Friday May 27, 2011: on this day

May 27, 2011 was the 147th day of the year 2011, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 27, 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 May 27, 2011, who was born and died on May 27, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 27, 2011, which were the most popular songs (ex. Rolling In The Deep by Adele), movies (e.g. Kick-Ass, directed by Matthew Vaughn), TV series (e.g. The Division) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 27th, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 27, 2011?


May 27, 2011 was a Friday and it was the 147th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 27, 2011 can also be written as 5/27/2011 in the US and as 27/5/2011 in UK and Europe.

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May 27, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 27, 2011:

  • Libyan civil war 2011
  • Libyan civil war 2011: yafran and al-qalaa are in critical condition after ongoing attacks by muammar gadaffi's forces. water supplies have been cut off and heavy artillery shelling continues. food and medical supplies have not been available for several weeks.
  • Protests in yemen 2011:
  • Tribal leaders opposing president ali abdullah saleh are bombed by government planes
  • Later, a ceasefire was announced to stop street fighting in sana'a.
  • Protests in syria 2011:
  • Three people are reported to have been killed in anti-government protests in more towns.
  • Syrian security forces are accused of holding a young boy in custody, torturing him and then shooting him to death.
  • David cameron, prime minister of the united kingdom confirms that the government will send agustawestland apache attack helicopters into libya to support the civil war in libya.
  • After clashes between refugees and local residents, a camp in tunisia was destroyed for libyans fleeing conflict.
  • Six italian peacekeepers were injured in an attack in lebanon on their unifil vehicle.
  • British labour party leader ed miliband wed justine thornton in a low-key ceremony held at langar hall, nottinghamshire.
  • To support tanzania's development, india provides us$180 million of aid.
  • Wildfires cause the evacuation of hundreds homes in lake isabella (california).
  • Tshering tobgay, bhutan's opposition leader, condemns the country’s anti-smoking laws as "utter madnessampquot. three more people were also jailed for having cigarettes.
  • Bernardo de bernardinis, head of italy's civil protection department, and six other seismologists were charged with manslaughter after failing to correctly predict the l'aquila earthquake in 2009.
  • A serbian court ruled that ratko mladic, a former bosnian serb military commander, is eligible to face a trial at the hague for genocide.
  • Tom horne, arizona attorney general, takes the united states department of justice to court over the state's medical marijuana laws.
  • 37th g8 summit:
  • G8 leaders agree that us$20 billion will be given to support tunisian and egyptian reforms following the arab spring.
  • After being held for advocating for victims of 2008 chinese milk scandal, zhao lianhai, a chinese activist, has returned home.
  • In south korea, a second woman is killed by a mysterious virus that looks similar to pneumonia.
  • Crewmembers of space shuttle endeavour mike fincke, greg chamitoff and greg chaitoff will make what is believed to be the last spacewalk by a crew from a spacecraft.
  • To advance to the stanley cup finals against vancouver canucks 2011, the boston bruins defeated the tampa bay lightning by 1-0 in eastern conference of national hockey league.
  • 2011 yemeni protests - government planes bomb tribal members who are opposed to president ali abdullah saleh. (upi) (bbc). a ceasefire was later announced to bring an end to street fighting in sana'a.
  • 2011 syrian protests: three people were reportedly killed and three more towns witnessed large-scale anti-government demonstrations. (al jazeera). a young boy is allegedly held by security forces in syria, tortured and then shot to death.
  • G8 37th summit: g8 leaders agree us$20 billion to support tunisian and egyptian reforms following the arab spring. (msnbc). russia's leaders call for muammar gaddafi, the libyan leader, to resign.
  • Russia and other leaders call for muammar gaddafi, the leader of libya, to resign.
  • After an e.coli outbreak in germany, more than 270 people were hospitalized. it is believed that the outbreak was caused by spanish cucumbers.

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May 27, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 27, 2011:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.74
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $334.80
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.68
  • General Electric GE: opens at $19.49
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $167.91

Exchange Rates on May 27, 2011:

  • 1 USD = 80.79 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9763 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.849 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.493 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 115.62 JPY

May 27, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Angers - Dijon : 1 - 0
  • Clermont - Boulogne : 1 - 0
  • Evian Thonon Gaillard - Metz : 4 - 3
  • Istres - Chateauroux : 5 - 3
  • Laval - Reims : 1 - 2
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May 27, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 27th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 27, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 27, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on May 27th, 2011 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 27, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 27, 2011 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 27, 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 May 27, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 02:19 am and setting at 04:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 17, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Jun 15, 2011.

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Who was born on May 27, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on May 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 27th:

  • Henry Kissinger
    Henry Kissinger

    German-american official in government, advisor, negotiator, and secretary of state under president nixon.

  • Christopher Lee
    Christopher Lee

    American actor, who gained a large following after the films "curse of frankenstein" in 1957 and "dracula" one year later.

  • Chris Colfer
    Chris Colfer

    Chris colfer is an american actor best known for his role as kurt hummel on the television series glee.

  • Alain Souchon
    Alain Souchon

    French pop singer, songwriter, and actor (mother) of swiss descent was born in morocco.

  • Joseph Fiennes
    Joseph Fiennes

    British actor.

  • Paul Bettany
    Paul Bettany

    Paul bettany is an english actor known for his roles in movies such as a beautiful mind, the da vinci code, and the marvel cinematic...

  • Vincent Price
    Vincent Price

    American actor and author, best known for his elegantly sophisticated roles in horror.

  • Lily-Rose Depp
    Lily-Rose Depp

    French-american actress and model.

