Tuesday August 02, 2011: on this day

August 02, 2011 was the 214th day of the year 2011, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 02, 2011 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 02, 2011, who was born and died on August 02, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 2011, which were the most popular songs (ex. Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO), movies (e.g. The Help, directed by Tate Taylor), TV series (e.g. Black Dynamite) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 2nd, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 02, 2011?


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

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August 02, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 02, 2011:

  • 2011 libyan civil war: 7 rebels killed, 50 hurt in fighting in zlitan.
  • Four security guards were killed when suicide bombers attacked a kunduz guesthouse that was being used by foreigners.
  • 2011 syrian uprising: syrian army troops shell hama for the second consecutive day.
  • In kirkuk, iraq, fifteen people were injured in a bombing that targeted a syrian catholic church.
  • A three-week-long sit-in in tahrir square was ended by egypt's military police, riot police and the egyptian police.
  • A landmine in sudan's abyei region kills four peacekeepers from ethiopia.
  • The united nations warns uganda that it could become the next affected country by the famine in horn of africa.
  • Tropical storm emily is moving towards puerto rico.
  • The united nations working group on arbitrary detention urges china to free liu xiaobo, his wife, and his daughter.
  • The supreme court of israel orders that the west bank outpost migron, home to 250 jewish settlers in west bank, be evacuated immediately.
  • A draft resolution of the united nations security council condemning the government of syria's recent crackdown against protesters is circulated by four european countries (france, germany, portugal, and the united kingdom).
  • South korean prosecutors sent a summons for park chul, president of hankuk university of foreign studies over the alleged embezzlement.
  • News international phone hacking scandal
  • Stuart kuttner, former managing editor of 'news of the world,' is arrested and later released as part of the ongoing investigation into hacking.
  • Jonathan may-bowles is in prison for six weeks after throwing a foam cake at rupert murdoch during a house of commons select committee hearing.
  • In jayapura, the papuan capital, around 10,000 papuans demonstrate their support for independence from indonesia
  • Peter o'neill, southern highlands province's prime minister of papua new guinea is elected in a 70-24 vote. he replaces sam abal, who promised to challenge the decision in court.
  • In order to avoid the us debt ceiling crisis of 2011, the united states senate approves legislation that raises the debt ceiling. president barack obama then signs the law into law.
  • French and ugandan scientists find a 20 million-year-old skull belonging to a tree-climbing monkey in the karamoja region, uganda.
  • News international phone hacking scandal: stuart kuttner, former managing editor of news of the world is arrested and later released as part of the ongoing investigation into telephone hacking. (bbc).jonathan may bowles is sentenced to six weeks imprisonment for throwing a foam cake at rupert murdoch during a house of commons select committee hearing.

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


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

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on August 2nd, 2011 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 02, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 02, 2011 was New Moon.

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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Who was born on August 02, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:

  • Carroll O'Connor
    Carroll O'Connor

    Carroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.

  • Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise

    Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

  • Isabel Allende
    Isabel Allende

    Isabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...

  • Muriel Robin
    Muriel Robin

    She is a french comedian, singer, and actress.

  • Kevin Smith
    Kevin Smith

    Kevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.

  • Sam Worthington
    Sam Worthington

    Sam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.

  • Wes Craven
    Wes Craven

    American screen writer, filmmaker and author.

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Joanna Cassidy
    Joanna Cassidy

    American actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.

  • Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy

    American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.

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August 02, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 7 months old,

or 151 months and 27 days old,

or 660 weeks and 3 days old,

or 4623 days old,

if you were born on August 02, 2011.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 02, 2011?

There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.

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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August 02, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 02, 2011:

  • José Sanchis Grau

    Spanish author and illustrator (d. 2011).

  • Carlo Pastorino
  • Vittorio Citterich
  • Attilio Pavesi
  • Andrej Petrovič Kapica
  • Baruj Benacerraf
  • Venere Pizzinato
  • Žanna Prochorenko
  • Héctor Damián Larroque
  • Ítalo Rossi
  • Andreï Kapitsa

What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?

Famous deaths on August 2nd:

  • Jean-Pierre Melville
    Jean-Pierre Melville

    French filmmaker.

  • David Huddleston
    David Huddleston

    American actor (b. 1930).

