What Happened on April 11, 1979

Historical Events

Fall of Kampala

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
  • 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

About April 11, 1979

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 45 years and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: What A Fool Believes - The Doobie Brothers
  • UK #1 Song: Bright Eyes - Art Garfunkel