Monday June 11, 1979: on this day

June 11, 1979 was the 162nd day of the year 1979, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.

Is June 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 June 11, 1979, who was born and died on June 11, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 11, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hot Stuff by Donna Summer), movies (e.g. Escape from Alcatraz, directed by Don Siegel), TV series (e.g. The Mallens) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was June 11, 1979?


June 11, 1979 was a Monday and it was the 162nd day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 11, 1979 can also be written as 6/11/1979 in the US and as 11/6/1979 in UK and Europe.

June 11, 1979 in June 1979 calendar

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June 11, 1979: What happened on that day?


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June 11, 1979: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 11th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 11, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 09:32 pm and setting at 07:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 10, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Jul 09, 1979.

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Who was born on June 11, 1979?


Famous people born on June 11, 1979:

  • Watson Bragg

    Watson Bragg is a renowned journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Ali Boussaboun

    Moroccan-dutch footballer.

  • Amy Duggan

    Australian footballer and sportscaster.

  • Rino Razalan

    Japanese-american choreographer and dancer.

  • Tõnu Endrekson

    Estonian rower.

  • Michael Welsh

    American musical prodigy, monster mike, was 14 years old and played guitar like b.b.

  • Paige Butcher

    Model.

  • Amy Taylor

    Model and television presenter from australia.

Whose famous birthday is on June 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 11th:

  • Peter Dinklage
    Peter Dinklage

    Peter dinklage is an american actor known for his role as tyrion lannister in the tv series game of thrones.

  • Kodak Black
    Kodak Black

    Kodak black is a rapper known for his hit singles 'tunnel vision' and 'zeze', as well as his legal troubles.

  • Sessue Hayakawa
    Sessue Hayakawa

    Sessue hayakawa was a japanese-born actor who achieved fame in american and european cinema during the early 20th century, known for his...

  • Ryan Dunn
    Ryan Dunn

    Ryan dunn was an american actor and stunt performer, best known for his appearances in the tv show jackass and its related movies.

  • Hugh Laurie
    Hugh Laurie

    English comedian, writer, musician, director.

  • Gene Wilder
    Gene Wilder

    American actor and comedian who made his screen debut with "bonnie and clyde", followed by "the producers.

  • Jacques-Yves Cousteau
    Jacques-Yves Cousteau

    French marine biologist and inventor (d. 1997).

  • Claire Holt
    Claire Holt

    Claire holt is an australian actress known for her role as rebekah mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off the...

  • Adrienne Barbeau
    Adrienne Barbeau

    American actress, author of three books.

  • Risë Stevens
    Risë Stevens

    American soprano and actress (d. 2013).

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


You are 44 years 9 months old,

or 537 months and 8 days old,

or 2336 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16353 days old,

if you were born on June 11, 1979.

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

There are 84 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 11th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on June 11, 1979:

  • John Wayne

    American actor.

  • Alice Dalgliesh

    Author and publisher trinidadian-american (d. 1979).

  • John Wayne American film actor starring in over 250 films dies at age 72 after battling cancer for m

    Stagecoach (1939), fort apache (48), she wore a yellow ribbon(49), rio grande (1950), the quiet man, (1952), and the man who shot liberty...

  • August Maes

    Flemish actor/director (farmer that dies), dies at age 85.

What famous deaths happened on June 11th?

Famous deaths on June 11th:

  • DeForest Kelley
    DeForest Kelley

    Deforest kelley was an american actor best known for his role as dr.

  • Ruby Dee
    Ruby Dee

    American actress, on broadway, in movies and on tv.

  • Ann Rutherford
    Ann Rutherford

    Toronto, ontario -- television panelist (leave it to the girls).

  • Brigitte Helm
    Brigitte Helm

    German-swiss actress (d. 1996).

  • Ron Moody
    Ron Moody

    London, england -- actor (12 chairs, wrong is right).

  • Ray Sharkey
    Ray Sharkey

    Brooklyn, new york -- actor.

