Thursday August 04, 2011: on this day

August 04, 2011 was the 216th day of the year 2011, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 04, 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 04, 2011, who was born and died on August 04, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 04, 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 4th, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 04, 2011?


August 04, 2011 was a Thursday and it was the 216th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 04, 2011 can also be written as 8/4/2011 in the US and as 4/8/2011 in UK and Europe.

August 04, 2011 in August 2011 calendar

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August 04, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 04, 2011:

  • War in afghanistan (2001-present:) payenda khan, a senior intelligence officer in afghanistan’s national directorate of security is killed in a bombing at kunduz province.
  • Kraft foods has announced that it will seperate into two businesses, its north american grocery and global snack food business.
  • Concerns about global economic growth are causing stock markets all over the globe to fall, with the dow jones industrial average dropping by 4%.
  • Hurricane emily is expected make landfall in haiti, where it will cause severe flooding.
  • As a result of the fukushima daiichi nuclear catastrophe earlier in the year, the japanese government under prime minister naoto kan announced that it was firing three top nuclear policy bureaucrats.
  • As part of the heat wave, fourteen states in the southern united states have been placed on heat alert. there have been several deaths since july.
  • Sky news has new evidence to show that officials from north korea were involved in illegal drug trade.
  • August 8th will be the last day of the shutdown of united states federal aviation administration.
  • Judge rules donald rumsfeld can be sued for personal damages by a u.s. army veteran aged 50 who claims he was tortured and imprisoned in unjust circumstances by the u.s. military in iraq.
  • Heather mills claimed that a mirror group journalist had admitted hacking her phone and listening in to a message from paul mccartney. piers morgan admitted to having heard it, but he wasn't the journalist.
  • After teenagers at a camp reported that a man was armed with a gun on the virginia tech campus in april 2007, it is now under lockdown.
  • After making criticisms about president dilma raousseff's government and other ministers, nelson jobim quits his position as minister of defence in brazil. celso amorim replaces him.
  • The british government has launched a new website for e-petition to encourage people to initiate parliamentary debate about important topics. many petitions are about proposals for or against the reintroduction of the death penalty, which was last used in the uk back in 1964.
  • American football players ratify a new collective bargaining arrangement that includes provisions for testing for human growth hormone.

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August 04, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 04, 2011:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $76.68
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $389.41
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.53
  • General Electric GE: opens at $17.19
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $176.50

Exchange Rates on August 04, 2011:

  • 1 USD = 79.18 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9806 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.767 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.4387 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 111.58 JPY
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August 04, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th 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 04, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on August 4th, 2011 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 04, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 04, 2011 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 04, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 11:43 am and setting at 10:38 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 04, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on August 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 4th:

  • Barack Obama
    Barack Obama

    American president elected in 2008.

  • Meghan Markle
    Meghan Markle

    Meghan markle is a former american actress who became the duchess of sussex after marrying prince harry in 2018.

  • Dylan Sprouse
    Dylan Sprouse

    Dylan sprouse is an american actor known for his role as zack martin on the disney channel series the suite life of zack & cody.

  • Cole Sprouse
    Cole Sprouse

    Cole sprouse is an american actor known for his role as jughead jones on the tv show riverdale.

  • Billy Bob Thornton
    Billy Bob Thornton

    Billy bob thornton is an american actor, filmmaker, and musician known for his roles in films such as sling blade and monster's ball.

  • Dolores del Rio
    Dolores del Rio

    Dolores del rio was a mexican actress known for her beauty and talent, and for being one of the first latin american actresses to achieve...

  • Louis Armstrong
    Louis Armstrong

    American jazz trumpeter.

  • Daniel Dae Kim
    Daniel Dae Kim

    Daniel dae kim is an american actor known for his roles in tv series such as lost and hawaii five-0.

  • Marques Houston
    Marques Houston

    Marques houston is an american actor and r&b singer, best known for his role as roger evans in the television show sister, sister and for...

  • Kishore Kumar
    Kishore Kumar

    Indian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).

