Historical Events
- US Skylab enters atmosphere over Australia and disintegrates
Famous Birthdays
- Éric Abidal, French footballer (Lyon, Barcelona), born in Saint-Genis-Laval, France
Famous Deaths
- Claude Wagner, French Canadian judge and politician, dies at 54
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About July 11, 1979
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 9 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bad Girls - Donna Summer
#1 Song: Are 'Friends' Electric? - Tubeway Army
