Saturday February 05, 2011: on this day

February 05, 2011 was the 36th day of the year 2011, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is February 05, 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 February 05, 2011, who was born and died on February 05, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 05, 2011, which were the most popular songs (ex. Grenade by Bruno Mars), movies (e.g. Kick-Ass, directed by Matthew Vaughn), TV series (e.g. The Green Hornet) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 5th, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 05, 2011?


February 05, 2011 was a Saturday and it was the 36th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 05, 2011 can also be written as 2/5/2011 in the US and as 5/2/2011 in UK and Europe.

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February 05, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 05, 2011:

  • Protests in egypt 2011:
  • Browse newspapers headlines from February 05, 2011
  • According to media reports, gamal, president mubarak’s son, resigns from his position as head of national democratic party bureau. secretary safwat el-sharif, and six members of the general secretariat's steering committee, also resigned. (usa today),
  • To stop tanks entering tahrir square, protesters formed a human chain.
  • International response to 2011 egyptian protests
  • President of israel shimon peres, speaking at a european friends of israel (efi) conference in jerusalem, defends mubarak, calling him a ampquotpeacemakerampquot whose ampquotcontribution to peace would never be forgottenampquot.
  • The u.s. tv coverage on the egyptian uprising is criticized for being pessimistic, superficial, and for focusing on the implications for the u.s. as well as its regional allies.
  • France stops selling arms and riot equipment egypt.
  • Cambodian-thai border standoff: four thai soldiers are killed and four others injured in clashes in a disputed area between cambodian troops and thai troops.
  • A shootout between the military and malakal, south sudan results in at least 20 deaths.
  • Pope benedict xvi ordains five bishops, including a chinese bishop from hong kong. this despite the attempts of china's official church not to ordain bishops.
  • Steve coogan, comedian, criticizes the bbc's top gear series for their recent insulting mexicans. he also criticies the bbc's ampquotpitifulampquot and ampquotmealy-mouthedampquot apology after it offended mexicans.
  • The writers guild of america awards awarded top prizes to 'inception' and the social network' for their work.
  • Two firefighters are seriously injured and six firefighters are killed fighting a fire in china's zhejiang province.
  • David cameron, the uk prime minister, uses a speech to make a powerful statement at a munich security conference to declare that "state multiculturalism has failed". he also stated that the uk needed a stronger national identity and promised to promote western values.
  • "the daily telegraph" publishes wikileaks cables that claim the united states gave russia the serial numbers of all trident missiles manufactured in the united states and then supplied to britain in exchange for signing the "new start" treaty.
  • Former president of the united states george w. bush cancels an appearance scheduled in switzerland. human rights watch links the cancellation to increasing pressure for bush's arrest over his approval for waterboarding torture. bush claims that he is "avoiding handcuffs".
  • Belgrade is the site of the largest anti-government protest in years. thousands of disenchanted serbs have travelled from all over the country to demand early elections. the event was compared to the protests in egypt and tunisia by a leader of an opposition party.
  • Italians gather to protest the resignation of silvio berlusconi, the prime minister of italy, over a sex-related scandal.
  • For match-fixing, the icc has banned pakistani cricketers mohammad asif, salman butt and mohammad amir from playing for five years.
  • Richard dent and marshall faulk, deion sanders, ed sabol, deion sands, chris hanburger, les richter, shannon sharpe were elected to the united states pro football hall of fame. (usa today),
  • English premier league (ap via msnbc!)amp!--this source supports all epl stories.
  • Premier league's new scoring record of 41 goals in eight matches is established.
  • Manchester united, league leaders, are beaten 2-1 by wolverhampton wanderers last place. this ends united's 29-match streak of unbeaten premiership play.
  • The second-place arsenal became the first team to take a 4-0 lead since 1992's establishment of the premier league. newcastle united fought back to draw 4-4.
  • The cleveland cavaliers set a new mark for consecutive losses in one national basketball association season in the united states.
  • Tunisian uprising, 2010-2011: two people were killed and 17 others injured during a protest in el kef. (bbc),
  • In the wake of the north american winter storm that hit north america on january 31-february 2, 2011, northern mexico is still experiencing cold weather.
  • Five people are killed in an explosion at the uricani coal mine in southwest romania.
  • English premier league news (ap via msnbc:) a new premier league scoring record was set by 41 goals in eight matches. this marks the end of manchester united's 29-match unbeaten streak.

