What happened on Wednesday June 11, 1980?

Here's what happened on June 11, 1980:

• William Bonin arrested for serial killings in California On June 11, 1980, William Bonin, known as the 'Freeway Killer,' was arrested in Hollywood, California, after police observed him attempting to lure young boys into his van. He was apprehended while assaulting a 17-year-old boy, leading to charges of rape and suspicion of multiple murders. Bonin was later convicted of 14 murders and executed in 1996. source: upi.com
• UEFA Euro 1980 tournament begins The UEFA Euro 1980 tournament commenced on June 11, 1980, in Italy. This was the first Euro tournament to feature a final group stage instead of a knockout round. The tournament included eight teams and concluded on June 27, 1980, with West Germany winning the championship. source: britannica.com
• K-Ingleside streetcar converts to METRO service in San Francisco On June 11, 1980, San Francisco's K-Ingleside streetcar line transitioned to METRO service, marking a significant modernization of the city's transit system. This conversion was part of Muni's broader efforts to upgrade its rail network, which included the introduction of new light rail vehicles and the extension of the K line to Balboa Park Station. The shift to METRO service aimed to improve efficiency and accommodate growing ridership. source: forum.trains.com
• Asteroid 2531 Cambridge discovered by Edward Bowell On June 11, 1980, astronomer Edward Bowell discovered asteroid 2531 Cambridge at Lowell Observatory's Anderson Mesa Station in Arizona. This main-belt asteroid, approximately 20 kilometers in diameter, was named after the University of Cambridge in England and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1980

June 11, 1980: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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June 11, 1980 was a Wednesday and it was the 163rd day of the year 1980 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 11, 1980 can also be written as 6/11/1980 in the US and as 11/6/1980 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on June 11, 1980:

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June 11, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 11, 1980 was Funkytown by Lipps, Inc., according to the music chart for the week June 9th and June 15th.

1. Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
2. Paul McCartney - Coming Up
3. Paul McCartney - Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)
4. Ambrosia - Biggest Part Of Me
5. Bette Midler - The Rose

June 11, 1980: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 11, 1980 was Crying by Don McLean, according to the music chart for the week June 9th and June 15th.

1. Don McLean - Crying
2. MASH - Theme From 'M*A*S*H' (Suicide is Painless)
3. Lipps Inc - Funky Town
4. Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway - Back Together Again
5. Hot Chocolate - No Doubt About It

June 11, 1980: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 11, 1980 was Let's Get Serious by Jermaine Jackson, according to the music chart for the week June 9th and June 15th.

1. Jermaine Jackson - Let's Get Serious
2. Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown
3. Stephanie Mills - Sweet Sensation
4. The Manhattans - Shining Star
5. The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 11th is Gemini.

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June 11, 1980: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 11, 1980 is Monkey and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 11, 1980 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 11, 1980 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on June 11, 1980 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:40 am and setting at 08:13 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 29, 1980 while the next full moon would come on Jun 28, 1980.

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Someone born on June 11, 1980 is:

45 years 11 months old,

or 551 months and 13 days old,

or 2397 weeks and 4 days old,

or 16783 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 11, 1980?

You belong to the Generation X if you were born on June 11, 1980.

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