Sunday March 20, 2011: on this day
About March 20th, 2011, in brief:
- Historical events: Arab Spring
- Day of the week: March 20th, 2011 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Spike Lee, Ruby Rose
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Born This Way by Lady GaGa
- Popular movie: Tangled directed by Nathan Greno, Byron Howard
More about March 20th, 2011? See below for more news and curiosities on March 20th, 2011.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 20, 2011?
- March 20, 2011: What happened on that day?
- March 20, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 20, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 20, 2011?
- How old is someone born on March 20, 2011?
- March 20, 2011: What famous people died on that day?
- March 20, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- March 20, 2011: Number 1 song on that day
- March 20, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 20, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 20, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- March 20, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 20, 2011?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 20, 2011?
- Who was the Pope on March 20, 2011?
What day of the week was March 20, 2011?
March 20, 2011 was a Sunday and it was the 79th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 20, 2011 can also be written as 3/20/2011 in the US and as 20/3/2011 in UK and Europe.
March 20, 2011: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 20, 2011:
- Arab spring
- 2011 libyan civil war:
- Prime minister sheikh hamad bin jassim bin jaber al thani announced that qatar will join the anti gaddafi forces. this makes qatar the first arab country to have military forces.
- United arab emirates sends aircraft from the united states to sardinia in support of the anti-gaddafi campaign.
- Amr moussa, a member of the arab league, expresses concern about gaddafi's retaliation for supporting the imposition a no fly zone.
- Spokesman for the libyan army says that libyan armed forces have been given a command to observe an instant ceasefire after air bombardment by american, french, and british forces. this is in accordance with a un resolution authorising use of force to protect libyan civilians against government troops.
- Residents in misrata claim that muammar gaddafi loyalists are stationed on rooftops of the town.
- Opposition claims that over 8,000 people were killed.
- The arab league condemns military airstrikes against libya, as civilians are massacred.
- Nato's highest decision-making body approves a plan for implementing an arms embargo by the united nations, but fails to agree on plans for imposing a no fly zone over libya.
- A missile completely destroys the tripoli administrative building of muammar gaddafi.
- For the third consecutive day, thousands of protestors demonstrate in daraa (syria), with large crowds setting fire at the headquarters of the baath party, while one protester is shot by security forces.
- The syrian government has announced its intention to release the children it had held for pro-democracy activities.
- 2011 bahraini protests:
- Opposition groups in bahrain are calling for the release of prisoners during two-month-long pro-democracy demonstrations.
- Following iran's criticisms of the crackdown against protesters, diplomats from bahrain and iran were expelled.
- Protests in yemen 2011:
- Huda al baan, the yemeni minister for human rights, resigns following a sniper attack against anti-government protestors.
- Hashed, the country's most powerful tribal confederation, requests that saleh resign. hashed also includes saleh's tribe.
- 2011 saudi arabian protests:
- Saudi forces arrest and remove around 15 people outside the interior ministry building in order to ask for information about the whereabouts their family members or friends who were imprisoned without trial. saudi arabia bans such expressions of opinion.
- Protests in morocco 2011:
- Protests in morocco 2011: tens of thousands rally across the country calling for more civil rights and an endto corruption
- Israeli-palestinian conflict:
- Two residents are transported to a clinic by palestinian militants after they launch a grad-type rocket, which is fired from gaza into south ashkelon in israel.
- Protests against bradley manning's treatment
- A protest against the alleged ampquotappallingampquot treatment by the united states of bradley manning occurs in london, with supporters from wales, where manning attended school, attending.
- A rally takes place in quantico, virginia in the u.s. state where manning is currently held.
- Ellsberg, who leaking information about the u.s. government during vietnam war, said he doesn't mind being arrested under manning's name. he claimed ampquoti was that young boy i was bradley manningampquot.
- Near port-au-prince, wyclef jean, a musician, is shot in his hand. jean backs michel martelly during the unfolding haitian elections.
- At&t and deutsche telekom agree to buy t-mobile usa from at&t for $39 billion cash and stock.
- 2011 tohoku tsunami and earthquake, fukushima i and fukushima i nuke accidents
- Vegetables from japan to taiwan may contain a small amount of radiation, but it is not enough to cause any harm to the human body.
- People living near iitate are advised by the japanese ministry of health not to drink tap water because of high levels of radioactive iodine.
- According to the chief of the local police, the death toll from 2011 tohoku earthquake/tsunami will exceed 15,000 in miyagi prefecture.
- The death toll and the missing from the tsunami and earthquake is close to 21,000.
- A potential oil slick appears near the mississippi delta, louisiana coast. it is believed to be caused by an oil spillage from the matterhorn seastar oil drilling rig, or silt contamination from nearby dredging operations.
- Israel's security services have admitted that they have arrested dirar abu sisi, a gazan engineer who disappeared in ukraine two weeks ago. his wife believed he was being abducted by the mossad.
