Thursday April 28, 2011: on this day

April 28, 2011 was the 118th day of the year 2011, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is April 28, 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 April 28, 2011, who was born and died on April 28, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 28, 2011, which were the most popular songs (ex. S&M by Rihanna), movies (e.g. Kick-Ass, directed by Matthew Vaughn), TV series (e.g. My Babysitter'S A Vampire) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 28th, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 28, 2011?


April 28, 2011 was a Thursday and it was the 118th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 28, 2011 can also be written as 4/28/2011 in the US and as 28/4/2011 in UK and Europe.

April 28, 2011 in April 2011 calendar

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April 28, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 28, 2011:

  • Arab spring
  • Browse newspapers headlines from April 28, 2011
  • As part of a crackdown on protests against its regime, bahraini forces fired live rounds at sitra civilians. video footage shows the use of poison gas on civilians.
  • A bahraini military court has handed down its first verdicts regarding the uprising in bahrain. it sentenced four protestors to death and three to life imprisonment, for their participation in a pro-democracy rally that took place last month.
  • Over fears that bahraini citizens might become upset by the king of saudi arabia's presence, after he participated in the violent crackdown on the regime, the king of saudi arabia cancels the king of saudi arabia's trip to bahrain.
  • After the bahraini regime ordered that 7 pilots from the uk's oxford aviation academy be immediately sent home, the academy suspended them. the trainees were to protest against the government's attack on civilians.
  • The dispute over the 2011 bahrain grand prix is given a new twist by bernie ecclestone, who proposes extending the deadline of 1 may for a final decision regarding its happening.
  • 2011 syrian uprising
  • Over president bashar al assad's suppression of protesters, more than 200 members of syria's ba'ath party have resigned.
  • Syrian ambassador to the united kingdom dr sami khiyami's invitation to tomorrow's wedding of prince william and catherine middleton is withdrawn after british officials deem it ampquotinappropriateampquot for him to attend as a crackdown on dissent continues. khiyami described it as "a little embarrassing"
  • Libyan civil war 2011: at least 11 people are killed in an airstrike by nato against muammar gadafi's forces at misrata, a besieged port in libya.
  • 2011 yemeni protests - thousands demonstrate nationwide to condemn a violent government crackdown in sanaa that has resulted in the deaths of at least 13 civilians.
  • After visiting north korea, jimmy carter, former president of the united states, appeals to the u.s., south korea and japan to stop starving north koreans. he also accuses south korea and the u.s. of violating human rights. carter claims that kim jong-il is open to unconditional talks with south korea. however, current u.s. officials deny the fact that carter visited north korea.
  • After a bomb ripped through marrakesh’s main djemaa el-fna square, at least 15 people were killed and 20 more injured, a bomb ripped through argana cafe.
  • A bomb explodes aboard a pakistan navy bus carrying employees to karachi. at least 2 people are injured.
  • After the arrest of kizza besigye, the opposition leader, protestors rioted in kampala, uganda's capital, for the fourth time within two weeks.
  • After seven days of fighting at the preah vihear temple, thailand announced that it would send more troops to cambodia's border. the conflict has claimed the lives of 15 people.
  • President barack obama names general david petraeus as his new cia chief and names leon panetta, outgoing cia chief, as the pentagon's head.
  • Wal-mart, the american retail giant, promises to increase sales of weaponry, including shotguns and rifles.
  • Sudanese president omar al-bashir promises not to recognize south sudan if it attempts to claim oil-producing abyei.
  • Japan's industrial output fell by 15.3% in march after the 2011 tohoku earthquake, tsunami.
  • According to reports, panasonic corporation will announce job cuts of up to 40,000.
  • After ten weeks, banks in cote d'ivoire reopen and there are thousands of people queuing.
  • Exelon corp. is the leading nuclear power concern in america and announces a deal for purchase
  • U.s. tornado outbreak:
  • Following heavy storms, seven states in the united states declare a state emergency. these include alabama, arkansas kentucky, mississippi missouri, tennessee, tennessee, tennessee, and oklahoma.
  • The death toll from storms is 290, with 194 people killed in alabama.
  • Israeli officials claim they won't deal with the palestinian unity government made up of fatah, hamas and israel because hamas has been bombing israel and firing rockets at it for years and doesn't recognize its right to exist.
  • Foxtel and seven network agree to pay $1.253 billion over five years for broadcasting australian football league games.
  • The 2011 us national football league draft begins at radio city music hall in new york city.
  • Protests are underway at buckingham palace, london against sheikh khalifa bin ali al-khalifa, bahrain's official torture service representative,'s presence at the wedding of prince william & catherine middleton.
  • 2011 syrian uprising.: more than 200 members from syria's ruling ba'ath party have resigned over president bashar al-assad's repression. (the telegraph) the invitation of dr sami khiyami, the syrian ambassador to britain, to tomorrow's wedding ceremony of prince william and catherine middleton has been withdrawn by british officials. this is in response to continued crackdowns on dissent. khiyami described it as "a little embarrassing".
  • British officials have withdrawn dr sami khiyami, the syrian ambassador to britain,'s invitation for tomorrow's wedding of prince william (and catherine middleton) is deemed inappropriate. this follows a continuing crackdown against dissent. khiyami described it as "a little embarrassing".
  • In a suicide attack at baladruz in iraq, at least 6 people are killed while 15 are hurt.
  • India selects two european fighters to take part in a $11 billion key military contract. this ignores lobbying by the united states. timothy j. roemer, united states ambassador, said that he was "deeply disappointed". roemer steps down from his position.
  • On his 52nd birthday, erhard loretan, a well-known swiss climber, was killed when he fell from a mountain in switzerland's alps.
  • 2011 super outbreak: seven states declare an emergency in response to heavy storms, including alabama, arkansas and kentucky. (afp via news limited). (new york daily news). the death toll from storms has risen to 290, with 194 people killed in alabama.
  • According to the world health organisation, chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes are leading causes of death worldwide. they caused more than 36 million deaths in 2008.
  • In kent, england, uk, the skeleton of a girl believed to have been stabbed by roman soldiers was discovered.

