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About September 15th, 2011, in brief:

  • Historical events: Toyota, a Japanese automaker, has resumed full production at its North American plants after overcoming parts shortages due to the March 2011 Tohoku earthquake/tsunami.
  • Day of the week: September 15th, 2011 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Tommy Lee Jones, Tom Hardy
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Someone Like You by Adele
  • Popular movie: The Intouchables directed by Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano

More about September 15th, 2011? See below for more news and curiosities on September 15th, 2011.

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What day of the week was September 15, 2011?


September 15, 2011 was a Thursday and it was the 258th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 15, 2011 can also be written as 9/15/2011 in the US and as 15/9/2011 in UK and Europe.

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September 15, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 15, 2011:

  • Toyota, a japanese automaker, has resumed full production at its north american plants after overcoming parts shortages due to the march 2011 tohoku earthquake/tsunami.
  • At midnight, a contract between north american automaker chrysler & the united auto workers ends. negotiations between general motors and the union continue.
  • Ubs switzerland reports that it lost us$2 billion on unauthorised transactions by kweku aboli, one its london-based traders.
  • After major banks including the european central bank (us federal reserve) and the european central bank, begin a plan to end the european sovereign-debt crisis, stock markets in america and europe rise.
  • Oxfam, an international aid organization, has set up an emergency appeal to help victims of the 2011 sindh floods in pakistan that have already killed more than 200 people.
  • Four miners were trapped underground at 90m (295.5ft) following an explosion at gleision colliery, pontardawe, in the swansea valley of wales on thursday morning.
  • Earthquakes struck the coasts off vancouver island, cuba, japan and new zealand's north island.
  • Hurricane maria passes bermuda while on its way to newfoundland, canada.
  • The norwegian cruise ship nordlys is set ablaze off alesund. two people are killed, and twelve are hurt. bbc
  • Yingluck shinawatra, the prime minister of thailand, visits cambodia to try to improve relations following the border clashes at the preah vihear temple earlier in the year that resulted in the deaths of twenty people.
  • Fears of violent protests in amman prompted israel to withdraw its ambassador to jordan.
  • Nato's top leaders, including nicolas sarkozy, president of france, fly to libya to meet mustafa abdul jalil (leader of the national transitional council) and other leaders.
  • Unicef has released a report on child mortality that shows that children under five years old are less likely to die than in 1990, when more than 12,000,000 were killed. it was 7.6 million by 2010.
  • The united states considers the indian mujahideen a terrorist organization.
  • Four people were sentenced to death by the people's republic of china in the xinjiang area following threats of cracking down on terrorism from the far-western region.
  • According to figures from the ministry of justice in the united kingdom, three quarters of the people charged with offenses related to august's riots had previously been convicted. one quarter of those charged with offences relating to august riots had pled guilty to more than ten prior offenses.
  • While it examines duane buck's case, the supreme court of the united states stops him being executed for double murder in texas.
  • Danish election
  • Denmark's voters will vote in parliamentary elections. a left-leaning coalition, led by the social democrats, has won enough seats to form government.
  • Australians will now be able to choose ampquotindeterminateampquot as a gender on their passports together with male and female.
  • Eight flemish and francophone parties represented in the belgian chamber of representatives reach a breakthrough on the bruxelles-halle-vilvorde which had been one of the issues holding up formation of a new government since an election in 2010.
  • Monash university in australia has identified a new species of bottlenose dolphin that lives in the waters of southeastern australia. they have called it 'tursiops australis.
  • Kweku adoboli, a trader in the uk, was arrested by the metropolitan police after ubs claims it lost $2bn (ps1.3bn), due to unauthorised trading by an employee.
  • Danish election: a left-leaning coalition led by social democrats wins enough seats to form government. (christian science monitor) (wall street journal).helle thorningschmidt, leader of the social democrats looks set to be the first female prime minister in denmark.
  • Helle thorning schmidt, leader of the social democrats looks set to be the first female prime minister in denmark.
  • Four miners are killed in the gleision colliery mining accident in the swansea valley, wales, uk.

September 15, 2011: What were the magazines covers that day?

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September 15, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on September 15, 2011:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $73.43
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $391.43
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.73
  • General Electric GE: opens at $15.90
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $168.64

Exchange Rates on September 15, 2011:

  • 1 USD = 76.71 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9837 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.8696 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.389 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 106.49 JPY

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September 15, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 15th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 15, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 15, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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September 15, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 15, 2011 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 15, 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 September 15, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 08:17 pm and setting at 10:42 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 September 15, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on September 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 15th:

  • Tommy Lee Jones
    Tommy Lee Jones

    Tommy lee jones is an american actor known for his roles in films such as the fugitive, men in black, and no country for old men.

  • Tom Hardy
    Tom Hardy

    Tom hardy is an english actor known for his roles in films such as inception, the dark knight rises, and mad max: fury road.

  • Oliver Stone
    Oliver Stone

    American director and writer.

  • Brendan O'Carroll
    Brendan O'Carroll

    Brendan o'carroll is an irish comedian best known for creating and starring in the sitcom mrs.

  • Mark Tacher
    Mark Tacher

    Mark tacher is a mexican tv actor known for his roles in telenovelas such as 'abismo de pasión' and 'que te perdone dios'.

  • Marisa Ramirez
    Marisa Ramirez

    American actress.

  • Cannonball Adderley
    Cannonball Adderley

    American jazz sax player.

  • Carmen Maura
    Carmen Maura

    Spanish actress.

  • Fay Wray
    Fay Wray

    Fay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.

  • Jackie Cooper
    Jackie Cooper

    American actor who appeared on screen at age three as a charming top-child actor.

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How old is someone born on September 15, 2011?


