Friday January 14, 2011: on this day

January 14, 2011 was the 14th day of the year 2011, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 14, 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 14, 2011, who was born and died on January 14, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 14, 2011, which were the most popular songs (ex. Firework by Katy Perry), 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 14th, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 14, 2011?


January 14, 2011 was a Friday and it was the 14th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 14, 2011 can also be written as 1/14/2011 in the US and as 14/1/2011 in UK and Europe.

January 14, 2011 in January 2011 calendar

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January 14, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 14, 2011:

  • Former tunisian president ben ali fled to saudi arabia following popular protests (dubbed jasmine revolution), which demanded his resignation.
  • Browse newspapers headlines from January 14, 2011
  • Arab spring: the tunisian government falls after a month of increasingly violent protests president zine el abidine ben ali flees to saudi arabia after 23 years in power.ref name=quotautogenerated1quot
  • Tunisian protests 2010-2011:
  • Protests are being held across the country calling for the resignation of president zine el absidine ben ali.
  • Zine el abidine ben ali, president of tunisia, fires his government to declare a state emergency.
  • As zine el abidine ben ali leaves, mohamed ghannouchi, the prime minister of tunisia, becomes interim president of tunisia.
  • Lawyers believe that mohammed ghannouchi's assumption of the presidency powers is against the constitution of tunisia.
  • International media commentators hail the events as the "end of an age" and "truly remarkable".
  • Criticized is the perceived inadequacy of western media coverage of the tunisian demonstrations.
  • Mexican drug war
  • Mexican drug war: 14 people die in a shootout when 100 soldiers, marines, and police from xalapa (veracruz) surround a house.
  • At least 10 people were arrested during clashes between police officers and protesters in yemen.
  • Six crew members from the philippines and denmark were captured by somali pirates, leaving the ship unharmed. they are believed to have been taken aboard a taiwanese fishing vessel.
  • Israeli riot police clash with palestinian youths in silwan, east jerusalem.
  • Tucson shooting in 2011:
  • Sarah palin, an american politician, uses the term "blood libel" to describe people who criticize her for using inflammatory rhetoric. this has caused a commotion.
  • Christina-taylor green (9 years old), was the youngest victim of the shooting. she is now buried.
  • Since the november 28th elections, 247 people have died due to political instability in ivory coast.
  • Due to cultural change, the taliban has given up its opposition to female education within afghanistan.
  • Israel allows worshippers to have easier access to the little western wall: it is an important jewish site that can be found in jerusalem's old city's muslim quarter.
  • Etta james, a blues singer, has been diagnosed with dementia. she is currently undergoing treatment for leukaemia.
  • Zsa zsa gabor, an american actress, has her leg amputated.
  • Thousands march through amman, ma'an and karak to protest the government's inability and unwillingness to end poverty and increase living costs. samir rifai is called a "coward" and asked to resign.
  • Bp, a global oil and natural gas company based in britain, signs a deal to exploit potential large oil and gas deposits on russia's arctic shelf.
  • Amnesty international slams the british government for spending almost ps1 billion on 30 watchkeeperwk450 unmanned aerial vehicle (uavs). israel's military is alleged to have ampquotfield-tested the uavs on palestiniansampquot during operation gaza.
  • In an evening stampede at sabarimala, more than 100 pilgrims are killed.
  • January 2011 rio de janeiro floods and mudslides:
  • Brazil's worst disaster, the death toll has surpassed 500. more people are missing and more deaths are expected.
  • Rescue efforts are undertaken to find survivors in remote parts of south-eastern brazil.
  • The death toll has reached 537.
  • Floods in australia
  • Brisbane removes all debris and mud left by recent floods.
  • Many rivers flood in victoria's southern state, including the capital.
  • After flooding and mudslides that claimed at least 27 lives, heavy rains hinder rescue efforts in sri lanka.
  • New caledonia's loyalty islands and new caledonia are both simultaneously hit by a 7.0 earthquake as well as tropical cyclone vania.
  • Israel's press office apologizes for "bra-gate", which the jerusalem post called the security screening of international journalists that required them to remove their underwear. also, they denied najwan simridiab entry after she refused to take off her bra. najwan simridiab said she didn't want an apology but was assured it wouldn't happen again.
  • Michael d. higgins, a veteran irish labour party td, demands that the british government clarify why one of britain’s undercover officers was operating in republic of ireland territory on may day 2004 as the european union expanded eastward. higgins compares the situation to the illegal activities of british agents in the same country in the 1970s.
  • Warren goldstein, south africa's chief rabbi, criticizes a petition by three jewish capetonians requesting that desmond tutu, archbishop emeritus of south africa and nobel peace laureate of the nobel peace prize be removed as patron to two holocaust centers.
  • The obama administration has relaxed travel restrictions and other restrictions on cuba.
  • The united states treasury department has ruled out any calls from angry american politicians for julian assange or wikileaks to be added to its economic blacklist, or to sanctions lists like those used by so-called "terrorist groups" (among others). the treasury department points out that there is no evidence at the moment.
  • Four former top rwandan officials, who were allies to president paul kagame, are sentenced by a military court to lengthy prison sentences "in absentia".
  • Silvio berlusconi, prime minister of italy, is summoned for a prostitution investigation into allegations that he improperly assisted a 17-year-old nightclub dancing instructor he met at one of his private parties.
  • After he was charged with plotting to blow up fuel tanks at john f. kennedy international airport, new york city, a us court sentenced abdel nur of guyana 15 years in prison.
  • Sir pato kakaraya is defeated by michael ogio, who was elected governor-general for papua new guinea.
  • The kazakhstan parliament unanimously approved a referendum that extends president nursultan nasarbaev's rule to 2020.
  • The ruling people's democratic party of nigeria nominates president goodluck jonathan to be its presidential candidate in april's elections.
  • Naoto kan, prime minister of japan, reshuffles the cabinet.
  • Labour wins the oldham east & saddleworth by-election in the uk with a majority greater than 3,500.
  • Reince priebus, wisconsin, is elected chairman of the united states republican national committee.
  • The 'bmj' (british medical journal) has published new guidelines that encourage mothers to wean their babies off breast milk as soon as possible. this contradicts the 2001 world health organization recommendation.
  • 2011 tucson shooting: sarah palin, an american politician uses the term "blood libel" to describe people who criticize her for using inflammatory rhetoric. this caused a commotion. (the independent), (daily mail), (the sydney morning herald). christina-taylor green (9 years old) was the youngest victim of the shooting. she is now buried.
  • Rio de janeiro flooding and mudslides january 2011: this disaster has been declared brazil's most severe ever. the death toll is more than 500. additional victims are missing and there are likely to be more deaths. (afp via yahoo! news) (al jazeera), (vancouver sun). rescue work is being done to try to find survivors in remote parts of south-eastern brazil. (bbc). the death toll has reached 537.
  • Australian floods: brisbane clears the mud and debris left behind by recent flooding. (bbc). several rivers flood in victoria's southern state, including the capital.
  • At the united nations building in new york city, a closed-door briefing takes place. it is attended by around 150 non-american diplomats who object to the american government's decision to suspend diplomatic missions. some diplomats suggest that the un budget may be affected.
  • Guyana officially recognizes palestine as an independent country as part of its "longstanding and unwavering support for, and commitment to", the legitimate aspirations and aspirations of palestinians to exercise their right to self-determination, and to establish a homeland that is their own, independent and free, prosperous, and peaceful, a foreign ministry statement states.
  • Two british footballers were questioned about allegations of sex assault at a party.
  • India's home secretary g. k. pillai announced unexpected plans to cut security forces in kashmir by 25% at a seminar in new delhi. this will ensure that people are not harassed by over-presence.
  • President zine el abidine ben ali of tunisia seeks refuge in saudi arabia after a series of demonstrations against his regime, considered to be the birth of the arab spring.

