Wednesday March 02, 2011: on this day

March 02, 2011 was the 61st day of the year 2011, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is March 02, 2011 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on March 02, 2011, who was born and died on March 02, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 02, 2011, which were the most popular songs (ex. Born This Way by Lady GaGa), movies (e.g. Kick-Ass, directed by Matthew Vaughn), TV series (e.g. Love Thy Neighbour) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 2nd, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 02, 2011?


March 02, 2011 was a Wednesday and it was the 61st day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 02, 2011 can also be written as 3/2/2011 in the US and as 2/3/2011 in UK and Europe.

March 02, 2011 in March 2011 calendar

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March 02, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 02, 2011:

  • Libyan civil war 2011
  • Browse newspapers headlines from March 02, 2011
  • Both supporters and opponents of muammar gadaffi fight for control of the town of brega. the rebel-held town of ajdabiya was bombed by government troops; they later retreated. (bbc),
  • Colonel gaddafi asserts that libya's oil fields have been "safe" and "under control", and warns against any foreign intervention.
  • The spokesperson for the benghazi interim national government council calls on the international community for air strikes against the mercenaries supporting colonel gaddafi.
  • Protests in yemen 2011
  • Yemen 2011 protests: thousands demonstrate against the government in yemen amid increasing pressure on president ali abdullah saleh's resignation.
  • 2011 iranian protests
  • Iranian protests 2011: 200 protestors were detained yesterday during demonstrations in tehran.
  • Fighting between rebels in south sudan and troops results in the deaths of dozens.
  • In islamabad, shahbaz bhatti (pakistan's minister for minorities) is assassinated. he is also a roman catholic.
  • Sony music japan apologizes to members of the rock band kishidan for dressing in nazi-style uniforms during a broadcast on television following protests by the simon wiesenthal center.
  • In his book 'jesus of nazareth part 2'', pope benedict xvi exonerates jewish people of the responsibility for jesus' death.
  • Four chinese stamps from cultural revolution are up for auction and fetch approximately $1.15million
  • Bangladesh's central bank tries to expel muhammad yunus, nobel peace prize winner, from grameen bank, which he established.
  • Rupert murdoch's news corporation has agreed to sell sky news to be able to purchase bskyb in a transaction that was free from a competition commission inquiry.
  • Metlife, america's largest life insurance company, claimed that shares owned by american international group (aig), were sold for $6.35 billion to pay back the united states government.
  • Barnes noble settles a dispute regarding the design of the nook ebook reader.
  • After their boat was swept away by a storm on lake mweru, around 40 fishermen from zambia are believed to have died.
  • French prosecutors have announced that john galliano, a british fashion designer, will be facing criminal charges for allegedly making anti-semitic comments. (newscore via new york post).
  • Frankfurt shootings
  • Two air force personnel from the united states are killed and two more injured when a gunman opened fire at frankfurt airport, germany. a suspect has been arrested in connection to the incident. (sky news), (ap via msnbc),
  • In connection to the wikileaks leak, the united states military has filed new charges against bradley manning.
  • Sirhan sirhan was the assassinated us politician robert f. kennedy's in 1968. california denies sirhan sirhan parole.
  • To protest the harassment and violence by president laurent gbagbo's supporters, ivory coast's independent and private newspapers have ceased publication. radio broadcasts from the bbc and rfi have been taken off-air.
  • German chancellor angela merkel named thomas de maiziere the new defense minister and hans peter friedrich as the new interior minister, after resignations earlier in this week.
  • The united kingdom plans to eliminate 11,000 jobs from the british armed forces.
  • Fox news suspends newt gingrich's and rick santorum's contributions until they decide on a us presidential candidacy for 2012.
  • Many thousands of turkish cypriots protest against government of turkey-induced spending cuts in nicosia.
  • Wisconsin senate votes to fine missing democrats $100 per day for their absence from the 2011 wisconsin protests.
  • A bill was passed by the south dakota senate that requires additional consent to allow a woman to have an abortion.
  • Daniel akaka, a senator from the hawaii democratic party, announces that he will not stand for reelection at the united states senate election in hawaii.
  • Elections in the netherlands: dutch provincial elections of 2011. the people's party for freedom and democracy, (vvd), wins the most votes. the labour party (pvda), however, gets the second-highest number of votes.
  • Luis moreno is a soccer player for deportivo pereira, colombian league. he was suspended for two matches after kicking an owl that caused its death and was fined $560.
  • Apple inc. unveils ipad 2, the latest tablet computer model.
  • New zealand's christchurch is hit by a dust storm, which hampers the recovery efforts following the 2011 canterbury earthquake.
  • Frankfurt shootings: two united states air force officers are killed and two more injured when a gunman opened fire at frankfurt airport, germany. a suspect has been arrested in connection to the incident. (sky news), (ap via msnbc), usa today. president barack obama said that he was "saddened" and that he is outraged and that the united states would ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice.
  • Barack obama, president of the united states, says he is "saddened" and outraged and promises that the united states will bring the perpetrators to justice.
  • Barack obama, president of the united states, signs a bill that prevents the united states government from being shut down for two more weeks.
  • The united states has declared the eastern cougar extinct.

