What happened on April 11, 1979?

Headlines from April 11, 1979

• 🚀 International Space Visit – A Bulgarian astronaut is en route to the Soviet space station Salyut 6, joining astronauts from Czechoslovakia, Poland, and East Germany.
• 💼 Carter's Trade Mission – President Carter announces a trade mission to Egypt and Israel, led by Robert S. Strauss, to strengthen economic ties.
• 📈 Record Bond Yields – The U.S. Treasury sold 15-year bonds at an average yield of 9.14%, the highest rate ever for long-term government bonds.
• 📊 United Technologies Earnings – United Technologies reports a 33.8% profit rise in the first quarter, reaching a record $70.8 million.
• 🎾 Goolagong's Comeback – Evonne Goolagong wins her first tennis match in over nine months at Hilton Head Island.
• 🏦 Procter & Gamble Dividend – Procter & Gamble raises its quarterly dividend to 85 cents per share, up from 75 cents.
• ⚖️ Senate Budget Plan – The Senate Budget Committee approves a five-year plan to balance the federal budget by 1981.
• 📚 Musica Sacra Performance – Musica Sacra presents Bach's 'St. Matthew Passion' in a significant uncut performance marking its 250th anniversary.
• 🎭 Theater Review – A review highlights Oscar Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Earnest' as a timeless classic still captivating audiences.
• 💡 Solar Water Heater Installed – The White House installs a solar hot-water heater in an effort to save energy.