Sunday April 24, 2011: on this day

April 24, 2011 was the 114th day of the year 2011, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is April 24, 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 24, 2011, who was born and died on April 24, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 24, 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 24th, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 24, 2011?


April 24, 2011 was a Sunday and it was the 114th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 24, 2011 can also be written as 4/24/2011 in the US and as 24/4/2011 in UK and Europe.

April 24, 2011 in April 2011 calendar

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April 24, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 24, 2011:

  • Nigeria is home to more than 500 victims.
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  • Nato strikes iranian fishermen, inflicting injuries on them and some civilian deaths.
  • After easter mass in baghdad, at least four people were injured as they tried to enter a catholic church.
  • A group of fifteen israeli jewish worshippers entered nablus, palestine to pray at the jewish holy site joseph's tomb. they did not coordinate their visit with idf officials as required by law. as the jewish worshippers were about to leave nablus after finishing their prayers, a palestinian authority police jeep opened fire on their cars. five israelis sustained injuries in the attack, while limor livnat's nephew was also hurt.
  • Arab spring
  • 2011 syrian protests. police and soldiers fire on rooftops in jabla killing and injuring local residents. a separate investigation is requested into friday's massacre that claimed the lives of nearly 100 people and saturday's murders of mourners at funerals.
  • Protests in morocco 2011: tens of thousands protest against the government, demanding an end to corruption.
  • 2011 libyan civil war: the death toll continues to rise in misrata, libya. manu brabo, a spanish photojournalist, calls his parents from tripoli's military prison.
  • 2011 egyptian revolution: hosni moubarak, who was ousted from power by popular revolt in february 2011, will be transferred to a military hospital at cairo under pressure to face trial for corruption and killing protesters.
  • In indonesia, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes southeastern sulawesi.
  • Flooding of the red river of the north forces the evacuation of the roseau river anishinabe first nation community in manitoba.
  • In a vote against confidence, sato kilman, the vanuatu prime minster, is reelected. serge vohor is elected the new prime minister of vanuatu.
  • In the united kingdom, secretary of state for energy and climate change chris huhne of liberal democrats threatens legal action over ampquotuntruthsampquot told by conservatives opposed to the alternative vote system as the country prepares to vote on the issue.
  • Scottish:
  • The uk police are relieved that an old firm match between celtic & rangers went ahead without any violence due to the parcel bombs being sent amid rising sectarian tensions.
  • Ynet reports that "palestinian sources report that local palestinian youths gathered at the joseph tomb's compound soon after the incident and set the fire to it."
  • Tunisian revolution: thousands demonstrate in tunis to demand the resignation of interim prime minister beji caid el sebsi. this is a link to the old guard that was brought down in january's popular revolt. also, zine el abidine ben ali will be prosecuted for fleeing to saudi arabia on charges of murder and drug-trafficking.
  • Saudi arabian protests 2011: women protestors gather in saudi arabia to demand a vote, but they are defeated and arrested by authorities.
  • 2011 yemeni protests - mass protests continue across the country in protest of the saleh regime's claim that the country's leader will soon resign after 32 years of rule. protesters demand his immediate resignation.
  • Pope benedict xvi celebrates easter mass at saint peter's square in vatican city. he calls for diplomacy, dialogue and peace to end the ongoing violence in libya.
  • Bahrain's crown prince salman bin hamad bin isa al khalifa vowed "deep regret" to not attend friday's wedding to prince william and catherine middleton in the uk. this is due to his preoccupation about a popular uprising against his father's long-standing rule.
  • Floods and landslides caused by torrential rains in rio grande do sul result in at least 10 deaths.
  • Scottish football: the uk police are relieved that an old firm match between celtic rangers and celtic was played without any violence due to the parcel bombs being sent amid rising sectarian tensions. (the new york times), (the irish times), (the guardian) neil lennon, the celtic manager, is reported to strathclyde police for making a gesture. however, police say they won't pursue the matter.
  • After making a gesture to his celtic manager neil lennon, he was reported to strathclyde police. however, police have announced that they will not pursue the matter.
  • Wikileaks starts publishing the guantanamo bay files leak.

April 24, 2011: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 24, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Nurnberg - Mainz : 0 - 0
  • Wolfsburg - FC Koln : 4 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Augsburg - Aachen : 1 - 2
  • Fortuna Dusseldorf - Bielefeld : 2 - 0
  • Union Berlin - Ingolstadt : 1 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Madrid - Levante : 4 - 1
  • Hercules - La Coruna : 1 - 0
  • Mallorca - Getafe : 2 - 0
  • Santander - Malaga : 1 - 2
  • Sevilla - Villarreal : 3 - 2

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Barcelona B - Betis : 0 - 3
  • Gimnastic - Alcorcon : 2 - 0
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April 24, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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 24, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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April 24, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

44%

The moon phase on April 24, 2011 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 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 24, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 01:36 am and setting at 12:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 18, 2011 while the next full moon would come on May 17, 2011.

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Who was born on April 24, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on April 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 24th:

  • Shirley MacLaine
    Shirley MacLaine

    American actress, writer, and dancer.

  • Kelly Clarkson
    Kelly Clarkson

    Kelly clarkson is an american singer known for winning the first season of american idol and for hits like 'since u been gone' and 'stronger...

