Saturday October 01, 2011: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 10/1/2011, UK date format: 1/10/2011

October 1st, 2011 was the 274th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Libra. The day of the week was Saturday.

Famous birthdays on this day include Corrado Guerzoni .

The number one song in US was Moves Like Jagger by Maroon 5.

Kick-Ass, directed by Matthew Vaughn, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2011 while Robert B. Parker'S Killing The Blues by Michael Brandman was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Hell's Kitty. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Brink or Dead Block.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at October 01 across the years or at October 2011 calendar.

October 01, 2011 Events

What happened on October 01, 2011?

Historical Events

2011 Libyan Civil War:
A Pakistani court has sentenced Malik Mumtaz Hussain Qadri to death for his role in the assassination of Salmaan Taseer (Pakistani politician).
China urges Myanmar to protect the interests of Chinese companies following President Thein Sein's halt to controversial Myitsone Dam project, which was Chinese-funded.
2011 Libyan civil War: Heavy fighting continues in the heavily occupied city of Sirte as aid workers from the International Committee of the Red Cross deliver critically needed medical supplies. Fears of a humanitarian catastrophe are growing so the National Transitional Council (NTC), forces granted safe passage for European aid workers' vehicles.
Heavy fighting continues in Sirte as aid workers from the International Committee of the Red Cross deliver critically needed medical supplies. Fears of a humanitarian catastrophe are growing so the National Transitional Council (NTC), forces granted safe passage for European aid workers' vehicles.

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October 01, 2011 Famous Birthdays

Who was born on October 01, 2011?

Corrado Guerzoni

Other October 1st famous birthdays

Jimmy Carter
American politician and 39th President of United States, was sworn in on 1/20/1977.
Theresa May
Secretary of State for Home Department, English politician.
Julie Andrews
British-American singer and actress with a four-octave range.
André Barbault
French astrologer, author of over 50 books and a member of an Astrological family.

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How old am I?

If October 01, 2011 is your birthday you are 11 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on October 01.

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October 01, 2011 Famous Deaths

Who died on October 01, 2011?

Corrado Guerzoni

Other October 1st famous deaths

Lena Zavaroni
Scottish singer.
Richard Avedon
American photographer, best known for his commercial fashion photography and portraits that have an immediate emotional impact.
Stan Ockers
Belgian world champion cyclist (1955), is killed at 36.
Curtis LeMay
American politician and general (d. 1990).

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October 01, 2011 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Libra

Libra personality

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

Personality of October born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Rabbit

Element: Metal

Rabbit personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in October 01, 2011 reveal something about your future ? Find out

October 01, 2011 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was October 01, 2011?

The day of the week was Saturday.

October 1st marks the 273rd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2011.

There are 91 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

October 2011 calendar

October	2011
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
					1	2
3	4	5	6	7	8	9
10	11	12	13	14	15	16
17	18	19	20	21	22	23
24	25	26	27	28	29	30
31

October 01, 2011 Holidays and Observances

What is special on October 01, 2011?

Holidays

Singapore - Children's Day
Also see October 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
World Vegetarian Day
French Republican Calendar - Cuve (Barrel) Day, tenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
Tuvalu - Independence Day (from Gilbert Islands (Kiribati), 1975)
San Marino - two Captains Regent, elected by parliament, take office for six months.
Nigeria - Independence Day (from Britain, 1960)
People's Republic of China - National Day (1949)
RC Church - Feast days of Saint ThTrFse de Lisieux; formerly of Saint Bavo and Saint Remigius
Republic of Cyprus - Independence Day (from Britain, 1960)

Observances

International Day of Older Persons

Music charts

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