Saturday October 29, 2011: on this day

October 29, 2011 was the 302nd day of the year 2011, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is October 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 October 29, 2011, who was born and died on October 29, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 29, 2011, which were the most popular songs (ex. Someone Like You by Adele), movies (e.g. The Help, directed by Tate Taylor), TV series (e.g. Man Up) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 29, 2011?


October 29, 2011 was a Saturday and it was the 302nd day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 29, 2011 can also be written as 10/29/2011 in the US and as 29/10/2011 in UK and Europe.

October 29, 2011 in October 2011 calendar

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October 29, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 29, 2011:

  • 2011 syrian uprising
  • 2011 syrian uprising: syrian security forces attack homs with fighter planes and tanks, killing at most 3.
  • War in afghanistan (2001-present):
  • At least four afghans and 13 american troops were killed in a suicide attack on a nato convoy near kabul, killing the attacker.
  • Three australian army soldiers were killed and one afghan interpreter was injured when a member of the afghan national army opened fire on them in kandahar province.
  • Qantas, an australian airline, has grounded its entire fleet because of an ongoing industrial dispute. a lockout will begin on monday.
  • After a footbridge collapsed in india's arunachal pradesh into the kameng river, thirty people are believed to have died.
  • Rare october snowstorm hits the northeastern united states and mid-atlantic united states. it leaves millions without power, and kills two.
  • At least three people are killed in an explosion at a grain elevator in atchison, kansas.
  • Afghanistan war (2001-present).: a suicide bomber attacks a nato convoy in kabul, killing at least four afghans and 13 american soldiers. (cnn)an afghan national army rogue opens fire on three australian army soldiers in kandahar province, killing one and a translator from afghanistan.

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October 29, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Catania - Napoli : 2 - 1
  • Inter - Juventus : 1 - 2
  • Roma - Milan : 2 - 3

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Bergen - Gent : 1 - 1
  • Club Brugge - Genk : 4 - 5
  • Lokeren - Kortrijk : 1 - 4
  • Mechelen - Westerlo : 1 - 0
  • Oud-Heverlee Leuven - Germinal : 3 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bayern Munich - Nurnberg : 4 - 0
  • Mainz - Werder Bremen : 1 - 3
  • M'gladbach - Hannover : 2 - 1
  • Schalke 04 - Hoffenheim : 3 - 1
  • Stuttgart - Dortmund : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Dresden - Karlsruhe : 5 - 1
  • Paderborn - Erzgebirge Aue : 1 - 0
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October 29, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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

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


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The moon phase on October 29, 2011 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 29, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 10:43 am and setting at 09:21 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 12, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Nov 10, 2011.

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Who was born on October 29, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on October 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 29th:

  • Gabrielle Union
    Gabrielle Union

    American actress and activist, known for her roles in films and TV shows, and her advocacy for women's rights and racial equality.

  • Winona Ryder
    Winona Ryder

    American actress who entered movies at age 13 following a less-than-conventional upbringing by intellectual hippy parents who were both...

  • Kate Jackson
    Kate Jackson

    Kate jackson is an american tv actress best known for her role as sabrina duncan in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Andy Richter
    Andy Richter

    Andy richter is an american comedian known for his work as the sidekick to conan o'brien on his late-night talk shows.

  • Tracee Ellis Ross
    Tracee Ellis Ross

    Tracee ellis ross is an american actress known for her role as dr.

  • Joan Plowright
    Joan Plowright

    Joan plowright is a british actress known for her work in stage, film, and television, and for her marriage to sir laurence olivier.

  • Richard Dreyfuss
    Richard Dreyfuss

    American actor who rose in prominence in the early 1970s with a variety of roles.

  • Edwige Feuillère
    Edwige Feuillère

    French actress on stage/film/tv, director, producer.

  • Chelan Simmons
    Chelan Simmons

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Félix Marten
    Félix Marten

    French actor, director, and singer.

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


You are 12 years 5 months old,

or 149 months and 22 days old,

or 651 weeks

or 4557 days old,

if you were born on October 29, 2011.

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

There are 192 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 29th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 29, 2011:

  • Jimmy Savile

    Jimmy Savile was a British media personality and charity fundraiser, who hosted the BBC television show Jim'll Fix It and was known for his...

