Thursday January 11, 1979: on this day

January 11, 1979 was the 11th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 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 January 11, 1979, who was born and died on January 11, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 11, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Too Much Heaven by Bee Gees), movies (e.g. Nosferatu the Vampyre, directed by Werner Herzog), TV series (e.g. Danger Uxb) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 11th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 11, 1979?


January 11, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 11th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 11, 1979 can also be written as 1/11/1979 in the US and as 11/1/1979 in UK and Europe.

January 11, 1979 in January 1979 calendar

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January 11, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 11, 1979:

  • Grand tour opens at palace theater nyc for 61 performances

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January 11, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 11th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 11, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 11, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on January 11th, 1979 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 11, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 11, 1979 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 11, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 03:48 pm and setting at 06:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 1978 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1979.

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Who was born on January 11, 1979?


Famous people born on January 11, 1979:

  • Darren Lynn Bousman
    Darren Lynn Bousman

    American film director.

  • Mays Jamil

    Renowned television presenter and journalist known for her insightful interviews.

  • Siti Nurhaliza

    Siti nurhaliza is a malaysian world music singer known for her powerful vocals and extensive discography.

  • Terence Morris

    Terence Morris is an investigative journalist who has won several awards for his reporting.

  • Henry Shefflin

    Irish hurler.

  • Michael Lorenz

    German footballer.

  • Mirco Demuro
  • Rodrigo Nunes de Oliveira

Whose famous birthday is on January 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 11th:

  • Mary J. Blige
    Mary J. Blige

    Mary j. blige is a grammy award-winning musician known for her soulful voice and blending of r&b, hip-hop, and gospel influences.

  • Jacqueline Maillan
    Jacqueline Maillan

    Jacqueline maillan was a renowned french comedian and singer known for her exceptional talent in comedic performances and her contributions...

  • Albert Dupontel
    Albert Dupontel

    He was a french actor and film director.

  • Naomi Judd
    Naomi Judd

    American country-western singer wynonna, a member of the famed duo "the judds", is now known as wynonna.

  • Rod Taylor
    Rod Taylor

    Australian-american actor and screenwriter (d. 2015).

  • Jason Connery
    Jason Connery

    British-born hollywood actor, and noted family, the child of well-known actors, sean connery, a scottish-born actor, and diane cilento, an...

  • Rockmond Dunbar
    Rockmond Dunbar

    American actor.

  • Lionel Stander
    Lionel Stander

    At 86, hart to hart, a us actor on the blacklist (hart to hart) dies.

  • Christine Kaufmann
    Christine Kaufmann

    Austrian-born german actress.

  • Amanda Peet
    Amanda Peet

    Amanda peet is an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'the whole nine yards' and 'something's gotta give'.

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January 11, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 45 years 3 months old,

or 543 months and 8 days old,

or 2362 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16535 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 11, 1979?

There are 267 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 11th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 11, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on January 11, 1979.

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January 11, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 11, 1979:

  • Jack Soo

    Actor (nick yemana barney miller, green berets), is killed at 63.

What famous deaths happened on January 11th?

Famous deaths on January 11th:

  • Anita Ekberg
    Anita Ekberg

    Swedish actress, model and sex symbol.

  • Mariangela Melato
    Mariangela Melato

    Milan, italy -- actress.

  • Beulah Bondi
    Beulah Bondi

    Beulah Bondi was a renowned American actress known for her roles in classic films like 'It's a Wonderful Life'.

  • Michael Williams
    Michael Williams

    English actor (born 1935).

  • David Margulies
    David Margulies

    American actor (d. 2016).

  • Sheldon Leonard
    Sheldon Leonard

    Producer/director (dick van dyke) dies at 89.

  • John Bradley
    John Bradley

    At the age of 70, raised the us flag at iwo jima.

  • Thomas Hardy

    British writer and architect, hardy is also a poet and one the greatest late victorian novelists in england.