  • Mala Powers
    Mala Powers

    American actress in film (d. 2007).

  • Chhabi Biswas
    Chhabi Biswas

    Indian actor and director (b. 1900).

  • Walter Hampden
    Walter Hampden

    American actor.

  • Rodel Naval

    Filipino singer and actor who rose to fame in the 1980s with hit songs like 'Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin'.

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June 11, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 11, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 11th and June 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 11, 1979 was Hot Stuff by Donna Summer, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

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

The music chart in the USA on June 11, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 11th and June 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hot Stuff
  2. - We Are Family
  3. - Ring My Bell
  4. - Just When I Needed You Most
  5. - Love You Inside Out

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 11, 1979 was Sunday Girl by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

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

The music chart in the UK on June 11, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 11th and June 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sunday Girl
  2. - Ring My Bell
  3. - Dance Away
  4. - Are 'Friends' Electric
  5. - Boogie Wonderland

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 11, 1979 was Ring My Bell by Anita Ward, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

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

The R&B music chart on June 11, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 11th and June 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Ring My Bell
  2. - Boogie Wonderland
  3. - Hot Stuff
  4. - Shake
  5. - We Are Family

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

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

Escape from Alcatraz

Escape from Alcatraz

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Don Siegel

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Patrick McGoohan, Roberts Blossom, Jack Thibeau

Country: United States of America

Rocky II

Rocky II

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Sylvester Stallone

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers

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

The Main Event

The Main Event

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Howard Zieff

Starring: Barbra Streisand, Ryan O'Neal, Paul Sand, Whitman Mayo

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

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

The most popular TV Series on June 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:

The Mallens

The Mallens

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Brian Mills

Carga Pesada

Carga Pesada

Release year: 1979

Thundercloud

Thundercloud

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Talon Clemow

Love Thy Neighbour in Australia

Love Thy Neighbour in Australia

Release year: 1979

Directed by: William G. Stewart

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

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

Cruel Shoes by Steve Martin

Cruel Shoes

By:

Cruel Shoes

A Distant Mirror by Barbara W. Tuchman

A Distant Mirror

By:

Barbara W. Tuchman, the acclaimed author of The Guns of August, won the Pulitzer Prize for Literature. She once again uses her gifts for character, history and sparkling prose to create an amazing portrait of medieval life.

Hanta Yo by Ruth Beebe Hill

Hanta Yo

By:

First edition.

A Necessary Woman by Helen Van Slyke

A Necessary Woman

By:

A WOMAN'S POINT OF DECISIONMARY Farr Morgan seemed to have it all: a handsome husband and a brilliant career. She also had great looks and was full of vitality. Only she could see her hunger for a man who could …

The Pigeon Project by Irving Wallace

The Pigeon Project

By:

The Secret. It is the secret that every man and woman dreams of. It's now within reach.. and they will do anything to have it.

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

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

Trek-80

Trek-80

Platform: TRS-80

Beam Invader

Beam Invader

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: Tekunon Kougyou

Cosmic Guerilla

Cosmic Guerilla

Platform: Arcade (original) ZX Spectrum

Genre: Fixed shooter

Warrior

Warrior

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Vectorbeam

Star Raiders

Star Raiders

Platform: Atari 8-bit family

Genre: Space simulation

Publisher: Atari, Inc

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Who was the US President on June 11, 1979?

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

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

On June 11, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 11, 1979?

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

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What is special about June 11th?

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

  • 2019 - A us house of representatives committee announces it will hold a hearing next week (june 20), to discuss fuel efficiency standards. the trump administration is pressing for a rollback of an obama-era schedule of 5 % reductions in annual emissions.
  • 2018 - Economy of the united kingdom: poundworld, a british retail chain that employs thousands, goes into administration.
  • 2017 - Marawi crisis: rodrigo duterte, the philippines president, says that he "is not aware" that the united states has provided support for the philippine government's military operation against islamists at marawi. duterte said that he had never approached america for assistance.

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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 June 1979?

June 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.

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