Friday August 19, 2011: on this day

August 19, 2011 was the 231st day of the year 2011, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 19, 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 19, 2011, who was born and died on August 19, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 19, 2011, which were the most popular songs (ex. Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO), movies (e.g. Kick-Ass, directed by Matthew Vaughn), TV series (e.g. Black Dynamite) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 19th, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 19, 2011?


August 19, 2011 was a Friday and it was the 231st day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 19, 2011 can also be written as 8/19/2011 in the US and as 19/8/2011 in UK and Europe.

August 19, 2011 in August 2011 calendar

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August 19, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 19, 2011:

  • At least eight people are killed in a taliban attack on a british council center in kabul, afghanistan.
  • Eight people were killed in rocket attacks in southern israel.
  • After at least five deaths in a storm, the belgian pukkelpop music festival has been cancelled
  • Hewlett-packard shares fall 20% after the announcement that the company will separate its personal computer division.
  • Stock markets drop in august 2011
  • As the stock market continues to fall, the tokyo stock exchange's nikkei stock average drops by 1.9% in early trades.
  • The all ordinaries index of the australian stock exchange drops by 4.4%, with asian markets generally falling.
  • J.c. penney, the u.s. retailer giant, has reached an agreement with william ackman as to ackman's shareholdings being limited at 16.5 percent and increasing his exposure via a ampquotsynthetic position.
  • A tsunami warning was issued for japan and it is followed by a 6.8 magnitude earthquake off japan's coast.
  • After conducting research on tibet plateau, a chinese scientist is reported to be missing from xinjiang uyghur autonomous region's muztagh ata glacier.
  • Flash flooding caused three deaths in pittsburgh, pennsylvania (usa).
  • Announcement of possible wreck relocation of the swedish 16th-century warship mars in baltic sea
  • August 2011 stock markets drop: the tokyo stock exchange's nikkei stock average drops by 1.9% in the early trading, continuing the trend of stock market declines. (wall street journal). the all ordinaries index of the australian stock exchange drops by 4.4%, with asian markets generally falling.

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August 19, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 19, 2011:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $70.07
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $362.17
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.41
  • General Electric GE: opens at $15.10
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $162.17

Exchange Rates on August 19, 2011:

  • 1 USD = 76.5 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9896 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.7853 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.392 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 110.15 JPY

August 19, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Lierse - Germinal : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • M'gladbach - Wolfsburg : 4 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Fortuna Dusseldorf - Munich 1860 : 3 - 1
  • Greuther Furth - Ingolstadt : 3 - 0
  • Hansa Rostock - Aachen : 0 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Boulogne - Tours : 0 - 0
  • Clermont - Lens : 2 - 0
  • Istres - Laval : 1 - 2
  • Le Havre - Bastia : 2 - 0
  • Metz - Chateauroux : 2 - 1
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August 19, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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 19, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on August 19th, 2011 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 19, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 19, 2011 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 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 19, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 09:45 pm and setting at 12:51 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 19, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on August 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 19th:

  • Bill Clinton
    Bill Clinton

    American politician, graduated from yale law school, governor of arkansas in 1978, at the age of 32.

  • Nandana Sen
    Nandana Sen

    Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films.

  • John Stamos
    John Stamos

    John stamos is a tv actor known for his role as uncle jesse on the sitcom full house.

  • Matthew Perry
    Matthew Perry

    Canadian-American actor famous for his role as Chandler Bing on the TV show 'Friends'.

  • Valérie Kaprisky
    Valérie Kaprisky

    French actress.

  • Jill St. John
    Jill St. John

    Jill st.

  • Kyra Sedgwick
    Kyra Sedgwick

    Kyra sedgwick is an american actress known for her role as deputy chief brenda leigh johnson on the tv series the closer.

  • Maria de Medeiros
    Maria de Medeiros

    Portuguese actress and director.

  • Peter Gallagher
    Peter Gallagher

    Armonk, new york -- actor.

  • Fred Thompson
    Fred Thompson

    He is an american politician, lawyer, and actor.

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August 19, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 7 months old,

or 151 months and 10 days old,

or 658 weeks

or 4606 days old,

if you were born on August 19, 2011.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 19, 2011?

There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 19th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 19, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 19, 2011.

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August 19, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 19, 2011:

  • Raul Ruiz

    Raul Ruiz was a Chilean film director known for his experimental and avant-garde style.

  • Demitrios Magiros

    Known for contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

  • Angalina Akerman

    Angalina Akerman was a Belgian-American screenwriter and director known for her experimental and avant-garde films.

  • Walter Serena
  • Gun Hägglund
  • Vladimir Torban
  • Ennio Marzocchini
  • Giulia Gabrieli
  • Jevhen Jevsjejev
  • Janusz Kierzkowski
  • Giff Roux
  • Gil Courtemanche
  • Paul Yonnet
  • Jimmy Sangster

What famous deaths happened on August 19th?