March 02, 2011: What were the magazines covers that day?

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March 02, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 02, 2011:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $84.59
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $349.96
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.11
  • General Electric GE: opens at $20.18
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $159.43

Exchange Rates on March 02, 2011:

  • 1 USD = 81.86 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9728 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9233 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.5733 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 113.49 JPY

March 02, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Getafe - Ath Madrid : 1 - 1
  • Osasuna - La Coruna : 0 - 0
  • Sociedad - Levante : 1 - 1
  • Valencia - Barcelona : 0 - 1
  • Villarreal - Hercules : 1 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Albacete - Valladolid : 1 - 1
  • Las Palmas - Recreativo : 1 - 1
  • Vallecano - Alcorcon : 1 - 0
  • Xerez - Gimnastic : 1 - 2

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Tamworth - Kettering Town : 3 - 1

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • East Stirling - Albion Rvs : 0 - 0
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March 02, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 2nd is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 02, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 02, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on March 2nd, 2011 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 02, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 02, 2011 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 02, 2011 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 March 02, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:06 am and setting at 04:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 18, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Mar 19, 2011.

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Who was born on March 02, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on March 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 2nd:

  • Mikhail Gorbachev
    Mikhail Gorbachev

    Russian politician who succeeded konstantin chernenko to the post of general secretary of communist party.

  • Daniel Craig
    Daniel Craig

    Daniel craig is an english actor best known for portraying james bond in the 007 film series.

  • Becky G
    Becky G

    Becky g is a rapper and singer known for her hit songs like 'shower' and 'mayores'.

  • Method Man
    Method Man

    Method man is a rapper known for being a member of the hip-hop group wu-tang clan and for his solo career, as well as for his acting roles...

  • Jon Bon Jovi
    Jon Bon Jovi

    American singer and the star of bon jovi.

  • Lou Reed
    Lou Reed

    American rock musician, songwriter, photographer.

  • Desi Arnaz
    Desi Arnaz

    Cuban-american actor and musician.

  • Rebel Wilson
    Rebel Wilson

    Rebel wilson is an australian actress and comedian known for her roles in movies such as pitch perfect and bridesmaids.

  • Bryce Dallas Howard
    Bryce Dallas Howard

    Bryce dallas howard is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the help and jurassic world.

  • Jennifer Jones
    Jennifer Jones

    American actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.

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March 02, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years and 17 days old,

or 156 months and 17 days old,

or 680 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4766 days old,

if you were born on March 02, 2011.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 02, 2011?

There are 348 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 2nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 02, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 02, 2011.

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March 02, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 02, 2011:

  • Azar Mahmud

    Bangladeshi poet known for her powerful and evocative poetry.

  • Shahbaz Bhatti
  • Anthony Brooke
  • Thor Vilhjálmsson
  • José Rogelio Álvarez
  • Luis Martínez Villicaña
  • Enrique Curiel

What famous deaths happened on March 2nd?

Famous deaths on March 2nd:

  • Serge Gainsbourg
    Serge Gainsbourg

    French singer and international sex icon, who was best known for his hit song "je t'aime" which he performed with jane birkin.

  • Mercedes McCambridge
    Mercedes McCambridge

    American actress known for her powerful performances in film and radio.

  • Martin Denny
    Martin Denny

    American composer and pianist (d. 2005).

  • Lyle Talbot
    Lyle Talbot

    American actor who appeared in over 150 films and television shows.

  • Randolph Scott
    Randolph Scott

    American actor, fort worth, gungho, jesse james, dies at the age of 89.

  • Anita Morris
    Anita Morris

    American actress, singer, and dancer (b. 1943).

  • Reginna Cassola

    Renowned Italian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Christine de Pizan

    Medieval author and poet known for her feminist writings.

  • Joshiah Mwangi Kariuki

    Kenyan politician and businessman who advocated for social justice.

  • Kaisei Kobayashi

    Renowned Japanese painter known for his landscapes and traditional art style.

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March 02, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 02, 2011:

  • Blessed Charles the Good, Count of Flanders (+Bruges 1127)
  • Church of England - Saint Chad's Day.
  • Texas Independence Day (1836).
  • Bahá'f Faith - Beginning of the Fast (sunrise to sunset fast for 19 days).
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of 'Alá (Loftiness) - First day of the 19th month of the Bahá'f Calendar.

