Wednesday August 03, 2011: on this day

August 03, 2011 was the 215th day of the year 2011, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 03, 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 03, 2011, who was born and died on August 03, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 03, 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 3rd, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 03, 2011?


August 03, 2011 was a Wednesday and it was the 215th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 03, 2011 can also be written as 8/3/2011 in the US and as 3/8/2011 in UK and Europe.

August 03, 2011 in August 2011 calendar

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August 03, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 03, 2011:

  • 2011 syrian uprising: syrian forces advance and shell hama.
  • Syrian forces bombard and advance on hama.
  • South africa has agreed to lend swaziland 2.5 billion rand (368 million us dollars) to ease its economic crisis.
  • The chinese dagong global credit rating lowers the united states credit rating to a+ with a negative outlook.
  • John malone, a cable entrepreneur, may have run into problems when he tried to buy barnes & noble book store chain barnes & noble. this is especially true because of the nook and b&n ereader.
  • Since the february 2011 christchurch earthquake, more than 26,000 people have left new zealand's canterbury region.
  • Ten people are killed when a bell 412 helicopter crashes into a house in indonesia's north sulawesi.
  • Mcafee, a computer security firm, uncovers one the most extensive cyber attacks against the international olympic committee and the indian government.
  • Hosni mubarak is the former president of egypt and he leaves sharm el-sheikh in egypt to go to cairo to stand trial.
  • News international phone hacking scandal.: heather mills, a charity campaigner, tells bbc newsnight that a senior mirror group journalist confessed to hacking sir paul mccartney's voicemails while she was together.
  • Heather mills, a charity campaigner, tells bbc newsnight that a senior mirror group journalist confessed to hacking voicemails left by sir paul mccartney for her while they were together.
  • Luke march was charged with investigating the united kingdom parliamentary expense scandal. he resigned from the independent parliamentary standards authority, refusing to identify those who were under suspicion.
  • Four new ministers are confirmed by the iranian parliament, including rostam ghasemi, minister of petroleum.
  • David wu, oregon's 1st congressional district representative in the united states house of representatives, resigns following a sex scandal.

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August 03, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 03, 2011:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.94
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $390.98
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.83
  • General Electric GE: opens at $17.25
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $177.67

Exchange Rates on August 03, 2011:

  • 1 USD = 77.03 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9611 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.7688 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.435 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 110.55 JPY
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August 03, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 3rd 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 03, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 03, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on August 3rd, 2011 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 03, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 03, 2011 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 03, 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 03, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 10:30 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 03, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on August 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 3rd:

  • Evangeline Lilly
    Evangeline Lilly

    Evangeline lilly is a canadian actress known for her role as kate austen in the tv series lost.

  • Lambert Wilson
    Lambert Wilson

    French actor known for his roles in The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions.

  • Isaiah Washington
    Isaiah Washington

    Isaiah Washington is an American actor known for his roles in television shows such as 'Grey's Anatomy' and films like 'Crouching Tiger,...

  • Martha Stewart
    Martha Stewart

    American entrepreneur, whose "martha stewart living omnimedia", made $25 million in profits in 1997 with revenues of $120 millions.

  • Martin Sheen
    Martin Sheen

    American actor who starred in over a dozen box office hits including "gandhi", "blind ambition", and "apocalypse now" 1979.

  • Mathieu Kassovitz
    Mathieu Kassovitz

    French film director, well-known for his controversial "la haine" (hate with vincent cassel), and actor.

  • Michael Ealy
    Michael Ealy

    Michael ealy is an american actor known for his roles in films such as barbershop, 2 fast 2 furious, and think like a man.

  • Cécile Aubry
    Cécile Aubry

    French actress, author, and dancer.

  • John Landis
    John Landis

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • John Eisenhower
    John Eisenhower

    American diplomat, writer, and noted family.

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August 03, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 7 months old,

or 151 months and 26 days old,

or 660 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4622 days old,

if you were born on August 03, 2011.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 03, 2011?

