Historical Events
- Geoff Boycott scores cricket century in a limited-over international
Famous Birthdays
- Colleen Hoover, American author (It Ends with Us), born in Sulphur Springs, Texas
- Rider Strong, American actor, writer and director (Boy Meets World), born in San Francisco, California
Famous Deaths
- Claire Carleton, American actress (Alice-Cimarron City), dies at 66
- James J. Gibson, American perceptual psychologist (b. 1904)
Died in 1979 1979 Highlights
About December 11, 1979
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 4 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Babe - Styx
#1 Song: Another Brick In The Wall (Part 2) - Pink Floyd