Saints celebrated on March 02, 2011:

  • saint Jovinus
  • Saint Abdalon
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March 02, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 02, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 28th and March 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 02, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 02, 2011 was Born This Way by Lady GaGa, according to the music chart for the week February 28th and March 6th.

March 02, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 02, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 28th and March 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Born This Way
  2. - F**K You (Forget You)
  3. - Grenade youtube
  4. - I Need A Doctor
  5. - Firework youtube

March 02, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 02, 2011 was Moment 4 Life by Nicki Minaj Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 28th and March 6th.

March 02, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 02, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 28th and March 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Moment 4 Life
  2. - 6 Foot 7 Foot
  3. - Fall For Your Type
  4. - Love Faces
  5. - Pretty Girl Rock

March 02, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on March 02, 2011 was Danza Kuduro by Don Omar & Lucenzo, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 28th and March 6th.

March 02, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on March 02, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 28th and March 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Danza Kuduro
  2. - Corazon Sin Cara
  3. - No Me Digas Que No
  4. - Loca
  5. - Ni Lo Intentes

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March 02, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 02, 2011 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Kick-Ass

Kick-Ass

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Matthew Vaughn

Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Nicolas Cage, Chloë Grace Moretz, Garrett M. Brown

Country: United States of America

Limitless

Limitless

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Neil Burger

Starring: Bradley Cooper, Anna Friel, Abbie Cornish, Robert De Niro

Country: United States of America

Let Me In

Let Me In

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Matt Reeves

Starring: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Chloë Grace Moretz, Richard Jenkins, Cara Buono

Country: United States of America

Rabbit Hole

Rabbit Hole

Release year: 2011

Directed by: John Cameron Mitchell

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Aaron Eckhart, Dianne Wiest, Miles Teller

Country: United States of America

The Debt

The Debt

Release year: 2011

Directed by: John Madden

Starring: Helen Mirren, Sam Worthington, Tom Wilkinson, Ciarán Hinds

Country: United States of America

March 02, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 02, 2011 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Love Thy Neighbour

Love Thy Neighbour

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Andy Smith

Camelot

Camelot

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Marty Callner

Rango

Rango

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Gore Verbinski

Mad Love

Mad Love

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Antonia Bird

The Green Hornet

The Green Hornet

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Michel Gondry

March 02, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 02, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Cleopatra by Stacy Schiff

Cleopatra

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Her palace was rich in gold and onyx, but it was also rich in political and sexual intrigue. Cleopatra was an ingenious negotiator and strategist above all.

The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinnertime by Ree Drummond

The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinnertime

By:

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The Hidden Reality by Brian Greene

The Hidden Reality

By:

The Elegant Universe and The Fabric of the Cosmos are bestsellers. They tackle the most difficult question in modern physics, cosmology and cosmology: Is the universe the only universe?

The Confession by John Grisham

The Confession

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFirst edition in paperback. An innocent man is about be executed. Only a guilty man can save it. Travis Boyette raped and strangled a high school cheerleader in Sloan, East Texas, 1998.

The Weird Sisters by Eleanor Brown

The Weird Sisters

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This is the New York Times Bestseller "Delightful" (People), which has received raves from Helen Simonson and Sarah Blake. It's the story of three sisters who are in love with each other.

March 02, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 02, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Alice: Madness Returns

Alice: Madness Returns

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Asphalt 3D

Asphalt 3D

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Racing

Crimson: Steam Pirates

Crimson: Steam Pirates

Platform: iOS

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Bungie Aerospace Corporation

APOX

APOX

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real Time Strategy, Indie, Action

Publisher: BlueGiant Interactive

Ben 10: Galactic Racing

Ben 10: Galactic Racing

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation Vita

Genre: Racing game

Publisher: D3 Publisher

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Who was the US President on March 02, 2011?

On March 02, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 02, 2011?

On March 02, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 02, 2011?

On March 02, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about March 2nd?

March 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of March. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on March 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - India-pakistan standoff 2019: indian and pakistani forces attack each other's villages and posts in kashmir, killing at most six civilians and two pakistani soldiers.
  • 2018 - 2018 ouagadougou attacks: terrorist attack on french embassy and military headquarters in ouagadougou (burkina faso) leaves 28 dead and more than 50 injured.
  • 2017 - Palmyra offensive 2017: the syrian army and its allies recapture palmyra from islamic state of iraq & the levant.

Find out more about March 2nd

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What happened in 2011?

2011 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Tampa, Florida conducts coin auctions at FUN Convention (January 9-9).
  • Heritage Auction Galleries holds its Heritage Auctions Signature currency auction at the Florida United Numismatists convention, Tampa, Florida. A Series 1861 US10 demand paper, handwritten "for" the only known one, VG-8, goes for $109,250.
  • US Mint Director Edmund Moy resigns.

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What was the calendar for March 2011?

March 2011 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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