Thursday December 29, 2011: on this day

December 29, 2011 was the 363rd day of the year 2011, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 29, 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 December 29, 2011, who was born and died on December 29, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 29, 2011, which were the most popular songs (ex. We Found Love by Rihanna), movies (e.g. Drive, directed by Nicolas Winding Refn), TV series (e.g. The Layover) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 29th, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 29, 2011?


December 29, 2011 was a Thursday and it was the 363rd day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 29, 2011 can also be written as 12/29/2011 in the US and as 29/12/2011 in UK and Europe.

December 29, 2011 in December 2011 calendar

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December 29, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 29, 2011:

  • Tokelau and samoa move east to west along the international date line. this allows them to skip december 30 in order to better align their time zones with their main trading partners.
  • 2011 syrian uprising. at least 10 people were killed in clashes in homs, as arab league monitors continue to inspect syria's conflict areas.
  • According to state media, seven kidnappers were killed and two hostages were rescued during a raid by police in china's xinjiang province. a police officer was also reported to have been killed.
  • Turkish warplanes accidentally kill 35 smugglers who were believed to be guerillas when they launch airstrikes against kurdish militants.
  • 2011 egyptian revolution: security forces in egypt storm offices of non-governmental organizations across the country.
  • New york mayor michael bloomberg stated that there is no chance that the national september 11 museum would open on schedule (september 11, 2012) due to a financial dispute.
  • Saudi arabia is the proud recipient of 84 f-15 fighter planes from the united states.
  • A multi-vehicle accident that occurred on the pan american highway near caracas, venezuela claimed the lives of at least 14 people.
  • Mount cleveland, an alaska volcano, erupts causing an alert to be issued.
  • To put out a fire on its hull, a russian nuclear submarine, k-84 "ekaterinburg", is forced to partially submerge at murmansk's shipyard. there have been no radiation leaks.
  • At the end of the state funeral for his father, kim jong-un was recognized as the new supreme north korean leader.
  • Around 500 protestors demonstrated in moscow, russia against sergei udaltsov's detention.
  • Jamaica holds general elections. preliminary results show that the opposition people's national party, led by portia smith miller, is in a winning position.
  • The rajya sabha (the upper house of india's parliament) adjourns for the year, but it will not vote on the lokpal anti corruption bill that anna hazare and others have proposed.
  • Poland announces amnesty for illegal migrants starting january 1, 2012.
  • Rosman garcia, a former relief pitcher from venezuela who was a part of the texas rangers' 2003-2004 baseball season, is killed in a crash in valencia, venezuela.
  • An explosion in rangoon, burmese city, has resulted in at least 15 deaths and many injuries.
  • To align their time zones better with their trading partners, the pacific island nation of samoa (and tokelau) move east to west at the international date line. this will ensure that they don't mark december 30.

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December 29, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 29, 2011:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $84.09
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $403.40
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.95
  • General Electric GE: opens at $17.81
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $184.07

Exchange Rates on December 29, 2011:

  • 1 USD = 77.63 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.02 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9402 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3187 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 100.61 JPY
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December 29, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 29th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 29, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 29, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on December 29th, 2011 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 29, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 29, 2011 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 29, 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 December 29, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 10:09 am and setting at 10:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 10, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Jan 09, 2012.

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Who was born on December 29, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on December 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 29th:

  • Patricia Clarkson
    Patricia Clarkson

    Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Green Mile and Pieces of April.

  • Jude Law
    Jude Law

    Renowned actor who has also shown interest and skill in sports.

  • Jon Voight
    Jon Voight

    American actor, who received oscar nominations for movies such as 1969's "deliverance", and "midnight cowboy" in addition to a few minor...

  • Ted Danson
    Ted Danson

    American actor.

  • Diego Luna
    Diego Luna

    Mexican actor, director and producer.

  • Alison Brie
    Alison Brie

    Alison Brie is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows like 'Community' and 'GLOW'.

  • Ross Lynch
    Ross Lynch

    American actor and musician known for his role in Disney Channel's 'Austin & Ally'.

  • Jane Levy
    Jane Levy

    Tv actress.

  • Leonor Varela
    Leonor Varela

    Model and actress from chile, both american and chilean.

  • Mekhi Phifer
    Mekhi Phifer

    American actor.

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December 29, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 3 months old,

or 147 months

or 639 weeks and 1 day old,

or 4474 days old,

if you were born on December 29, 2011.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 29, 2011?

There are 275 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 29th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 29, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 29, 2011.

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December 29, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 29, 2011:

  • Constance Bartlett Hieatt

    American scholar (b. 1928).

  • Maria Eletta Martini
  • Henri Puppo
  • Ron Howells
  • Rosman García

What famous deaths happened on December 29th?

