Thursday October 06, 2011: on this day

October 06, 2011 was the 279th day of the year 2011, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 06, 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 October 06, 2011, who was born and died on October 06, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 06, 2011, which were the most popular songs (ex. Moves Like Jagger by Maroon 5), movies (e.g. Kick-Ass, directed by Matthew Vaughn), TV series (e.g. Dragon Age: Redemption) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 6th, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 06, 2011?


October 06, 2011 was a Thursday and it was the 279th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 06, 2011 can also be written as 10/6/2011 in the US and as 6/10/2011 in UK and Europe.

October 06, 2011 in October 2011 calendar

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October 06, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 06, 2011:

  • The 2011 nobel prize in literature is awarded to tomas transtromer, a swedish poet.
  • After the 2011 tohoku earthquake, tsunami and subsequent recovery efforts, production at toyota's japanese plants is back to normal.
  • Through quantitative easing, the bank of england pumps another ps75bn into britain's economy
  • Tropical storm jova formed off the pacific coast mexico.
  • South korea rejects north korea’s demand that two north korean citizens who crossed the border are repatriated.
  • Today in japan, ichiro ozawa is being tried for his role in a scandal involving political funding.
  • Voters in canada’s most populous province ontario vote for the ontario liberal party. dalton mcguinty is leading the party. the party won another term as a minor government.

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

Stock market quotes on October 06, 2011:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $73.30
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $373.33
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.90
  • General Electric GE: opens at $15.27
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $176.81

Exchange Rates on October 06, 2011:

  • 1 USD = 76.68 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0378 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9211 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.379 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 102.98 JPY

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

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Cambridge - Stockport : 2 - 2
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October 06, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 6th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on October 6th, 2011 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 06, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 06, 2011 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 06, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 03:42 pm and setting at 02:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 12, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Oct 12, 2011.

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Who was born on October 06, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on October 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 6th:

  • Vinod Khanna
    Vinod Khanna

    Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.

  • Ioan Gruffudd
    Ioan Gruffudd

    Ioan gruffudd is a welsh actor known for his roles in titanic, fantastic four, and the tv series hornblower.

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • Amy Jo Johnson
    Amy Jo Johnson

    Amy jo johnson is an american singer and actress best known for her role as kimberly hart in the television series mighty morphin power...

  • Elisabeth Shue
    Elisabeth Shue

    Elisabeth shue is an american film actress known for her roles in popular movies such as 'the karate kid', 'back to the future part ii', and...

  • Bruno Cremer
    Bruno Cremer

    French comedian, actor and comedian.

  • Britt Ekland
    Britt Ekland

    Swedish-american actress and one of sweden's most prominent sex symbols.

  • Jeremy Sisto
    Jeremy Sisto

    American screenwriter and producer of actor actors.

  • Maki Horikita
    Maki Horikita

    Japanese actress and model.

  • Melvyn Bragg
    Melvyn Bragg

    British journalist, editor, and presenter of "the south bank show," a prestigious arts program that won 87 major awards.

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October 06, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 5 months old,

or 149 months and 22 days old,

or 651 weeks

or 4557 days old,

if you were born on October 06, 2011.

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

There are 192 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 6th 2024.

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

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

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October 06, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 06, 2011:

  • Diane Cilento
    Diane Cilento

    Queensland, australia -- actress.

  • Paul Dickson
  • Daniel Lind Lagerlöf
  • Clara Jaione
  • Germano Caraffini

What famous deaths happened on October 6th?

Famous deaths on October 6th:

  • Bette Davis
    Bette Davis

    American actress.

  • Bill O'Reilly
    Bill O'Reilly

    American journalist, tv and radio personality.

  • Amália Rodrigues
    Amália Rodrigues

    Portuguese actress and singer (d. 1999).

  • Denholm Elliott
    Denholm Elliott

    Actor in english (raiders of lost ark) dies at age 70.

  • Hattie Jacques
    Hattie Jacques

    British comedy actor known for his roles in the Carry On films.

  • Scott Wilson
    Scott Wilson

    Scott wilson was an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as in cold blood and the walking dead.

  • Dennis Price
    Dennis Price

    Twyford (england) -- actor (adventurers and millionairess).

  • Richard Farnsworth
    Richard Farnsworth

    Los angeles, california -- actor (misery, havana, sylvester).

  • Ted Bessell
    Ted Bessell

    Actor/director (that girl) dies at 61 from an aneurism.

  • Marian Seldes
    Marian Seldes

    American singer and actress (d. 2014).

