Tuesday August 11, 2009

US date format: 8/11/2009, UK date format: 11/8/2009

The day of the week was Tuesday, under the astrological sign of Leo (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on August 11, 2009).

The number one song in US was I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas.

Ten Inch Hero, directed by David Mackay, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2009 while Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching My Fair Lady. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Crime Scene or AFL Mascot Manor.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

Events | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames

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August 11, 2009 Events

What happened on August 11, 2009?


Historical Events

  • Eunice Kennedy Shriver, sister of President John F Kennedy, and founder of Special Olympics, has died at age 88 in Massachusetts.
  • According to official reports, Oscar Arias Sanchez, President of Costa Rica has Influenza AH1N1 although his condition appears stable.
  • Pretoria court rules that President Jacob Zuma cannot appoint a successor for the axed chief Vusi pikoli of prosecutions.
  • Former Cuban President Fidel Castro calls Colombia ampquotdisloyalampquot, saying the pending military deal with the United States could be used to attack other Latin American countries.
  • A Burma court finds Aung San Suu Kyi guilty for violating her detention terms and sentences her to an additional 18-month house arrest.
  • In the wake of Typhoon Morakot, rescue operations are ongoing in Taiwan and southern China.
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What happened on August 11 in history? Find out the list of August 11th major events

What was 2009 famous for? Discover everything about 2009

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August 11, 2009 Famous Deaths


Other August 11th famous deaths

  • American artist, a painter and exponent of abstract expressionism and, in particular, the form known as "action painting.

  • Macedonian-born Bulgarian prophet, mystic, clairvoyant and herbalist (Born 1911).

  • French actress, daughter of Diourka Medveczky, Hungarian sculptor, and Bernadette Lafont, French actress.

  • Peter Cushing

    England, United Kingdom -- Actor (Dracula, Star Wars, Dr Who).

See all famous people who died on August 11th

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August 11, 2009 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

 zodiac sign

Leo

Leo personality

Who should a Leo marry?

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo

Personality of August born

Chinese Zodiac

Ox chinese zodiac sign

Ox

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August 11, 2009 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was August 11, 2009?


The day of the week was Tuesday.

August 11th marks the 222nd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2009.

There are 142 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Ten Inch Hero

Ten Inch Hero

Release year: 2009

Directed by: David Mackay

Starring: Elisabeth Harnois, Clea DuVall, Sean Patrick Flanery, Jensen Ackles

Country: United States of America

P.S. I Love You

P.S. I Love You

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Richard LaGravenese

Starring: Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Harry Connick Jr., Lisa Kudrow

Country: United States of America

The Wackness

The Wackness

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Jonathan Levine

Starring: Josh Peck, Ben Kingsley, Olivia Thirlby, Famke Janssen

Country: United States of America

Eden Lake

Eden Lake

Release year: 2009

Directed by: James Watkins

Starring: Kelly Reilly, Michael Fassbender, Tara Ellis, Jack O'Connell

Country: United States of America

Killshot

Killshot

Release year: 2009

Directed by: John Madden

Starring: Thomas Jane, Diane Lane, Mickey Rourke, Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Country: United States of America

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Music charts

What was the number one song on August 11, 2009? Which were the top hits on August 11, 2009?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - I Gotta Feelingyoutube
  2. - Best I Ever Had
  3. - You Belong With Me
  4. - Knock You Down
  5. - Use Somebody

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - Pretty Wings
  2. - Best I Ever Had
  3. - Break Up
  4. - Ego
  5. - Last Chance

Top #5 Rock songs

  1. - New Divide
  2. - Sound Of Madness
  3. - The Fixer
  4. - Use Somebody
  5. - 21 Guns

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - Lo Intentamos
  2. - Loba
  3. - Ya Es Muy Tarde
  4. - Causa Y Efecto
  5. - El Amor
Sport Games on August 11, 2009

Sport Games on August 11, 2009


Conference

Football (United Kingdom)
  • Barrow - Altrincham : 0 - 3
  • Crawley Town - Forest Green : 3 - 1
  • Eastbourne Borough - AFC Wimbledon : 1 - 0
  • Ebbsfleet - Cambridge : 1 - 3
  • Hayes & Yeading - Stevenage : 1 - 1
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TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Kate Scholefield

Special Ops Mission

Special Ops Mission

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Military Channel

Nite Tales: The Series

Nite Tales: The Series

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Deon Taylor

Bollywood Hero

Bollywood Hero

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Diederik Van Rooijen

Little White Lie

Little White Lie

Release year: 2009

Directed by: Lacey Schwartz

Magazine Covers

What news were making the headlines those days in August 2009?

Books

Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer

Eclipse

By:

The paperback edition Eclipse is the third installment in Stephenie Meyer’s captivating vampire romance saga. Twilight and New Moon have captivated readers. Bella is once more in danger as Seattle is devastated by mysterious killings. A malicious vampire continues her …

Bobby And Jackie by C. David Heymann

Bobby And Jackie

By:

Robert F. Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy's brother-in-law and bestselling author, uses his extensive list of sources and unmatched insight to tell the truth about the story of their relationship.

The End Of Overeating by David A. Kessler

The End Of Overeating

By:

The controversial and dynamic former FDA Commissioner Dr. David A. Kessler is now taking on another business that makes Americans sick, the food industry.

Swimsuit by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro

Swimsuit

By:

Syd, a stunningly beautiful supermodel, vanishes during a photo shoot in Hawaii. Her parents flee to Hawaii in fear of the worst and never expected the horrors that lie ahead.

Culture Of Corruption by Michelle Malkin

Culture Of Corruption

By:

Barack Obama's approval ratings have fallen to an all-time low. Gallup recently found that half the Americans polled believed Obama didn't deserve another term.

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

Crime Scene

Crime Scene

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: EU Nobilis; NA SouthPeak Games

AFL Mascot Manor

AFL Mascot Manor

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Adventure Platform

Publisher: Tru Blu Entertainment

Bit.Trip Core

Bit.Trip Core

Platform: Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Windows, OS X

Genre: Action, Music

Publisher: Aksys Games (WiiWare) Gaijin Games (PC)

Border Break

Border Break

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Action, Mecha, Third-person shooter

Publisher: Sega

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift

Platform: Arcade PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 Windows

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: JP Arc System Works; NA Aksys Games; EU Arc System Works UK

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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.70
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $163.69
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $23.32
  • General Electric GE: opens at $14.44
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $118.03

Exchange Rates

  • 1 USD = 95.93 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.1013 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0818 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.8359 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 135.71 JPY

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on August 11, 2009?

On August 11, 2009 the day of the week was Tuesday.

What zodiac sign is August 11, 2009?

On August 11, 2009 the zodiac sign was Leo.

Who was the US President on August 11, 2009?

On August 11, 2009 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 2009?

On August 11, 2009 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 11, 2009?

On August 11, 2009 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people died on August 11, 2009?

Famous people died on August 11, 2009 include, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, José Ramón García Antón, Valerio Lazarov.