What happened on Tuesday, August 2, 2011?

Here's what happened on August 02, 2011:

• US debt ceiling crisis resolution On August 2, 2011, the U.S. Congress finalized a deal to raise the debt ceiling, preventing a default on government obligations. This resolution was crucial for maintaining the country's credit rating and financial stability. source: nytimes.com
• News International phone hacking scandal The phone hacking scandal involving News International escalated on August 2, 2011, leading to significant public outrage and legal repercussions. The scandal raised questions about journalistic ethics and the extent of media influence in the UK. source: theguardian.com
• UN Security Council resolution against Syria On August 2, 2011, the UN Security Council adopted a resolution condemning the violence in Syria and calling for an end to the crackdown on protesters. This marked a significant moment in international response to the Syrian conflict. source: un.org
• 2011 Libyan Civil War Conflict Intense fighting in Zlitan resulted in 7 rebel casualties and 50 injuries, highlighting the ongoing conflict and human cost of the Libyan Civil War.
• UN Urges China to Release Liu Xiaobo The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention called on China to release Nobel Peace Prize laureate Liu Xiaobo, his wife, and his daughter, emphasizing human rights concerns.
• Papuan Independence Demonstration Approximately 10,000 Papuans gathered in Jayapura to demonstrate their support for independence from Indonesia, reflecting ongoing regional political tensions.
• Tropical Storm Emily Approaches Puerto Rico Tropical Storm Emily was observed moving towards Puerto Rico, potentially posing a threat to the Caribbean region.

Events in 2011

August 02, 2011: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 02, 2011

August 02, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 02, 2011:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $78.90
• Apple AAPL: opens at $397.65
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.98
• General Electric GE: opens at $17.74
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $179.95

Exchange Rates on August 02, 2011:

• 1 USD = 77.32 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9612 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.7642 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.4389 CNY
• 1 EUR = 109.72 JPY

August 02, 2011 was a Tuesday and it was the 214th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 2011 can also be written as 8/2/2011 in the US and as 2/8/2011 in UK and Europe.

August 02, 2011 in August 2011 calendar

Famous people died on August 02, 2011:

• Baruj Benacerraf
• Attilio Pavesi
• Žanna Prochorenko
• Venere Pizzinato

Famous people who died in 2011

Famous people who died on August 2nd

August 02, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 2011 was Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

1. LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem
2. Katy Perry - Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)
3. Pitbull - Give Me Everything
4. Nicki Minaj - Super Bass
5. Adele - Rolling In The Deep

August 02, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 2011 was I'm On One by DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

1. DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne - I'm On One
2. Kelly Rowland Featuring Lil Wayne - Motivation
3. Miguel - Sure Thing
4. Lil Wayne - How To Love
5. Chris Brown - She Ain't You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.

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August 02, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 02, 2011 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 09:17 am and setting at 10:04 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 15, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Aug 13, 2011.

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Your place in the Universe on August 02, 2011

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Someone born on August 02, 2011 is:

15 years and 1 day old,

or 180 months and 1 day old,

or 782 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5480 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 02, 2011.

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