April 28, 2011: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 28, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 28, 2011:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.03
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $346.19
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.46
  • General Electric GE: opens at $20.69
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $169.99

Exchange Rates on April 28, 2011:

  • 1 USD = 81.55 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9505 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.8736 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.502 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 120.87 JPY
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April 28, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 28th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 28, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 28, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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April 28, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 28, 2011 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 28, 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 April 28, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 03:29 am and setting at 04:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 18, 2011 while the next full moon would come on May 17, 2011.

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Who was born on April 28, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on April 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 28th:

  • Jessica Alba
    Jessica Alba

    American actress who rose to prominence in television and film in the late 1990s.

  • Penélope Cruz
    Penélope Cruz

    Spanish actress.

  • Min-sik Choi
    Min-sik Choi

    Min-sik choi is a south korean actor known for his roles in popular films such as oldboy and i saw the devil.

  • Jacques Dutronc
    Jacques Dutronc

    French singer, songwriter and guitarist.

  • Jay Leno
    Jay Leno

    American comedian, talk show host and commercial pitchman.

  • Harper Lee
    Harper Lee

    American author of "to kill a mockingbird", a 1961 pulitzer prize winning novel.

  • Kim Gordon
    Kim Gordon

    American singer, visual artist, musician, producer, video director and fashion designer.

  • Carolyn Jones
    Carolyn Jones

    American actress.

  • Paul Guilfoyle
    Paul Guilfoyle

    American actor.

  • Bruno Kirby
    Bruno Kirby

    American actor and director (d. 2006).

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April 28, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 10 months old,

or 154 months and 20 days old,

or 672 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4709 days old,

if you were born on April 28, 2011.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 28, 2011?

There are 40 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 28, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 28, 2011.

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April 28, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 28, 2011:

  • Erhard Loretan

    Swiss journalist and mountaineer who reported on climbing expeditions.

  • Newt Perry

    Newt Perry was a successful football player known for his achievements in the sport.

  • Fernanda de' Maffei
  • William Campbell
  • Willie O'Neill
  • Enrique Arancibia Clavel

What famous deaths happened on April 28th?

Famous deaths on April 28th:

  • Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun

    American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".

  • Ed Begley
    Ed Begley

    Hartford, connecticut -- actor (mr koppel - leave it to larry).

  • Patricia Medina
    Patricia Medina

    English actress (b. 1919).

  • Joshiah Willard Gibbs

    Known for his contributions to thermodynamics and physical chemistry.

  • Marri Sivaram

    Distinguished war correspondent known for his insightful analysis.

  • Penelopi Fitzgerald

    British author celebrated for her literary fiction.

