Tuesday October 18, 2011: on this day

About October 18th, 2011, in brief:

  • Historical events: Israel and Hamas start a major prisoner exchange. Gilad Shalit, an Israeli Army soldier, is being released by Hamas for 1,027 Palestinian or Israeli-Arab prisoners currently held in Israel. Among those released were 280 prisoners who are serving life sentences for plotting and perpetrating terror attacks.
  • Day of the week: October 18th, 2011 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Zac Efron, Jean-Claude Van Damme
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Someone Like You by Adele
  • Popular movie: Kick-Ass directed by Matthew Vaughn

More about October 18th, 2011? See below for more news and curiosities on October 18th, 2011.

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What day of the week was October 18, 2011?


October 18, 2011 was a Tuesday and it was the 291st day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 18, 2011 can also be written as 10/18/2011 in the US and as 18/10/2011 in UK and Europe.

October 18, 2011 in October 2011 calendar

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October 18, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 18, 2011:

  • Israel and hamas start a major prisoner exchange. gilad shalit, an israeli army soldier, is being released by hamas for 1,027 palestinian or israeli-arab prisoners currently held in israel. among those released were 280 prisoners who are serving life sentences for plotting and perpetrating terror attacks.
  • Arab spring and the libyan civil war: muammar gaddafi, libya's leader, is killed in sirte. the national transitional council forces take control of sirte and end the war.
  • The basque separatist militant organization eta announces an end of its 43-year-old campaign of political violence that has claimed the lives and property of over 800 people since 1968.
  • 2011 syrian uprising: 25 people have been killed in homs, syria after security forces and tanks opened fire on protesters against the regime.
  • Supported by air forces, kenyan army soldiers continue to advance into somalia. they approach an al-shabab-controlled village 120 km (75 mi) away from the kenyan border.
  • Moody's downgrades spain's credit rating from a1 to a1 following two weeks of downgrading spain's ratings by standard poor's, fitch and fitch.
  • After government efforts to curb inflation, the people's republic of china's gdp growth slows to 9.1% year-over-year in the third quarter 2011.
  • Motorola unveils the droid razr smartphone, the thinnest smartphone in the world.
  • Htc, a taiwanese smartphone maker, loses a patent infringement lawsuit in the united states. the united states international trade commission ruled that apple inc.'s iphone technology did not violate htc's patents.
  • The pennsylvania state legislature approves a bill that would allow harrisburg to be taken over, instead of having it file for chapter 9. it is expected that tom corbett, the governor of pennsylvania will sign it.
  • Sukhumbhand paribatra (the governor of bangkok) appeals for 1.2 million sandbags to help protect bangkok from the encroaching floods that have claimed more than 300 lives in thailand since july.
  • According to a u.s. immigration and customs enforcement report, approximately 400,000 illegal immigrants were expelled from the united states during the 2011 fiscal year. this was the highest number of deportations in american history.
  • According to the world health organisation, global malaria deaths have dropped by more than 20% since 2001. it also claims that over 30 countries are working towards eliminating this mosquito-borne disease by 2020.
  • New mexico's spaceport america is officially opened as the first commercially-oriented spaceport.
  • Hillary clinton, secretary of state of the united states, makes an unannounced trip to tripoli, the capital of libya, to strengthen relations between the united states, libya, and the national transitional council. this council has emerged as the ruling body in libya following the removal of muammar gaddafi.

October 18, 2011: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 18, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 18, 2011:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.57
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $421.76
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.94
  • General Electric GE: opens at $16.25
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $178.00

Exchange Rates on October 18, 2011:

  • 1 USD = 76.78 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.015 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.8992 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3814 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 105.46 JPY

October 18, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Barnsley - Burnley : 2 - 0
  • Blackpool - Doncaster : 2 - 1
  • Crystal Palace - Bristol City : 1 - 0
  • Ipswich - Portsmouth : 1 - 0
  • Leeds - Coventry : 1 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Alfreton Town - Fleetwood Town : 1 - 4
  • Bath City - Stockport : 0 - 2
  • Darlington - Barrow : 0 - 1
  • Ebbsfleet - Grimsby : 3 - 1
  • Forest Green - AFC Telford United : 2 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Dumbarton - Albion Rvs : 2 - 1

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October 18, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 18th 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 18, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 18, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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October 18, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 18, 2011 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 18, 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 18, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 09:49 pm and setting at 01:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 12, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Nov 10, 2011.

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Who was born on October 18, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on October 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 18th:

  • Zac Efron
    Zac Efron

    American entertainer and actor.

  • Jean-Claude Van Damme
    Jean-Claude Van Damme

    Belgian-american actor who worked briefly in european commercials before moving to hollywood in 1982.

  • Mike Ditka
    Mike Ditka

    Mike ditka is a former american football player, coach, and television commentator, best known for his time as the head coach of the chicago...

  • Freida Pinto
    Freida Pinto

    Freida pinto is an indian model and actress known for her breakout role in the film slumdog millionaire.

  • Norm MacDonald
    Norm MacDonald

    Norm macdonald is a canadian comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and his dry, deadpan delivery.

  • Erin Moran
    Erin Moran

    Erin moran was an american actress best known for her role as joanie cunningham on the sitcom happy days.

  • Milo Yiannopoulos
    Milo Yiannopoulos

    Milo yiannopoulos is a british political commentator and public speaker known for his controversial views on feminism, political...

  • Michael McKean
    Michael McKean

    Michael mckean is an american actor, comedian, and musician known for his roles in this is spinal tap, laverne & shirley, and better call...

