What happened on Tuesday December 06, 2011?

Here's what happened on December 06, 2011:

• Afghanistan Terror Attacks during Ashura A devastating suicide attack targeted a Shiite shrine in Kabul, Afghanistan's capital, during the Ashura religious festival. At least 50 people were killed and many more injured. Hours later, a second attack occurred in Mazar-i-Sharif, resulting in approximately 4 additional fatalities.
• Moscow Protests Against Election Results Thousands of protesters took to the streets in Moscow to demonstrate against the conduct and outcome of the Russian legislative elections. The protests were met with significant state resistance, resulting in hundreds of opposition supporters being arrested.
• Greece Approves Austerity Budget The Greek Parliament approved a controversial austerity budget, reflecting the ongoing economic challenges and fiscal reforms in the country during the European debt crisis.
• Australia Sanctions Iran Australia announced new sanctions against Iran, expressing growing international concern about Iran's nuclear and missile program.
• Belgium Forms New Federal Government After an unprecedented 541-day negotiation period, Belgium's new federal government was officially sworn into office. Elio di Rupo became Prime Minister, marking two historic milestones: the first Walloon to hold the position in 38 years and the second openly homosexual head of government worldwide.
• US Mine Safety Report Released The US Mine Safety and Health Administration published the final report on the Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster in Raleigh County, West Virginia, which tragically resulted in the deaths of 29 miners.
• Australia Reduces Interest Rates In response to global economic uncertainties, the Reserve Bank of Australia reduced interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.25 percent, signaling a cautious monetary policy approach.
• Karzai Cancels UK Trip Following the terror attacks, Afghan President Hamid Karzai canceled his planned diplomatic visit to the United Kingdom as a response to the tragic events.
• FAA Head Resigns After DUI Arrest Randy Babbitt, the former head of the Federal Aviation Administration, stepped down three days after being arrested for driving under the influence in Fairfax, Virginia.

Events in 2011

December 06, 2011: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 06, 2011

December 06, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 06, 2011:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.63
• Apple AAPL: opens at $392.51
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.81
• General Electric GE: opens at $16.50
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $190.65

Exchange Rates on December 06, 2011:

• 1 USD = 77.72 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0095 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9257 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.3647 CNY
• 1 EUR = 104.15 JPY

December 06, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Barnsley - Crystal Palace : 2 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• AFC Telford United - York : 0 - 0
• Alfreton Town - Newport County : 3 - 2
• Braintree Town - Hayes & Yeading : 0 - 3
• Ebbsfleet - Cambridge : 0 - 0
• Forest Green - Tamworth : 3 - 1

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Annan Athletic - Stranraer : 0 - 3

December 06, 2011 was a Tuesday and it was the 340th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 06, 2011 can also be written as 12/6/2011 in the US and as 6/12/2011 in UK and Europe.

December 06, 2011 in December 2011 calendar

Famous people died on December 06, 2011:

• Dobie Gray

  Renowned American singer-songwriter known for hits like 'Drift Away' and significant contributions to soul and pop music.

Famous people who died in 2011

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December 06, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 06, 2011 was We Found Love by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

1. Rihanna - We Found Love
2. LMFAO - Sexy And I Know It
3. Bruno Mars - It Will Rain
4. Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger
5. Adele - Someone Like You

December 06, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 06, 2011 was Ni**as in Paris by Jay Z Kanye West, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

1. Jay Z Kanye West - Ni**as in Paris
2. Beyonce Featuring Andre 3000 - Party
3. Wale Featuring Miguel - Lotus Flower Bomb
4. Drake - Headlines
5. Lil Wayne Featuring Drake - She Will

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 6th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 06, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 06, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 06, 2011 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 06, 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 December 06, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 01:54 pm and setting at 04:18 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 10, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Dec 10, 2011.

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Your place in the Universe on December 06, 2011

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Someone born on December 06, 2011 is:

13 years 1 month old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 06, 2011?

There are 327 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 06, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 06, 2011.

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