Sunday April 17, 2011: on this day

April 17, 2011 was the 107th day of the year 2011, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is April 17, 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 17, 2011, who was born and died on April 17, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 17, 2011, which were the most popular songs (ex. E.T. by Katy Perry), 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 17th, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 17, 2011?


April 17, 2011 was a Sunday and it was the 107th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 17, 2011 can also be written as 4/17/2011 in the US and as 17/4/2011 in UK and Europe.

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April 17, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 17, 2011:

  • During anti-government protests, at least four people were shot by security forces in syria.
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  • The town of ajdabiya is retaken by rebel forces from libya
  • Reports indicate that seventeen people have died in the midst of heavy fighting in misrata.
  • Nato has announced that eight soldiers from its member countries were killed in combat in afghanistan.
  • The state prosecutor is referring to 14 people who claimed to have been responsible for the march shooting of 52 protestors in sana'a.
  • China increases its bank reserve requirements to combat inflation. this is a 50 basis point (half a percent) increase effective april 21.
  • Oman will spend 1 billion rials to stop further anti-government protests.
  • Hillary clinton, secretary of state of the united states, visits japan to announce us support for the recovery efforts following the 2011 tohoku earthquake/tsunami.
  • More than 40 people died in the mid-april 2011 southern united states tornado effort, with north carolina the most severely affected.
  • In china's guangdong province, at least twelve people are killed by a severe storm.
  • China's police detain hundreds of followers of the underground protestant church in beijing.
  • The national coalition party won the finnish parliamentary elections (44 seats), while the true finns, who finished third, emerged as a major political party with 39 seats. the centre party, which lost 36 seats, is the biggest loser. coalition talks will likely be held between the coalition and the true finns (42 seats).
  • Based on the unofficial results of the presidential election, goodluck jonathan will again be elected president of nigeria.
  • Ayatollah ali khanei, supreme leader of iran, refuses to accept resignation from intelligence chief heyder moslehi.
  • South africa will host the 17th edition caf african youth championship.
  • Mclaren's lewis hamilton wins the chinese grand prix 2011.
  • Emmanuel mutai wins london marathon and sets a new course record.
  • Libyan civil war 2011: rebel forces in libya retake ajdabiya. (al jazeera). reports indicate that seventeen people have died in the midst of heavy fighting in misrata.
  • More than 40 people died in the tornadoes that struck north carolina between april 14-16 2011.

April 17, 2011: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 17, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Catania - Lazio : 1 - 4
  • Cesena - Bari : 1 - 0
  • Chievo - Bologna : 2 - 0
  • Fiorentina - Juventus : 0 - 0
  • Genoa - Brescia : 3 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bayern Munich - Leverkusen : 5 - 1
  • Dortmund - Freiburg : 3 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Aachen - Erzgebirge Aue : 1 - 5
  • Bielefeld - Oberhausen : 3 - 3
  • Greuther Furth - Paderborn : 2 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Espanol - Ath Madrid : 2 - 2
  • La Coruna - Santander : 2 - 0
  • Levante - Hercules : 2 - 1
  • Osasuna - Ath Bilbao : 1 - 2
  • Sociedad - Sp Gijon : 2 - 1
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April 17, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries 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 17, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on April 17th, 2011 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 17, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 17, 2011 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 17, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:31 pm and setting at 06:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 19, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Apr 18, 2011.

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Who was born on April 17, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on April 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 17th:

  • Victoria Beckham
    Victoria Beckham

    Posh is a british singer, who was also one of the spice girls.

  • Sean Bean
    Sean Bean

    Sean bean is an english actor known for his roles in the lord of the rings and game of thrones.

  • Roddy Piper
    Roddy Piper

    Roddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.

  • William Holden
    William Holden

    William holden was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as sunset boulevard and the bridge on the river kwai.

  • Jennifer Garner
    Jennifer Garner

    American actress and film producer.

  • Olivia Hussey
    Olivia Hussey

    Argentinean-british actress, who made her acting debut at 16 with her beautiful, doe-eyed beauty in "romeo and juliet.

  • Rooney Mara
    Rooney Mara

    Rooney mara is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the girl with the dragon tattoo and carol.

  • James Last
    James Last

    German musician, bandleader, composer, arranger.

  • Adam McKay
    Adam McKay

    Adam mckay is a writer and director known for his work on comedy films such as anchorman, step brothers, and the other guys.

  • Nicholas D'Agosto
    Nicholas D'Agosto

    American film and television actor.

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April 17, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 11 months old,

or 155 months and 2 days old,

or 674 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4720 days old,

if you were born on April 17, 2011.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 17, 2011?

