Tuesday February 08, 2011: on this day

February 08, 2011 was the 39th day of the year 2011, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is February 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 February 08, 2011, who was born and died on February 08, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 08, 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. Rango) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was February 08, 2011?


February 08, 2011 was a Tuesday and it was the 39th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 2011 can also be written as 2/8/2011 in the US and as 8/2/2011 in UK and Europe.

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February 08, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 08, 2011:

  • Witnesses claim that the us sent a spy drone to loder in south yemen, but witnesses say it was destroyed by al-qaeda.
  • Dokka umarov is a chechen warlord who was also one of russia's most wanted men. he claimed responsibility for the bombing attack at domodedovo international airport last week.
  • Violence breaks out at the temanggung blasphemy trial, central java. three churches were destroyed.
  • Volkswagen and ig metall agree to a new contract, which includes a 3.2 percent increase of base pay for employees.
  • Ultimate electronics, an electronics retailer chain in the united states, applied for bankruptcy court permission to close all 46 of its stores.
  • The london stock exchange, united kingdom, is in advanced discussions to merge with tmx group, which operates canada's two stock markets in montreal and toronto.
  • Central china is hit by drought. a portion of the xiangjiang river washed up in changsha province, hunan.
  • A ferry from indonesia carrying 226 passengers, from tanjung priok in indonesia to bangka belitung caught fire.
  • A snowstorm hits the mountain west area and great plains regions of the united states.
  • Panmunjom hosts officials from south korea and north korea for high-ranking talks.
  • Aung san suu kyi's national league for democracy argues for dialogue with western countries about possible changes in sanctions against burma.
  • Taiwan has arrested major general lo hsiehche, the head of taiwan's electronic communications information department, in connection to leaking secrets of the people's republic of china.
  • After being held by the thai navy, several dozen rohingya boat refugees hailing from bangladesh and myanmar have been accepted to india at port blair on the andaman islands. they were rejected at sea and will be repatriated to bangladesh.
  • Charles taylor, the ex-liberia president, was protested by his lawyer and walked out of court claiming that his client had been denied a fair trial.
  • 44 guatemalans are rescued by the mexican army in reynosa, northern mexico.
  • The israeli knesset approves ampquotbishara billampquot. this would suspend pension payments to knesset members who fail to appear in criminal proceedings against them or are convicted of serious felonies.
  • Protests in egypt 2011
  • Egypt's protests are continuing for fifteen days, hours after the release of a google executive. (al jazeera),
  • Omar suleiman, vice president of egypt, promises that protesters will not be pursued by the government.
  • Human rights watch claims that government-controlled health services in egypt have been 'told to downplay protest deaths'.
  • Angelo reyes, former philippines cabinet secretary, has died after an apparent suicide attempt. this may have been triggered by a scandal about alleged military corruption. (philippines star), (philippines inquirer),
  • George osborne, united kingdom chancellor, has announced that bank profits will be exempt from tax.
  • Eric illsley, british labour mp, resigns from his seat just two days before he is scheduled to be sentenced for dishonestly taking parliamentary expenses. this triggers a by-election
  • The usa patriot act was not extended by the required two-thirds majority in the united states house of representatives.
  • Brazilian environmentalists and indigenous activists protest the belo monte dam, brasilia.
  • Dinosaur and chicken little, as well as meet the robinsons on bluray and dvd
  • The "bishara bill" is approved by the israeli knesset. it would cancel the pension payments to knesset members who fail to appear in criminal proceedings or are convicted of serious felonies.
  • Egyptian protests 2011: protests continue in egypt for fifteen days, hours after the release of a google executive. the crowds are the largest yet. (al jazeera), new york times. omar suleiman, vice president of egypt, promises that the government won't pursue protesters. (msnbc)human rights watch claims that government-controlled health services in egypt have been 'told to downplay protest deaths'.

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

Stock market quotes on February 08, 2011:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.50
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $353.68
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.10
  • General Electric GE: opens at $20.95
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $164.82

Exchange Rates on February 08, 2011:

  • 1 USD = 82.33 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9948 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9631 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.553 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 112.18 JPY

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

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Leyton Orient - Swindon : 3 - 0
  • Rochdale - Bristol Rvs : 3 - 1

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Bury - Stevenage : 3 - 0
  • Gillingham - Rotherham : 3 - 1
  • Hereford - Macclesfield : 2 - 2
  • Lincoln - Shrewsbury : 1 - 5
  • Morecambe - Aldershot : 1 - 1
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February 08, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th 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 08, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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The moon phase on February 08, 2011 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 08, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 09:04 am and setting at 11:02 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 08, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on February 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 8th:

  • James Dean
    James Dean

    American actor.

  • Gary Coleman
    Gary Coleman

    Gary coleman was an american actor best known for his role as arnold jackson in the tv sitcom diff'rent strokes.

  • Mathilda May
    Mathilda May

    French actress, daughter to victor haim (greekturkish playwright) and margareta hanson (swedish ballet teacher).

  • Lana Turner
    Lana Turner

    American actress, onscreen since 1937.

  • Nick Nolte
    Nick Nolte

    American actor.

  • Jack Lemmon
    Jack Lemmon

    American actor.

  • Mary Steenburgen
    Mary Steenburgen

    Mary steenburgen is an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as 'back to the future part iii' and 'step brothers'.

  • Seth Green
    Seth Green

    Seth green is a well-known american actor and comedian, best known for his roles in the austin powers films and as the creator of the tv...

  • John Williams
    John Williams

    English-american actor (b. 1903).

  • Paul Wight
    Paul Wight

    American professional wrestler.

