Thursday January 06, 2011: on this day

January 06, 2011 was the 6th day of the year 2011, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 06, 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 January 06, 2011, who was born and died on January 06, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 06, 2011, which were the most popular songs (ex. Grenade by Bruno Mars), movies (e.g. Kick-Ass, directed by Matthew Vaughn), TV series (e.g. The Green Hornet) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 6th, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 06, 2011?


January 06, 2011 was a Thursday and it was the 6th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 06, 2011 can also be written as 1/6/2011 in the US and as 6/1/2011 in UK and Europe.

January 06, 2011 in January 2011 calendar

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January 06, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 06, 2011:

  • 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.
  • After 33 women were raped in fizi (south kivu) on new year's day, medecins sans frontieres accused the democratic republic of the congo of failing to do enough to stop war rape.
  • Ivorian crisis 2010-2011:
  • In clashes between the opposing sides during the presidential election crisis, at least 14 people are killed in duekoue (ivory coast).
  • Alassane ouattara, the president-elect of ivory coast, expressed confidence in west african nations taking military action to remove president laurent gbagbo who refused to resign after his defeat in recent presidential election.
  • A hungarian civilian who was abducted while working for the un-african union peacekeeping operation in sudan's darfur is now free.
  • Two palestinians were killed by israeli troops as they tried to cross a border from gaza strip.
  • The u.s. will send 1,400 more marines to afghanistan where about 100,000 u.s. troops have been fighting the war in afghanistan.
  • French market regulators approve a takeover defense by the hermes family who own birkin and kelly handbags. this increases the chances that hermes will remain independent in the face a bid from lvmh.
  • 22 people are killed when a bus crashes into a canyon in uttarakhand, northern india.
  • After a u.s. diplomat was attacked and hurt by vietnamese police while visiting a religious dissident, the united states protests strongly against vietnam.
  • South korea rejects north korea's offer of unconditional talks, claiming that it was part of a propaganda campaign.
  • The u.s. plans to make gun dealers report in mexico border states that multiple buyers of high-powered rifles within five days is being thwarted by gun lobbyists. about 90% of the crime guns that are seized in mexico come from the united states. since 2006, more than 30,000 mexicans have been killed by drug cartel violence.
  • French court orders callixte mabarushimana, a rwandan hutu leader who was arrested in france in connection with the rwandan genocide to be transferred to the hague international criminal court.
  • The indonesian national human rights commission submitted a report to president susilo bombong yudhoyono relating to its investigation into reports of soldiers torturing papuans. it also urged him to take steps against violations of human rights by security forces in eastern papua.
  • Moroccan authorities have arrested 27 people from an al qaeda-linked cell in western sahara. they were planning to carry out suicide attacks and car bombings on security forces and bank robberies in order to finance their activities.
  • Chinese authorities have implemented new controls over text messages sent from mobile phones to chinese service providers. this includes references to democracy, human right, and corruption.
  • To prevent harassment during the referendum on south sudan's independence, observers will use geostationary satellites. they will monitor for voter intimidation and property damage, as well as other violence.
  • In an apparent concession to the opposition, yousaf raza gilani, prime minister of pakistan, cancels recent fuel price hikes in an apparent attempt to save his government's collapse after it lost its majority in parliament.
  • Laurence mackenzie, northern ireland water's chief executive, resigns in protest at the organization's handling the recent water shortages in northern ireland.
  • Elections of the asian football confederation executive committee in doha (qatar)
  • Mohamed bin hammam announced that australia will host 2015 afc asian cup. this will be australia's first hosting of the competition.
  • 2010-2011 ivorian crisis: at least 14 people are killed in duekoue (ivory coast) in clashes between the opposing sides during the presidential election crisis. (abc news). (bbc) president-elect alassane pouattara of ivory coast expresses his confidence that other west african countries will take military action to remove president laurent gbagbo who refused to resign following recent presidential elections.
  • Egyptian police increase security around coptic churches ahead of coptic christmas. this follows a new year's day bombing that left 23 dead and sparked protests throughout the country.
  • A u.s. soldier is subject to 90 days hard labor and must testify in fob ramrod's kill team case. this includes keeping war souvenir photos, beating up a platoon member, and smoking hashish during service with the fob ramrod kill team during the war in afghanistan.
  • Aaron swartz is arrested by mit police on state breaking-and-entering charges, after systematically downloading academic journal articles from jstor.
  • Elections of the asian football confederation executive committee in doha, qatar: mohamed bin hammam announced that australia will host 2015 afc asian cup. this will be australia's first hosting of the competition. (the-afc). ali bin al hussein from jordan is elected vice president of fifa. (the-afc.ganesh thapa from nepal is elected vice president of afc.
  • Ali bin al hussein, from jordan, is elected vice president of fifa.
  • Ganesh thapa, from nepal, is elected vice president of afc.