  • Aidan Gillen
    Aidan Gillen

    Aidan gillen is an irish actor known for his roles in popular tv series such as game of thrones and the wire.

  • Barbra Streisand
    Barbra Streisand

    American actress and singer, who rose steadily from 1961 to do tv, records, broadway and magazine covers.

  • Djimon Hounsou
    Djimon Hounsou

    Djimon hounsou is a well-known movie actor, recognized for his roles in films such as 'gladiator' and 'blood diamond'.

  • Jill Ireland
    Jill Ireland

    British actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.

  • Stacy Haiduk
    Stacy Haiduk

    American actress.

  • Alejandro Fernández
    Alejandro Fernández

    Mexican singer.

  • Derek Luke
    Derek Luke

    American actor.

  • Sue Grafton
    Sue Grafton

    American mystery novelist, screenplay writer and tv producer.

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April 24, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 10 months old,

or 154 months and 24 days old,

or 673 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4713 days old,

if you were born on April 24, 2011.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 24, 2011?

There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 24, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 24, 2011.

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April 24, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 24, 2011:

  • Sathya Sai Baba

    Indian guru, spiritual figure (born 1926).

  • Joan Peyser
  • Denis Mahon
  • Trần Lệ Xuân
  • Marie-France Pisier
  • Mario Cornali
  • Aitzol Aramaio

What famous deaths happened on April 24th?

Famous deaths on April 24th:

  • Louise Dresser
    Louise Dresser

    Actress (state fair ship comes in mammy), is killed at 86.

  • John Carroll
    John Carroll

    Georgetown university was founded by an ex-jesuit archbishop and american archbishop (d. 1815).

  • Bud Abbott
    Bud Abbott

    Comedy comedian abbott and costello, dies at the age of 78.

  • Pat Paulsen
    Pat Paulsen

    At 69, comedian (smothers brothers show) dies.

  • Wallis Simpson

    American socialite and jet-set woman from 1931.

  • Eliazer Weizman

    First President of Israel.

  • Savien Defoe

    An English writer known for his novel Robinson Crusoe and his pioneering work in journalism.

  • Maxmilian Theodor Felix von Laue

    German physicist awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1914.

  • Cina Jilani

    Pakistani writer and human rights activist known for her advocacy work and literary contributions.

  • Wladyslaw Bartoszewski

    Polish politician and historian known for his efforts in preserving the memory of the Holocaust.

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April 24, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 24, 2011:

  • Genocide Remembrance Day in Armenia.
  • Republic Day in The Gambia (1970).
  • Newman's Day.
  • 24-Hour Comics Day.

Observances on April 24, 2011:

  • World Immunization Week, 24-30 April [WHO]
  • International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace

Saints celebrated on April 24, 2011:

  • Saint Alexander (died 178)
  • Saint Maria-Euphrasia Pelletier (d.1868)
  • Saint Honorius
  • Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen
  • Saint Egbert of Northumbria
  • Saint Deodatus
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April 24, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 24, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 18th and April 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 24, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 24, 2011 was E.T. by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 24, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 24, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 18th and April 24th. 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 24, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 24, 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 18th and April 24th.

April 24, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 24, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

April 24, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 24, 2011 was Lluvia Al Corazon by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

April 24, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 24, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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April 24, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 24, 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

Bridesmaids

Bridesmaids

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Paul Feig

Starring: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Terry Crews

Country: United States of America

April 24, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 24, 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 24, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 24, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Toys by James Patterson, Neil McMahon

Toys

By:

The battle for the world has been won by Jason Bourne and James Bond! Hays Baker is the only person who can stop the unstoppable battle for the world.

Physics Of The Future by Michio Kaku

Physics Of The Future

By:

Space elevators. Internet-enabled contact lense. Magnetic fields allow cars to fly on magnetic fields. This is science fiction, but it's everyday life in 2100.

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 …

I'Ll Walk Alone by Mary Higgins Clark

I'Ll Walk Alone

By:

Mary Higgins Clark's thirtieth novel, and the most spine-chilling of them all--now available in mass-market --"so good it might as well come with a soundtrack" [The Columbus Dispatch]--represents the newest and greatest.

April 24, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 24, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion

Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion

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

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Crave Entertainment (US) Deep Silver (UK)

Child of Eden

Child of Eden

Platform: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3

Genre: Rail shooter, Music game

Publisher: Ubisoft

APOX

APOX

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real Time Strategy, Indie, Action

Publisher: BlueGiant Interactive

Call of Juarez: The Cartel

Call of Juarez: The Cartel

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, Cloud (OnLive)

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Ubisoft

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – Defiance

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – Defiance

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Activision

history

Who was the US President on April 24, 2011?

On April 24, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 24, 2011?

On April 24, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 24, 2011?

On April 24, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about April 24th?

April 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - At least 60 people have been killed by floods and mudslides that occurred in durban, south africa, and the surrounding kwazulu-natal region.
  • 2018 - Protests at the gaza border in 2018: israel defense forces arrest two terrorists who attempted to cross gaza's border into israel armed with a knife & a grenade.
  • 2017 - 2017 camp shaheen attack - the afghan minister for defense, abdullah habibi, and qadam shah shahim (the chief of staff of afghanistan's afghan national army) resigned following a taliban attack at camp shaheen, near mazar-i-sharif, that left over 140 people dead.

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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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