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see horoscope and birth chart for December 11, 1979What happened on Tuesday, December 11, 1979?
About December 11th, 1979, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 11, 1979, the Parliament of Zimbabwe Rhodesia voted to dissolve itself, effectively ending the country's brief period as an unrecognized state. This action restored British colonial authority, with Lord Soames appointed as governor to oversee the transition until internationally recognized elections could be held. The country was renamed Southern Rhodesia, and the Union Jack was reinstated as the official flag.
- Day of the week: December 11th, 1979 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: Babe by Styx
- #1 UK song: Another Brick In The Wall by Pink Floyd
- Popular movie: Apocalypse Now directed by Francis Ford Coppola
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- December 11, 1979: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 11, 1979?
- Who was born on December 11, 1979?
- December 11, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
- December 11, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
- December 11, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 11, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 11, 1979?
- Back in 1979
December 11, 1979: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 11, 1979:
- Rhodesia reverts to British rule On December 11, 1979, the Parliament of Zimbabwe Rhodesia voted to dissolve itself, effectively ending the country's brief period as an unrecognized state. This action restored British colonial authority, with Lord Soames appointed as governor to oversee the transition until internationally recognized elections could be held. The country was renamed Southern Rhodesia, and the Union Jack was reinstated as the official flag. source: news.bbc.co.uk
- Geoff Boycott scores his 100th Test century On December 11, 1979, English cricketer Geoff Boycott achieved his 100th Test century during a match against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. This milestone made him one of the few players to reach such a significant number of centuries in Test cricket at that time, solidifying his reputation as one of the greats of the game. source: bbc.com
December 11, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from December 1979
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What day of the week was December 11, 1979?
December 11, 1979 was a Tuesday and it was the 345th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 11, 1979 can also be written as 12/11/1979 in the US and as 11/12/1979 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 11, 1979?
Famous people born on December 11, 1979:
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Rider StrongRider Strong is an American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter best known for his role as Shawn Hunter on the television series 'Boy Meets World.' He has also worked extensively as a voice actor, director, and podcast host. [bio]
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Clélie Mathias
December 11, 1979: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 11, 1979:
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James J. GibsonJames J. Gibson was a pioneering American psychologist known for his groundbreaking work in ecological psychology and perception.
December 11, 1979: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 11, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 10th and December 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 11, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 11, 1979 was Babe by Styx, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.
- Styx - Babe
- Commodores - Still
- K.C and the Sunshine Band - Please Don't Go
- Rupert Holmes - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
- Stevie Wonder - Send One Your Love
December 11, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 11, 1979 was Another Brick In The Wall by Pink Floyd, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.
- Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall
- The Police - Walking On The Moon
- Abba - I Have A Dream
- The Tourists - I Only Want To Be With You
- Donna Summer & Barbra Streisand - No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)
December 11, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 11, 1979 was Do You Love What You Feel by Rufus And Chaka Khan, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.
- Rufus And Chaka Khan - Do You Love What You Feel
- Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover
- Bar-Kays - Move Your Boogie Body
- Michael Jackson - Rock With You
- Sugarhill Gang - Rapper's Delight
December 11, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 11th is Sagittarius.
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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 11, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 11, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Goat personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 11, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 11, 1979 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 11, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 11:17 pm and setting at 12:50 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 03, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Jan 02, 1980.
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Someone born on December 11, 1979 is:
46 years 7 months old,
or 559 months and 24 days old,
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or 17038 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 11, 1979?
There are 129 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 11th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 11, 1979?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on December 11, 1979.
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Why 1979 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on December 11, 1979, a 1979 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to December 11, 1979 includes Rhodesia reverts to British rule, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around December 11, 1979 included “Babe” by Styx, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of December 11, 1979 included Apocalypse Now, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
December 11, 1979 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Rider Strong, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make December 11, 1979 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
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