What happened on Tuesday December 11, 1979?

Here's what happened on December 11, 1979:

• Zimbabwe Gains Independence from Great Britain On December 11, 1979, Great Britain officially granted independence to Zimbabwe, marking the end of colonial rule and a significant milestone in the country's political history. This event followed years of struggle and negotiations, transitioning the nation from being known as Rhodesia to the sovereign state of Zimbabwe.
• Geoff Boycott's Cricket Century On December 11, 1979, English cricket legend Geoff Boycott scored a remarkable century in a limited-over international match, showcasing his exceptional batting skills and contributing to the sport's rich history.

Events in 1979

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

Magazines from Dec. 11, 1979

Newspapers from Dec. 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.

December 11, 1979 in December 1979 calendar

Famous people born on December 11, 1979:

• Rider Strong

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• Clélie Mathias

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on December 11th

Famous people died on December 11, 1979:

• James J. Gibson

  James J. Gibson was a pioneering American psychologist known for his groundbreaking work in ecological psychology and perception.

Famous people who died in 1979

Famous people who died on December 11th

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.

1. Styx - Babe
2. Commodores - Still
3. K.C and the Sunshine Band - Please Don't Go
4. Rupert Holmes - Escape (The Pina Colada Song)
5. 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.

1. Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall
2. The Police - Walking On The Moon
3. Abba - I Have A Dream
4. The Tourists - I Only Want To Be With You
5. 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.

1. Rufus And Chaka Khan - Do You Love What You Feel
2. Prince - I Wanna Be Your Lover
3. Bar-Kays - Move Your Boogie Body
4. Michael Jackson - Rock With You
5. Sugarhill Gang - Rapper's Delight

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.

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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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Your place in the Universe on December 11, 1979

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Someone born on December 11, 1979 is:

45 years 5 months old,

or 545 months and 3 days old,

or 2370 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16591 days old,

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

There are 211 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 11th 2025.

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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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