Saturday October 08, 2011: on this day
About October 8th, 2011, in brief:
- Historical events: Libyan civil War 2011: Following a long and bloody siege the National Transitional Council forces approach Sirte's center, where they face heavy resistance from troops loyal the Muammar Gaddafi, the ousted dictator.
- Day of the week: October 8th, 2011 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Bella Thorne, Matt Damon
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Moves Like Jagger by Maroon 5
- Popular movie: Kick-Ass directed by Matthew Vaughn
More about October 8th, 2011? See below for more news and curiosities on October 8th, 2011.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 08, 2011?
- October 08, 2011: What happened on that day?
- October 08, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 08, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 08, 2011?
- How old is someone born on October 08, 2011?
- October 08, 2011: What famous people died on that day?
- October 08, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 08, 2011: Number 1 song on that day
- October 08, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 08, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 08, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 08, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 08, 2011?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 08, 2011?
- Who was the Pope on October 08, 2011?
What day of the week was October 08, 2011?
October 08, 2011 was a Saturday and it was the 281st day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 08, 2011 can also be written as 10/8/2011 in the US and as 8/10/2011 in UK and Europe.
October 08, 2011: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 08, 2011:
- Libyan civil war 2011: following a long and bloody siege the national transitional council forces approach sirte's center, where they face heavy resistance from troops loyal the muammar gaddafi, the ousted dictator.
- In kandahar, afghanistan, reports include rocket fire and gunshots.
- For south sudanese refugees fleeing sudan and south sudan, the united nations high commissioner to refugees has opened a refugee camp in western ethiopia.
- Four indonesian police officers were arrested in connection to the suicide bombing at a mosque in cirebon in west java.
- Black caviar, an australian mare, tied the record for consecutive wins in horse racing with a run of 14 victories.
- The european super league grand final at old trafford was won by the leeds rhinos, defeating st helens 32-16.
October 08, 2011: What were the magazines covers that day?
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October 08, 2011: What were the main match results that day?
La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)
- Alcorcon - Barcelona B : 2 - 2
- Alcoyano - La Coruna : 2 - 0
- Celta - Las Palmas : 1 - 2
- Elche - Numancia : 2 - 2
- Girona - Huesca : 1 - 1
Conference - Football (United Kingdom)
- Alfreton Town - Kettering Town : 1 - 1
- Barrow - AFC Telford United : 2 - 1
- Bath City - Darlington : 2 - 0
- Ebbsfleet - Gateshead : 0 - 1
- Fleetwood Town - Forest Green : 0 - 0
League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Bournemouth - Rochdale : 1 - 1
- Bury - Exeter : 2 - 0
- Carlisle - Brentford : 2 - 2
- Charlton - Tranmere : 1 - 1
- Colchester - Yeovil : 2 - 2
League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Aldershot - Macclesfield : 1 - 2
- Bradford - Torquay : 1 - 0
- Cheltenham - Dag and Red : 2 - 1
- Crewe - Southend : 1 - 3
- Gillingham - Port Vale : 1 - 1
October 08, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 08, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 08, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Rabbit personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 8th, 2011 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 08, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 08, 2011 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 08, 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 October 08, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 04:36 pm and setting at 04:42 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 12, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Oct 12, 2011.
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Who was born on October 08, 2011?
Famous people born on October 08, 2011:
- Marcelo Monteverde
He is an american member of a well-known family.
Whose famous birthday is on October 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 8th:
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Bella ThorneBella thorne is an american actress and model known for her roles in disney channel's 'shake it up' and the film 'the duff'.
![Matt Damon]()
Matt DamonAmerican actor and the author of "good will hunting," a movie script he wrote with his friend ben affleck.
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Bruno MarsAmerican singer, songwriter and record producer.
![Nick Cannon]()
Nick CannonNick cannon is an american rapper, actor, and comedian known for his roles in films such as drumline and his work as the host of america's...
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Raaj KumarRaaj kumar was an indian film actor known for his powerful and intense performances in hindi cinema.
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Sigourney WeaverAmerican actress, whose first hit was 1979's science-fiction thriller "alien.
![Paul Hogan]()
Paul HoganAustralian screenwriter and actor who is most well-known for his first feature film "crocodile dandee" and its sequel, "crocodile dandee ii.
![Chevy Chase]()
Chevy ChaseAmerican comedian and actor, who started as a writer.
![Stephanie Zimbalist]()
Stephanie ZimbalistMovie actress.
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Claude JadeOne of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...
How old is someone born on October 08, 2011?
Someone born on October 08, 2011 is:
12 years 7 months old,
or 151 months and 11 days old,
or 658 weeks and 1 day old,
or 4607 days old,
Use our Age Calculator to know the age of a person given the birthdate.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 08, 2011?
