Sunday, 11th November 1979 in Berlin
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November 11th holds particular significance in European history, marked by events that reshaped national and international governance. In 1918, the armistice between the German Empire and the Allies was signed in a railway carriage in the Forest of Compiègne in France, bringing the First World War to a close. That same year, Józef Piłsudski was appointed commander-in-chief of Polish forces by the Regency Council, tasked with establishing a national government for the newly independent Poland following the war's conclusion. More than eight decades later, in 1999, the House of Lords Act received royal assent in Britain, fundamentally altering the composition of Parliament by removing most hereditary peers from the chamber. These pivotal moments demonstrate how a single date can encapsulate transformative political and constitutional changes across Europe.
Berlin, the capital of Germany, stands as one of Europe's most historically significant cities. The city has served as the political and cultural centre of multiple German states and empires throughout its complex history. On Sunday, 11th November 1979, Berlin experienced cloudy weather conditions under a waxing crescent moon. The date fell during the Scorpio zodiac period, a time traditionally associated with transformation and renewal, fitting for a city marked by continuous historical shifts and reconstruction.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Berlin on 11th November 1979
Masters reveal themselves by treating waste as an insult.
Fortune of the Day
11th November in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on 11 November blend intense Scorpio energy with Neptune's spiritual depth. They are mysterious, profound, and naturally attuned to hidden truths and emotional undercurrents. Master Number 22 grants them visionary potential and the rare ability to manifest meaningful transformation.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their greatest strengths are unwavering loyalty, psychic intuition, and regenerative power. They can appear controlling and manipulative when insecure. Emotional intensity, left unchecked, may lead to self-sabotage and relationship friction.
Love November 11 natives seek profound soul connection in romance. They love fiercely and unconditionally but demand absolute honesty and fidelity. Their magnetic presence attracts partners, yet emotional depth requires maturity and mutual commitment.
Caree & Finance These individuals thrive in transformative roles: psychology, healing arts, research, or visionary creative work. Financially shrewd and strategically minded, they excel at recognizing hidden potential. Their intuition makes them excellent wealth managers and investors.
Health Their sensitive psychic nature demands emotional equilibrium and mindful practices. Water therapies, meditation, and spiritual disciplines support their wellbeing. Regular introspection helps process psychological depths and builds genuine resilience.
That night, the moon was in its waxing crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Goat (Earth).
Fun Facts About 11th November
Name Days in Your Language: Chandler, Dallas, Jalen, Johnathan, Johnathon, Jon, Jonatan, Jonathan, Jonathon, Jonte, Jorel, Jorrell, Lincoln
Someone born on this day in 1979 would be 46 years old today — just 16,957 days into life, which is roughly 406,975 hours, 24,418,532 minutes, or 1,465,111,928 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 315. day of the year.
There are 50 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 45 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 11th November
- Gonzalo Canale, Argentinian-Italian rugby player (1982)
- LA Knight, American wrestler (1982)
- Chris Kelly, Canadian ice hockey player (1980)
- Edmoore Takaendesa, Zimbabwean-German rugby player (1980)
- Lou Vincent, New Zealand cricketer (1978)
- Ben Hollioake, Australian-English cricketer (died 2002) (1977)
- Jill Vedder, American philanthropist, activist and fashion model (1977)
- Maniche, Portuguese footballer and manager (1977)
- Scoot McNairy, American actor and producer (1977)
- Marsha Mehran, Iranian-American author (died 2014) (1977)
Lives Remembered on 11th November
- Marcel Paul, French communist politician and Holocaust survivor (born 1900) (1982)
- Vince Gair, Australian politician, 27th Premier of Queensland (born 1901) (1980)
- Dimitri Tiomkin, Ukrainian-American composer and conductor (born 1894) (1979)
- Abraham Sarmiento, Jr., Filipino journalist and activist (born 1950) (1977)
- Alexander Calder, American sculptor (born 1898) (1976)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 11th November
- Birthday of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck (Bhutan)
- Children's Day (Croatia)
- Christian feast day: Bartholomew of Grottaferrata
- Christian feast day: Martin of Tours, and its related observances.
- Christian feast day: Menas
- Christian feast day: Mercurius (Coptic)
- Christian feast day: Søren Kierkegaard (Lutheran Church)
- Christian feast day: Theodore the Studite
- Christian feast day: November 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- End of World War I-related observances: Armistice Day (France, Belgium and Serbia)
- End of World War I-related observances: National Independence Day (Poland), commemorates the anniversary of Poland's assumption of independent statehood in 1918
- End of World War I-related observances: Remembrance Day (United Kingdom and the Commonwealth of Nations, including Australia and Canada)
- End of World War I-related observances: Veterans Day, called Armistice Day until 1954, when it was rededicated to honor American military (Army, Navy, Marine, and Air Force) veterans. (United States)
- Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Angola from Portugal in 1975.
- Independence of Cartagena (Colombia)
- Lāčplēsis Day, celebrates the victory over the Bermontians at the Battle of Riga in 1919. (Latvia)
- Opening of carnival ("Karneval"/"Fasching"), on 11-11, at 11:11. (Germany, the Netherlands, and other countries)
- National Education Day (India)
- Republic Day (Maldives)
- Singles' Day (China)
- St. Martin's Day (Sint Maarten, Kingdom of the Netherlands)
- Pepero Day (South Korea)
What Happened on 11th November?
- Space Shuttle Columbia launches from the Kennedy Space Center on STS-5, the first operational mission of the Space Shuttle program. (1982)
- Antigua and Barbuda joins the United Nations. (1981)
- A munitions explosion at a train station in Iri, South Korea kills at least 56 people. (1977)
- Australian constitutional crisis of 1975: Australian Governor-General Sir John Kerr dismisses the government of Gough Whitlam, appoints Malcolm Fraser as caretaker Prime Minister and announces a general election to be held in early December. (1975)
- Independence of Angola. (1975)
- Vietnam War: Vietnamization: The United States Army turns over the massive Long Binh military base to South Vietnam. (1972)