Thursday August 18, 2011: on this day

August 18, 2011 was the 230th day of the year 2011, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 18, 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 August 18, 2011, who was born and died on August 18, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 18, 2011, which were the most popular songs (ex. Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO), movies (e.g. Kick-Ass, directed by Matthew Vaughn), TV series (e.g. Black Dynamite) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 18th, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 18, 2011?


August 18, 2011 was a Thursday and it was the 230th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 2011 can also be written as 8/18/2011 in the US and as 18/8/2011 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 2011 in August 2011 calendar

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August 18, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 18, 2011:

  • A minibus in afganistan's herat hit a roadside bomb, resulting in the deaths of at least 14 people.
  • Turkey launches an air attack on pkk positions in northern iraq
  • Attacks in southern israel
  • After a series of terrorist attacks on a highway near the egyptian border that targeted two civilian buses, a number of cars and a military bus, eight people were killed and many more were injured.
  • To stop household debt growth, south korean banks temporarily suspend household loans.
  • Stock markets drop in august 2011
  • The dax, cac 40 and nasdaq dropped over 5%, while the ftse 100 index fell by 4.5% and the dow jones industrial average dropped by 3.7%. (bbc),
  • The highest price for gold is us$1,826 per ounce.
  • Floods in sindh, a southern pakistani province, have left more than 60.000 people homeless.
  • A helicopter belonging to the australian broadcasting corporation is reported missing in south australia's outback. it was being piloted by gary ticehurst, journalist paul lockyer and john bean.
  • Five people are killed in a storm that slams the belgian pukkelpop festival's first day. the festival is cancelled for the remainder of the year.
  • Two 13-year-old israeli brothers visited a rabbi in new jersey to report sex offences against him. the boys were in his care through a scholarship fund. following their return, the two boys reported the abuse to each other.
  • A special edition of crimewatch is broadcast by the bbc. it aims to identify people who were involved in the 2011 england riots.
  • Roch wamytan, 32 votes shy of being elected president of congress of new caledonia, is re-elected.
  • Officials in gaza claim that israel launched an air strike on rafah to retaliate, killing five terrorists from the popular resistance committee. (the guardian),
  • August 2011 stock market fall: the dax and cac 40 drop more than 5%, nasdaq drops over 5%, ftse 100 by 4.5%, dow jones industrial average down 3.7%. (bbc), (new york times). gold reaches a record high of us$1,826 per ounce.
  • Seven people were killed and 17 others injured in a fight at a cabimas prison in western venezuela.
  • A terrorist attack on israel's highway 12 near the egyptian border kills 16 and injures 40.

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August 18, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 18, 2011:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $72.41
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $370.84
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.57
  • General Electric GE: opens at $15.74
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $166.32

Exchange Rates on August 18, 2011:

  • 1 USD = 76.53 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9907 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.7936 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3875 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 109.61 JPY
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August 18, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 18, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on August 18th, 2011 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 18, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 18, 2011 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 August 18, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 09:45 pm and setting at 11:53 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 13, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Sep 12, 2011.

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Who was born on August 18, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on August 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 18th:

  • Robert Redford
    Robert Redford

    American actor, director, environmental activist.

  • Mae West
    Mae West

    Mae west was an american actress, playwright, and screenwriter known for her bawdy and witty persona, and her iconic roles in films such as...

  • Kaitlin Olson
    Kaitlin Olson

    Kaitlin Olson is an American actress and comedian, best known for her role as Dee Reynolds on the FX/FXX sitcom 'It's Always Sunny in...

  • Edward Norton
    Edward Norton

    American actor, director, writer, and producer best known for his extraordinary dramatic range.

  • Andy Samberg
    Andy Samberg

    Andy samberg is an american comedian known for his work on the comedy sketch show 'saturday night live' and for co-founding the comedy group...

  • Alex Honnold
    Alex Honnold

    Alex honnold is a renowned rock climber known for his free solo ascents of big walls, particularly his historic climb of el capitan in...

  • Roman Polanski
    Roman Polanski

    French director of film, well-known in france and america for his works such as "chinatown" and "rosemary's baby".

  • Patrick Swayze
    Patrick Swayze

    American stage, tv and film actor, dancer, choreographer, and sex symbol.

  • Madeleine Stowe
    Madeleine Stowe

    Madeleine Stowe is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'The Last of the Mohicans', 'Twelve Monkeys', and 'The General's...

  • Carole Bouquet
    Carole Bouquet

    French actress, model and comedian.

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August 18, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 7 months old,

or 151 months and 10 days old,

or 658 weeks

or 4606 days old,

if you were born on August 18, 2011.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 2011?

There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 18, 2011.

