What happened on Tuesday March 11, 1980?

Here's what happened on March 11, 1980:

• Tragic Spanish Oil Tanker Explosion A devastating maritime disaster occurred when the Spanish oil tanker MV María Alejandra suffered a catastrophic natural gas explosion, resulting in the tragic loss of 36 out of 43 crew members. The ship broke apart in what was likely a sudden and violent incident, highlighting the inherent risks in maritime transportation and industrial operations during this period.
• Cricket Match: Australia vs Pakistan During a cricket match between Australia and Pakistan, wicket-keeper Rod Marsh bowled ten overs, conceding 51 runs in what was described as a dull and uneventful draw. The match exemplified the sometimes less dramatic moments in international cricket competitions.

Events in 1980

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

Magazines from Mar. 11, 1980

Newspapers from Mar. 11, 1980

March 11, 1980 was a Tuesday and it was the 71st day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 11, 1980 can also be written as 3/11/1980 in the US and as 11/3/1980 in UK and Europe.

March 11, 1980 in March 1980 calendar

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 11, 1980 was Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen, according to the music chart for the week March 10th and March 16th.

1. Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
2. Dan Fogelberg - Longer
3. Pink Floyd - Another Brick In The Wall (Part II)
4. Andy Gibb - Desire
5. Donna Summer - On The Radio

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 11, 1980 was Together We Are Beautiful by Fern Kinney, according to the music chart for the week March 10th and March 16th.

1. Fern Kinney - Together We Are Beautiful
2. Blondie - Atomic
3. The Jam - Going Underground / Dreams Of Children
4. Marti Webb - Take That Look Off Your Face
5. The Vapors - Turning Japanese

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 11, 1980 was And The Beat Goes On by The Whispers, according to the music chart for the week March 10th and March 16th.

1. The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On
2. Ray, Goodman & Brown - Special Lady
3. Kool & The Gang - Too Hot
4. The Brothers Johnson - Stomp
5. Vaughn Mason And Crew - Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 11th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 11, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 02:17 am and setting at 01:21 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 01, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Mar 31, 1980.

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Your place in the Universe on March 11, 1980

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Someone born on March 11, 1980 is:

45 years 2 months old,

or 542 months and 3 days old,

or 2357 weeks and 1 day old,

or 16500 days old,

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

There are 301 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 11th 2026.

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

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

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