There are 142 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 8th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 08, 2011?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 08, 2011.
October 08, 2011: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 08, 2011:
- Al Davis
American football player, coach, and manager (b. 1929).
- Mikey Welsh
American guitarist and painter (b. 1971).
- Roger Williams
English hepatologist and academic (d. 2020).
- Dennis Ritchie
- Ingvar Wixell
- José de las Fuentes Rodríguez
What famous deaths happened on October 8th?
Famous deaths on October 8th:
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Fernando LamasArgentinian-american actor, singer, and director (d. 1982).
![Phyllis Calvert]()
Phyllis CalvertBritish actress (born 1915).
![Nigel Bruce]()
Nigel BruceBritish actor (d. 1953).
![Eduardo Ciannelli]()
Eduardo CiannelliItalian actor, who started his career in opera baritone on the continent and italy.
- Willy Brandt
German lawyer and politician, 4th chancellor of germany, nobel prize laureate (b. 1913).
- Reford
Renowned Canadian architect known for his work on the Jardins de Métis.
- Jacques Derrida
Influential French philosopher known for developing deconstruction theory.
- Marianita May
Renowned American author known for her novels and short stories.
- Naftula Herz Imber
Author of the lyrics of the Israeli national anthem, Hatikvah.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 8th
October 08, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 08, 2011:
- French Republican Calendar - Citrouille (Pumpkin) Day, seventeenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Also see October 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Bolivia - reportedly, Che Guevara is honoured on this day at which he was captured in La Higuera, as San Ernesto, answering prayers for rain.
- Wales and Cornwall - Saint Keyne
- RC Saints - Saint Susan of Blois
Observances on October 08, 2011:
- World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
October 08, 2011: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 08, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 3rd and October 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 08, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 2011 was Moves Like Jagger by Maroon 5, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.
October 08, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 08, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger
- Adele - Someone Like You
- Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks
- LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem
- Gym Class Heroes - Stereo Hearts
October 08, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 08, 2011 was Marvin & Chardonnay by Big Sean Featuring Kanye West & Roscoe Dash, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.
October 08, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 08, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Big Sean Featuring Kanye West & Roscoe Dash - Marvin & Chardonnay
- Drake - Headlines
- Miguel - Quickie
- Lil Wayne Featuring Drake - She Will
- Jay Z Kanye West Featuring Otis Redding - Otis
October 08, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on October 08, 2011 was Tu Olor by Wisin & Yandel, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.
October 08, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on October 08, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Wisin & Yandel - Tu Olor
- Pitbull Featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer - Give Me Everything
- Don Omar - Taboo
- Julion Alvarez y Su Norteno Banda - Olvidame
- Pitbull Featuring Marc Anthony - Rain Over Me
October 08, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 08, 2011 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
October 08, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 08, 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:
October 08, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 08, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Race
By: Clive Cussler and Justin Scott
The amazing new adventure by #1 New York Times-bestselling author Detective Isaac Bell sees him return. It's 1910. The age of flying machines still has its infancy. Preston Whiteway, a newspaper publisher, is offering $50,000 to the first brave aviator …
The Art Of Fielding
By: Chad Harbach
Henry Skrimshander, a Westish College baseball star, seems set for the big league until he makes a terrible throw. Five people were affected by his mistake.
The Rogue
By: Joe McGinniss
Rogue (r-og) n: An elephant who has wandered off from its herd and is now free to roam around alone. This state is called "rogue" by Webster's Dictionary.
Confidence Men
By: Ron Suskind
Acclaimed Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ron Suskind is the author of The Way of the World and The OnePercent Doctrine. He also wrote The Price of Loyalty.
A Dance With Dragons
By: George R. R. Martin
#1 NEW YORK TIMES SELLER * THE BOOK BEHIND FIFTH SEASON of THE ACCLAIMED HOBBY SERIES GAME OVER THRONES
October 08, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 08, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
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Combat Mission: Battle for Normandy
Army Attack
Ben 10: Galactic Racing
Payday: The Heist
Who was the US President on October 08, 2011?
On October 08, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 08, 2011?
On October 08, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 08, 2011?
On October 08, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about October 8th?
October 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of October. 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 October 8th, such as:
- 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-present); the rise of terrorism in egypt: a libyan national army operation at derna results with the capture of hesham ashmawy. hesham ashmawy is one of egypt's most wanted militants.
- 2017 - Rohingya persecution (2016-present). a refugee boat on its way to bangladesh from myanmar capssizes, leading to at least 12 deaths.
- 2016 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: saudi-led coalition aircraft launch airstrikes against civilians at the funeral for the father of houthi government's interior minister in sana'a. at least 140 people were killed and over 500 others were injured. abdul-qader hilal, the mayor of sana'a is among the dead. (the independent), (bbc),
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 October 2011?
October 2011 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
