Monday August 22, 2011: on this day

August 22, 2011 was the 234th day of the year 2011, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 22, 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 22, 2011, who was born and died on August 22, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 22, 2011, which were the most popular songs (ex. Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) by Katy Perry), 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 22nd, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 22, 2011?


August 22, 2011 was a Monday and it was the 234th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 2011 can also be written as 8/22/2011 in the US and as 22/8/2011 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 2011 in August 2011 calendar

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August 22, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 22, 2011:

  • 2011 battle of tripoli, libyan civil war
  • Mustafa abdul jalil (chairman of the national transitional council) announces that muammar gaddafi’s regime has fallen.
  • The international criminal court in the hague has requested that saif al islam be tried for his involvement in civil war.
  • Gaddafi, in an audio message, urges tripolians to "purge the capital" as fighters sweep through tripoli and take control over the symbolic green square. this square was later renamed martyrs square.
  • There are large anti-gaddafi demonstrations, and some of them are under attack from snipers perched high on rooftops.
  • France plans to host a summit about libya in the next week.
  • South africa is believed to be in talks with muammar gaddafi to offer him refuge. however, the government denies that a plane has been sent.
  • Iran's foreign ministry demands the release musa al-sadr. they claim that he has been held in libya since 1978.
  • Palestinian militants in the gaza strip fire mortars and rockets into israel, despite a truce.
  • Pakistan announces that it will send additional troops to bahrain in support for the king of bahrain hamad bin isa al khalifa.
  • According to the australian army, another soldier from australia was killed by an improvised explosion device that was lost while fighting in afghanistan.
  • According to the un, 600 people were killed in south sudanese clashes. (new york times|(new york times)}
  • Jerry leiber, american lyricist from the leiber-stoller duo, who wrote many of the greatest songs of the early years rock and roll, has died at the age 78 in los angeles.
  • Nick ashford, american rb singer and songwriter, has died from throat cancer at the age of 69.
  • Bluescope steel australia announces the elimination of 1000 jobs, with 800 jobs in port kembla and 200 in western port.
  • Due to the economic downfall of muammar gadaffi and the bleak global outlook, crude oil prices fall on international markets.
  • Hurricane irene
  • After hurricane irene destroyed branson's necker island home in the caribbean sea, twenty people, including british billionaire richard branson, and kate winslet, had to be rescued.
  • Hurricane irene becomes the first atlantic hurricane season when it reaches hurricane strength in puerto rico.
  • New york city prosecutors ask that dominique strauss-kahn, former head of the international monetary fund, be released from all charges.
  • Jack layton, leader of canada's new democratic party, and leader of opposition, has died from cancer at the age of 61.
  • National transitional council forces seize tripoli from muammar gaddafi's son saif al-islam gaddafi, who is believed to have been captured by rebels. (abc news australia, washington post): the international criminal court in the hague has called for saif al islam to be tried for his involvement in civil war.
  • Reports indicate that heavy fighting has been reported close to gaddafi’s residence in south tripoli. meanwhile, reports suggest that gaddafi is moving with his family to the park hotel in tunisia.
  • Anti-gaddafi forces seize the house of gaddafi’s daughter, ayesha gaddafi.
  • People in tripoli celebrate their victory by saying shahada to end 42 years of dictatorship.
  • More than 900 prisoners were released from ain zara prison in tripoli.
  • Hurricane irene: twenty people, including british billionaire richard branson (and actress kate winslet) must be saved after hurricane irene destroyed branson's necker island home in the caribbean sea. (winnipeg free press. hurricane irene becomes the first atlantic hurricane of 2011 and reaches hurricane strength in puerto rico.

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August 22, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 22, 2011:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $72.15
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $364.51
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.42
  • General Electric GE: opens at $15.55
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $161.35

Exchange Rates on August 22, 2011:

  • 1 USD = 76.84 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9903 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.7901 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.401 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 110.3 JPY

August 22, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • St Pauli - Duisburg : 2 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Nantes - Guingamp : 4 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Man United - Tottenham : 3 - 0

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

  • Olhanense - Setubal : 2 - 2
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August 22, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd 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 22, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on August 22nd, 2011 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 22, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

31%

The moon phase on August 22, 2011 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 22, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 11:29 pm and setting at 03:40 pm.

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 22, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on August 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 22nd:

  • Dua Lipa
    Dua Lipa

    Dua lipa is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.

  • James Corden
    James Corden

    James corden is a british comedian and actor, best known for hosting the late late show and for his role in the film into the woods.

  • Kristen Wiig
    Kristen Wiig

    Kristen wiig is an american comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and...

  • Tori Amos
    Tori Amos

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Rodrigo Santoro
    Rodrigo Santoro

    Rodrigo santoro is a brazilian actor known for his roles in popular films such as 300 and love actually.

  • Richard Armitage
    Richard Armitage

    Richard armitage is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.

  • Ray Bradbury
    Ray Bradbury

    American sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.

