor abandons the capital Dili following a coup by the Timorese Democratic Union (UDT), marking the outbreak of a complex civil war between UDT and Fretilin revolutionary groups. This event signaled the beginning of a tumultuous period in East Timor's struggle for independence.
• Boston Civil Rights Beach Confrontation Metropolitan District Commission policemen intervened in a civil rights demonstration at Carson Beach in Boston, forcibly removing black demonstrators from a predominantly white area, highlighting the ongoing racial tensions in 1970s urban America.
• US Blocks Vietnam UN Admission The United States exercised its veto power to block the proposed admission of North and South Vietnam to the United Nations, reflecting the ongoing geopolitical tensions in Southeast Asia during the mid-1970s post-Vietnam War era.
• Baseball Strikeout Record Montreal Expos player Jose Mangual achieved the rare and unfortunate feat of striking out five times in a single baseball game, a notable moment of individual struggle in professional sports.

Events in 1975

August 11, 1975: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 11, 1975

Newspapers from Aug. 11, 1975

August 11, 1975 was a Monday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1975 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 1975 can also be written as 8/11/1975 in the US and as 11/8/1975 in UK and Europe.

August 11, 1975 in August 1975 calendar

Famous people died on August 11, 1975:

• Alfred Loomis

  Contributed to the development of radar technology during World War II.

Famous people who died in 1975

Famous people who died on August 11th

August 11, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 1975 was Jive Talkin' by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

1. Bee Gees - Jive Talkin'
2. Eagles - One Of These Nights
3. Olivia Newton-John - Please Mr. Please
4. Elton John - Someone Saved My Life Tonight
5. Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds - Fallin' In Love

August 11, 1975: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 11, 1975 was I Can't Give You Anything (But My Love) by The Stylistics, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

1. The Stylistics - I Can't Give You Anything (But My Love)
2. Typically Tropical - Barbados
3. Bay City Rollers - Give A Little Love
4. Smokie - If You Think You Know How To Love Me
5. Roger Whittaker - The Last Farewell

August 11, 1975: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 11, 1975 was Dream Merchant by New Birth, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

1. New Birth - Dream Merchant
2. KC And The Sunshine Band - Get Down Tonight
3. Sharon Paige and Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - Hope That We Can Be Together Soon
4. The Isley Brothers - Fight The Power Part 1
5. Gary Toms Empire - 7-6-5-4-3-2-1 (Blow Your Whistle)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 11, 1975: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 1975 is Rabbit and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 11, 1975 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 1975 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 August 11, 1975 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 11:05 am and setting at 10:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 23, 1975 while the next full moon would come on Aug 21, 1975.

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Your place in the Universe on August 11, 1975

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Someone born on August 11, 1975 is:

49 years 9 months old,

or 597 months and 13 days old,

or 2597 weeks and 5 days old,

or 18184 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 11, 1975?

There are 79 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1975?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 11, 1975.

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