Thursday April 11, 2013

US date format: 4/11/2013, UK date format: 11/4/2013

The day of the week was Thursday, under the astrological sign of Aries (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on April 11, 2013).

The number one song in US was Thrift Shop by Macklemore.

Winter's Tale, directed by Akiva Goldsman, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2013 while The Soundtrack Of My Life by Clive Davis with Anthony DeCurtis was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Max Steel. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon or Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Francis was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

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April 11, 2013 Events

What happened on April 11, 2013?

Historical Events

Mexican Drug War: A series of clashes between drug traffickers and the police in Mexico's state of Michoacan has resulted in at least 14 deaths. According to the government, a prominent drug lord was killed during the battle.
A series of clashes between suspected drug traffickers in Mexico and the police in Michoacan result in at least 14 deaths. According to the government, a prominent drug lord was killed during the clash.
Insurgency in South Thailand: Two soldiers are killed, six security officers are injured and two soldiers are hurt as insurgents launch a series of coordinated bombings, shootings and arson attacks in Thailand's Pattani region.
Six security officers are injured and two soldiers are killed as insurgents launch dozens of coordinated bombings, shootings and arson attacks in Pattani province of Thailand.
Civil war in Syria: At least 57 people have been killed by the Syrian Army in Sanamayn, Ghabaghib and Daraa Governorate (Syria).
The Syrian Army has killed at least 57 people in Sanamayn, Ghabaghib and other towns in Daraa Governorate (Syria).
Nigerian Sharia Conflict: Boko Haram rejects President Goodluck Jonathan's offer of amnesty for militants.
Boko Haram denies the Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan's offer of amnesty for militants.
War in North-West Pakistan: An assumed Taliban militant attack and kill a candidate for election to Pakistan.
Assumed Taliban militants attack and kill a candidate for elections in Pakistan.
The office of Malawi President Joyce Banda has accused singer Madonna of bullying state officials after she reportedly exaggerated the contribution of her charity and complained about how she was treated during a recent visit.
Glee's episode features a school shooting scene. This causes controversy.
Jonathan Winters, an American comedian, has died at the age 87 in Montecito (California).
Maria Tallchief, a Native American who was the first to attain the rank of prima balletina at a major ballet company in the United States, has died at the age of 88.
Airbag defects have caused around 3.4 million vehicles to be recalled by Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan, Toyota, Mazda, and Mazda.
Tornadoes destroyed a church in Midwestern United States and damaged dozens of homes. This caused electricity to be cut in many areas and led Missouri Governor Jay Nixon declaring a state emergency.
In a bus accident in Irving, Texas USA, 41 people were injured and two are killed.
North Korea threatens to close permanently its Kaesong joint industry zone with South Korea. It blames the "confrontational" policies of South Korea's new President, Park Geun Hye.
The United States military has placed a Sea-based Xband Radar at a location that can detect North Korean missile launches. President Barack Obama promises to protect the U.S. as well as its allies.
G8 foreign ministers condemned "in the strongest possible way" North Korea’s threats in recent times and pledged to take stronger action if it doesn't change its rhetoric.
A U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency report incorrectly classified suggests that North Korea might have the technology to mount, miniaturize and deliver a nuclear weapon with a long-range missile. However, the accuracy of this system should be very low.
London will be the meeting point for the G8 group's top foreign affairs officials. There, the Korean crisis, the Syrian conflict, and Iran's nuclear threat are all expected to be hot topics.
Helmut Kohl, former Chancellor of Germany, blames Margaret Thatcher, the British Prime Minister who died recently for her hostility to a closer Europe. This is what has caused tensions between the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union.
Two women are executed, while the other woman and her daughters are kept captive in Bougainville (Papua New Guinea) on charges of sorcery.
After being filmed taking bribes, 36 police officers in Mumbai, India were suspended.
Bangladesh Police has taken Mahmudur Rahman, an editor of Amar Desh's opposition newspaper, into custody. He is being charged with sedition, illegal publication Skype conversations of a judge in Bangladesh’s ongoing war crimes trial and inciting violence during recent protests.
U.S. President Barack Obama posthumously awards Father Emil Kapaun a Medal of Honor
The United States Governor Martin O'Malley of Maryland decides to impose storm management fees.
France's top rabbi Gilles Bernheim has resigned after admitting that he doesn't have a philosophy degree, as claimed, and had been involved in plagiarism.
Scientists discover a rare egg of a dinosaur with the remains of an embryo from China.
Study shows that sleep-related sounds can improve memory.
2012-13 UEFA Europa League quarterfinals: Fenerbahce beat Lazio, Basel defeat Tottenham and see them through to the semi-finals of European football. (BBC) (The Guardian).Benfica defeats Newcastle, while Chelsea beats Rubin Kazan.
Fenerbahce beat Lazio, Basel defeat Tottenham to reach the European semifinals.
Benfica wins Newcastle, Chelsea defeats Rubin Kazan.
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April 11, 2013 Famous Deaths

Who died on April 11, 2013?

Other April 11th famous deaths

Primo Levi
Italian novelist, essayist, poet and scientist, whose writings were influenced by his imprisonment at a concentration camp in Auschwitz,...
Jessica Dubroff
American pilot at the age of seven, aiming to be the youngest pilot to cross the U.S.
Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet
advertising magnate, dies at age 89.
Harry Secombe
British entertainer known as "the nicest man in British show business.

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April 11, 2013 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Aries

Aries personality

Who should a Aries marry?

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus

Personality of April born

Chinese Zodiac

Snake

April 11, 2013 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was April 11, 2013?

The day of the week was Thursday.

April 11th marks the 100th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2013.

There are 264 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

April 2013 calendar

April	2013
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
1	2	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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