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January 06, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 06, 2011:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $74.90
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $334.72
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.04
  • General Electric GE: opens at $18.69
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $147.13

Exchange Rates on January 06, 2011:

  • 1 USD = 83.31 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9964 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9652 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.627 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 108.32 JPY

January 06, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Bologna - Fiorentina : 1 - 1
  • Brescia - Cesena : 1 - 2
  • Cagliari - Milan : 0 - 1
  • Genoa - Lazio : 0 - 0
  • Inter - Napoli : 3 - 1
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January 06, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 6th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 06, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 06, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on January 6th, 2011 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 06, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 06, 2011 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 06, 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 January 06, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 08:33 am and setting at 08:19 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 21, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Jan 19, 2011.

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Who was born on January 06, 2011?


Famous people born on January 06, 2011:

  • Flynn Bloom

    American family of note, first and only child of british actor orlando bloom (australian model miranda kerr).

Whose famous birthday is on January 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 6th:

  • Kate McKinnon
    Kate McKinnon

    Kate mckinnon is a comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her impressions of famous personalities.

  • Rowan Atkinson
    Rowan Atkinson

    English actor, producer, and screenwriter.

  • Norman Reedus
    Norman Reedus

    American actor and model, known for his roles in the walking dead's series daryl dixon and murphy macmanus' 1999 film the boondock saints...

  • Adriano Celentano
    Adriano Celentano

    Italian singer-songwriter, actor, and director.

  • Olga Georges-Picot
    Olga Georges-Picot

    French family noted, the daughter of a chinese ambassador.

  • Jérémie Renier
    Jérémie Renier

    Belgian actor.

  • Loretta Young
    Loretta Young

    American actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.

  • Danny Pintauro
    Danny Pintauro

    American actor seen playing young jonathan in the tv sitcom, "who's the boss?".

  • Mickey Hargitay
    Mickey Hargitay

    American physical culturist mr.

  • Danny Thomas
    Danny Thomas

    Deerfield, michigan -- comedian (show).

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January 06, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 2 months old,

or 158 months and 23 days old,

or 690 weeks and 1 day old,

or 4831 days old,

if you were born on January 06, 2011.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 06, 2011?

There are 283 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 6th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 06, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 06, 2011.

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January 06, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 06, 2011:

  • Uche Okafor

    Nigerian footballer, coach, and sportscaster (b. 1967).

  • Susana Chávez
  • Vang Pao

What famous deaths happened on January 6th?

Famous deaths on January 6th:

  • Rudolf Nureyev
    Rudolf Nureyev

    Russian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).

  • Sidney Poitier
    Sidney Poitier

    American actor.

  • Silvana Pampanini
    Silvana Pampanini

    Italian film actress from the 1950s.

  • Om Puri
    Om Puri

    Renowned Indian actor known for his versatile roles in films.

  • Pat Harrington
    Pat Harrington

    Jr.

  • Loui Braille

    Inventor of the Braille system, a widely used method of reading and writing for the visually impaired.

  • Cicilia Mandela

    South African anti-apartheid activist and politician.

  • Ron Asheton

    Ron Asheton was an American guitarist and songwriter, best known as a founding member of the rock band The Stooges.

  • Messiyah Mendel

    Known for his work in genetics and the study of pea plants.

  • Burech Fischer

    Nobel laureate known for his work in quantum mechanics.