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


You are 13 years 1 month old,

or 157 months and 20 days old,

or 685 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4797 days old,

if you were born on February 08, 2011.

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

There are 317 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 8th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on February 08, 2011:

  • Tony Malinosky

    American soldier and baseball player (d. 2011).

  • Olga Lucía de Angulo
  • María de los Ángeles Santana
  • Eugenio Toussaint
  • Cesare Rubini
  • Enrique Jaso

What famous deaths happened on February 8th?

Famous deaths on February 8th:

  • Robert Conrad
    Robert Conrad

    American actor, seen more on tv than film with the series "hawaiian eye," the wild, wild west, and "the d.a.

  • Del Shannon
    Del Shannon

    American singer and songwriter.

  • George Dolenz
    George Dolenz

    American actor, father to micky dolenz (born in 1908).

  • Jmarion Henderson

    Nobel Prize-winning chemist for research on the dynamics of chemical reactions.

  • Zacharius Janssen

    Invented the first compound microscope.

  • Cem Karaca

    Renowned Turkish rock musician and composer.

  • Halvor Laxness

    Icelandic writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1955.

  • Margaruite Pindling

    First Lady of the Bahamas and wife of Sir Lynden Pindling, the first Prime Minister of the Bahamas.

  • Alveria Spina

    Italian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Izzabell Murdoch

    Izzabell Murdoch was an Irish-British novelist and philosopher, known for her complex and philosophical novels.

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


Holidays on February 08, 2011:

  • Nirvana Day - an annual Buddhist festival.
  • Slovenia - Pre?eren Day, the Slovenian cultural holiday.
  • Boy Scouts of America - Scout Sunday; The Sunday preceding February 8 is designated as Scout Sunday and the following Saturday is designated as Scout Sabbath.

Saints celebrated on February 08, 2011:

  • Saint Jerome Emiliani.
  • Saint Juventius
  • Saint Mengold of Huy
  • Saint Jacoba (d.1239)
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February 08, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 08, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 7th and February 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 2011 was Grenade by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.

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

The music chart in the USA on February 08, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 7th and February 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Grenade youtube
  2. - F**kin' Perfect
  3. - Firework youtube
  4. - Black And Yellow
  5. - Tonight (I'm Lovin' You)

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 08, 2011 was Fall For Your Type by Jamie Foxx Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.

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

The R&B music chart on February 08, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 7th and February 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Fall For Your Type
  2. - Can't Be Friends
  3. - What's My Name?
  4. - Pretty Girl Rock
  5. - Moment 4 Life

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

The number 1 Latin song on February 08, 2011 was Lo Mejor De Mi Vida Eres Tu by Ricky Martin Featuring Natalia Jimenez, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 7th and February 13th.

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

The Latin music chart on February 08, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 7th and February 13th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Lo Mejor De Mi Vida Eres Tu
  2. - Danza Kuduro
  3. - Ni Lo Intentes
  4. - Loca
  5. - Corazon Sin Cara

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

The most popular movies on February 08, 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 08, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

Rango

Rango

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Gore Verbinski

Mad Love

Mad Love

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Antonia Bird

The Green Hornet

The Green Hornet

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Michel Gondry

Glory Daze

Glory Daze

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Ramon Fernandez

Backwash

Backwash

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Danny Leiner

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

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

Decoded by Jay-Z

Decoded

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

Sh*T My Dad Says by Justin Halpern

Sh*T My Dad Says

By:

After being dumped by his longtime girlfriend, twenty-eight-year-old Justin Halpern found himself living at home with his seventy-three-year-old dad. Sam Halpern is "like Socrates but angrier and has worse hair,"

Decision Points by George W. Bush

Decision Points

By:

This is a candid and compelling account by President George W. Bush of the crucial decisions that shaped his presidency. It covers eight years of American history.

Battle Hymn Of The Tiger Mother by Amy Chua

Battle Hymn Of The Tiger Mother

By:

The New York Times Book Review"[E]ntertaining, bracingly honest and, yes, thought-provoking."At once provocative and laugh-out-loud funny, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother ignited a global parenting debate with its story of

Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

Outliers

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Malcolm Gladwell's new book is a stunning intellectual journey through the world "outliers", the best and brightest, most famous, and most successful.

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

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

Dice Soccer

Dice Soccer

Platform: iOS

Genre: Sports

SpongeBob SquigglePants

SpongeBob SquigglePants

Platform: Wii (uDraw) Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Action

Publisher: THQ

Capsized

Capsized

Platform: Microsoft Windows, iPad, Linux, OS X, Xbox 360

Genre: Platformer, run and gun

Publisher: Alientrap, indiePub (iOS)

Cars 2

Cars 2

Platform: Macintosh, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Wii, iOS, Windows, Xbox 360

Genre: Racing

Publisher: THQ Disney Interactive Studios Sony Computer Entertainment (PSP)

The Black Eyed Peas Experience

The Black Eyed Peas Experience

Platform: Wii, Xbox 360

Genre: Music, Rhythm

Publisher: Ubisoft

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Who was the US President on February 08, 2011?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on February 08, 2011?

On February 08, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about February 8th?

February 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018-19 north american winter: jay inslee, washington governor, declares a state of emergency as a winter storm could bring snowfalls of up to 20 cm (20 inches) to the state.
  • 2018 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: syria and russia have stated that the united states' military presence is illegal. about 25% of syria's territory is now under the control of the united states and its allied forces.
  • 2017 - War in donbass - donetsk people's republic commander mikhail tolstykh (also known as his nom de guerre "givi") is killed in a bomb explosion in makiivka in donetsk oblast. officials in the dpr blame the security service of ukraine.

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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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