February 05, 2011: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 05, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Cagliari - Juventus : 1 - 3
  • Udinese - Sampdoria : 2 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Anderlecht - St Truiden : 2 - 0
  • Cercle Brugge - Mechelen : 0 - 1
  • Charleroi - Waregem : 2 - 0
  • Westerlo - Kortrijk : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • FC Koln - Bayern Munich : 3 - 2
  • Hannover - Wolfsburg : 1 - 0
  • Hoffenheim - Kaiserslautern : 3 - 2
  • Mainz - Werder Bremen : 1 - 1
  • M'gladbach - Stuttgart : 2 - 3

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Hertha - Union Berlin : 1 - 2
  • Paderborn - Karlsruhe : 3 - 0
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February 05, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 5th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and 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.

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February 05, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 05, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on February 5th, 2011 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 05, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on February 05, 2011 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 05, 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 February 05, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 07:52 am and setting at 09:04 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 19, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Feb 18, 2011.

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Who was born on February 05, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on February 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 5th:

  • Abhishek Bachchan
    Abhishek Bachchan

    Abhishek bachchan is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films and for being the son of legendary actor amitabh bachchan.

  • Charlotte Rampling
    Charlotte Rampling

    British actress.

  • William Burroughs
    William Burroughs

    American bisexual writer and heroin addict.

  • Laura Linney
    Laura Linney

    Laura linney is an american actress known for her versatile performances in film, television, and theater.

  • Jennifer Jason Leigh
    Jennifer Jason Leigh

    Jennifer jason leigh is an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'single white female' and 'the hateful eight'.

  • Barbara Hershey
    Barbara Hershey

    American actress who wore a hippie look during the 1960s.

  • Michael Sheen
    Michael Sheen

    Michael sheen is a welsh actor known for his roles in films such as frost/nixon, the queen, and the twilight saga.

  • Benoît Jacquot
    Benoît Jacquot

    French screenwriter and film director.

  • Jussi Björling
    Jussi Björling

    Swedish tenor (d. 1960).

  • Michael Mann
    Michael Mann

    American filmmaker.

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February 05, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 1 month old,

or 157 months and 14 days old,

or 684 weeks and 3 days old,

or 4791 days old,

if you were born on February 05, 2011.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 05, 2011?

There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 5th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 05, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 05, 2011.

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February 05, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 05, 2011:

  • Brian Jacques

    British author known for the Redwall series of fantasy novels for children.

  • Peggy Rea

    American actress and casting director (b. 1921).

  • Omar Amiralay
  • Don Peterman
  • Dwight A. Pryor
  • Pertti Purhonen
  • Antonio Lefebvre d'Ovidio
  • Paolino Dimai
  • John Paul Getty III

What famous deaths happened on February 5th?

Famous deaths on February 5th:

  • Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer

    Acclaimed actor known for his versatile performances in films like The Sound of Music and Beginners.

  • Kirk Douglas
    Kirk Douglas

    American actor.

  • Doug McClure
    Doug McClure

    American actor.

  • Dean Jagger
    Dean Jagger

    Actor in the united states (mr novak rawhide, oscar), has died at around 87 years old (born 1903).

  • Thelma Ritter
    Thelma Ritter

    American actress and singer (d. 1969).

  • Franklin Cover
    Franklin Cover

    American actor (born 1928).

  • George Arliss
    George Arliss

    British actor on the stage who rose to fame at the age of 53.

  • Dolores Moran
    Dolores Moran

    Actress (yankee doodle dandy), passes away at 56.

  • Gwili Andre
    Gwili Andre

    Actress (no other woman roar of the dragon).

  • Aloise Corbaz

    Swiss outsider artist known for her intricate drawings and paintings created while institutionalized.