  • Cathleen Nesbitt
    Cathleen Nesbitt

    English actress (separate tables) dies at 93.

  • Josehua Bell

    Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.

  • Lexander Graham Bell

    Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.

  • Sruly Halberstam

    Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.

  • Burel Burroughs

    Burel Burroughs was an American novelist and essayist, best known for his semi-autobiographical novel 'Naked Lunch'.

  • Vin Scully

    Vin scully is a retired american sportscaster best known for his 67 seasons as the play-by-play announcer for the los angeles dodgers.

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August 02, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 02, 2011:

  • St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
  • St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
  • St. Stephen
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
  • Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
  • Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
  • Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
  • Day of airborne forces in Russia
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August 02, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 02, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 1st and August 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

August 02, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 02, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Party Rock Anthem
  2. - Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) youtube
  3. - Give Me Everything
  4. - Super Bass
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 02, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 02, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I'm On One
  2. - Motivation
  3. - Sure Thing
  4. - How To Love
  5. - She Ain't You

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

The number 1 Latin song on August 02, 2011 was Give Me Everything by Pitbull Featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 02, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 02, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Give Me Everything
  2. - Taboo
  3. - Ven A Bailar
  4. - You
  5. - Te Amo y Te Amo

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August 02, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 02, 2011 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Help

The Help

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Tate Taylor

Starring: Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Bryce Dallas Howard

Country: United States of America

Kick-Ass

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

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

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

The Debt

Release year: 2011

Directed by: John Madden

Starring: Helen Mirren, Sam Worthington, Tom Wilkinson, Ciarán Hinds

Country: United States of America

August 02, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 02, 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:

Black Dynamite

Black Dynamite

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Scott Sanders

Dirty Money

Dirty Money

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Adam Tysoe

Against the Wall

Against the Wall

Release year: 2011

Directed by: John Frankenheimer

Sweet Home Alabama

Sweet Home Alabama

Release year: 2011

Directed by: WDP

The Division

The Division

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Eric Won

August 02, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 02, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Seal Team Six by Howard E. Wasdin and Stephen Templin

Seal Team Six

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This bestseller is a New York Times Bestseller! The SEALs send SEAL Team Six when they send their elite.

Heaven Is For Real by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent

Heaven Is For Real

By:

You can see evidence that Heaven is greater than Earth! Is there a spiritual realm in which the soul can reside after death? Is there a Heaven?

In The Garden Of Beasts by Erik Larson

In The Garden Of Beasts

By:

Erik Larson, New York Times bestseller author of Devil in The White City, tells a fascinating story about Hitler's rise.

Ghost Story: A Novel of the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher

Ghost Story: A Novel of the Dresden Files

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Harry Dresden hopes that he will be heading to a better world when an unknown person shoots him. Harry's life isn't easy just because he's dead.

Reckless Endangerment by Gretchen Morgenson and Joshua Rosner

Reckless Endangerment

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Washington Post Notable Nonfiction book for 2011 One of The Economist’s 2011 Books of the year In Reckless Endangerment Gretchen Morgenson exposes the ways in which watchdogs were supposed to protect

August 02, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 02, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Square Enix

CardMon Hero

CardMon Hero

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Card battle, MMORPG

Publisher: HanbitSoft

Achron

Achron

Platform: Linux, Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Hazardous Software, Inc.

Batman: Arkham City

Batman: Arkham City

Platform: PlayStation 3; Xbox 360; Microsoft Windows; Wii U; OS X; PlayStation 4; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Disney Princess: Enchanting Storybooks

Disney Princess: Enchanting Storybooks

Platform: Nintendo DS, Wii

Genre: Art tool/Non-game

Publisher: THQ

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Who was the US President on August 02, 2011?

On August 02, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 2011?

On August 02, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 02, 2011?

On August 02, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 2nd?

August 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of August. 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 August 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention, battle of al hudaydah in yemen: at least 20 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition in al hudaydah (yemen). saudi arabia's spokesperson denied that its jets were present in the area, but blamed rebels.
  • 2017 - Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: a volunteer search and rescue team from the syria civil defence says that 33 people were injured by toxic gas dropped from an unmanned helicopter onto saraqeb, rebel-held idlib governorate.

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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 August 2011?

August 2011 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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