Wednesday August 31, 2011: on this day

August 31, 2011 was the 243rd day of the year 2011, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 31, 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 31, 2011, who was born and died on August 31, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 2011, which were the most popular songs (ex. Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) by Katy Perry), movies (e.g. Warrior, directed by Gavin O'Connor), TV series (e.g. Black Dynamite) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 31st, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 31, 2011?


August 31, 2011 was a Wednesday and it was the 243rd day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 2011 can also be written as 8/31/2011 in the US and as 31/8/2011 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 2011 in August 2011 calendar

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August 31, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 31, 2011:

  • Gassem baruni, a tripoli doctor, tells the associated press that colonel muammar gaddafi’s daughter hana moammar gaddafi - who is believed to have been killed by us airstrikes in 1986 - worked as a surgeon for him before she disappeared on aug 25.
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  • Venice, italy - the 68th venice international film festival begins.
  • To stop att's acquisition of t-mobile usa, the united states justice department files an antitrust suit.
  • In the us, wildfires can cause severe damage to homes and infrastructure in oklahoma and texas.
  • Hurricane katia is now the second hurricane in the 2011 atlantic hurricane season.
  • The high court of australia ruled against australia's plans to send 800 asylum seekers from australia to malaysia.
  • Exxonmobil, oao rosneft agree to a deal that could reach $500 billion for projects in the arctic, gulf of mexico and black sea.

August 31, 2011: What were the magazines covers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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August 31, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 31, 2011:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $74.36
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $390.57
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.29
  • General Electric GE: opens at $16.24
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $173.29

Exchange Rates on August 31, 2011:

  • 1 USD = 76.66 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9782 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.8065 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.378 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 110.232 JPY

August 31, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Juve Stabia - Verona : 1 - 2
  • Torino - Cittadella : 1 - 1
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August 31, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st 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 31, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on August 31st, 2011 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 31, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 31, 2011 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 09:26 am and setting at 09:15 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 31, 2011?


Famous people born on August 31, 2011:

  • Milo Bugliari

    American child of well-known parents.

Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:

  • Richard Gere
    Richard Gere

    American actor.

  • Chris Tucker
    Chris Tucker

    American actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.

  • James Coburn
    James Coburn

    American actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.

  • Marcia Clark
    Marcia Clark

    American lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.

  • Itzhak Perlman
    Itzhak Perlman

    Israeli-american violinist and conductor.

  • William Saroyan
    William Saroyan

    American author of short stories, novels, and plays.

  • Eldridge Cleaver
    Eldridge Cleaver

    Afro-american militant black activist from the '60s.

  • Buddy Hackett
    Buddy Hackett

    American comedian and actor (d. 2003).

  • Arthur Godfrey
    Arthur Godfrey

    American entertainer.

  • Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart

    American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.

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August 31, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 6 months old,

or 150 months and 19 days old,

or 654 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4584 days old,

if you were born on August 31, 2011.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 2011?

There are 165 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 31, 2011.

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August 31, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 31, 2011:

  • Wade Belak

    Canadian ice hockey player (d. 2011).

  • Gennadij Kapustin
  • Abderrahmane Mahjoub
  • Jorge Nuré
  • Johann Riegler
  • Valerij Il'ič Roždestvenskij
  • Carlo Sismonda
  • Peter Twiss
  • Rosel Zech
  • Cal Christensen
  • Jack Stephens
  • Juchen Thupten Namgyal
  • Valeri Rojdestvenski cosmonaute soviétique . (° 13février1939)

What famous deaths happened on August 31st?

Famous deaths on August 31st:

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

  • David Farrar
    David Farrar

    Forest gate, england -- actor.

  • Michael Constantine
    Michael Constantine

    Greek-american actor (b. 1927).

  • Sally Rand
    Sally Rand

    Hickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).

  • Charles Delaney
    Charles Delaney

    Dies at 67.

  • Charlot Baudelaire

    Influential poet known for his symbolist style.

  • John Bunyan

    English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).

  • Tom Seaver

    American professional baseball player, known as tom terrific with the new york mets.

  • Rockney Marciano

    Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.

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August 31, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 31, 2011:

  • Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
  • Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
  • Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
  • Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
  • Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus

Observances on August 31, 2011:

  • International Day for People of African Descent
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August 31, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 31, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 29th and September 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 31, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 2011 was Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

August 31, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 31, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 29th and September 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

August 31, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 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 29th and September 4th.

August 31, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 31, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 29th and September 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

August 31, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 31, 2011 was Taboo by Don Omar, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

August 31, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 31, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 29th and September 4th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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August 31, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 31, 2011 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Warrior

Warrior

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Gavin O'Connor

Starring: Tom Hardy, Nick Nolte, Joel Edgerton, Jennifer Morrison

Country: United States of America

Moneyball

Moneyball

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Bennett Miller

Starring: Brad Pitt, Robin Wright, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman

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

Shame

Shame

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Steve McQueen

Starring: Michael Fassbender, Carey Mulligan, James Badge Dale, Lucy Walters

Country: United States of America

Real Steel

Real Steel

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Shawn Levy

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Evangeline Lilly, Dakota Goyo, Anthony Mackie

Country: United States of America

August 31, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 31, 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

China, IL

China, IL

Release year: 2011

Country: United States of America

August 31, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 31, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Secrets Of The Fbi by Ronald Kessler

The Secrets Of The Fbi

By:

Ronald Kessler, a New York Times bestseller, has revealed the FBI's most secretive secrets as well as the secrets of politicians and celebrities.

Incognito by David Eagleman

Incognito

By:

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Heaven Is for Real by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent

Heaven Is for Real

By:

After life-saving surgery, a young boy returns home with amazing stories about his trip to heaven. Heaven Is for Real tells the story of the four year old son of a Nebraska pastor who, during emergency surgery, slips out of …

Ghost Story by Jim Butcher

Ghost Story

By:

Harry Dresden hopes that he will be heading to a better world when an unknown person shoots him.

State Of Wonder by Ann Patchett

State Of Wonder

By:

Ann Patchett's fiction will make you believe in miracles. "--New York Times Book ReviewAward winning, New York Times bestseller Ann Patchett returns to the New York Times with a provocative, assured novel of science, morality, and miracles.

August 31, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 31, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Marvel Super Hero Squad Online

Marvel Super Hero Squad Online

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X

Genre: Massively multiplayer online role-playing game

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Square Enix

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7554

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Emobi Games

Marvel: Avengers Alliance

Marvel: Avengers Alliance

Platform: Facebook, iOS, Android, Windows, Playdom.com

Genre: Role-playing game

Publisher: Playdom (2012–2014) Disney Interactive (2014–present)

Chaos Code

Chaos Code

Platform: Arcade PlayStation 3

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: Arc System Works

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Who was the US President on August 31, 2011?

On August 31, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 2011?

On August 31, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 31, 2011?

On August 31, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 31st?

August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
  • 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
  • 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.

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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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