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About August 11th, 1979, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 11, 1979, the Machchu-2 dam in Gujarat, India, failed after intense monsoon rains, releasing a massive flood that devastated the town of Morbi and surrounding areas. Estimates of fatalities range from 1,800 to 25,000. The disaster was caused by excessive rainfall leading to the dam's collapse, inundating low-lying areas with floodwaters up to 30 feet deep.
- Day of the week: August 11th, 1979 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Bad Girls by Donna Summer
- #1 UK song: I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats
- Popular movie: Apocalypse Now directed by Francis Ford Coppola
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- August 11, 1979: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 11, 1979?
- Who was born on August 11, 1979?
- August 11, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- August 11, 1979: Number 1 song 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?
- How old is someone born on August 11, 1979?
- Back in 1979
August 11, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 11, 1979:
- Machchu-2 Dam failure in Gujarat, India On August 11, 1979, the Machchu-2 dam in Gujarat, India, failed after intense monsoon rains, releasing a massive flood that devastated the town of Morbi and surrounding areas. Estimates of fatalities range from 1,800 to 25,000. The disaster was caused by excessive rainfall leading to the dam's collapse, inundating low-lying areas with floodwaters up to 30 feet deep. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Aeroflot mid-air collision over Ukraine results in fatalities On August 11, 1979, a mid-air collision occurred between two Aeroflot aircraft over Ukraine, leading to the deaths of 50 people. The incident involved a Tupolev Tu-134 and a Yakovlev Yak-40, highlighting significant safety concerns in Soviet aviation at the time. This tragic event remains one of the deadliest aviation accidents in history. source: britannica.com
- Mid-air collision of two Soviet passenger planes near Dniprodzerzhynsk On August 11, 1979, two Aeroflot Tupolev Tu-134 passenger jets collided mid-air near Dniprodzerzhynsk in the Ukrainian SSR, resulting in the deaths of all 178 occupants. The collision was attributed to air traffic control errors, leading to the imprisonment of the controllers involved. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Morocco annexes Western Sahara after Mauritania's withdrawal On August 11, 1979, following Mauritania's withdrawal from Western Sahara, Morocco extended its control over the entire territory, effectively annexing it. This move was part of a broader process initiated in 1976, when Morocco and Mauritania partitioned Western Sahara. After Mauritania renounced its claims in 1979, Morocco assumed full administrative control over the region. source: en.wikipedia.org
August 11, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from August 1979
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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.
Who was born on August 11, 1979?
Famous people born on August 11, 1979:
![Élise Chassaing]()
Élise ChassaingFrench television presenter and journalist who has made significant contributions to entertainment and news media in France.
![Walter Ayoví]()
Walter AyovíProfessional Ecuadorian footballer who played as a midfielder, primarily known for his career in South American football leagues.
![Evy Gruyaert]()
Evy Gruyaert![Nicolas Seube]()
Nicolas Seube
August 11, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 11, 1979:
![J. G. Farrell]()
J. G. FarrellEnglish author (b. 1935).
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.
- 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.
- 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 music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.
- 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 is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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, 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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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 11, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 11, 1979 was Waning gibbous.
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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Someone born on August 11, 1979 is:
47 years old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 11, 1979?
There are 0 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 11th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1979?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 11, 1979.
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The history attached to August 11, 1979 includes Machchu-2 Dam failure in Gujarat, India, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around August 11, 1979 included “Bad Girls” by Donna Summer, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of August 11, 1979 included Apocalypse Now, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
August 11, 1979 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Élise Chassaing, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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