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October 06, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 06, 2011:

  • Judaism - Fast of Gedalia (2005)
  • Egypt - National Day or Victory Day; celebrates the results of the October war in 1973
  • U.S. - German-American Day observed since 1987; Mad Hatter Day
  • Ireland - Ivy Day, formerly honoring the Irish revolutionary Padraig Pearse, commemmorates the death of Charles Stewart Parnell.
  • Also see October 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Saint Bruno, St Faith
  • French Republican Calendar - áne (Donkey) Day, fifteenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
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October 06, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 06, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 3rd and October 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 06, 2011 was Moves Like Jagger by Maroon 5, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

October 06, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 06, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Moves Like Jagger
  2. - Someone Like You youtube
  3. - Pumped Up Kicks
  4. - Party Rock Anthem
  5. - Stereo Hearts

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 06, 2011 was Marvin & Chardonnay by Big Sean Featuring Kanye West & Roscoe Dash, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

October 06, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 06, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Marvin & Chardonnay
  2. - Headlines
  3. - Quickie
  4. - She Will
  5. - Otis

October 06, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 06, 2011 was Tu Olor by Wisin & Yandel, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

October 06, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 06, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Tu Olor
  2. - Give Me Everything
  3. - Taboo
  4. - Olvidame
  5. - Rain Over Me

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October 06, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 06, 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

Hugo

Hugo

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Martin Scorsese

Starring: Asa Butterfield, Chloë Grace Moretz, Christopher Lee, Ben Kingsley

Country: United States of America

Crazy, Stupid, Love.

Crazy, Stupid, Love.

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa

Starring: Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone

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

October 06, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 06, 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:

Dragon Age: Redemption

Dragon Age: Redemption

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Peter Winther

Hell's Kitty

Hell's Kitty

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Nicholas Tana

Exposure

Exposure

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Gordon Scott Venters

Dream House

Dream House

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Jim Sheridan

Fresh Meat

Fresh Meat

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Danny Mulheron

October 06, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 06, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Quest by Daniel Yergin

The Quest

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Daniel Yergin, a master storyteller and a leading energy expert is continuing the captivating story that he began in The Prize, his Pulitzer Prize-winning book.

State Of Wonder by Ann Patchett

State Of Wonder

By:

Ann Patchett's fiction will make you believe in miracles. "--New York Times Book ReviewAward winning, New York Times bestseller Ann Patchett returns to the New York Times with a provocative, assured novel of science, morality, and miracles.

Here Comes Trouble by Michael Moore

Here Comes Trouble

By:

"I had a large head, but this was not unusual for a Midwest baby. Our craniums were made to leave little.

Pearl Jam Twenty by Pearl Jam

Pearl Jam Twenty

By:

In celebration of Pearl Jam's 20th anniversary, Pearl Jam Twenty was published in conjunction with Cameron Crowe’s definitive film. It is a lavishly illustrated, unprecedented portrait of one the most influential artists in the world, Pearl Jam Twenty.

Willpower by Roy F. Baumeister and John Tierney

Willpower

By:

Roy F. Baumeister, a pioneering researcher, collaborates with John Tierney, a New York Times science writer, to revolutionize our understanding and appreciation of self-control.

October 06, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 06, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Beep

Beep

Platform: Windows, Mac OS X, Linux

Genre: Platform, Action and Adventure

Bionic Commando Rearmed 2

Bionic Commando Rearmed 2

Platform: PlayStation 3 (PSN), Xbox 360 (XBLA)

Genre: Platforming

Publisher: Capcom

Crimson Alliance

Crimson Alliance

Platform: Xbox 360 (XBLA)

Genre: Action role-playing game

Publisher: Microsoft Studios

Bit.Trip Complete

Bit.Trip Complete

Platform: Wii

Genre: Action, Music

Publisher: Aksys Games (NA) Rising Star Games (EU)

Cryptozookeeper

Cryptozookeeper

Platform: IBM PC, Macintosh, Linux

Genre: Interactive Fiction

Publisher: Robb Sherwin

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Who was the US President on October 06, 2011?

On October 06, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 06, 2011?

On October 06, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 06, 2011?

On October 06, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 6th?

October 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of October. 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 October 6th, such as:

  • 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: avigdor lieberman, the defense minister of israel, has announced that israel will reduce its fishing zone off gaza strip from 9 nautical mile (17 km; 10 miles) to 6 nautical mile (11 km; 6.9 miles) in response to weekly gaza border protests. yesterday's protest saw over 20,000 participants. three palestinians were among those killed.
  • 2017 - According to the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 14 civilians were killed by russian airstrikes as they crossed the euphrates river near mayadin, an isil-held area in eastern syria, while fleeing mahkan.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six people were killed in an al-shabaab attack against a village close to mandera, kenya. (reuters),

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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 October 2011?

October 2011 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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