What happened on Monday February 11, 1980?

Here's what happened on February 11, 1980:

• Nazi Gestapo Officers Convicted for Holocaust Crimes In a landmark legal proceeding, three former Nazi Gestapo officers were sentenced to prison terms after being found guilty of their role in the systematic murder of 70,000 Jewish people during the Holocaust. This trial represents an ongoing effort to hold Nazi war criminals accountable for their heinous actions, even decades after World War II.
• Nazi Gestapo Officers Convicted for Holocaust Crimes In a landmark legal proceeding, three former Nazi Gestapo officers were sentenced to prison terms after being found guilty of their role in the systematic murder of 70,000 Jewish people during the Holocaust. This trial represents an ongoing effort to hold Nazi war criminals accountable for their heinous actions, even decades after World War II.
• Nazi Gestapo Officers Convicted for Holocaust Crimes In a landmark legal proceeding, three former Nazi Gestapo officers were sentenced to prison terms after being found guilty of their role in the systematic murder of 70,000 Jewish people during the Holocaust. This trial represents an ongoing effort to hold Nazi war criminals accountable for their heinous actions, even decades after World War II.
• Soviet Dissident Dr. Algirdas Statkevičius Arrested Dr. Algirdas Statkevičius, a prominent member of the Lithuanian Helsinki Group advocating for human rights, was arrested in Vilnius by Soviet authorities. His arrest was part of the Soviet regime's systematic suppression of dissent. On 11 August 1980, he was sentenced to forcible psychiatric treatment, a common tactic used by the Soviet system to silence political opponents under the guise of medical intervention.
• Soviet Dissident Dr. Algirdas Statkevičius Arrested Dr. Algirdas Statkevičius, a prominent member of the Lithuanian Helsinki Group advocating for human rights, was arrested in Vilnius by Soviet authorities. His arrest was part of the Soviet regime's systematic suppression of dissent. On 11 August 1980, he was sentenced to forcible psychiatric treatment, a common tactic used by the Soviet system to silence political opponents under the guise of medical intervention.
• Soviet Dissident Dr. Algirdas Statkevičius Arrested Dr. Algirdas Statkevičius, a prominent member of the Lithuanian Helsinki Group advocating for human rights, was arrested in Vilnius by Soviet authorities. His arrest was part of the Soviet regime's systematic suppression of dissent. On 11 August 1980, he was sentenced to forcible psychiatric treatment, a common tactic used by the Soviet system to silence political opponents under the guise of medical intervention.

Events in 1980

February 11, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 11, 1980

Newspapers from Feb. 11, 1980

February 11, 1980 was a Monday and it was the 42nd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 11, 1980 can also be written as 2/11/1980 in the US and as 11/2/1980 in UK and Europe.

February 11, 1980 in February 1980 calendar

Famous people born on February 11, 1980:

• Matthew Lawrence

  American actor known for roles in TV shows and movies like 'Boy Meets World' and 'Mrs.

Famous people born in 1980

Famous people born on February 11th

February 11, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 11, 1980 was Do That To Me One More Time by Captain and Tennille, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

1. Captain and Tennille - Do That To Me One More Time
2. Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
3. Kenny Rogers - Coward Of The County
4. Smokey Robinson - Cruisin'
5. Michael Jackson - Rock With You

February 11, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 11, 1980 was Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP) by The Specials, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

1. The Specials - Too Much Too Young (The Special AKA Live! EP)
2. Kenny Rogers - Coward Of The County
3. The Nolans - I'm In The Mood For Dancing
4. Madness - My Girl
5. The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On

February 11, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 11, 1980 was The Second Time Around by Shalamar, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

1. Shalamar - The Second Time Around
2. Ray, Goodman & Brown - Special Lady
3. Michael Jackson - Rock With You
4. Narada Michael Walden - I Shoulda Loved Ya
5. The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 11th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 11, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 11, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 11, 1980 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 11, 1980 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 February 11, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 02:35 am and setting at 01:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 01, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Mar 01, 1980.

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Someone born on February 11, 1980 is:

45 years 3 months old,

or 543 months and 3 days old,

or 2361 weeks and 2 days old,

or 16529 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 11, 1980?

There are 273 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 11th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 11, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on February 11, 1980.

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