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see horoscope and birth chart for June 11, 1980What happened on Wednesday, June 11, 1980?
About June 11th, 1980, in brief:
- Historical events: On June 11, 1980, William Bonin, known as the 'Freeway Killer,' was arrested in Hollywood, California, after police observed him attempting to lure young boys into his van. He was apprehended while assaulting a 17-year-old boy, leading to charges of rape and suspicion of multiple murders. Bonin was later convicted of 14 murders and executed in 1996.
- Day of the week: June 11th, 1980 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Funkytown by Lipps, Inc.
- #1 UK song: Crying by Don McLean
- Popular movie: The Blues Brothers directed by John Landis
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- June 11, 1980: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was June 11, 1980?
- Who was born on June 11, 1980?
- June 11, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
- June 11, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 11, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on June 11, 1980?
- Back in 1980
June 11, 1980: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 11, 1980:
- William Bonin arrested for serial killings in California On June 11, 1980, William Bonin, known as the 'Freeway Killer,' was arrested in Hollywood, California, after police observed him attempting to lure young boys into his van. He was apprehended while assaulting a 17-year-old boy, leading to charges of rape and suspicion of multiple murders. Bonin was later convicted of 14 murders and executed in 1996. source: upi.com
- UEFA Euro 1980 tournament begins The UEFA Euro 1980 tournament commenced on June 11, 1980, in Italy. This was the first Euro tournament to feature a final group stage instead of a knockout round. The tournament included eight teams and concluded on June 27, 1980, with West Germany winning the championship. source: britannica.com
- K-Ingleside streetcar converts to METRO service in San Francisco On June 11, 1980, San Francisco's K-Ingleside streetcar line transitioned to METRO service, marking a significant modernization of the city's transit system. This conversion was part of Muni's broader efforts to upgrade its rail network, which included the introduction of new light rail vehicles and the extension of the K line to Balboa Park Station. The shift to METRO service aimed to improve efficiency and accommodate growing ridership. source: forum.trains.com
- Asteroid 2531 Cambridge discovered by Edward Bowell On June 11, 1980, astronomer Edward Bowell discovered asteroid 2531 Cambridge at Lowell Observatory's Anderson Mesa Station in Arizona. This main-belt asteroid, approximately 20 kilometers in diameter, was named after the University of Cambridge in England and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts. source: en.wikipedia.org
June 11, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was June 11, 1980?
June 11, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 163rd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 11, 1980 can also be written as 6/11/1980 in the US and as 11/6/1980 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on June 11, 1980?
Famous people born on June 11, 1980:
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June 11, 1980: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 11, 1980 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 9th and June 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 11, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 11, 1980 was Funkytown by Lipps, Inc., according to the music chart for the week June 9th and June 15th.
- Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
- Paul McCartney - Coming Up
- Paul McCartney - Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)
- Ambrosia - Biggest Part Of Me
- Bette Midler - The Rose
June 11, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 11, 1980 was Crying by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week June 9th and June 15th.
- Don McLean - Crying
- MASH - Theme From 'M*A*S*H' (Suicide is Painless)
- Lipps Inc - Funky Town
- Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway - Back Together Again
- Hot Chocolate - No Doubt About It
June 11, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 11, 1980 was Let's Get Serious by Jermaine Jackson, according to the music chart for the week June 9th and June 15th.
- Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
- Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
- Stephanie Mills - Sweet Sensation
- The Manhattans - Shining Star
- The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right)
June 11, 1980: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 11th is Gemini.
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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, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 11, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJune 11, 1980: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 11, 1980 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 11, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:40 am and setting at 08:13 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 29, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1980.
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Someone born on June 11, 1980 is:
46 years 1 month old,
or 553 months and 22 days old,
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or 16853 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 11, 1980?
There are 313 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 11th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 11, 1980?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 11, 1980.
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Why 1980 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on June 11, 1980, a 1980 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to June 11, 1980 includes William Bonin arrested for serial killings in California, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around June 11, 1980 included “Funkytown” by Lipps, Inc, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of June 11, 1980 included The Blues Brothers, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
June 11, 1980 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Azaria Chamberlain, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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