What happened on Thursday October 11, 1979?

Here's what happened on October 11, 1979:

• Nobel Prize in Medicine for CAT Scan Development Allan McLeod Cormack and Godfrey Newbold Hounsfield were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their groundbreaking work in developing the Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT) scan, a revolutionary medical imaging technique that allows detailed cross-sectional views of the human body.
• Senate Censures Senator Herman Talmadge The U.S. Senate voted 81 to 15 to censure longtime incumbent Senator Herman Talmadge, a Democrat from Georgia, for improper financial conduct. This significant disciplinary action highlighted ethical standards and accountability in congressional leadership.
• Most Happy Fella Broadway Performance The musical 'Most Happy Fella' opened at the Majestic Theater in New York City, running for 53 performances. This theatrical production showcased the vibrant Broadway theater scene of the late 1970s.

Events in 1979

October 11, 1979: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 11, 1979

Newspapers from Oct. 11, 1979

October 11, 1979 was a Thursday and it was the 284th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 11, 1979 can also be written as 10/11/1979 in the US and as 11/10/1979 in UK and Europe.

October 11, 1979 in October 1979 calendar

Famous people born on October 11, 1979:

• Gabe Saporta

  Uruguayan-American musician known for founding the synthpop band Cobra Starship and previously leading the pop punk band Midtown.

• Bae Doona

  Renowned South Korean actress, model, and photographer known for her versatile roles in film and television.

• Larusso (singer)

  French pop singer who gained popularity with her hit single 'Tu m'oublieras' and represented France in the Eurovision Song Contest.

• Matt Felker

Famous people born in 1979

Famous people born on October 11th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 11, 1979 was Don't Stop Til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

1. Michael Jackson - Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
2. Herb Alpert - Rise
3. Robert John - Sad Eyes
4. Commodores - Sail On
5. The Knack - My Sharona

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 11, 1979 was Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

1. The Buggles - Video Killed The Radio Star
2. The Police - Message In A Bottle
3. Lena Martell - One Day At A Time
4. Blondie - Dreaming
5. Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 11, 1979 was (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1 by Funkadelic, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

1. Funkadelic - (Not Just) Knee Deep - Part 1
2. Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
3. Cameo - I Just Want To Be
4. Ashford & Simpson - Found A Cure
5. GQ - I Do Love You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 11th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 11, 1979 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 11, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 10:17 pm and setting at 01:51 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 05, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Nov 04, 1979.

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Your place in the Universe on October 11, 1979

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Someone born on October 11, 1979 is:

45 years 6 months old,

or 546 months and 24 days old,

or 2377 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16643 days old,

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

There are 159 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 11th 2025.

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

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on October 11, 1979.

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