Friday February 04, 2011

US date format: 2/4/2011, UK date format: 4/2/2011

The day of the week was Friday, under the astrological sign of Aquarius (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on February 4, 2011).

The number one song in US was Grenade by Bruno Mars.

Kick-Ass, directed by Matthew Vaughn, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2011 while Cross Fire by James Patterson was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching The Green Hornet. If you liked videogames you were probably playing CardMon Hero or Centipede: Infestation.

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.

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February 04, 2011 Events

What happened on February 04, 2011?

Historical Events

Protests in Egypt 2011:
Protesters against the Mubarak regime demonstrate for the eleventh day, the "Day of Departure".
After two days of fighting between supporters and opposition to President of Egypt Hosni Murak, organizers of the Egyptian protests ask supporters to fill all squares in Cairo.
Protesters in Cairo’s Tahrir Square shout "Leave!" Leave! Leave!
Al Jazeera investigates hacking of its
After being released from the previous arrest, Eric Feijten, Nederlandse Omroep Stichting photographer is again arrested
After being kidnapped, stabbed, and reported missing yesterday by SVT's reporter Bert Sundstrom, he is currently in hospital and undergoing surgery to repair his serious ampquotknife injuryampquot.
Al Jazeera speaks with Mohammed al-Beltagi (a leader member of the Muslim Brotherhood) about the fact that the group has no plans to run for the Egyptian presidency.
As the attacks on journalists continue, Ahmad Mohamed Mahmoud Al-Ta'awun is the first journalist to be killed covering protests.
Al-Arabiya TV reported that Habib Ibrahim El Adly, former interior minister, and other former ministers were placed under house arrest in the midst of an official investigation.
Fox News reports that two bodyguards were killed in an assassination attempt against Omar Suleiman, Vice President of Egypt.
International response to 2011 Egyptian protests
Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General of the United Nations, calls for violence and intimidation to be stopped. He said that events had taken a "deeply troubling turn" and that restrictions on media were "utterly unacceptable".
The heads of the European Union condemn violence, and together, Britain, France and Germany issue a statement.
In protest of the uprisings against Egypt and Tunisia, police beat student protestors with batons and fired tear gas at them in the Sudanese state Sennar.
Protestors in Syria call for an ampquota Day of Angerampquot against the Syrian Government
Before the anti-government protests in Damascus, plainclothed security agents from Syria are stationed outside Parliament in Damascus.
Cambodian-Thai border standoff: The Thai Army vs. the Cambodian Armed Forces clash near the Preah Vihear Temple.
Two security guards from Thailand were killed by Islamic militants in the southern part of the country.
In Bukavu, an eastern city, a new centre has opened to assist victims of rape in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
In separate violence incidents across Afghanistan, at least ten people are killed or injured and many more are hurt.
Angela Merkel, Germany's Chancellor, and Nicolas Sarkozy (the President of France), jointly propose a set of new policies for the Euro zone. These are designed to protect the currency.
Bernie Madoff's court-appointed trustee for creditors claims that $300 million owes to the New York Mets owners.
Target Corp. agreed to pay $22.5million in settlement with the Government of California, and local governments, in settlement for illegal hazardous waste dumping.
Canada's court overturns the decision of the government to allow Globalive to run a wireless telecomm network there. This is due to the country's extensive foreign holdings.
Five people are killed in flash floods that flood parts of Iran's Southeastern Province of Kerman, in the towns Sijan, Roudbar, and Kahnouj.
The border region between India and Myanmar is struck by a 6.4 magnitude earthquake.
Severe tropical Cyclone Yasi leaves Australia's first casualty as a man from Bamboroo in Queensland.
Between January 31 and February 2, 2011, the death toll in North American winter storms is around a dozen.
All seven passengers were killed when a small plane collides with the ground in Sulaimaniya, Iraq's semi-autonomous north Kurdish region.
The remnants of Cyclone Yasi, Anthony and major flooding in Victoria are making it more difficult to flood.
Although the BBC apologizes for comments made about Mexicans on Top Gear, it defends the original remarks.
Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khmenei says that 2011's Egyptian protests and Tunisian rebellion are the result of ampquotIslamic awarenessampquot.
Jhala Nath Khanal, Nepal's Prime Minister, begins to form a new national government.
According to the Catholic Church of Cuba, Cuba will release two more dissidents.
The Parliament of Myanmar has elected Than Shwe as the President. He is the first civilian president for half a century.
Silvio Berlusconi, Prime Minister of Italy, ignores recent sex scandals in order to claim to media at a summit held in Brussels that he's the most popular leader in Italy.
NASA astronaut Mark Kelly, husband to Rep Gabrielle Giffords, announced that he will resume his training to command Space Shuttle Endeavour's final mission STS134 in April.
Research suggests that Arctic fishing rates are 75 times greater than the U.N.'s reported, suggesting that future increased exploitation may be less likely than previously believed.
American football
Seven people are injured by falling ice at Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas. The stadium will host Super Bowl XLV.
Following an alleged incident of road rage, Albert Haynesworth, Washington Redskins, was charged with assault in Reston.
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the United States National Basketball Association record of a single-season losing streak with a loss to the Memphis Grizzlies for their 23rd consecutive match.
Al Jazeera investigates hacking of its news site, which was allegedly done "apparently" by opposition to the pro-democracy movement.
Al Jazeera's Cairo office is attacked by "gangs thugs", who ransack it, and set it ablaze as foreign journalists continue to be targeted.
Shifting fighting from Tahrir Square, Cairo's side streets to Cairo's main street.
International response to 2011 Egyptian protests: Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of United Nations, calls for violence and intimidation to "stop". He said that the events took "a deeply troubling turning" and called restrictions on media "utterly unacceptable". (The Guardian). The chiefs of Europe condemn violence, and jointly issue a statement by Britain, France Germany, Italy, Spain.
Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General of the United Nations, calls for violence and intimidation to "stop". He said that events had taken "a deeply troubling turning" and labeled restrictions on media as "utterly inacceptable".
Protests in Syria 2011: Syrian protestors demand "a day of anguish" against the government. (France 24,) Syrian security agents wearing plainclothes are stationed outside Damascus' Parliament ahead of anti-government protests.
Cambodian-Thai border standoff: The Thai Army vs. the Cambodian Armed Forces clash near the Preah Vihear Temple. (Bangkok Post: One civilian is killed when artillery rounds are fired on the Thai side.
One civilian was killed when several artillery rounds were fired on the Thai side.
The funeral of Hmong General Vang Pao was attended by thousands in Fresno (California).
Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of Kazakhstan, calls for an early election on April 3. He rejects a plan to hold a referendum that would have allowed him to continue to lead the country for another decade.
American football: Seven people are injured by falling ice at Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas. The stadium is hosting Super Bowl XLV. (Dallas News).Albert Haynesworth, Washington Redskins, is facing an assault charge in Reston, Virginia. This follows an alleged incident of road rage.
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February 04, 2011 Famous Deaths

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Liberace
American musician and entertainer known for his music, his trademark candelabra, his flamboyant lifestyle and highly affected mannerisms.
Neal Cassady
American writer with a staccato style, a beatnik and forerunner of the hippie movement.
Carl Rogers
American psychologist and academic (d. 1987).
Iannis Xenakis
Braila, Romania -- Composer / architect / mathematician.

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February 04, 2011 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Aquarius

Aquarius personality

Who should a Aquarius marry?

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces

Personality of February born

Chinese Zodiac

Rabbit

February 04, 2011 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was February 04, 2011?

The day of the week was Friday.

February 4th marks the 34th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2011.

There are 330 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

February 2011 calendar

February	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
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