Historical Events
- "Grand Tour" opens at Palace Theater NYC for 61 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Darren Lynn Bousman, American film director, born in Overland Park, Kansas
- Henry Shefflin, Irish hurler, born in Waterford, Ireland
- Siti Nurhaliza, Malaysian singer, born in Kampung Awah, Malaysia
Famous Deaths
- Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler, German-French art dealer and publisher, dies at 94
- Jack Soo [Goro Suzuki], Japanese-American actor (Flower Drum Song, Barney Miller), dies of esophageal cancer at 61
1979 Highlights
About January 11, 1979
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 8 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Too Much Heaven - Bee Gees
#1 Song: Y.M.C.A. - Village People