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August 04, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 8 months old,

or 152 months and 22 days old,

or 664 weeks and 1 day old,

or 4649 days old,

if you were born on August 04, 2011.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 04, 2011?

There are 100 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 4th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 04, 2011.

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August 04, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 04, 2011:

  • Naoki Matsuda

    Japanese footballer (d. 2011).

  • Conrad Schnitzler
  • Costanzo Valli
  • Sergio Bettini
  • Sherman White
  • Giorgio Zamboni

What famous deaths happened on August 4th?

Famous deaths on August 4th:

  • Pearl White
    Pearl White

    Pearl white was an american silent film actress best known for her work in serial films, particularly in 'the perils of pauline'.

  • Victor Mature
    Victor Mature

    American actor.

  • Melvyn Douglas
    Melvyn Douglas

    Melvyn Douglas was a talented actor known for his roles in film and television.

  • Mary Miles Minter
    Mary Miles Minter

    Silent screen star dies of heart failure at the age of 82.

  • Hanz Christian Andersen

    Famous Danish author best known for his fairy tales like The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling.

  • Elysian Kistler

    Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.

  • Zee Zeev Jabotinsky

    Prominent Zionist leader and founder of the Revisionist Zionist movement.

  • Frimy D'Orsay

    French painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

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August 04, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 04, 2011:

  • Ancient Egypt - Jubilation of the Heart of Re
  • El Salvador - Transfiguration Bank Holiday
  • Cook Islands - Constitution Day (celebrations begin on the last Friday in July and last up to 2 weeks.)
  • Burkina Faso - Anniversary of the Revolution
  • St. Luanus/Lugid
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of priests
  • St. Dominic
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August 04, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 04, 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 04, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 2011 was Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 04, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 04, 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 04, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 04, 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 04, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 04, 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 04, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 04, 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 04, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 04, 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 04, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 04, 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 04, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 04, 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 04, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 04, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Stolen Life by Jaycee Dugard

A Stolen Life

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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.

Split Second by Catherine Coulter

Split Second

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An alleged woman-killer is out on the loose and FBI agents Dillon Savich & Lacey Sherlock are on duty to stop him.

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.

The Bourne Dominion by Eric Van Lustbader

The Bourne Dominion

By:

Jason Bourne is on the lookout for a group of terrorists who are plotting to destroy America's most important natural resources. His long-time friend General Boris Karpov is his new friend.

August 04, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 04, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Ant Raid

Ant Raid

Platform: iOS

Genre: Real-time strategy

Cooking Mama 4: Kitchen Magic

Cooking Mama 4: Kitchen Magic

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Simulation, Minigame

Publisher: JP Office Create; NA Majesco; PAL 505 Games

Bust-a-Move Universe

Bust-a-Move Universe

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Square Enix

Digimon Fusion

Digimon Fusion

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Action, Adventure, Science Fantasy,

Publisher: Namco Bandai

Darkspore

Darkspore

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action role-playing

Publisher: Electronic Arts

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Who was the US President on August 04, 2011?

On August 04, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 04, 2011?

On August 04, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 04, 2011?

On August 04, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 4th?

August 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th 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 4th, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone explosions in caracas: venezuela's president nicolas maduro survived an assassination attempt using drones while he was speaking at a military event held in caracas. eight people are hurt.
  • 2017 - Danish royal consorts: denmark’s prince henrik has announced that he will not be buried alongside queen margrethe ii at roskilde cathedral, where danish royals are buried since 1559. henrik, a french-born 83-year old, is unhappy with his inequal status as prince consort. according to a spokeswoman for the royal house, margrethe, 77, accepted henrik's decision. margrethe had a specially-designed sarcophagus that was made for them.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: at most 40 government airstrikes hit rebel-held areas in aleppo city, and nearby towns. at least two people were killed by the strikes, which included one on an atareb camp for displaced persons, south-west aleppo. (the national) jan egeland, a un special envoy to syria says there were 44 attacks against hospitals, clinics, and health posts in syria during july alone.

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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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