Historical Events
Victory in Battle
Tanzanian army captures Kampala, the capital of Uganda forcing Ugandan dictator Idi Amin to flee into exile in Libya
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Gaylor, American drummer (The All-American Rejects), born in Edmond, Oklahoma
- Josh Server, American actor (All That), born in Highland Park, Illinois
- Malcolm Christie, English footballer, born in Stamford, England
- Michel Riesen, Swiss ice hockey player, born in Oberbalm, Switzerland
- Nazanin Afshin-Jam, Canadian human rights activist, Miss World Canada, born in Tehran, Iran
- Sebastien Grainger, Canadian musician (Death From Above), born in Mississauga, Canada
1979 Highlights
About April 11, 1979
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 43 years, 9 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: What A Fool Believes - The Doobie Brothers
#1 Song: Bright Eyes - Art Garfunkel