  • Aldo Donà
  • Jaime Díaz Rozzotto
  • R.C. Pitts
  • Robert Lamoureux
  • Axel e Eigil Axgil
  • Walter Vidarte

What famous deaths happened on October 29th?

Famous deaths on October 29th:

  • Franco Corelli
    Franco Corelli

    Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.

  • John Witherspoon
    John Witherspoon

    American actor and comedian (d. 2019).

  • Adolphe Menjou
    Adolphe Menjou

    American actor.

  • Lloyd Bochner
    Lloyd Bochner

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2005).

  • Christianjames Pulitzer

    Pioneering journalist and newspaper publisher, established the Pulitzer Prize.

  • Joseph Pulitzer

    Hungarian-american publisher.

  • Frances Hodgson Burnett

    Frances Hodgson Burnett was a British-American novelist and playwright best known for her children's novels such as 'The Secret Garden' and...

  • Leticia Baldrige

    Leticia Baldrige was an American journalist, author, and etiquette expert who served as the White House Social Secretary during the Kennedy...

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


Holidays on October 29, 2011:

  • St. Hyacinth
  • St. Ida of Leeuw
  • St. John of Autun
  • St. Terence of Metz
  • Turkey - Republic Day (1923)
  • Anglican Church - James Hannington
  • St. Zenobius
  • St. Theodore
  • St. Bond
  • St. Maximillian

Saints celebrated on October 29, 2011:

  • Saint Colman of Kilmacduagh
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October 29, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 29, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 24th and October 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 2011 was Someone Like You by Adele, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 29, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 24th and October 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Someone Like You youtube
  2. - Moves Like Jagger
  3. - Pumped Up Kicks
  4. - Sexy And I Know It
  5. - Stereo Hearts

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 29, 2011 was She Will by Lil Wayne Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 29, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 24th and October 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - She Will
  2. - Headlines
  3. - Ni**as in Paris
  4. - That Way
  5. - Marvin & Chardonnay

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

The number 1 Latin song on October 29, 2011 was Promise by Romeo Santos Featuring Usher, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

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

The Latin music chart on October 29, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 24th and October 30th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Promise
  2. - Give Me Everything
  3. - Taboo
  4. - El Amor
  5. - Rain Over Me

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

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

The Help

The Help

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Tate Taylor

Starring: Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Bryce Dallas Howard

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

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

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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

Exposure

Exposure

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Gordon Scott Venters

Dream House

Dream House

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Jim Sheridan

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

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

The Affair by Lee Child

The Affair

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEREverything begins somewhere. Jack Reacher was an elite military officer. That somewhere was Carter Crossing in Mississippi back in 1997. One lonely railroad track.

Snuff by Terry Pratchett

Snuff

By:

Lady Sybil finally lured Sam Vimes on a well-deserved vacation away from the grime and crime of Ankh-Morpork.

Heat Rises by Richard Castle

Heat Rises

By:

The third book in the New York Times bestseller Nikki Heat series is Richard Castle's thrilling new mystery. This follows HEAT WAVE AND NAKED HEAT.

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

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.

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

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

The Cat and the Coup

The Cat and the Coup

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Puzzle game

Bionic Commando Rearmed 2

Bionic Commando Rearmed 2

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

Genre: Platforming

Publisher: Capcom

Defenders of Ardania

Defenders of Ardania

Platform: iOS; Windows PC; PlayStation 3 (PSN); Xbox 360 (XBLA)

Genre: Tower defense and real-time strategy

Publisher: Deep Silver Paradox Interactive

Amnesty – the game

Amnesty – the game

Genre: Serious game

X-Men: Destiny

X-Men: Destiny

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

Genre: Beat 'em up; Action role-playing

Publisher: Activision

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Who was the US President on October 29, 2011?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 29, 2011?

On October 29, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 29th?

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

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: six years after being closed by the war, the national museum of damascus is reopened to the public.
  • 2017 - Northern rakhine state clashes: more than 2000 people marched in yangon to support the military and ask it to protect the country's sovereignty, national security, and stop illegal invaders (referring specifically to the rohingya).
  • 2016 - Sectarianism in pakistan: five people were killed and many more injured when armed terrorists opened fire on majlis members at a karachi home in the nazimabad area of karachi.

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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 October 2011?

October 2011 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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