Thursday January 20, 2011: on this day

January 20, 2011 was a Thursday and it was the 20th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 20, 2011 can also be written as 1/20/2011 in the US and as 20/1/2011 in UK and Europe.

January 20, 2011 in January 2011 calendar

Here's what happened on January 20, 2011:

• Two bomb attacks close to karbala result in at least 50 deaths and more than 150 injuries.
• An armed man attacked a checkpoint in the west bank near mevo dotan, killing him.
• Somali pirates capture a bulk carrier of mongolian cargo ships off the coast oman.
• Four soldiers were killed by muslim separatists in south thailand in an attack on an army base.
• In makiyivka (ukraine), two bomb explosions take place simultaneously. there are no injuries and the group responsible threatens to carry out more bombings if they are not paid.
• Iraq inquiry documents reveal that tony blair, the former british prime minister, was offered an alternative to attacking iraq in a secret meeting eight days before it invaded iraq in 2003.
• Prejudice towards muslims is socially acceptable, and britain is becoming less tolerable according to sayeeda warsi baroness warsi. this was in a speech delivered at the university of leicester.
• The academy awards for foreign language films denied nomination to ''uncle boonmee who can recall his past lives'', the palme d'or winner.
• Three pieces of art that were stolen from a museum fifteen years ago have been retrieved.
• Save the children launches a ps1 million appeal to assist as many as 400,000 children who are likely to be affected by the food crisis resulting from the worst floods in sri lankan history.
• South korea accepts north korea’s offer of high-level military talks for "pending issues".
• The vatican is said to be ampquottroubledampquot by the latest sex scandal engulfing italy's prime minister silvio berlusconi, alleging that berlusconi purchased an under-age prostitute.
• Hamid karzai, president of afghanistan, arrives in russia with a group of ministers and business leaders.
• The united states congress gives hu jintao, the chinese president, a hostile reception. it is accused of bullying its neighbors and its rulers have been described as "nazisampquot.
• A secret payload, believed to be a spy satellite, was the largest rocket ever launched from america's west coast.
• A haul of cocaine worth us$33.4m is seized by hong kong customs officers. it was originating in bolivia.
• According to his lawyer, jean-claude ampquotbaby docampquot duvalier is facing corruption and theft charges.
• Joanna yeates, a 32-year-old woman from bristol, was found murdered by a man.
• Officials in gabon have seized one of the largest illegal gorilla parts and chimpanzee parts hauls.
• Agents from the united states have charged 127 mafia members living in the northeastern part of the country.
• The daily nation publishes a photo of a police officer who apparently shot a male male at point-blank distance on a nairobi main road. three police officers have been suspended.
• Situation in tunisia
• Tunisia's interim government meets for the first time in its cabinet.
• More ministers quit the constitutional democratic rally party, which had previously governed the country.
• Situation in ireland
• Following the resignations of ministers for transport noel dempsey and justice and law reform dermot alhern, and ministers for defence tony killeen, all three have resigned.
• The green party is threatening to leave government.
• Brian cowen announces the date for the 2011 general elections; he informs dail eireann it will take place on friday, 11 march.
• Cowen defends how he handled the resignations, as it becomes clear that there is a deep disagreement between fianna fail (and its coalition partners the green party).
• Gerry adams, sinn fein president, resigns at westminster.
• Britain's shadow chancellor alan johnson resigns from the labour party's frontbench team for ampquotpersonalampquot reasons.
• 2010 was tied for the warmest recorded year, while the last decade was the warmest since records began in 1800s.
• Guantanamo bay is expected to host new trials soon after president barack obama blocks the closing of the prison. the pentagon has refused to comment.
• Situation in tunisia: the tunisian army fires warning shots at citizens protesting the government. they also wave baguettes to call for an end of food shortages. (ap via the guardian). tunisia's interim government meets for the first time. (bbc). more ministers have resigned from the constitutional democratic rally, which had previously governed the country.
• Tunisia's army fires warning shots at citizens who protest the government and wave baguettes to demand an end of food shortages.
• Conor lenihan, minister of state, calls for brian cowen's resignation.