  • Areal Sharon

    Israeli Prime Minister known for his strong stance on security.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 11th

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January 11, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 11, 1979:

  • Morocco - The Independence manifesto day.
  • Japan - Kagami-Biraki (Rice Cakes Festival).
  • Feast of the Baptism of Jesus.
  • Roman Empire - First day of Carmentalia in honor of Carmenta.
  • Nepal - Unity Day.
  • Albania - Republic Day (1946).
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January 11, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 11, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 8th and January 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 11, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 11, 1979 was Too Much Heaven by Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

January 11, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 11, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 8th and January 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Too Much Heaven
  2. - Le Freak
  3. - My Life
  4. - You Don't Bring Me Flowers
  5. - Hold The Line

January 11, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 11, 1979 was YMCA by The Village People, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

January 11, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 11, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 8th and January 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - YMCA
  2. - Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick
  3. - Lay Your Love On Me
  4. - September
  5. - A Little More Love

January 11, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 11, 1979 was September by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

January 11, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 11, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 8th and January 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - September
  2. - Got To Be Real
  3. - Get Down
  4. - Le Freak
  5. - I'm So Into You

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January 11, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 11, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Nosferatu the Vampyre

Nosferatu the Vampyre

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Werner Herzog

Starring: Klaus Kinski, Isabelle Adjani, Bruno Ganz, Roland Topor

Country: United States of America

Ernesto

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

Org

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

Ecce bombo

Ecce bombo

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Nanni Moretti

Starring: Nanni Moretti, Lina Sastri, Fabio Traversa, Glauco Mauri, Luisa Rossi, Carola Stagnaro, Susanna Javicoli, Cristina Manni, Simona Frosi, Piero Galletti, Luciano Agati, Agenore Incrocci

Country: Italy

Blue Movie

Blue Movie

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Alberto Cavallone

Starring: Leda Simonetti, Patrizia Funari, Danielle Dugas, Claude Maran, Joseph Dickson

Country: Italy

January 11, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Danger UXB

Danger UXB

Release year: 1979

Written by:

Starring: Anthony Andrews, Maurice Roëves, George Innes, Gordon Kane

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Matador

Matador

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Erik Balling

Starring: Jørgen Buckhøj, Buster Larsen, Ghita Nørby, Malene Schwartz

Country: Denmark

Rentner haben niemals Zeit

Rentner haben niemals Zeit

Release year: 1978

A Woman Called Moses

A Woman Called Moses

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Paul Wendkos

Running Blind

Running Blind

Release year: 1978

Directed by: Ryan Suffern

January 11, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 11, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Bright Flows The River by Taylor Caldwell

Bright Flows The River

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Guy Jerald was the living proof that the American Dream is possible. A man who built an empire from a scrap of farmland and a man who rose from poverty, Guy Jerald.

Chesapeake by James A. Michener

Chesapeake

By:

James A. Michener, a classic novelist, brings his epic legacy to bear on America's Eastern Shore's four-hundred year-old saga, from its Native American roots through the present.

Illusions by Richard Bach

Illusions

By:

A man places his faith in his biplane's propeller in cloudy airspace between the Illinois cornfields and blue infinity. Richard Bach, a disillusioned writer who is also an itinerant barnstormer, believes that belief is as real and as true as …

The Ann Landers Encyclopedia A To Z by Ann Landers

The Ann Landers Encyclopedia A To Z

By:

Classic Ann Landers self-help: Covers all topics: social, sexual, and medical. Vol. Vol.

The Buchwald Stops Here by Art Buchwald

The Buchwald Stops Here

By:

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January 11, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 11, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Trek-80

Trek-80

Platform: TRS-80

Invasion Orion

Invasion Orion

Platform: PET, TRS-80, Apple II, Atari 8-bit

Genre: Sci-Fi strategy game

Publisher: Epyx

Auto Racing

Auto Racing

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Mattel

Starhawk

Starhawk

Platform: Arcade, Vectrex

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Cinematronics

Monkey Magic

Monkey Magic

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Breakout clone

Publisher: Nintendo

history

Who was the US President on January 11, 1979?

On January 11, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 11, 1979?

On January 11, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was James Callaghan (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 11, 1979?

On January 11, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 11th?

January 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of January. 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 January 11th, such as:

  • 2019 - A car bomb explosion outside al-qaim's public market left 25 iraqis injured and two iraqis dead. the attack is believed to have been orchestrated by the islamic state.
  • 2018 - Conflict between israel and palestine: two 16-year old palestinians are killed in clashes with israeli forces.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: a bombing in kandahar has resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people, including five diplomats from the uae.

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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 January 1979?

January 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

Discover how January 1979 calendar looked like.

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