Thursday January 06, 2011, Epiphany

US date format: 1/6/2011, UK date format: 6/1/2011

The day of the week was Thursday, under the astrological sign of Capricorn (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on January 6, 2011).

Famous birthdays on this day include Flynn Bloom .

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 I Remember Nothing by Nora Ephron was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching The Green Hornet. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Alien Zombie Megadeath or Cordy.

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.

You can also have a look at January 06 across the years or at January 2011 calendar.

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January 06, 2011 Events

What happened on January 06, 2011?

Historical Events

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.
After 33 women were raped in Fizi (South Kivu) on New Year's Day, Medecins sans Frontieres accused the Democratic Republic of the Congo of failing to do enough to stop war rape.
Ivorian crisis 2010-2011:
In clashes between the opposing sides during the Presidential election crisis, at least 14 people are killed in Duekoue (Ivory Coast).
Alassane Ouattara, the President-elect of Ivory Coast, expressed confidence in West African nations taking military action to remove President Laurent Gbagbo who refused to resign after his defeat in recent presidential election.
A Hungarian civilian who was abducted while working for the UN-African Union peacekeeping operation in Sudan's Darfur is now free.
Two Palestinians were killed by Israeli troops as they tried to cross a border from Gaza Strip.
The U.S. will send 1,400 more marines to Afghanistan where about 100,000 U.S. troops have been fighting the War in Afghanistan.
French market regulators approve a takeover defense by the Hermes family who own Birkin and Kelly handbags. This increases the chances that Hermes will remain independent in the face a bid from LVMH.
22 people are killed when a bus crashes into a canyon in Uttarakhand, Northern India.
After a U.S. diplomat was attacked and hurt by Vietnamese police while visiting a religious dissident, the United States protests strongly against Vietnam.
South Korea rejects North Korea's offer of unconditional talks, claiming that it was part of a propaganda campaign.
The U.S. plans to make gun dealers report in Mexico border states that multiple buyers of high-powered rifles within five days is being thwarted by gun lobbyists. About 90% of the crime guns that are seized in Mexico come from the United States. Since 2006, more than 30,000 Mexicans have been killed by drug cartel violence.
French court orders Callixte Mabarushimana, a Rwandan Hutu leader who was arrested in France in connection with the Rwandan Genocide to be transferred to The Hague International Criminal Court.
The Indonesian National Human Rights Commission submitted a report to President Susilo Bombong Yudhoyono relating to its investigation into reports of soldiers torturing Papuans. It also urged him to take steps against violations of human rights by security forces in eastern Papua.
Moroccan authorities have arrested 27 people from an Al Qaeda-linked cell in Western Sahara. They were planning to carry out suicide attacks and car bombings on security forces and bank robberies in order to finance their activities.
Chinese authorities have implemented new controls over text messages sent from mobile phones to Chinese service providers. This includes references to democracy, human right, and corruption.
To prevent harassment during the referendum on South Sudan's independence, observers will use geostationary satellites. They will monitor for voter intimidation and property damage, as well as other violence.
In an apparent concession to the opposition, Yousaf Raza Gilani, Prime Minister of Pakistan, cancels recent fuel price hikes in an apparent attempt to save his government's collapse after it lost its majority in parliament.
Laurence Mackenzie, Northern Ireland Water's chief executive, resigns in protest at the organization's handling the recent water shortages in Northern Ireland.
Elections of the Asian Football Confederation Executive Committee in Doha (Qatar)
Mohamed bin Hammam announced that Australia will host 2015 AFC Asian Cup. This will be Australia's first hosting of the competition.
2010-2011 Ivorian Crisis: At least 14 people are killed in Duekoue (Ivory Coast) in clashes between the opposing sides during the Presidential election crisis. (ABC News). (BBC) President-elect Alassane Pouattara of Ivory Coast expresses his confidence that other West African countries will take military action to remove President Laurent Gbagbo who refused to resign following recent presidential elections.
Egyptian police increase security around Coptic churches ahead of Coptic Christmas. This follows a New Year's Day bombing that left 23 dead and sparked protests throughout the country.
A U.S. soldier is subject to 90 days hard labor and must testify in FOB Ramrod's kill team case. This includes keeping war souvenir photos, beating up a platoon member, and smoking hashish during service with the FOB Ramrod Kill team during the War in Afghanistan.
Aaron Swartz is arrested by MIT police on state breaking-and-entering charges, after systematically downloading academic journal articles from JSTOR.
Elections of the Asian Football Confederation Executive Committee in Doha, Qatar: Mohamed bin Hammam announced that Australia will host 2015 AFC Asian Cup. This will be Australia's first hosting of the competition. (the-AFC). Ali bin Al Hussein from Jordan is elected Vice President of FIFA. (the-AFC.Ganesh Thapa from Nepal is elected Vice President of AFC.
Ali bin Al Hussein, from Jordan, is elected Vice President of FIFA.
Ganesh Thapa, from Nepal, is elected Vice President of AFC.
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January 06, 2011 Famous Birthdays

Who was born on January 06, 2011?

Flynn Bloom
American noted family, the first child and son of British actor Orlando Bloom and Australian model Miranda Kerr.

Other January 6th famous birthdays

Elizabeth Teissier
Thierry Ardisson
French television producer and host and movie producer.
Rowan Atkinson
English comedian and actor
Irina Shayk
Russian-born model, 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover model

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How old am I?

If January 06, 2011 is your birthday you are 12 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on January 06.

January 06, 2011 Famous Deaths

Who died on January 06, 2011?

Uche Okafor
Nigerian footballer (Born 1967).
Vang Pao

Other January 6th famous deaths

Rudolf Nureyev
Russian-French dancer and choreographer (d. 1993).
Michel Petrucciani
French pianist and composer who transcended the physical handicap of being a dwarf to work with established musicians, including...
Dizzy Gillespie
acclaimed jazz trumpet player (Born 1917).
Duane Hanson
American artist and sculptor, he is known for his realistic life-sized sculptures of ordinary people in real-life situations: in accidents,...

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January 06, 2011 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Capricorn

Capricorn personality

Who should a Capricorn marry?

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius

Personality of January born

Chinese Zodiac

Rabbit

January 06, 2011 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was January 06, 2011?

The day of the week was Thursday.

January 6th marks the 5th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2011.

There are 359 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

January 2011 calendar

January	2011
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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	28	29	30
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