  • Gopinath Mohanty

    Gopinath Mohanty was a renowned Oriya writer and novelist, known for his works like 'Danapani' and 'Amrutara Santana'.

  • Amaka Igwe

    Renowned Nigerian screenwriter and film producer.

  • Madalee Milton

    Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

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April 28, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 28, 2011:

  • Arbor Day - legal state holiday in Nebraska, USA.
  • National Heroes Day - public holiday in Barbados in honor of men and women who played a significant role in the island nation's history, such as Sir Garfield Sobers.
  • Peter Chanel
  • Louis Marie Grignon of Montfort
  • Luchesius
  • Patritius
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Theodora and Didymus
  • World Day for Safety and Health at Work, which developed from the Canadian observance.
  • National Day of Mourning in Canada to commemorate workers killed, injured, or suffering illness due to occupational hazards and accidents.
  • Roman Empire - first day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.

Observances on April 28, 2011:

  • International Girls in ICT Day [ITU]
  • World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Saints celebrated on April 28, 2011:

  • Saints Vitalis and Valeria
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April 28, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 28, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 25th and May 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 28, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 28, 2011 was S&M by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

April 28, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 28, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - S&M
  2. - E.T.
  3. - Just Can't Get Enough
  4. - Down On Me
  5. - F**K You (Forget You)

April 28, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 28, 2011 was Look At Me Now by Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

April 28, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 28, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Look At Me Now
  2. - All Of The Lights
  3. - Did It On'em
  4. - Moment 4 Life
  5. - 6 Foot 7 Foot

April 28, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 28, 2011 was Lluvia Al Corazon by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

April 28, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 28, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Lluvia Al Corazon
  2. - Me Encantaria
  3. - Corazon Sin Cara
  4. - Danza Kuduro
  5. - Gracias A Dios

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April 28, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 28, 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

April 28, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 28, 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:

My Babysitter's a Vampire

My Babysitter's a Vampire

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Bruce McDonald

Love Thy Neighbour

Love Thy Neighbour

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Andy Smith

Camelot

Camelot

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Marty Callner

Rango

Rango

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Gore Verbinski

Mad Love

Mad Love

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Antonia Bird

April 28, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 28, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts

Chasing Fire

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The #1 New York Times bestseller dives into the world of elite firefighters, men and women who are able to thrive on adrenaline and danger.

Please Look After Mom by Kyung-Sook Shin

Please Look After Mom

By:

MAN ASIAN LITERARY PRIZE WINNER

Live Wire by Harlan Coben

Live Wire

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#1 New York Times bestseller Harlan Coben exposes another side to Myron Bolitar, a sports agent in this thrilling thriller Lex escapes after Suzze T, a former tennis star, and Lex, her rock star husband, receives a Facebook question asking …

Bossypants by Tina Fey

Bossypants

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Tina Fey was just a little girl before Liz Lemon, before "Weekend Update", before "Sarah Palin". Tina Fey was just an innocent young girl with a dream. A recurring stress dream she was being chased through.

Save Me by Lisa Scottoline

Save Me

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Save Me by Lisa Scottoline, a New York Times bestseller, will touch every woman's heart as its heroine Rose McKenna makes a split-second choice that changes the course of events

April 28, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 28, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

ABBA: You Can Dance

ABBA: You Can Dance

Platform: Wii

Genre: Rhythm game

Publisher: Ubisoft

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Square Enix

Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2012

Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2012

Platform: PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360

Genre: Sports (Hunting)

Publisher: Activision

CardMon Hero

CardMon Hero

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Card battle, MMORPG

Publisher: HanbitSoft

Battle vs. Chess

Battle vs. Chess

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360, Wii

Genre: Board game

Publisher: TopWare Interactive SouthPeak Games (US)

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Who was the US President on April 28, 2011?

On April 28, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 28, 2011?

On April 28, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 28, 2011?

On April 28, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about April 28th?

April 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of April. 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 April 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - Terrorists storm a church, in burkina faso's soum province. six people are killed. the pastor, his two sons and three worshippers are among the victims.
  • 2018 - Israel launched airstrikes against hamas ships in gaza's harbor and a hamas building at deir al balah as a response to ongoing and sometimes violent protests.
  • 2017 - Tsunami warnings were issued after a 6.8 earthquake struck the philippines' mindanao coast.

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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 April 2011?

April 2011 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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