- Barack obama, the us president, visits a favela to deliver a speech in rio de janeiro during his five-day latin american trip.
- Police are becoming more concerned about sian o'callaghan's safety after she disappeared while walking home from swindon, england in the early hours saturday morning.
- Taipei, taiwan: thousands protest against the construction of an atomic plant.
- Tibetan exiles vote for a new prime minister.
- Haitian general election, 2010-2011:
- Haitians vote in the second round of the presidential election.
- Numerous polling stations fail to open on schedule and may not have the right materials to vote.
- More than 80 percent of egyptians voted for liberal reforms in the egyptian constitution referendum. (ap via france24).
- As protests continue, ali abdullah saleh, president of yemen, fires the government. (reuters via alertnet),
- After a year of transitionary rule by a military junta following a coup that overthrew mamadou tadja, mahamadou issoufou, the opposition leader, is elected president of niger. former prime minister seyni poumarou accepts the results.
- The results of the election in the german state saxony-anhalt indicate that the christian democratic union will likely remain in power.
- Novak djokovic, the tennis world number one, is threatened by rafael nadal's defeat in the final of bnp paribas open.
- Libyan state television claims that operation odyssey dawn has resulted in the deaths of 48 and injuries to 150 people.
- Guido westerwelle, germany's foreign minister, defends the refusal of his country to join the invasion of libya. he spoke of "the risks associated with a long mission".
- 2011 syrian protests.: tens of thousands demonstrate in daraa, syria for the third consecutive day. protesters set fire to the headquarters and one is shot by security forces. (bbc) the syrian government announces that it will release the children it has held for pro-democracy activities.
- 2011 bahraini protests :: bahrain's opposition groups call for the release of prisoners during two months-long pro-democracy demonstrations. (al jazeera). iran and bahrain expel diplomats after iran's criticisms of the crackdown against protesters.
- 2011 yemeni protests.: huda al-baan, the yemeni human rights minister, resigns after a sniper attack against anti-government protestors. (afp via google news). the country's most powerful tribal confederation hashed demands that saleh resign. hashed also includes saleh's tribe. (al jazeera). saleh sacks his cabinet.
- Saleh takes his cabinet with him.
- Saudi arabian protests 2011: security forces in saudi arabia disperse a demonstration outside the interior ministry of the capital riyadh calling for the release political prisoners. (cnn) (press tv). around 15 people are taken away by saudi forces as they protest outside the interior ministry building. they want to know the location of their family members or friends who were imprisoned without trial. saudi arabia bans such expressions of opinion.
- Saudi arabian security forces disperse a demonstration outside the interior ministry of the capital riyadh calling for the release political prisoners.
- Two 17-year-old palestinians were killed yesterday by the israeli military at the gaza-israel border. the military said that the army opened fire on the two men after they were seen moving towards a "no-go zone" frontier. this was following fierce cross-border exchanges in the course of which militants fired many shells into israel.
- Israel closes all crossings with gaza strip due to "security reasons" ahead of purim jewish holiday.
- 12 people were killed in clashes between transitional federal government troops in southern somalia and al-shabaab rebels.
- 35 protestors against manning's "torture," at quantico, were arrested by american security forces during an event that was addressed, among other things, by daniel ellsberg, whistleblower for pentagon papers.
- Iranian year 1390 starts with nowruz.
- To combat censorship in iran, the people's republic of china and iran, the bbc world service will likely sign an agreement with us state department.
- Haitian general elections, 2010-2011: haitians go to the polls to vote in the presidential election's second round. (npr). several polling stations fail to open on schedule and may not have the necessary materials to vote.
March 20, 2011: What were the magazines covers that day?
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March 20, 2011: What were the main match results that day?
Serie A - Italian Football
- Bari - Chievo : 1 - 2
- Bologna - Genoa : 1 - 1
- Fiorentina - Roma : 2 - 2
- Inter - Lecce : 1 - 0
- Juventus - Brescia : 2 - 1
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Anderlecht - Gent : 3 - 2
- Cercle Brugge - Genk : 0 - 1
- Lierse - Club Brugge : 0 - 0
- Mechelen - Eupen : 2 - 0
- Standard - Germinal : 1 - 0
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- Leverkusen - Schalke 04 : 2 - 0
- Stuttgart - Wolfsburg : 1 - 1
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Erzgebirge Aue - Greuther Furth : 0 - 0
- Paderborn - Frankfurt FSV : 2 - 2
- Union Berlin - Bielefeld : 2 - 2
March 20, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 20th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.
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March 20, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 20, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.
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March 20, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 20, 2011 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 20, 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 March 20, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 08:44 pm and setting at 07:38 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 19, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Apr 18, 2011.
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Whose famous birthday is on March 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 20th:
- Spike Lee
Spike lee is a renowned director known for his work on films such as 'do the right thing' and 'malcolm x'.
- Ruby Rose
Ruby rose is an australian model known for her work in the fashion industry and for her role as stella carlin in the tv series orange is the...