Famous deaths on December 29th:

  • Peggy Cummins
    Peggy Cummins

    Irish actress (b. 1925).

  • Lita Grey
    Lita Grey

    American actress (born in 1908).

  • Vivienne Segal
    Vivienne Segal

    At 95, a us actress (broadway pal joey), is dead.

  • Alekai Laiho

    Talented golfer known for his precision and skill on the course.

  • Reginna Maria Rilke

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical and philosophical works.

  • Bridge Baron

    Renowned American bridge player.

  • Joseff Cornell

    Known for his intricate shadow boxes and collages.

  • Christina Rossetti

    The sister of d.g.

  • Syvilla

    Renowned African-American dancer and choreographer.

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December 29, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 29, 2011:

  • The fourth day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • R.C. Saints - Thomas Becket (optional memorial)
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December 29, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 29, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 26th and January 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 29, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 29, 2011 was We Found Love by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

December 29, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 29, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - We Found Love
  2. - Sexy And I Know It
  3. - It Will Rain
  4. - Good Feeling
  5. - The One That Got Away

December 29, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 29, 2011 was Lotus Flower Bomb by Wale Featuring Miguel, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

December 29, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 29, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Lotus Flower Bomb
  2. - Ni**as in Paris
  3. - Party
  4. - Dance (A$$)
  5. - Make Me Proud

December 29, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 29, 2011 was Promise by Romeo Santos Featuring Usher, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

December 29, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 29, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Promise
  2. - El Verdadero Amor Perdona
  3. - Ayer
  4. - Nada Iguales
  5. - Te Quiero A Morir

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December 29, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 29, 2011 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Drive

Drive

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Nicolas Winding Refn

Starring: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Albert Brooks

Country: United States of America

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

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Tomas Alfredson

Starring: Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Tom Hardy, Mark Strong

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

December 29, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 29, 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:

The Layover

The Layover

Release year: 2011

Directed by: William H. Macy

Hell on Wheels

Hell on Wheels

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Will Zens

Man Up

Man Up

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Ben Palmer

Dragon Age: Redemption

Dragon Age: Redemption

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Peter Winther

Hell's Kitty

Hell's Kitty

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Nicholas Tana

December 29, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 29, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Thinking, Fast And Slow by Daniel Kahneman

Thinking, Fast And Slow

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Major New York Times BestsellerWinner of The National Academy of Sciences Best Book Award 2012Selected by New York Times Book Review to be one of the top books of 2011.

Catherine The Great by Robert K. Massie

Catherine The Great

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"[A] story of power, perseverance, and passion . . A great story in the hands ."--The Wall Street Journal The Pulitzer Prize-winning writer of Peter the

Then Again by Diane Keaton

Then Again

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This trade paperback edition Diane Keaton's remarkable memoir features a new Afterword on the bonds between mother-daughter.

The Drop by Michael Connelly

The Drop

By:

Harry Bosch will be able to continue his career for three more years, but he is determined to pursue cases even harder than ever.

Zero Day by David Baldacci

Zero Day

By:

David Baldacci, the modern master of thrillers and #1 worldwide bestselling author, has a new hero: an Army Special Agent who takes on the most serious crimes in the country.

December 29, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 29, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

1000 Heroz

1000 Heroz

Platform: iOS

Genre: puzzle-platform game

Publisher: RedLynx

Catherine

Catherine

Platform: PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: Puzzle platformer, adventure

Publisher: Atlus

Dead Block

Dead Block

Platform: Xbox 360 (XBLA), PlayStation 3 (PSN), Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action, strategy

Publisher: Digital Reality

Tetris: Axis

Tetris: Axis

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: JP Bandai Namco Games; NA Nintendo; EU Tetris Online, Inc.

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Army of Darkness: Defense

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Who was the US President on December 29, 2011?

On December 29, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 29, 2011?

On December 29, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 29, 2011?

On December 29, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 29th?

December 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of December. 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 December 29th, such as:

  • 2018 - Egyptian police have killed 40 militants in a retaliation to the roadside bombing that left three vietnamese tourists dead and one egyptian tour guide injured.
  • 2017 - Attack on saint menas church: nine people are killed by two coordinated attacks against coptic christians in egypt. a gunman kills two victims in an appliance store owned by coptic christians in cairo's helwan district. after killing two victims, the gunman moves on to a church and kills six more civilians and a cop before being arrested.
  • 2016 - Russian president vladimir putin stated that a ceasefire was reached between the rebel forces and the government of syria. russia and turkey are said to have guaranteed the ceasefire, which would not include un-denominated terrorist organizations like isil and al-nusra. while the fsa states it will abide by this truce, ahrar al sham expresses "reservations".

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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 December 2011?

December 2011 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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