There are 127 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 3rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 03, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 03, 2011.

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August 03, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 03, 2011:

  • Bubba Smith
    Bubba Smith

    Former NFL defensive end and actor, known for his role in the 'Police Academy' movies.

  • Gerrald Genta

    Gerrald Genta was a Swiss watch designer who created iconic watch designs for brands like Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, and Cartier.

  • Thresea Heinz

    Thresea Heinz was a German journalist and author who reported on international affairs.

  • William Sleator

    American composer and author (d. 2011).

  • Andrew McDermott
  • Mario Sitri
  • Stig Sundqvist
  • Ryszard Świerad
  • Mario Berrino
  • Ray Patterson
  • Angelo Turconi
  • José Ignacio Rivero
  • Rudolf Brazda
  • Annette Charles
  • Giorgio Fabor
  • Nikolái Petrov
  • Jane Walker

What famous deaths happened on August 3rd?

Famous deaths on August 3rd:

  • Lenny Bruce
    Lenny Bruce

    American comedian who was known for his satirical and controversial topics.

  • Carolyn Jones
    Carolyn Jones

    American actress.

  • Ida Lupino
    Ida Lupino

    British-american actress who lived a turbulent life.

  • Mark Margolis
    Mark Margolis

    American actor (b. 1939).

  • Christopher Hewett
    Christopher Hewett

    English actor and theatre director (d. 2001).

  • Coleen Gray
    Coleen Gray

    American actress.

  • Carmen Silvera
    Carmen Silvera

    Canadian-english singer and actress (d. 2002).

  • Betty Amann
    Betty Amann

    American actress born in germany (born 1905).

  • Joseph Conrad

    Polish-British writer known for novels like 'Heart of Darkness'.

  • Mouhamad Abdel Wahab

    Considered the father of modern Arabic music, he composed and performed numerous iconic songs that shaped the Arab music industry.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 3rd

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August 03, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 03, 2011:

  • St. Walthen
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Gamaliel
  • Equatorial Guinea - Armed Forces Day
  • St. Nicodemus
  • Niger - Independence Day
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August 03, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 03, 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 03, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 03, 2011 was Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 03, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 03, 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 03, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 03, 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 03, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 03, 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 03, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 03, 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 03, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 03, 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 03, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 03, 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 03, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 03, 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 03, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 03, 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.

Lost In Shangri-La by Mitchell Zuckoff

Lost In Shangri-La

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"A lost world, man eating tribesmen and lush and impenetrable forests, stranded American flyers (one of them a damewithgreat gams for heaven's sake), a startling rescue operation.

A Stolen Life by Jaycee Dugard

A Stolen Life

By:

Jaycee Dugard's powerful and raw memoir is a New York Times #1 bestseller. It tells her story of being kidnapped and held captive for over 18 years.

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.

Maine by J. Courtney Sullivan

Maine

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August 03, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 03, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Async Corp.

Async Corp.

Platform: iOS

Alice: Madness Returns

Alice: Madness Returns

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: THQ (former) Sega (current)

Cubixx HD

Cubixx HD

Platform: PlayStation 3, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Laughing Jackal Ghostlight (PC)

Disney Universe

Disney Universe

Platform: PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 Wii Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Disney Interactive Studios

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Who was the US President on August 03, 2011?

On August 03, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 03, 2011?

On August 03, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 03, 2011?

On August 03, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 3rd?

August 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd 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 3rd, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: a suicide bomber attacked a shi'ite mosque, gardez, afghanistan. at least 29 people were killed and at least 40 more were injured. the attack is not under immediate investigation.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: a suicide bomber attacked a convoy in afghanistan’s kabul province, killing one soldier from georgia and three civilians, and injuring 13 more, including six resolute support personnel.
  • 2016 - The european banking authority supports the retention of a 3% leverage ratio in most european union banks.

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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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