There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 17, 2011.

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April 17, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 17, 2011:

  • Michael Sarrazin
    Michael Sarrazin

    Michael sarrazin was a canadian actor known for his roles in films such as 'they shoot horses, don't they?' and 'the flim-flam man'.

  • Nikos Papazoglou

    Greek singer-songwriter and producer (d. 2011).

  • Robert Vickrey

    American painter and author (d. 2011).

  • Eric Gross

    Austrian-australian composer and pianist (d. 2011).

  • AJ Perez

    Filipino teenager actor (born 1993).

  • Osamu Dezaki
  • Mykola Lisin
  • Gervasio Chiari
  • Cachimbal
  • Alan Haines
  • Alfonso Martínez

What famous deaths happened on April 17th?

Famous deaths on April 17th:

  • Deanna Durbin
    Deanna Durbin

    American actress and singer who made her debut film at the age of 14.

  • Kitty Carlisle
    Kitty Carlisle

    American actress, singer, socialite, and game show panelist (d. 2007).

  • Doris Roberts
    Doris Roberts

    American actress (b. 1925).

  • Eva Novak
    Eva Novak

    Actress (medicine man), passes away at 90 from pneumonia.

  • Benjerman Franklin

    Founding Father of the United States and successful businessman.

  • Gabriel García Márquez

    Colombian novelist and Nobel laureate known for his magical realism style.

  • Jesua Garcia

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

  • Biju Patnaik

    Biju Patnaik was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha for two terms and played a crucial role in the formation of...

  • Ellakate Jones

    Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of genetics.

  • Nixxon Brown

    Pioneering scientist who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of biotechnology.

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April 17, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 17, 2011:

  • Pope Anicetus (died 166)
  • Blessed Radboud of Louvain (d.1142)

Saints celebrated on April 17, 2011:

  • Saint Gerwin of Oudenburg (d. 1117)
  • Saint Landricus
  • Saint Stephen Harding (d. 1134)
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April 17, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 17, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 11th and April 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 17, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 2011 was E.T. by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

April 17, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 17, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

April 17, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 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 11th and April 17th.

April 17, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 17, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

April 17, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 17, 2011 was Lluvia Al Corazon by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

April 17, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 17, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Lluvia Al Corazon
  2. - Corazon Sin Cara
  3. - Me Encantaria
  4. - Danza Kuduro
  5. - Ni Lo Intentes

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April 17, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 17, 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

Thor

Thor

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Kenneth Branagh

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston

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

April 17, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 17, 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 17, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 17, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Jesus Of Nazareth by Joseph Ratzinger

Jesus Of Nazareth

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"This book... is... my personal search for the face of God'" --Benedict XVIIn his bold, historic work, the pope, in his first book as Benedict XVI, seeks to save the person

The Social Animal by David Brooks

The Social Animal

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David Brooks, a New York Times columnist, is a bestselling author of Bobos in Paradise. He has long researched and explained how we live.

Rawhide Down by Del Quentin Wilber

Rawhide Down

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A Janet Maslin (New York Times Top 10 Picks for 2011A Washington Post Notable Nonfiction Book 2011A Richmond Times Dispatch Top Book 2011A minute-by–minute account of the attempted assassination

Night Road by Kristin Hannah

Night Road

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Mothers face a lot of decisions in life. To hold on...To let it go...To forget...To forgive...Which path will you choose?

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Unbroken

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#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.

April 17, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 17, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Afterfall: Insanity

Afterfall: Insanity

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Survival horror, third-person shooter

Publisher: Nicolas Entertainment Group

Deadliest Warrior: Legends

Deadliest Warrior: Legends

Platform: Xbox Live Arcade PlayStation Network

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: 345 Games Spike Games

CraftWorld

CraftWorld

Platform: Windows Phone

Genre: Open world

Publisher: 2.0 Studios

Cryptozookeeper

Cryptozookeeper

Platform: IBM PC, Macintosh, Linux

Genre: Interactive Fiction

Publisher: Robb Sherwin

Dance Dance Revolution II

Dance Dance Revolution II

Platform: Wii

Genre: Music, Exercise

Publisher: Konami

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Who was the US President on April 17, 2011?

On April 17, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 2011?

On April 17, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 17, 2011?

On April 17, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about April 17th?

April 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military intervention in ukraine
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war - american-led intervention in civil war in syria: president donald trump and his administration are looking at replacing u.s. military forces with an arab force in syria.
  • 2017 - American pipeline operator williams partners agreed to sell an oil refinery in louisiana to nova chemicals, a canadian chemical company, for $2.1 billion.

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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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