Wednesday August 24, 2011: on this day

August 24, 2011 was the 236th day of the year 2011, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 24, 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 24, 2011, who was born and died on August 24, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 24, 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 24th, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 24, 2011?


August 24, 2011 was a Wednesday and it was the 236th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 2011 can also be written as 8/24/2011 in the US and as 24/8/2011 in UK and Europe.

August 24, 2011 in August 2011 calendar

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August 24, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 24, 2011:

  • 2011 battle of tripoli
  • Mustafa abdul jalil, chairman of the national transitional council, announces that legislative and presidential elections will take place within eight months and promises that muammar gadaffi will be tried in libya.
  • Muammar gaddafi has vowed to fight until victory or death, despite being captured in southern tripoli by his bab al-azizia compound.
  • Olli heinonen is a former united nations weapons inspector and warns that materials at a tripoli research center could be used to create a nuclear dirty bomb.
  • Thirty-one al-qaeda-linked militants are killed by air strikes near zinjibar, yemen's abyan governorate. eight soldiers were also killed in fighting.
  • Moody's downgrades japan to aaa3 because of low economic growth prospects and high levels public debt.
  • Steve jobs has resigned as apple inc. ceo. tim cook assumed the ceo role.
  • Hurricane irene
  • Hurricane irene reaches category 3 status, heading towards the bahamas and turks and caicos and then onto the east coast of the united states. (news limited via the herald sun).
  • People living on ocracoke island, north carolina, are being warned to evacuate before the storm arrives later in the week.
  • Near the amazon region in peru, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake occurs
  • North korea has indicated that it is willing to impose a moratorium on its nuclear weapons programs.
  • Russian police arrested dmitry pavlyuchenkov, a former senior officer of police suspected of organizing the assassination of anna politkovskaya, a kremlin reporter in 2006.
  • Lamine diack of senegal, president of the international association of athletics federations, is unopposed in athletics.
  • A progress resupply vehicle bound for the international space station suffers a catastrophic engine failure. it fails to reach orbit and is destroyed in the altai republic.
  • Hurricane irene: hurricane irene rises to category 3 status, as it heads towards the bahamas and turks and caicos and then onto the east coast of the united states. (news limited via the herald sun). (cnn) thousands of residents on ocracoke island, north carolina, are being warned to evacuate before the storm arrives later in the week.

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August 24, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 24, 2011:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $72.96
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $373.47
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.65
  • General Electric GE: opens at $15.48
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $164.13

Exchange Rates on August 24, 2011:

  • 1 USD = 76.95 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9874 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.7954 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.388 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 110.86 JPY
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August 24, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 24, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on August 24th, 2011 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 24, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 24, 2011 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 24, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 01:10 am and setting at 05:13 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 24, 2011?


Famous people born on August 24, 2011:

  • David Lucca

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Whose famous birthday is on August 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 24th:

  • Rupert Grint
    Rupert Grint

    Rupert grint is a british actor best known for his role as ron weasley in the harry potter film series.

  • Dave Chappelle
    Dave Chappelle

    Dave chappelle is an american comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and the chappelle's show.

  • Chad Michael Murray
    Chad Michael Murray

    Chad michael murray is an american actor and former fashion model, best known for his roles in the television series one tree hill and the...

  • Paulo Coelho
    Paulo Coelho

    Brazilian esoteric author.

  • Stephen Fry
    Stephen Fry

    British actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and humor.

  • Martha Higareda
    Martha Higareda

    Martha higareda is a mexican actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'altered carbon' and 'no manches frida'.

  • Anne Archer
    Anne Archer

    American actress.

  • Marlee Matlin
    Marlee Matlin

    American actress, winner of the oscar for best actress in 1985's "children of a lesser god" her film credits include "the man in the golden...

  • Pia Degermark
    Pia Degermark

    Swedish actress.

  • Takashi Miike
    Takashi Miike

    Japanese screenwriter and producer of japanese actors.