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February 05, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 05, 2011:

  • Kashmir Day observes as public holiday in Pakistan.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Agatha of Sicily, patron saint of firework makers and glass blowers.

Saints celebrated on February 05, 2011:

  • Saint Bertolf
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February 05, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 05, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 31st and February 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 05, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 05, 2011 was Grenade by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

February 05, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 05, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 31st and February 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Grenade youtube
  2. - Firework youtube
  3. - Black And Yellow
  4. - Tonight (I'm Lovin' You)
  5. - What's My Name?

February 05, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 05, 2011 was Can't Be Friends by Trey Songz, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

February 05, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 05, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 31st and February 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Can't Be Friends
  2. - What's My Name?
  3. - No BS
  4. - Aston Martin Music
  5. - Fall For Your Type

February 05, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 05, 2011 was Danza Kuduro by Don Omar & Lucenzo, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

February 05, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 05, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 31st and February 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Danza Kuduro
  2. - Ni Lo Intentes
  3. - Loca
  4. - Lo Mejor De Mi Vida Eres Tu
  5. - Me Encantaria

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February 05, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 05, 2011 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Love and Other Drugs

Love and Other Drugs

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Edward Zwick

Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway, Judy Greer, Oliver Platt

Country: United States of America

February 05, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 05, 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:

The Green Hornet

The Green Hornet

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Michel Gondry

Edwardian Farm

Edwardian Farm

Release year: 2010

Starring: Peter Ginn, Ruth Goodman, Alex Langlands

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

In Between Men

In Between Men

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Jennifer Gelfer

Glory Daze

Glory Daze

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Ramon Fernandez

Backwash

Backwash

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Danny Leiner

February 05, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 05, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Assholes Finish First by Tucker Max

Assholes Finish First

By:

This is the best gift for bros and dudes: The fratire New York Times Bestseller Assholes finish First. Tucker Max has written twenty-five exclusive stories.

Decoded by Jay-Z

Decoded

By:

The expanded paperback edition is a bestselling New York Times bestseller that includes 16 pages of new material and 3 new songs.

Tick Tock by James Patterson, Michael Ledwidge

Tick Tock

By:

Michael Bennett, NYC's top detective, has a major problem. The Son of Sam, Werewolf of Wisteria, and Mad Bomber have all returned. Tick--a killer’s countdown begins. A rash of horrific crimes has decimated the city, causing chaos and terrorizing all …

The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERHer real name was Henrietta Lacks. Scientists call her HeLa. Her cells were taken in 1951 without her knowledge and became one of the most important records in black tobacco farming.

The Longest War by Peter L. Bergen

The Longest War

By:

Ten years have passed since those horrendous attacks on the World Trade Center. After seven years of conflict, the last US combat soldiers left Iraq. They then moved into Afghanistan.

February 05, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 05, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Black Rock Shooter: The Game

Black Rock Shooter: The Game

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Action RPG

Publisher: Imageepoch (Japan) NIS America (NA, Europe)

The Black Eyed Peas Experience

The Black Eyed Peas Experience

Platform: Wii, Xbox 360

Genre: Music, Rhythm

Publisher: Ubisoft

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

Canyon Shooter 2

Canyon Shooter 2

Platform: Internet

Genre: Science fiction, shooter

Publisher: Miniclip

Assassin's Creed: Revelations

Assassin's Creed: Revelations

Platform: PlayStation 3; Xbox 360; Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action-adventure, stealth

Publisher: Ubisoft

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Who was the US President on February 05, 2011?

On February 05, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 05, 2011?

On February 05, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 05, 2011?

On February 05, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about February 5th?

February 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of February. 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 February 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: ben wallace, the united kingdom minister of security, stated that he believes john cantlie, a british photojournalist, is still alive and being held hostage in syria by islamic state militants.
  • 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: 2018 ariel stabbing: a palestinian rabbi is killed by an israeli arab outside of the israeli-occupied west bank settlement at ariel.
  • 2017 - In afghanistan and northern pakistan, heavy snowfall and avalanches have killed dozens of people. kabul international airport has been closed due to snow and/or ice. (bbc),

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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 February 2011?

February 2011 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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