January 20, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 20, 2011:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.98
• Apple AAPL: opens at $336.43
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.50
• General Electric GE: opens at $18.46
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $154.53

Exchange Rates on January 20, 2011:

• 1 USD = 82.99 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9973 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9669 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.5862 CNY
• 1 EUR = 111.78 JPY

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 20th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius 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 20, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 20, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 20, 2011 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 20, 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 20, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 06:17 pm and setting at 08:05 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 20, 2011

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Famous people born on January 20, 2011:

• Harrison Dearsley

  British child, youngest of three children born to the same parents at 7:43 am.

Whose famous birthday is on January 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 20th:

• Paul Stanley

  Paul stanley is a guitarist best known as the co-lead vocalist and frontman of the rock band kiss.

• Patricia Neal

  American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

• Erin Wasson

  Erin wasson is a prominent american model known for her work with top fashion brands and her appearances in international fashion magazines.

• David Lynch

  American screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.

• Bill Maher

  American comedian, host of humorous tv shows "politically incorrect", (1997) and "aeuroereal time with bill maheraeur" (2003).

• Omar Sy

  French actor best known for his roles in omar et fred and fred testot as fred testot.

• Lorenzo Lamas

  American actor, tv soap star, and sex symbol.

• Duniya Vijay

  Duniya vijay is an indian actor known for his work in kannada cinema.

• Rainn Wilson

  Rainn wilson is an american actor best known for his role as dwight schrute on the television series the office.

• DeForest Kelley

  Deforest kelley was an american actor best known for his role as dr.

See more famous people and celebrities born on January 20th

You are 13 years 3 months old,

or 159 months and 6 days old,

or 692 weeks and 1 day old,

or 4845 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 20, 2011?

There are 269 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 20th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 20, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 20, 2011.

Famous people died on January 20, 2011:

• Reynold Price

  Known for his Southern literature and exploration of human relationships.

• Bruce Gordon
• Vladimír Kompánek
• Sexy Cora
• Aldo Ciorba
• Gus Zernial
• Eduardo Davino
• Luis Jaime Cisneros Vizquerra
• Enrique Rosado
• Jordi Vila Soler

What famous deaths happened on January 20th?

Famous deaths on January 20th:

• Barbara Stanwyck

  Four times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944.

• Audrey Hepburn

  Belgian actress, humanitarian and dancer who started as a ballet student.

• Beatrice Lillie

  Talented comedic actress and singer known for her wit and charm.

• Meat Loaf

  American singer, known as the wild man of rock opera.

• Johnny Weissmuller

  Romanian-born american actor and swimmer who won five olympic medals as well as numerous world records.

• Mira Furlan

  Mira Furlan was a talented actress known for her roles in 'Babylon 5' and 'Lost.

• Louis Seigner

  Mathilde and emmanuelle are the grandfathers of a french stage comedian and actor, mathilde and emmanuelle.

• Carl Switzer

  Actor (alfalfa - our gang), shot to death at 31.

• Isaly Hepburn

  Isaly Hepburn was a celebrated British actress and fashion icon, known for her roles in classic films such as 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and...

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 20th

Holidays on January 20, 2011:

• Astrology: First day of sun sign Aquarius.
• Euthymus
• Desiderius
• Meinrad
• Epiphanius of Pavia
• Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Sebastian
• Presidential Inauguration Day in the United States.
• The Eve of St. Agnes.

Saints celebrated on January 20, 2011:

• Saint Fabian

January 20, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 20, 2011 was Grenade by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

January 20, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 20, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Bruno Mars - Grenade
2. Katy Perry - Firework
3. Rihanna - What's My Name?
4. Ke$ha - We R Who We R
5. P!nk - Raise Your Glass

January 20, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 20, 2011 was Can't Be Friends by Trey Songz, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

January 20, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 20, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Trey Songz - Can't Be Friends
2. Rihanna Featuring Drake - What's My Name?
3. Rick Ross Featuring Drake & Chrisette Michele - Aston Martin Music
4. Waka Flocka Flame Featuring Roscoe Dash & Wale - No Hands
5. Chris Brown - No BS

January 20, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 20, 2011 was Danza Kuduro by Don Omar & Lucenzo, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 17th and January 23rd.

January 20, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 20, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 17th and January 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Don Omar & Lucenzo - Danza Kuduro
2. Julion Alvarez y Su Norteno Banda - Ni Lo Intentes
3. Shakira Featuring El Cata - Loca
4. Pitbull - Bon, Bon
5. Prince Royce - Corazon Sin Cara