- William Hurt
William hurt is an american actor known for his roles in acclaimed films such as 'kiss of the spider woman', 'broadcast news', and 'a...
- Xavier Dolan
Canadian french young actor and filmmaker, manuel tadros, a singer and actor of egyptian descent, was born to genevia"ve dolan and actor...
- Bianca Lawson
Bianca lawson is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'buffy the vampire slayer' and 'pretty little liars'.
- Holly Hunter
Holly hunter is a renowned american actress known for her roles in films such as the piano, broadcast news, and the incredibles.
- Christy Carlson Romano
Christy carlson romano is an american singer and actress known for her role as ren stevens in the disney channel show 'even stevens' and as...
- Fred Rogers
American children's tv host (d. 2003).
- Kathy Ireland
American model, actress, and furniture designer.
- Carl Reiner
American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.
How old is someone born on March 20, 2011?
Someone born on March 20, 2011 is:
13 years 2 months old,
or 158 months and 16 days old,
or 689 weeks and 3 days old,
or 4826 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 March 20, 2011?
There are 288 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 20th 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 20, 2011?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 20, 2011.
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March 20, 2011: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 20, 2011:
- Johnny Pearson
English pianist, conductor, and composer (b. 1925).
- Andrej Grigor'evič Kalënov
- Oliver Humperdink
- Giovanni Nesti
- Néstor Adrián de Vicente
- Agostinho Stefan Januszewicz
- Ladislav Novák
- Horacio Dener
- Jacques Capelovici
What famous deaths happened on March 20th?
Famous deaths on March 20th:
- Fred Rogers
American children's tv host (d. 2003).
- Marilyn Maxwell
American singer and actress (d. 1972).
- Pranish Koirala
Renowned leader who played a key role in Nepal's democratic movement.
- Anira Ataliba
Renowned Brazilian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Lev Yashin
Lev yashin was a soviet footballer known as the 'black spider' and is considered one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of the...
- Tarig Al-Wazir
Prominent figure in the Palestinian Liberation Organization.
- Elford Albin
Renowned biologist known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.
- Athalene Lane
Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and evolutionary biology.
- Cova García
Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.
- Placida Viola
Celebrated playwright who wrote compelling dramas.
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March 20, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on March 20, 2011:
- Feast of St. Cuthbert, patron saint of Northumbria (died 704)
- Canberra Day
- Meat Out Day
- International Astrology Day
- New Year of Iranian Calendar: Norouz occurs on the vernal equinox.
- The second day of Quinquatria in ancient Rome, held in honor of Minerva.
- The vernal equinox usually occurs on this day.
Observances on March 20, 2011:
- International Day of Happiness
- French Language Day
Saints celebrated on March 20, 2011:
- Saint Alexandra
- Saint Herbert (died 687)
- Saint Wulfram (d.704)
March 20, 2011: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 20, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 14th and March 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 20, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 20, 2011 was Born This Way by Lady GaGa, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.
March 20, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 20, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 14th and March 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Lady GaGa - Born This Way
- Cee Lo Green - F**K You (Forget You)
- Rihanna - S&M
- P!nk - F**kin' Perfect
- Jennifer Lopez - On The Floor
March 20, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 20, 2011 was Moment 4 Life by Nicki Minaj Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.
March 20, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 20, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 14th and March 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Nicki Minaj Featuring Drake - Moment 4 Life
- Lil Wayne Featuring Cory Gunz - 6 Foot 7 Foot
- Trey Songz - Love Faces
- Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes - Look At Me Now
- Jamie Foxx Featuring Drake - Fall For Your Type
March 20, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on March 20, 2011 was No Me Digas Que No by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Wisin & Yandel, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.
March 20, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on March 20, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week March 14th and March 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Enrique Iglesias Featuring Wisin & Yandel - No Me Digas Que No
- Prince Royce - Corazon Sin Cara
- Julion Alvarez y Su Norteno Banda - Ni Lo Intentes
- Fidel Rueda - Me Encantaria
- Don Omar & Lucenzo - Danza Kuduro
March 20, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 20, 2011 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
March 20, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 20, 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:
March 20, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 20, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
March 20, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on March 20, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on March 20, 2011?
On March 20, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 20, 2011?
On March 20, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on March 20, 2011?
On March 20, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about March 20th?
March 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of March. 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 March 20th, such as:
- 2019 - Disney completes the acquisition of 21st century fox from walt disney company for $71.3 billion (with the exception being the fox corporation's business, broadcasting network and sports assets).
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: according to syrian state tv sana, a rocket from rebel-held eastern ghouta struck a damascus market, killing at most 35 people. (reuters) (channel news asia). two women and 15 children were killed in an airstrike in eastern ghouta.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: a car bomb explodes in baghdad's hayy al-a'amel neighbourhood, killing at least 23 and injuring 45 more.
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 March 2011?
March 2011 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.