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August 24, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 7 months old,

or 151 months and 4 days old,

or 657 weeks and 1 day old,

or 4600 days old,

if you were born on August 24, 2011.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 2011?

There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 24, 2011.

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August 24, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 24, 2011:

  • Seyhan Erözçelik

    Turkish poet and author (b. 1962).

  • Mike Flanagan

    American baseball player, coach, and sportscaster (b. 1951).

  • Alfons Van Brandt
  • Frank DiLeo
  • Frederick A. Fox
  • Giacomo Bologna
  • Étienne Taillemite
  • Chango Farías Gómez

What famous deaths happened on August 24th?

Famous deaths on August 24th:

  • Richard Attenborough
    Richard Attenborough

    English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.

  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris

    American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

  • Louis Prima
    Louis Prima

    American actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).

  • Jane Greer
    Jane Greer

    American singer and actress (d. 2001).

  • Jay Thomas
    Jay Thomas

    American actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948).

  • Amanda Randolph
    Amanda Randolph

    Actress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65.

  • Charlie Watts

    Charlie watts is a renowned drummer best known for being a member of the legendary rock band the rolling stones.

  • Sakae Mutsu

    Japanese statesman and diplomat.

  • Delancey

    Prominent loyalist during the American Revolution.

  • Felis Topolski

    Polish-British artist known for his murals and paintings.

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August 24, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 24, 2011:

  • Liberia: Flag Day
  • RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Bartholomew
  • Roman festivals - first of the 3 days on which the mundus was opened
  • Ukraine: National Holiday, independence from Russia (1991)
  • Sierra Leone: President's Birthday
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August 24, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 24, 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 24, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 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 24, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 24, 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 24, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 24, 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 24, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 24, 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 24, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 24, 2011 was Amor Clandestino by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 24, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 24, 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 24, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 24, 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 24, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 24, 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 24, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 24, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Victory And Honor by W.E.B. Griffin and William E. Butterworth IV

Victory And Honor

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W.E. B. Griffin returns his Honor Bound series, set in the shadows World War II espionage. South America... May 1945: Cletus Frade was killed just weeks after Hitler's suicide.

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.

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.

In The Garden Of Beasts by Erik Larson

In The Garden Of Beasts

By:

Erik Larson, New York Times bestseller author of Devil in The White City, tells a fascinating story about Hitler's rise.

After America by Mark Steyn

After America

By:

Mark Steyn's New York Times Bestseller, After America is now available in paperback After America features a new introduction, updated throughout, and exposes Obama's terrible plans for the nation.

August 24, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 24, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi

Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi

Platform: PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: Versus fighting

Publisher: Namco Bandai

Air Conflicts: Secret Wars

Air Conflicts: Secret Wars

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Xbox 360; PlayStation 3

Genre: Flight simulation

Publisher: bitComposer

Batman: Arkham City Lockdown

Batman: Arkham City Lockdown

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

BloodRayne: Betrayal

BloodRayne: Betrayal

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action, hack and slash, platform

Publisher: JP Arc System Works (PS3); NA Majesco Entertainment (PS3, X360); WW Midnight City (PC)

Annoying Orange: Kitchen Carnage

Annoying Orange: Kitchen Carnage

Platform: iOS, Android

Publisher: Bottle Rocket Studios

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Who was the US President on August 24, 2011?

On August 24, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 2011?

On August 24, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 24, 2011?

On August 24, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 24th?

August 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - Spanish government approves a decree amending the historical memory law that allows the government to exhume francisco franco’s remains from valle de los caidos.
  • 2017 - Archaeology in israel: an archaeological mosaic from the 6th century, dated to justinian i's rule, was discovered while installing communication cables inside jerusalem's old city.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: us-backed rebels and the turkish armed forces join forces to take jarabulus from isil. to prevent isil from retaking areas they will not retreat from, the turkish land forces are also bombarding ypg positions.

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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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