  • Cilla Black
    Cilla Black

    British tv host and singer.

  • Rachel Carson
    Rachel Carson

    American marine biologist employed in the u.s.

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May 27, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 10 months old,

or 154 months and 23 days old,

or 673 weeks

or 4711 days old,

if you were born on May 27, 2011.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 27, 2011?

There are 38 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 27th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 27, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 27, 2011.

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May 27, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 27, 2011:

  • Jeff Conaway
    Jeff Conaway

    American actor, aged ten, in the broadway musical "all the way home".

  • Margo Dydek

    Polish basketball player and coach (d. 2011).

  • Gil Scott-Heron

    American singer-songwriter and author (d. 2011).

  • Armando Bandini

What famous deaths happened on May 27th?

Famous deaths on May 27th:

  • Jeffrey Hunter
    Jeffrey Hunter

    Actor christopher pike-star trek cage, dies at 43.

  • Paul Gleason
    Paul Gleason

    American actor (b. 1939).

  • Bill Pertwee
    Bill Pertwee

    English actor (b. 1926).

  • Mary Philbin
    Mary Philbin

    American actress (born in 1903).

  • Ruth McDevitt
    Ruth McDevitt

    Actress (jo all in the family), died at 80.

  • Maurice Richards

    Legendary ice hockey player known for his scoring prowess.

  • Calvyn MacLeod

    Key figure in the Protestant Reformation in Scotland.

  • Jozeph Roth

    Austrian novelist famous for 'The Radetzky March'.

  • Amun Nehru

    Indian independence activist and political leader.

  • Farzana Parveen

    Farzana Parveen was a Pakistani activist who fought for women's rights and against honor killings.

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May 27, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 27, 2011:

  • Eutropius
  • Mother's Day in Bolivia (Dfa de la Madre)
  • Bruno, Bishop of Wnrzburg
  • Hildebert
  • Pope John I
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Venerable Bede
  • Lag Ba'omer in Judaism (2005)
  • Children's Day in Nigeria

Saints celebrated on May 27, 2011:

  • Saint Julius the Veteran
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May 27, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 27, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 23rd and May 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 27, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 27, 2011 was Rolling In The Deep by Adele, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

May 27, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 27, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 23rd and May 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rolling In The Deep
  2. - E.T.
  3. - The Edge Of Glory
  4. - Give Me Everything
  5. - Just Can't Get Enough

May 27, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 27, 2011 was Sure Thing by Miguel, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

May 27, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 27, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 23rd and May 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Sure Thing
  2. - Motivation
  3. - Look At Me Now
  4. - Far Away
  5. - All Of The Lights

May 27, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 27, 2011 was You by Romeo Santos, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

May 27, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 27, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 23rd and May 29th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - You
  2. - Lluvia Al Corazon
  3. - Te Amo y Te Amo
  4. - Me Encantaria
  5. - Corazon Sin Cara

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May 27, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 27, 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

Love and Other Drugs

Love and Other Drugs

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Edward Zwick

Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway, Judy Greer, Oliver Platt

Country: United States of America

May 27, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 27, 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:

The Division

The Division

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Eric Won

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

Franklin & Bash

Franklin & Bash

Release year: 2011

Country: United States of America

China, IL

China, IL

Release year: 2011

Country: United States of America

May 27, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 27, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

If You Ask Me by Betty White

If You Ask Me

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The New York Times Bestseller from the beloved actress, who has made us laugh on everything from Saturday Night Live to The Mary Tyler Moore Show! This is a candid look at the situation.

The Sixth Man by David Baldacci

The Sixth Man

By:

TNT's King & Maxwell series will air Mondays at 10 p.m. ET/PT. It is based on David Baldacci’s blockbuster novels. After the #1 New York Times bestsellers Split Second and Hour Game, Simple Genius and First Family, Sean King & …

The Snowman by Jo Nesbo

The Snowman

By:

A boy named Jonas awakes one night after the first snowfall of this year and finds that his mother has vanished.

Those In Peril by Wilbur Smith

Those In Peril

By:

Wilbur Smith, bestselling author, brings his unparalleled storytelling skills to bear on the brutal, ruthless world that is twenty-first century piracy in Those in Peril.

The Paris Wife by Paula McLain

The Paris Wife

By:

The Paris Wife is a deeply moving story about ambition and betrayal. It captures the love affair of two extraordinary people: Ernest Hemingway, and Hadley,

May 27, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 27, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cordy

Cordy

Platform: iOS

Genre: Platformer

Battle Nations

Battle Nations

Platform: iOS, OS X, Android, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Turn-based strategy, simulation

Burnout Crash!

Burnout Crash!

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, iOS, Android

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Electronic Arts

The Binding of Isaac

The Binding of Isaac

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux

Genre: Roguelike, dungeon crawl, shooter, action-adventure

DragonVale

DragonVale

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Park Simulator

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Who was the US President on May 27, 2011?

On May 27, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 27, 2011?

On May 27, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 27, 2011?

On May 27, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about May 27th?

May 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of May. 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 May 27th, such as:

  • 2019 - Four french police officers were arrested in connection to the bombing that occurred in lyon's historic center last friday, resulting in 13 injuries. the investigation is being led by anti-terrorist prosecutors. denis broliquier, the district mayor, said that the bomb was too weak to be effective in killing. the attack has not been claimed by anyone.
  • 2018 - Politics in japan: yasuhiro nagasone, former japanese prime minister, celebrates his 100th birthday.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 18 people were killed and six others injured by a car bomb blast in khost, eastern afghanistan.

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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 May 2011?

May 2011 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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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