  • Jacques Higelin
    Jacques Higelin

    French musician and singer of pop.

  • Melina Mercouri
    Melina Mercouri

    Greek actress, singer, and politician, 9th greek minister of culture (d. 1994).

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How old is someone born on October 18, 2011?


Someone born on October 18, 2011 is:

12 years 7 months old,

or 151 months and 4 days old,

or 657 weeks and 1 day old,

or 4600 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 18, 2011?

There are 150 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 18, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 18, 2011.

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October 18, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 18, 2011:

  • Barney Danson

    Canadian politician and cabinet minister.

  • Enrico Luzi
  • Gordon St. Angelo
  • Bob Brunning
  • Norman Corwin
  • Andrea Zanzotto
  • Bernardo Valencia

What famous deaths happened on October 18th?

Famous deaths on October 18th:

  • Sylvia Kristel
    Sylvia Kristel

    Dutch actress, famous for her role in the 1970s erotic film "emanuelle" (and its sequels).

  • Julie London
    Julie London

    American actress and breathy blues singer.

  • Gwen Verdon
    Gwen Verdon

    American dancer and tony-award winner, she took lessons from age two to strengthen her legs.

  • Tsuru Aoki
    Tsuru Aoki

    American actress born in japan (born 1892).

  • Henry Travers
    Henry Travers

    Actor (bells of st mary high sierra), dies at the age of 91.

  • Thos Alva Edison

    Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.

  • Thomos Edison

    Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.

  • Elizabeth Arden

    Canadian-american entrepreneur who owns beauty salons, spas, and sells cosmetic products.

  • Primus Babbage

    Primus Babbage was an English mathematician, philosopher, inventor, and mechanical engineer who is best known for originating the concept of...

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October 18, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 18, 2011:

  • Also see October 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • French Republican Calendar - Piment (Chili Pepper) Day, twenty-seventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • R.C. Church, Anglican communion, et alii - Feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist
  • USA : Alaska: Alaska Day
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October 18, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 18, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 17th and October 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 18, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 18, 2011 was Someone Like You by Adele, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

October 18, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 18, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Someone Like You youtube
  2. - Moves Like Jagger
  3. - Pumped Up Kicks
  4. - Sexy And I Know It
  5. - Stereo Hearts

October 18, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 18, 2011 was She Will by Lil Wayne Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

October 18, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 18, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - She Will
  2. - Headlines
  3. - Marvin & Chardonnay
  4. - Ni**as in Paris
  5. - That Way

October 18, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 18, 2011 was El Amor by Ricardo Arjona, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

October 18, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 18, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - El Amor
  2. - Olvidame
  3. - Give Me Everything
  4. - Rain Over Me
  5. - Taboo

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October 18, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 18, 2011 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

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

Release year: 2011

Directed by: John Cameron Mitchell

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Aaron Eckhart, Dianne Wiest, Miles Teller

Country: United States of America

The Debt

Release year: 2011

Directed by: John Madden

Starring: Helen Mirren, Sam Worthington, Tom Wilkinson, Ciarán Hinds

Country: United States of America

Puss in Boots

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Chris Miller

Starring: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Bob Thornton

Country: United States of America

October 18, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 18, 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:

Man Up

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Ben Palmer

Dragon Age: Redemption

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Peter Winther

Hell's Kitty

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Nicholas Tana

Exposure

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Gordon Scott Venters

Dream House

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Jim Sheridan

October 18, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 18, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard

Killing Lincoln

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This riveting historical story of the events surrounding the assassination and murder of Abraham Lincoln is the first book of history by Bill O'Reilly. The anchor of The O'Reilly Factor tells the story

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.

Confidence Men by Ron Suskind

Confidence Men

By:

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.

Rin Tin Tin by Susan Orlean

Rin Tin Tin

By:

He believed that the dog was immortal. So begins Susan Orlean’s powerful, moving account of Rin Tin Tin’s transformation from an abandoned puppy to a movie star and international icon.

The Affair by Lee Child

The Affair

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEREverything begins somewhere. Jack Reacher was an elite military officer. That somewhere was Carter Crossing in Mississippi back in 1997. One lonely railroad track.

October 18, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 18, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dice Soccer

Dice Soccer

Platform: iOS

Genre: Sports

Air Conflicts: Secret Wars

Air Conflicts: Secret Wars

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Xbox 360; PlayStation 3

Genre: Flight simulation

Publisher: bitComposer

Tetris: Axis

Tetris: Axis

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: JP Bandai Namco Games; NA Nintendo; EU Tetris Online, Inc.

Deadliest Warrior: Legends

Deadliest Warrior: Legends

Platform: Xbox Live Arcade PlayStation Network

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: 345 Games Spike Games

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360,[5] Wii

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Activision

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Who was the US President on October 18, 2011?

On October 18, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 18, 2011?

On October 18, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 18, 2011?

On October 18, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 18th?

October 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: afghan general and kandahar police chief abdul raziq achakzai are assassinated during a high-level meeting at the governor's compound. the incident took place with u.s. general austin s. miller. according to officials, gen. miller was uninjured while the governor sustained serious injuries. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: major general issam zahreddine of the syrian republican guard, who is known for leading battles against rebels in aleppo and homs, was killed by a deir ez-zor landmine, according to syrian media.
  • 2016 - Somalia war: somali police claim at least seven people are dead following clashes in which somalia and african union troops drove al-shabab extremists out of afgooye (a town near mogadishu).

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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 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.

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