Monday August 22, 2011: on this day

August 22, 2011 was a Monday and it was the 234th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 2011 can also be written as 8/22/2011 in the US and as 22/8/2011 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 2011 in August 2011 calendar

Here's what happened on August 22, 2011:

• 2011 battle of tripoli, libyan civil war
• Mustafa abdul jalil (chairman of the national transitional council) announces that muammar gaddafi’s regime has fallen.
• The international criminal court in the hague has requested that saif al islam be tried for his involvement in civil war.
• Gaddafi, in an audio message, urges tripolians to "purge the capital" as fighters sweep through tripoli and take control over the symbolic green square. this square was later renamed martyrs square.
• There are large anti-gaddafi demonstrations, and some of them are under attack from snipers perched high on rooftops.
• France plans to host a summit about libya in the next week.
• South africa is believed to be in talks with muammar gaddafi to offer him refuge. however, the government denies that a plane has been sent.
• Iran's foreign ministry demands the release musa al-sadr. they claim that he has been held in libya since 1978.
• Palestinian militants in the gaza strip fire mortars and rockets into israel, despite a truce.
• Pakistan announces that it will send additional troops to bahrain in support for the king of bahrain hamad bin isa al khalifa.
• According to the australian army, another soldier from australia was killed by an improvised explosion device that was lost while fighting in afghanistan.
• According to the un, 600 people were killed in south sudanese clashes. (new york times|(new york times)}
• Jerry leiber, american lyricist from the leiber-stoller duo, who wrote many of the greatest songs of the early years rock and roll, has died at the age 78 in los angeles.
• Nick ashford, american rb singer and songwriter, has died from throat cancer at the age of 69.
• Bluescope steel australia announces the elimination of 1000 jobs, with 800 jobs in port kembla and 200 in western port.
• Due to the economic downfall of muammar gadaffi and the bleak global outlook, crude oil prices fall on international markets.
• Hurricane irene
• After hurricane irene destroyed branson's necker island home in the caribbean sea, twenty people, including british billionaire richard branson, and kate winslet, had to be rescued.
• Hurricane irene becomes the first atlantic hurricane season when it reaches hurricane strength in puerto rico.
• New york city prosecutors ask that dominique strauss-kahn, former head of the international monetary fund, be released from all charges.
• Jack layton, leader of canada's new democratic party, and leader of opposition, has died from cancer at the age of 61.
• National transitional council forces seize tripoli from muammar gaddafi's son saif al-islam gaddafi, who is believed to have been captured by rebels. (abc news australia, washington post): the international criminal court in the hague has called for saif al islam to be tried for his involvement in civil war.
• Reports indicate that heavy fighting has been reported close to gaddafi’s residence in south tripoli. meanwhile, reports suggest that gaddafi is moving with his family to the park hotel in tunisia.
• Anti-gaddafi forces seize the house of gaddafi’s daughter, ayesha gaddafi.
• People in tripoli celebrate their victory by saying shahada to end 42 years of dictatorship.
• More than 900 prisoners were released from ain zara prison in tripoli.
• Hurricane irene: twenty people, including british billionaire richard branson (and actress kate winslet) must be saved after hurricane irene destroyed branson's necker island home in the caribbean sea. (winnipeg free press. hurricane irene becomes the first atlantic hurricane of 2011 and reaches hurricane strength in puerto rico.

August 22, 2011: What were the magazines covers that day?

August 22, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 22, 2011:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $72.15
• Apple AAPL: opens at $364.51
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.42
• General Electric GE: opens at $15.55
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $161.35

Exchange Rates on August 22, 2011:

• 1 USD = 76.84 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9903 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.7901 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.401 CNY
• 1 EUR = 110.3 JPY

August 22, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• St Pauli - Duisburg : 2 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Nantes - Guingamp : 4 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Man United - Tottenham : 3 - 0

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

• Olhanense - Setubal : 2 - 2

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd is Leo.

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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 22, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 22, 2011 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 22, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 11:29 pm and setting at 03:40 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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Your place in the Universe on August 22, 2011

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Whose famous birthday is on August 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 22nd:

• Dua Lipa

  Dua lipa is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.

• Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

  Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is a British actor known for his roles in popular TV shows and films such as 'Lost', 'Oz', and 'The Bourne...

• James Corden

  James corden is a british comedian and actor, best known for hosting the late late show and for his role in the film into the woods.

• Kristen Wiig

  Kristen wiig is an american comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and...

• Tori Amos

  American singer-songwriter.

• Rodrigo Santoro

  Rodrigo santoro is a brazilian actor known for his roles in popular films such as 300 and love actually.

• Richard Armitage

  Richard armitage is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.

• Ray Bradbury

  American sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.

• Honor Blackman

  British actress.

• Leni Riefenstahl

  Leni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 22nd

Someone born on August 22, 2011 is:

12 years 8 months old,

or 152 months and 27 days old,

or 664 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4654 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 22, 2011?

There are 95 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 22, 2011.

Famous people died on August 22, 2011:

• Nickolas Ashford

  Nickolas Ashford was an American singer-songwriter who, along with his wife Valerie Simpson, formed the successful songwriting and recording...

• Jack Layton

  Canadian political scientist, academic, and politician (d. 2011).

• Casey Ribicoff

  American philanthropist (b. 1922).

• Jerry Leiber
• Loriot
• Ettore Caracciolo
• Sofiene Chaari
• Vettor Pisani
• Žarko Nikolić
• Joan Gerber
• Ángel Galán
• Julio Lois
• Sofiène Chaâri (سفيان الشعري)

What famous deaths happened on August 22nd?

Famous deaths on August 22nd:

• Colleen Dewhurst

  Colleen Dewhurst was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.

• Sebastian Cabot

  Actor and singer from english-canadian (d. 1977).

• Dorotea Mackiewicz

  Pioneering investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting on corruption.

• Laurelyn Joyner

  Set multiple world records in long jump.

• Kenyatta Kenyatta

  Kenyatta was the first president of Kenya and a prominent figure in the Kenyan independence movement.

• Lennex Kenyatta

  Lennex Kenyatta was the first President of Kenya, serving from 1963 to 1978.

• Antario Dubois

  Antario Dubois was a renowned French composer and pianist known for his innovative classical music compositions.

• Fayne Blackwood

  Fayne Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her historical fiction novels that brought to life the stories of forgotten...

• Ulyssa Blackwood

  Ulyssa Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her epic historical sagas and complex character studies.

• Yarrow

  Renowned folk singer known for his contributions to the music industry.

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Holidays on August 22, 2011:

• RC feasts - Mary queen of angels

Observances on August 22, 2011:

• International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief

August 22, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 2011 was Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 22, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 22, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Katy Perry - Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)
2. LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem
3. Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger
4. Nicki Minaj - Super Bass
5. Bad Meets Evil - Lighters

August 22, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 22, 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 22nd and August 28th.

August 22, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 22, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne - I'm On One
2. Miguel - Sure Thing
3. Kelly Rowland Featuring Lil Wayne - Motivation
4. Lil Wayne - How To Love
5. Miguel - Quickie

August 22, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 22, 2011 was Amor Clandestino by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 22, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 22, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Mana - Amor Clandestino
2. Don Omar - Taboo
3. Pitbull Featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer - Give Me Everything
4. La Original Banda el Limon de Salvador Lizarraga - Di Que Regresaras
5. Romeo Santos - You