January 14, 2011: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 14, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 14, 2011:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $76.67
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $345.89
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.08
  • General Electric GE: opens at $18.61
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $148.89

Exchange Rates on January 14, 2011:

  • 1 USD = 82.85 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9912 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9632 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.5886 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 110.9 JPY

January 14, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Leverkusen - Dortmund : 1 - 3

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Karlsruhe - Greuther Furth : 1 - 1
  • Union Berlin - Aachen : 2 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Girona - Numancia : 2 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Brentford - Exeter : 1 - 1
  • Colchester - Bournemouth : 2 - 1
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January 14, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 14th 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 14, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 14, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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January 14, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 14, 2011 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 14, 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 14, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 12:06 pm and setting at 03:18 am.

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 14, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on January 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 14th:

  • Slick Rick
    Slick Rick

    Slick rick, born on january 14, 1965, is a british-american rapper known for his storytelling abilities and influential contributions to...

  • LL Cool J
    LL Cool J

    Ll cool j is an american rapper and actor known for pioneering hip-hop music and starring in tv shows like ncis: los angeles.

  • Grant Gustin
    Grant Gustin

    Grant gustin is a tv actor best known for his role as barry allen/the flash in the tv series the flash.

  • Dave Grohl
    Dave Grohl

    American drummer, who replaced chad channing as drummer for nirvana.

  • Jason Bateman
    Jason Bateman

    American actor who appeared in four tv series including "silver spoons", 1984 and "it's your move", 1984.

  • Emily Watson
    Emily Watson

    Actress (breaking the waves boxer).

  • Holland Taylor
    Holland Taylor

    Holland taylor is a renowned tv actress known for her roles in shows like two and a half men and the practice.

  • Angela Lindvall
    Angela Lindvall

    Angela lindvall is a well-known american model who has graced the covers of numerous fashion magazines and walked the runway for top...

  • Guy Williams
    Guy Williams

    Actor zorro, lost in space, dies in argentina at the age of 65.

  • Steven Soderbergh
    Steven Soderbergh

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

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January 14, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 2 months old,

or 158 months and 5 days old,

or 687 weeks and 4 days old,

or 4813 days old,

if you were born on January 14, 2011.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 14, 2011?