  • Honor Blackman
    Honor Blackman

    British actress.

  • Leni Riefenstahl
    Leni Riefenstahl

    Leni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.

  • Micheline Presle
    Micheline Presle

    French actress on film/stage/tv, 1939.

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August 22, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 7 months old,

or 151 months and 7 days old,

or 657 weeks and 4 days old,

or 4603 days old,

if you were born on August 22, 2011.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 22, 2011?

There are 146 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 22, 2011.

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August 22, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 22, 2011:

  • Jack Layton

    Canadian political scientist, academic, and politician (d. 2011).

  • Nick Ashford

    American singer-songwriter and producer (b. 1942).

  • Casey Ribicoff

    American philanthropist (b. 1922).

  • Vettor Pisani
  • Žarko Nikolić
  • Sofiene Chaari
  • Joan Gerber
  • Jerry Leiber
  • Loriot
  • Ettore Caracciolo
  • Ángel Galán
  • Julio Lois
  • Sofiène Chaâri (سفيان الشعري)

What famous deaths happened on August 22nd?

Famous deaths on August 22nd:

  • Colleen Dewhurst
    Colleen Dewhurst

    Colleen Dewhurst was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.

  • Sebastian Cabot
    Sebastian Cabot

    Actor and singer from english-canadian (d. 1977).

  • Dorotea Mackiewicz

    Pioneering investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting on corruption.

  • Kenyatta Kenyatta

    Kenyatta was the first president of Kenya and a prominent figure in the Kenyan independence movement.

  • Laurelyn Joyner

    Set multiple world records in long jump.

  • Antario Dubois

    Antario Dubois was a renowned French composer and pianist known for his innovative classical music compositions.

  • Fayne Blackwood

    Fayne Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her historical fiction novels that brought to life the stories of forgotten...

  • Arwilda Wimmer

    American actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Yarrow

    Renowned folk singer known for his contributions to the music industry.

  • Michael Collins

    Irish rebel, counter-intelligence and military tactician, and politician; 2nd irish minister of finance (b. 1890).

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August 22, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 22, 2011:

  • RC feasts - Mary queen of angels

Observances on August 22, 2011:

  • International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
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August 22, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 22, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 22nd and August 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 22, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 2011 was Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 22, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 22, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) youtube
  2. - Party Rock Anthem
  3. - Moves Like Jagger
  4. - Super Bass
  5. - Lighters

August 22, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 22, 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 22nd and August 28th.

August 22, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 22, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I'm On One
  2. - Sure Thing
  3. - Motivation
  4. - How To Love
  5. - Quickie

August 22, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 22, 2011 was Amor Clandestino by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 22, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 22, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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August 22, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 22, 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

August 22, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 22, 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

Death Valley

Death Valley

Release year: 2011

Country: United States of America

August 22, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 22, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Full Black by Brad Thor

Full Black

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Thor delivers his darkest and most intriguing thriller yet--a terrifying story of espionage and betrayal--brilliantly paced with superb nonstop action.Born

A Stolen Life by Jaycee Dugard

A Stolen Life

By:

Jaycee Dugard's powerful and raw memoir is a New York Times #1 bestseller. It tells her story of being kidnapped and held captive for over 18 years.

Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovich

Smokin' Seventeen

By:

Stephanie Plum, a bounty hunter from New Jersey knows that smoke is indicative of fire. Vincent Plum Bail Bonds is empty of any construction so dead bodies are being found in shallow graves.

A Dance With Dragons by George R. R. Martin

A Dance With Dragons

By:

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

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Unbroken

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NOW a MAJOR MOTION PHOTO * Check out special features inside. For author chats, join the Random House Reader's Circle.

August 22, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 22, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dragon Age II

Dragon Age II

Platform: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Call of Duty: Black Ops – Zombies

Call of Duty: Black Ops – Zombies

Platform: iOS Android

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Activision

CastleMiner

CastleMiner

Platform: Xbox 360 (XBLIG)

Genre: Open world

Publisher: DigitalDNA Games

de Blob 2

de Blob 2

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

Genre: Platform, puzzle

Publisher: THQ Syfy Kids

The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn

The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360, iOS, Android, Symbian^3

Genre: Action-adventure, platformer, stealth

Publisher: Ubisoft, Gameloft (iOS, Android)

history

Who was the US President on August 22, 2011?

On August 22, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 2011?

On August 22, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 22, 2011?

On August 22, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 22nd?

August 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2018 - According to senior industry sources, the previously announced initial public offer of saudi aramco was canceled.
  • 2017 - Conflict at ain al-hilweh: three more palestinians were injured in renewed clashes between islamist extremists, the fatah-supported joint palestinian security force and the ain al-hilweh palestinian refuge camp.
  • 2016 - 2016 pacific typhoon season: typhoon mindulle is expected to make landfall close to tokyo, japan. train services and flights will be cancelled. it will arrive one day after typhoon kompasu. (bloomberg),

Find out more about August 22nd

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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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