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January 06, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 06, 2011:

  • Epiphany (National Holiday) in Italy
  • Christianity (except Eastern and Oriental Orthodox who follow the Julian Calendar) - Epiphany of the Lord (a.k.a. "Twelfth Day of Christmas" and Three Kings Day in some areas).
  • In the Irish Calendar- Little Christmas or Nollaig na mBan (Women's Christmas) and/or Twelfth Day.
  • Twelfth Night, or The Lord of Misrule
  • Rastafari movement - Celebration of the ceremonial birthday of Haile Selassie
  • Ancient Latvia - Zvaigznes Diena observed
  • Armenian Christmas (except in the Holy Land where it's on January 18th - old calendar)
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January 06, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 06, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 3rd and January 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 06, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 06, 2011 was Grenade by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

January 06, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 06, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 3rd and January 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Grenade youtube
  2. - Firework youtube
  3. - We R Who We R youtube
  4. - What's My Name?
  5. - Raise Your Glass

January 06, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 06, 2011 was Can't Be Friends by Trey Songz, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

January 06, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 06, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 3rd and January 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Can't Be Friends
  2. - Aston Martin Music
  3. - What's My Name?
  4. - No Hands
  5. - Right Thru Me

January 06, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 06, 2011 was Danza Kuduro by Don Omar & Lucenzo, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 3rd and January 9th.

January 06, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 06, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 3rd and January 9th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Danza Kuduro
  2. - Loca
  3. - Ni Lo Intentes
  4. - Bon, Bon
  5. - Me Encantaria

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January 06, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 06, 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

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

Love and Other Drugs

Love and Other Drugs

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Edward Zwick

Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway, Judy Greer, Oliver Platt

Country: United States of America

January 06, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 06, 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:

The Green Hornet

The Green Hornet

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Michel Gondry

Eva Luna

Eva Luna

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Adriana Barraza

Edwardian Farm

Edwardian Farm

Release year: 2010

Starring: Peter Ginn, Ruth Goodman, Alex Langlands

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

In Between Men

In Between Men

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Jennifer Gelfer

Glory Daze

Glory Daze

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Ramon Fernandez

January 06, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 06, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

The Help

By:

Aibileen, a black maid from 1962 Jackson, Mississippi is now unable to keep her bitterness in check. Minny, her friend, has never been able to keep her mouth shut. But now she must keep secrets about her employer which leave …

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.

I Remember Nothing by Nora Ephron

I Remember Nothing

By:

Nora Ephron is back with her first book after the phenomenal success of I Feel Bad About My Neck. It's a funny look at the past and present as well as the future.

The Last Boy by Jane Leavy

The Last Boy

By:

Jane Leavy, a bestselling sports writer, continues her New York Times bestseller Sandy Koufax's story on baseball legend Mickey Mantle.

Full Dark, No Stars by Stephen King

Full Dark, No Stars

By:

This story includes "1922", which is now a Netflix original movie starring Thomas Jane & Molly Parker. Stephen King, #1 New York Times Bestseller author, has four unforgettable novellas about the dark side human nature. "Does

January 06, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 06, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Marvel Super Hero Squad Online

Marvel Super Hero Squad Online

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X

Genre: Massively multiplayer online role-playing game

SpongeBob SquigglePants

SpongeBob SquigglePants

Platform: Wii (uDraw) Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Action

Publisher: THQ

The Dark Eye: Chains of Satinav

The Dark Eye: Chains of Satinav

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Point-and-click adventure game

Publisher: Deep Silver

Thor: Son of Asgard

Thor: Son of Asgard

Platform: iOS

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Marvel Entertainment

Brawl Busters

Brawl Busters

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action Game

Publisher: Rock Hippo Productions Ltd. & Weezor Inc.

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Who was the US President on January 06, 2011?

On January 06, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 06, 2011?

On January 06, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 06, 2011?

On January 06, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 6th?

January 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of January. 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 January 6th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018 moscow-constantinople schism: the chancellor of the ukrainian orthodox church (moscow patriarchate) describes the granting of autocephaly on january 5 to the orthodox church of ukraine as "a secular event."
  • 2018 - Casamance conflict, 13 people are killed by gunmen near ziguinchor (senegal).
  • 2017 - Russian military intervention in syria's civil war: russia begins withdrawal of its forces from syria. russia's aircraft carrier battle group was the first to depart. the united nations declares that the ceasefire is holding "largely".

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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 January 2011?

January 2011 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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