Famous deaths on August 19th:

  • Groucho Marx
    Groucho Marx

    Groucho marx was a legendary comedian known for his quick wit, distinctive mustache, and cigar.

  • Jessie Matthews
    Jessie Matthews

    Jessie matthews was a british actress and singer known for her performances in musical films and stage productions during the 1920s and...

  • Alastair Sim
    Alastair Sim

    Scottish actor on film and stage.

  • Hermione Baddeley
    Hermione Baddeley

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (camp runamuck maude, good life).

  • Utpal Dutt
    Utpal Dutt

    Bangladeshi actor, director, and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Linus Pauling

    American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize for chemistry in 1954 and the peace prize in 1962.

  • Romyn Fisher

    Prolific novelist known for his rich character development.

  • Adoree Baez

    Renowned actress known for her roles in silent films.

  • Laden Pareto

    Italian economist known for the Pareto principle.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 19th

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August 19, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 19, 2011:

  • Roman festivals - Vinalia Rustica celebrated in honor of Venus Libitina commemorating the founding of the oldest known temple to her, on the Esquiline Hill, in 293 BC on this date.
  • RC saints - Saint Sebald, Saint Louis of Toulouse, Jean-Eudes de MTzeray
  • Afghanistan - Afghan Independence Day see above: 1919
  • National Day of the Filipino Language, Philippines - Holiday for Quezon City, Quezon Province and other municipalities named after Manuel Quezon
  • National Aviation Day, USA

Observances on August 19, 2011:

  • World Humanitarian Day
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August 19, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 19, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 15th and August 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 19, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 19, 2011 was Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 19, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 19, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Party Rock Anthem
  2. - Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) youtube
  3. - Super Bass
  4. - Give Me Everything
  5. - Lighters

August 19, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 19, 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 15th and August 21st.

August 19, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 19, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I'm On One
  2. - Motivation
  3. - Sure Thing
  4. - How To Love
  5. - She Ain't You

August 19, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 19, 2011 was Give Me Everything by Pitbull Featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 19, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 19, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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August 19, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 19, 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

Captain America: The First Avenger

Captain America: The First Avenger

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Joe Johnston

Starring: Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving, Samuel L. Jackson, Hayley Atwell

Country: United States of America

August 19, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 19, 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

The Division

The Division

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Eric Won

August 19, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 19, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Cold Vengeance by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child

Cold Vengeance

By:

After being devastated by the murder of his wife Helen, Special Agent Pendergast decided to seek revenge. But it isn't easy to exact revenge.

Then Came You by Jennifer Weiner

Then Came You

By:

UNEXPECTED LOVE STORY . . Jules Strauss, a Princeton senior on full scholarship, plans to sell her "pedigree eggs" to save her father from drug addiction.

Split Second by Catherine Coulter

Split Second

By:

An alleged woman-killer is out on the loose and FBI agents Dillon Savich & Lacey Sherlock are on duty to stop 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 19, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 19, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Beep

Beep

Platform: Windows, Mac OS X, Linux

Genre: Platform, Action and Adventure

Disgaea 4: A Promise Unforgotten

Disgaea 4: A Promise Unforgotten

Platform: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita

Genre: Tactical role-playing

Publisher: JP Nippon Ichi Software; WW NIS America

Capsized

Capsized

Platform: Microsoft Windows, iPad, Linux, OS X, Xbox 360

Genre: Platformer, run and gun

Publisher: Alientrap, indiePub (iOS)

Minecraft

Minecraft

Platform: Microsoft Windows; OS X; Linux; Android; iOS; Windows Phone; Xbox 360; Xbox One; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Raspberry Pi; Universal Windows Platform; Wii U

Genre: Sandbox, survival

Publisher: Mojang (PC, mobile, Wii U); Microsoft Studios (X360, XONE, Windows Phone, Windows 10 Edition); Sony Computer Entertainment (PS3, PS4, PSV)

Blocks That Matter

Blocks That Matter

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Xbox 360

Genre: Puzzle, platform

Publisher: Swing Swing Submarine

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Who was the US President on August 19, 2011?

On August 19, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 19, 2011?

On August 19, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 19, 2011?

On August 19, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 19th?

August 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 earthquakes: a magnitude 8.2 deep-focus earthquake (the strongest ever recorded in 2018) struck the south pacific ocean, near fiji. there is no immediate tsunami threat.
  • 2017 - Terrorism in russia: a 23 year old stabs and injures eight people at surgut in russia, before being shot by police. the attack was claimed by isil.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: russian warships patrolling the mediterranean sea fire cruise missiles towards aleppo. according to the russian defense ministry, the strikes were directed at the islamist militant group jabhat fateh al-sham.

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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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