There are 301 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 14th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 14, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 14, 2011.

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January 14, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 14, 2011:

  • Georgia Carroll

    American singer, model and actress (b. 1919).

  • Peter Post
  • José Paz Vélez
  • Sun Axelsson
  • Liu Huaqing
  • Trish Keenan
  • Salvatore Cancemi

What famous deaths happened on January 14th?

Famous deaths on January 14th:

  • Alan Rickman
    Alan Rickman

    Alan Rickman was a renowned British actor known for his roles in films such as Harry Potter and Die Hard.

  • Shelley Winters
    Shelley Winters

    American actress who won oscars for "the diary of anne frank," 1959, and "a patch of blue," 65.

  • Jeanette MacDonald
    Jeanette MacDonald

    Renowned singer and actress in Hollywood musicals.

  • Donna Reed
    Donna Reed

    American actor, most well-known for her tv series, "the donna reed show," as well as several movies, including the christmas movie, "it's a...

  • Conrad Bain
    Conrad Bain

    Canadian-american actor, who was a soldier in the canadian army during ww ii.

  • Hari Rhodes
    Hari Rhodes

    American actor.

  • Esther Ralston
    Esther Ralston

    American actress of silent screen fame.

  • Jetta Goudal
    Jetta Goudal

    Jetta Goudal was a French-born American actress known for her roles in silent films.

  • Humphrey Bogart
    Humphrey Bogart

    American actor (b. 1899).

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January 14, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 14, 2011:

  • Day of St. Basil the Great in Eastern Orthodoxy, January 1 on the Julian Calendar.
  • Feast of Divina Pastora, in Barquisimeto, Venezuela.
  • Makar Sankranti in India. The event is marked by flying kites. Also Pongal in South India.
  • New Year's Day in Eastern Orthodoxy, see Julian Calendar.
  • Festum Asinorum, medieval burlesque festival celebrating the Flight into Egypt.
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January 14, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 14, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 10th and January 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 14, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 14, 2011 was Firework by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.

January 14, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 14, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 10th and January 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

January 14, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 14, 2011 was Can't Be Friends by Trey Songz, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.

January 14, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 14, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 10th and January 16th. 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 14, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 14, 2011 was Danza Kuduro by Don Omar & Lucenzo, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.

January 14, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 14, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 10th and January 16th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Danza Kuduro
  2. - Loca
  3. - Ni Lo Intentes
  4. - Corazon Sin Cara
  5. - Bon, Bon

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January 14, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 14, 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 14, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 14, 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 14, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 14, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Outlaws by W. E. B. Griffin and William E. Butterworth IV

The Outlaws

By:

The Office of Organizational Analysis, the former Presidential Agent, has been disbanded. Charley Castillo, his colleagues and an adversarial Commander in Chief have all retired.

Dead Zero by Stephen Hunter

Dead Zero

By:

Stephen Hunter, bestselling author in New York Times and Pulitzer Prize winner, has written a thriller about Bob Lee Swagger, a former Marine sniper. He faces the only man who may be able to stop him

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 …

Washington by Ron Chernow

Washington

By:

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Biography 2011, Ron Chernow, a celebrated biographer, presents a richly nuanced portrait about the father of our nation as well as the first president of America.

Freedom by Jonathan Franzen

Freedom

By:

#1 National BestsellerWinner, John Gardner Fiction AwardA National Book Critics Circle Award FinalistA Los Angeles Times Book Prize FinalistIn Jonathan Franzen's first novel since The Corrections we have an epic tale of modern love and marriage.

January 14, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 14, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Aiyoku no Eustia

Aiyoku no Eustia

Platform: Windows, PlayStation Vita

Genre: Action, Drama, Romance, Supernatural

Publisher: Hazuki (Windows) Dramatic Create (PS Vita)

Cabals: Magic & Battle Cards

Cabals: Magic & Battle Cards

Platform: Browser, iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows, Macintosh, Windows Phone 8

Genre: Trading Card Game

Bunch of Heroes

Bunch of Heroes

Platform: Windows

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: NGD Studios

Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7

Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7

Platform: iOS; Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; Nintendo DS; OS X; PlayStation 3; PlayStation Portable; PlayStation Vita; Wii; Xbox 360

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment; Feral Interactive (OS X)

Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team

Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Arcade shooter

Publisher: THQ

history

Who was the US President on January 14, 2011?

On January 14, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 14, 2011?

On January 14, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 14, 2011?

On January 14, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 14th?

January 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: four suicide bombers kill and more than 100 are injured in a car bombing attack in kabul.
  • 2018 - Tunnel warfare by the palestinians in the gaza strip, blockade of the gaza strip. the israel defense forces reported that the tunnel was completely destroyed by hamas beneath the kerem shalom border. before its jets bombed gaza's tunnel opening, israel closed the crossing. the crossing is still closed. (ynetnews),
  • 2017 - Battle of mosul (2016-17). iraqi forces seize parts of mosul university, along with several areas along the tigris river, from islamic state militants. (al jazeera),

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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.

Discover how January 2011 calendar looked like.

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