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August 18, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 18, 2011:

  • Rodert Adler

    Pioneered the development of computer graphics and interactive computer systems.

  • Jean Tabary
  • Nicoletta Casiraghi
  • Scotty Robertson

What famous deaths happened on August 18th?

Famous deaths on August 18th:

  • Persis Khambatta
    Persis Khambatta

    East indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.

  • Mildred Davis
    Mildred Davis

    Actress (haunted spooks), passes away from coronary at the age of 68.

  • Robert Novak
    Robert Novak

    American journalist and commentator (born in 1931).

  • Ben Cross
    Ben Cross

    English stage and film actor (b. 1947).

  • Beverly Bayne
    Beverly Bayne

    Actress (romeo & juliet: passionate youth), died at 87.

  • John Kerr
    John Kerr

    18th governor general of australia, an australian politician (d. 1991).

  • Kafi Annan

    Former UN Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

  • Brigitt Haque

    Pioneering journalist and human rights activist who made significant contributions to investigative journalism.

  • Walter Chrysler

    American industrialist who founded chrysler corporation.

  • Tola Rotimi

    Renowned Nigerian playwright and director.

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August 18, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 18, 2011:

  • RC saints - Saint Helena of Constantinople,Saint Alberto Hurtado
  • Buhe in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church
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August 18, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 18, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 15th and August 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 18, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 2011 was Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 18, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 18, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Party Rock Anthem
  2. - Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) youtube
  3. - Super Bass
  4. - Give Me Everything
  5. - Lighters

August 18, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 2011 was I'm On One by DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 18, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 18, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I'm On One
  2. - Motivation
  3. - Sure Thing
  4. - How To Love
  5. - She Ain't You

August 18, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 18, 2011 was Give Me Everything by Pitbull Featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 18, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 18, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Give Me Everything
  2. - Taboo
  3. - Amor Clandestino
  4. - You
  5. - Di Que Regresaras

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August 18, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 18, 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

Captain America: The First Avenger

Captain America: The First Avenger

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Joe Johnston

Starring: Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving, Samuel L. Jackson, Hayley Atwell

Country: United States of America

August 18, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 18, 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:

Black Dynamite

Black Dynamite

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Scott Sanders

Dirty Money

Dirty Money

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Adam Tysoe

Against the Wall

Against the Wall

Release year: 2011

Directed by: John Frankenheimer

Sweet Home Alabama

Sweet Home Alabama

Release year: 2011

Directed by: WDP

The Division

The Division

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Eric Won

August 18, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 18, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Dance With Dragons by George R. R. Martin

A Dance With Dragons

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES SELLER * THE BOOK BEHIND FIFTH SEASON of THE ACCLAIMED HOBBY SERIES GAME OVER THRONES

Those Guys Have All The Fun by James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales

Those Guys Have All The Fun

By:

It all began in 1979 with a crazy idea to start a cable channel to broadcast local sporting events throughout Connecticut.

Then Came You by Jennifer Weiner

Then Came You

By:

UNEXPECTED LOVE STORY . . Jules Strauss, a Princeton senior on full scholarship, plans to sell her "pedigree eggs" to save her father from drug addiction.

The Paris Wife by Paula McLain

The Paris Wife

By:

The Paris Wife is a deeply moving story about ambition and betrayal. It captures the love affair of two extraordinary people: Ernest Hemingway, and Hadley,

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 …

August 18, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 18, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

The Baconing

The Baconing

Platform: Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 (PSN), Xbox 360 (Xbox Live)

Genre: Action RPG

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Champion Jockey: G1 Jockey & Gallop Racer

Champion Jockey: G1 Jockey & Gallop Racer

Platform: PlayStation 3 Wii Xbox 360

Genre: Alternative sports (horse racing)

Publisher: Tecmo Koei

Annoying Orange: Kitchen Carnage

Annoying Orange: Kitchen Carnage

Platform: iOS, Android

Publisher: Bottle Rocket Studios

Cities in Motion

Cities in Motion

Platform: Windows, OS X, Linux

Genre: Business simulation

Publisher: Paradox Interactive

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360,[5] Wii

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Activision

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Who was the US President on August 18, 2011?

On August 18, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 18, 2011?

On August 18, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 18, 2011?

On August 18, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 18th?

August 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of August. 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 August 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - Russian president vladimir putin attends karin kneissl, austria's foreign minister (fpo), and wolfgang malinger, a businessman.
  • 2017 - Following the 2017 barcelona attacks, five terrorist suspects were killed by catalan police in cambrils. they were responding to a second van attack. although the police initially reported that the attackers were wearing explosive vests they later found out that they were fakes.
  • 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three bombings that targeted police and military killed at least 12 and left 219 people wounded in southeast turkey.

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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 August 2011?

August 2011 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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