Thursday December 08, 2011: on this day

December 08, 2011 was the 342nd day of the year 2011, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 08, 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 December 08, 2011, who was born and died on December 08, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 08, 2011, which were the most popular songs (ex. We Found Love by Rihanna), movies (e.g. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, directed by David Fincher), TV series (e.g. The Layover) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 8th, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 08, 2011?


December 08, 2011 was a Thursday and it was the 342nd day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 2011 can also be written as 12/8/2011 in the US and as 8/12/2011 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 2011 in December 2011 calendar

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December 08, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 08, 2011:

  • A pipeline carrying oil from syria near homs has been destroyed.
  • In somalia's capital mogadishu, fighting breaks out between government troops and militants.
  • A joint investigation by the associated press, german media and the german media revealed a secret prison believed to have been run by the central intelligence agency (cita) in bucharest.
  • The european central bank lowers interest rates to 1%
  • Hundreds of workers in south china continue to strike for a fifth-day amid a labor dispute.
  • Jon corzine, former ceo of mf global, testified before a u.s. house of representatives committee that he does not know where the hundreds of million dollars of customer money that was allegedly in separate accounts went.
  • Storms can cause flooding, damage and power outages in the north of the british isles. this includes scotland, where winds gust up to 165 mph (264 nbspkm/h).
  • Officials in the philippines claim that the people's republic of china executed a filipino man accused of drug trafficking, despite benigno aquino iii's humanitarian appeal for clemency.
  • After protests over recent elections, vladimir putin, the russian prime minister, accuses the united states for sponsoring the opposition.
  • Iranian state television shows footage from a lockheed martin rq-170 sentinel drone, which its forces claim they shot down.
  • Canada is offered an apology by the government of japan for its treatment of canadian pows in world war ii.
  • Robert black, a british serial killer, is sentenced to at least 25 years in prison for the 1981 murder of jennifer cardy, a northern ireland schoolgirl.
  • Virginia tech is the scene of the largest mass shooting in american history, with two people killed.
  • Before the announcement of the results of the presidential and parliamentary elections, security is stepped up in kinshasa, the capital of congolese.
  • Robert mugabe, zimbabwean president, calls for elections in 2012 in order to replace the power-sharing government that has been in place since 2008.

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December 08, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 08, 2011:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.75
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $391.45
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.48
  • General Electric GE: opens at $16.58
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $192.48

Exchange Rates on December 08, 2011:

  • 1 USD = 77.62 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0228 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9257 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3627 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 103.55 JPY

December 08, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Futbol Ligi 1 - Football (Turkey)

  • Ankaragucu - Bursaspor : 0 - 0
  • Buyuksehyr - Mersin Idman Yurdu : 0 - 0
  • Manisaspor - Besiktas : 1 - 4
  • Orduspor - Sivasspor : 1 - 2
  • Samsunspor - Kayserispor : 0 - 1
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December 08, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

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 08, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on December 8th, 2011 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 08, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 08, 2011 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 08, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 03:05 pm and setting at 06:13 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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Who was born on December 08, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on December 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 8th:

  • Jim Morrison
    Jim Morrison

    American singer, songwriter and poet.

  • Nicki Minaj
    Nicki Minaj

    Rapper.

  • Maximilian Schell
    Maximilian Schell

    Maximilian Schell was an Austrian-Swiss actor, director, and producer who won an Academy Award for his performance in the 1961 film...

  • Ian Somerhalder
    Ian Somerhalder

    American actor, model, and director.

  • Kim Basinger
    Kim Basinger

    American actress, sensual, full-lipped, and gorgeously beautiful.

  • Teri Hatcher
    Teri Hatcher

    American actress, most famous for her roles in "superman" tv series and "desperate housewives" tv series.

  • David Carradine
    David Carradine

    American actor, first child of actor john carradine and first of his father's four wives.

  • Francis Huster
    Francis Huster

    French film actor, director, comedian, and scriptwriter.

  • AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb

    American singer and actress.

  • Dominic Monaghan
    Dominic Monaghan

    Movie actor.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 8th

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December 08, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 3 months old,

or 147 months and 20 days old,

or 642 weeks

or 4494 days old,

if you were born on December 08, 2011.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 08, 2011?

There are 255 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 08, 2011.

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December 08, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 08, 2011:

  • Angelo Reyes

    Filipino general and politician who held various government positions including Secretary of National Defense.

What famous deaths happened on December 8th?

Famous deaths on December 8th:

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Marty Robbins
    Marty Robbins

    American country-western singer/composer who had 43 top ten records and authored over 500 songs during a 30-year career.

  • Gladys George
    Gladys George

    American actress (b. 1904).

  • Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois

    American actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater.

  • Martha Tilton
    Martha Tilton

    American actress and singer (d. 2006).

  • Howard Rollins
    Howard Rollins

    American actor (born 1950).

  • Robert Prosky
    Robert Prosky

    American actor (born 1930).

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

  • Carlotta Monti
    Carlotta Monti

    Lover of wc fields, who dies at the age of 86.

  • John Lennon

    Co-founder of the iconic rock band The Beatles, known for his influential songwriting and political activism.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 8th

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December 08, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 08, 2011:

  • Malta - Public Holiday.
  • Panama - Mother's Day
  • Romania - Constitution Day
  • Bulgaria - Day of the Student (studentski praznik)
  • R.C. Saints - The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary: a Holy Day of Obligation
  • Italy - In Milan, the opera season starts.
  • Buddhism - The Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
  • Afflux (50 Aftermath) (Discordianism)
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December 08, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 08, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 5th and December 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 08, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 2011 was We Found Love by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

December 08, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 08, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 5th and December 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - We Found Love
  2. - Sexy And I Know It
  3. - It Will Rain
  4. - Moves Like Jagger
  5. - Someone Like You youtube

December 08, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 2011 was Ni**as in Paris by Jay Z Kanye West, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

December 08, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 08, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 5th and December 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Ni**as in Paris
  2. - Party
  3. - Lotus Flower Bomb
  4. - Headlines
  5. - She Will

December 08, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 08, 2011 was El Verdadero Amor Perdona by Mana Featuring Prince Royce, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

December 08, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 08, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 5th and December 11th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - El Verdadero Amor Perdona
  2. - Promise
  3. - Te Quiero A Morir
  4. - Give Me Everything
  5. - El Mil Amores

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December 08, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 08, 2011 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Release year: 2011

Directed by: David Fincher

Starring: Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara, Christopher Plummer, Stellan Skarsgård

Country: United States of America

The Flowers of War

The Flowers of War

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Yimou Zhang

Starring: Christian Bale, Ni Ni, Xinyi Zhang, Tianyuan Huang

Country: United States of America

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

Real Steel

Real Steel

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Shawn Levy

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Evangeline Lilly, Dakota Goyo, Anthony Mackie

Country: United States of America

December 08, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 08, 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 Layover

The Layover

Release year: 2011

Directed by: William H. Macy

Hell on Wheels

Hell on Wheels

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Will Zens

Man Up

Man Up

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Ben Palmer

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

December 08, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 08, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Litigators by John Grisham

The Litigators

By:

Finley & Figg partners often refer to themselves "boutique" law firms. Boutique means chic, select, and wealthy. Wally Figg and Oscar Finley are not all of these.

The Sense Of An Ending by Julian Barnes

The Sense Of An Ending

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Winner of The 2011 Man Booker PrizeOne Of The Atlantic's Most Outstanding Books This YearA novel that is so captivating, it begs for to be read in one setting. The Sense

Zero Day by David Baldacci

Zero Day

By:

David Baldacci, the modern master of thrillers and #1 worldwide bestselling author, has a new hero: an Army Special Agent who takes on the most serious crimes in the country.

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Unbroken

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NOW a MAJOR MOTION PHOTO * Check out special features inside. For author chats, join the Random House Reader's Circle.

How I Got This Way by Regis Philbin

How I Got This Way

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He's a very extrovertible guy. He loves complaining. Regis Philbin is a lover of life. . .

December 08, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 08, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

ABBA: You Can Dance

ABBA: You Can Dance

Platform: Wii

Genre: Rhythm game

Publisher: Ubisoft

CardMon Hero

CardMon Hero

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Card battle, MMORPG

Publisher: HanbitSoft

AFL

AFL

Platform: Wii

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Tru Blu Entertainment

Cannon Fodder 3

Cannon Fodder 3

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action, strategy

Publisher: Game Factory Interactive

Dirty Drivin'

Dirty Drivin'

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Raw Thrills

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Who was the US President on December 08, 2011?

On December 08, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 08, 2011?

On December 08, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 08, 2011?

On December 08, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 8th?

December 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of December. 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 December 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Corinaldo stampede - six people are killed, and many more are injured, as concertgoers rush to get out of a packed lanterna azzurra bar in corinaldo, ancona province in marche, italy. pepper spray was reportedly used inside the club.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: russian aircraft strike a village in northwestern idlib governorate. there is a de-escalation zone. at least five civilians were killed.
  • 2016 - War in donbass - according to a united nations report released today, the death toll from the war is estimated at 9,758 people as of december 1.

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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 December 2011?

December 2011 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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