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Saturday August 11, 1979: on this day
August 11, 1979 was the 223rd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 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 August 11, 1979, who was born and died on August 11, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 11, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bad Girls by Donna Summer), movies (e.g. Life of Brian, directed by Terry Jones), TV series (e.g. Ride On Stranger) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 11th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 11, 1979?
- August 11, 1979: What happened on that day?
- August 11, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 11, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 11, 1979?
- August 11, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 11, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- August 11, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 11, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- August 11, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 11, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 11, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 11, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 11, 1979?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 1979?
- Who was the Pope on August 11, 1979?
What day of the week was August 11, 1979?
August 11, 1979 was a Saturday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 11, 1979 can also be written as 8/11/1979 in the US and as 11/8/1979 in UK and Europe.
August 11, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 11, 1979:
- Phillies tug mcgraw gives up record 4th grand slam of year
- The former mauritanian province of tiris al-gharbiyya in western sahara is annexed by morocco.
- Two aeroflot tupolev tu-134s collide over the ukrainian city of dniprodzerzhynsk and crash, killing all 178 aboard both airliners.
August 11, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
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, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 11th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 11, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 11, 1979 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 11, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 09:47 pm and setting at 11:16 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 08, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Sep 06, 1979.
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Who was born on August 11, 1979?
Famous people born on August 11, 1979:
- Asami Kawakami
Acclaimed Japanese author known for her unique literary style.
- Walter Ayoví
Ecuadorian footballer.
- Élise Chassaing
Élise chassaing is a french television presenter and journalist known for her work on various entertainment and news programs.
- Auther Miller
Auther Miller was a talented football player who excelled on the field.
- Joanna Garcia
Actress.
- Aggeliki Daliani
Greek actress.
- Evy Gruyaert
- Nicolas Seube
- Jarppi Leppala
- Marion Talayrach
Whose famous birthday is on August 11th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 11th:
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Hulk HoganHulk hogan is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the world wrestling federation (wwf, now wwe) and for being one of the...
![Chris Hemsworth]()
Chris HemsworthChris hemsworth is an australian actor best known for his role as thor in the marvel cinematic universe.
![Viola Davis]()
Viola DavisViola davis is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films and television, and for being the first black actress to...
![Arlene Dahl]()
Arlene DahlArlene dahl is an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films suchjson as 'journey to the center of the earth' and...
![Alyson Stoner]()
Alyson StonerAmerican actress, model and singer.
![Pervez Musharraf]()
Pervez MusharrafPakistani politician and general 10th president of pakistan.
![Alex Haley]()
Alex HaleyAmerican journalist, novelist, and journalist haley is best known for his 1976 pulitzer prize-winning book "roots".
![Eric Carmen]()
Eric CarmenAmerican singer-songwriter/guitarist (raspberries).
![Fernando Arrabal]()
Fernando ArrabalSpanish screenwriter, screenwriter, director, novelist, poet, and playwright.
![Anna Gunn]()
Anna GunnTv actress.
August 11, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 44 years 8 months old,
or 536 months and 5 days old,
or 2331 weeks and 3 days old,
or 16320 days old,
if you were born on August 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 August 11, 1979?
There are 117 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 11th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1979?
You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on August 11, 1979.
August 11, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 11, 1979:
- Homer Barron
American author known for his novels and short stories, including 'The Treasure of Pleasant Valley' and 'The House of Pride.
- J.G. Farrell
British author known for his historical fiction novels.
What famous deaths happened on August 11th?
Famous deaths on August 11th:
![Robin Williams]()
Robin WilliamsAfter learning improv at l.a.
![Anne Heche]()
Anne HecheAmerican actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.
![Peter Cushing]()
Peter CushingEngland, united kingdom -- actor.
![Anne Ramsey]()
Anne RamseyAmerican actress (d. 1988).
![Phil Harris]()
Phil HarrisAmerican singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).
![John Meillon]()
John MeillonActor (wild duck crocodile dundee).
![Tom Drake]()
Tom DrakeActor, green years, warkill, dies from lung cancer at the age of 63.
![George Furth]()
George FurthAmerican playwright and actor (d. 2008).
- Andrew Carnegie
Scottish-american industrialist who in 1899 consolidated his steel industries.
- Jackson Pollock
American painter, exponent of abstract expressionism, and in particular the form known as "action paintings", pollack is an american artist.
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August 11, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 11, 1979:
- Zimbabwe - Heroes Day
- Taiwan - Valentine's Day
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Tiburtius
- St. Chromatius
- St. Equitius
- St. Gery/Gaugericus
- St. Susanna
- Brazil - Studentás Day, Lawyerás Day, Foundation of the Law Studies in Brazil
August 11, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 11, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 6th and August 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 11, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 1979 was Bad Girls by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.
August 11, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 11, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
- Chic - Good Times
- Barbra Streisand - The Main Event & Fight
- The Knack - My Sharona
- John Stewart - Gold
August 11, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 11, 1979 was I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.
August 11, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 11, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Boomtown Rats - I Don't Like Mondays
- Cliff Richard - We Don't Talk Anymore
- Abba - Angeleyes / Voulez Vous
- The Police - Can't Stand Losing You
- Ian Dury & The Blockheads - Reasons To Be Cheerful (Part 3)
August 11, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 11, 1979 was Good Times by Chic, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.
August 11, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 11, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Chic - Good Times
- Teddy Pendergrass - Turn Off The Lights
- Donna Summer - Bad Girls
- Earth, Wind & Fire - After The Love Has Gone
- ConFunkShun - Chase Me
August 11, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 11, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Life of Brian
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Terry Jones
Starring: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam
Country: United States of America
The Seduction of Joe Tynan
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Jerry Schatzberg
Starring: Alan Alda, Barbara Harris, Meryl Streep, Rip Torn
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
Americathon
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Neal Israel
Starring: Harvey Korman, Fred Willard, Peter Riegert, Zane Buzby
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
August 11, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 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:
Ride on Stranger
Release year: 1979
Jigsaw
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Michael Spierig
The Mallens
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Brian Mills
Carga Pesada
Release year: 1979
Thundercloud
Release year: 1979
Directed by: Talon Clemow
August 11, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 11, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Last Enchantment
By: Mary Stewart
Arthur Pendragon is the King! He is unchallenged at the battlefield and he unites the country in a time full of promise. Camelot is under attack by sinister powers, and the witch-queen Morgause plots to kill it.
Shibumi
By: Trevanian
Nicholai Hül is the most wanted man in the world. He was born in Shanghai during World War I chaos. His parents were an aristocratic Russian mother, and a mysterious German father.
Mommie Dearest
By: Christina Crawford
Mommie Dearest, a memoir and expose by Christina Crawford (adopted daughter of Joan Crawford), is written by Christina Crawford. The book depicts Christina's childhood as well as her relationship with her mother.
War and Remembrance
By: Herman Wouk
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 Island
By: Peter Benchley
A classic mystery novel that combines suspense, treasure hunting and murder. Benchley's best.
August 11, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 11, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Aim for the Ace!
Galaxy Wars
Cosmic Guerilla
Star Fire
Auto Racing
Who was the US President on August 11, 1979?
On August 11, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 1979?
On August 11, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 11, 1979?
On August 11, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 11th?
August 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of August. 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 August 11th, such as:
- 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: fighting continues around ghazni.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil forces attack an iranian islamic revolutionary guard corps base in vast desert areas of eastern homs governorate. the base was manned by 12-18 fighters. all but one are killed.
- 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings. two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring ten others in hua hin district in thailand.
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 August 1979?
August 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