Someone born on September 15, 2011 is:

12 years 8 months old,

or 152 months and 21 days old,

or 663 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4647 days old,

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 15, 2011?

There are 102 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 15th 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 15, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on September 15, 2011.

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September 15, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 15, 2011:

  • Jose Delgado

    Pioneering neuroscientist known for his research on brain stimulation.

  • Frances Bay

    Canadian-american actress (d. 2011).

  • Otakar Vávra
  • José Manuel Rodríguez Delgado

What famous deaths happened on September 15th?

Famous deaths on September 15th:

  • Thomas Wolfe
    Thomas Wolfe

    American playwright and novelist, who wrote "look homeward, angel", 1929, "the web and the rock,"1939, and "you can't go home again,"40.

  • Robert Penn Warren
    Robert Penn Warren

    American writer (born in 1905).

  • Dudley Sutton
    Dudley Sutton

    Talented actor recognized for his work in TV series like 'Lovejoy'.

  • Milton Sills
    Milton Sills

    American screenwriter and actor (d. 1930).

  • John Hoyt
    John Hoyt

    Bronxville, new york -- actor (gimme a break, tom dick & mary).

  • Ryman Emerson

    Ryman Emerson was a renowned photojournalist who captured powerful images of conflict and social issues around the world.

  • Darene Albanese

    Acclaimed soprano opera singer who performed worldwide.

  • Mclaren Racer

    Formula 1 champion who tragically passed away in a racing accident.

  • Colsyn Brown

    Renowned painter known for surrealistic works.

  • Fernando Botero

    Colombian figurative artist and sculptor known for his exaggerated, rotund figures.

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September 15, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on September 15, 2011:

  • Bulgaria - The first day of school.
  • Japan - Respect for the Aged Day before 2003; beginning in 2003, Respect for the Aged Day is held on the third Monday of September.
  • The United Kingdom - the British commemorate the Battle of Britain on the day of the last massive Luftwaffe attack in 1940.
  • Also see September 15 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics).
  • RC Saints - Feast day of Our Lady of Sorrows.
  • Independence Day from Spain (1821) for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, celebrated everywhere with marches from schoolchildren.
  • In ancient Greece, the second day of the Eleusinian Mysteries, when the priests of Demeter declared the public start of the rites.
  • In Slovakia - Holyday of the Seven sorrows of Virgin Maria

Observances on September 15, 2011:

  • International Day of Democracy
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September 15, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 15, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 12th and September 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


September 15, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 15, 2011 was Someone Like You by Adele, according to the music chart for the week September 12th and September 18th.

September 15, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on September 15, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 12th and September 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Someone Like You youtube
  2. - Moves Like Jagger
  3. - Pumped Up Kicks
  4. - Party Rock Anthem
  5. - Super Bass

September 15, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 15, 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 September 12th and September 18th.

September 15, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on September 15, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 12th and September 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I'm On One
  2. - Motivation
  3. - Otis
  4. - How To Love
  5. - Best Thing I Never Had

September 15, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on September 15, 2011 was Give Me Everything by Pitbull Featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer, according to the Latin music chart for the week September 12th and September 18th.

September 15, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on September 15, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week September 12th and September 18th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Give Me Everything
  2. - Taboo
  3. - Di Que Regresaras
  4. - Olvidame
  5. - Te Amo y Te Amo

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September 15, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on September 15, 2011 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Intouchables

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano

Starring: François Cluzet, Omar Sy, Anne Le Ny, Audrey Fleurot

Country: United States of America

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

September 15, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on September 15, 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:

Fresh Meat

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Danny Mulheron

Unforgettable

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Denise Di Novi

Black Dynamite

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Scott Sanders

Dirty Money

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Adam Tysoe

Against the Wall

Release year: 2011

Directed by: John Frankenheimer

September 15, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on September 15, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Leftovers by Tom Perrotta

The Leftovers

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A New York Times Notable Book 2011 A Washington Post Notable Fiction Book 2011A USA Today 10 Books we Loved Reading in 2011. TitleOne of NPR’s 10 Best Novels

The Sookie Stackhouse Companion by Charlaine Harris

The Sookie Stackhouse Companion

By:

Charlaine Harris is a national bestseller and has become a huge success because of the unusual and extraordinary life of SookieStackhouse.

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Unbroken

By:

#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.

The Omen Machine by Terry Goodkind

The Omen Machine

By:

A chance discovery leads to the discovery a mysterious machine that had been hidden underground for many millennia. The machine wakes up and begins issuing alarming, but minor, messages.

The Language Of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

The Language Of Flowers

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER This Victorian flower language was used to communicate romantic expressions: asters for patience, honeysuckle and red roses for love.

September 15, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on September 15, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dice Soccer

Dice Soccer

Platform: iOS

Genre: Sports

Blueprint 3D

Blueprint 3D

Platform: iOS

Genre: Puzzle video game

Publisher: FDG Entertainment

Champion Jockey: G1 Jockey & Gallop Racer

Champion Jockey: G1 Jockey & Gallop Racer

Platform: PlayStation 3 Wii Xbox 360

Genre: Alternative sports (horse racing)

Publisher: Tecmo Koei

Blobster

Blobster

Platform: iOS

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: Chillingo

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

Genre: Action

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on September 15, 2011?

On September 15, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 15, 2011?

On September 15, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on September 15, 2011?

On September 15, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about September 15th?

September 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of September. 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 September 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - In twin attacks by islamist militants from eastern burkina faso, nine civilians were killed
  • 2017 - 2017 parsons green bombing. an explosion at london's parsons green tube station caused 29 injuries. scotland yard considers the incident a terrorist attack.
  • 2016 - Through the u.s. justice department, the obama administration seeks a $14 billion fine against deutsche bank for mortgage securities.

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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 September 2011?

September 2011 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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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