Thursday August 11, 2011: on this day

August 11, 2011 was the 223rd day of the year 2011, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 11, 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 August 11, 2011, who was born and died on August 11, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 11, 2011, which were the most popular songs (ex. Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO), movies (e.g. Kick-Ass, directed by Matthew Vaughn), TV series (e.g. Black Dynamite) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 11th, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 11, 2011?


August 11, 2011 was a Thursday and it was the 223rd day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 2011 can also be written as 8/11/2011 in the US and as 11/8/2011 in UK and Europe.

August 11, 2011 in August 2011 calendar

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August 11, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 11, 2011:

  • Karen drambjan is a left-wing estonian lawyer who storms the defense ministry in tallinn, taking two hostages. however, she is killed by special police forces.
  • A bomb explosion near a peshawar police van leaves at least five police officers and four others dead.
  • August 2011 stock markets fall and recover
  • Stock markets in asia, australia and elsewhere are falling due to a sharp decline of wednesday's trading at the new york stock exchange.
  • The dow jones industrial average rises 423.37 points. this is the fourth consecutive day that u.s. stocks have changed more than 400 points. on monday and wednesday, the market fell. however, it registered an increase tuesday and today.
  • Christchurch city council announces plans for rebuilding its central business district following the earthquake.
  • Final approval for 1,600 israeli settlement homes in disputed east jerusalem is granted by eli yishai, israeli interior minister. this despite a tuesday diplomatic rebuke from the united states regarding earlier construction plans.
  • After being extradited from pakistan to indonesia, umar patek was a key suspect for the bali bombings of 2002. he is now facing trial in jakarta on terror charges.
  • The parliament of the united kingdom returns from summer break to discuss the 2011 england riots.
  • After juan miguel zubiri resigned over alleged electoral fraud, the philippine senate electoral tribunal declared aquilino pilel iii the winner of the 2007 elections.
  • August 2011 stock market fall and rebound: stock markets across asia and australia fell due to a sharp decline in wednesday trading on new york stock exchange. (marketwatch). (marketwatch). the dow jones industrial average rises 423.37 percent, marking the fourth consecutive day of u.s. stock market changes exceeding 400 points. on monday and wednesday, the market fell. however, it registered an increase tuesday and today.

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August 11, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 11, 2011:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $68.81
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $370.52
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.50
  • General Electric GE: opens at $15.15
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $164.10

Exchange Rates on August 11, 2011:

  • 1 USD = 76.87 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9843 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.7635 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3945 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 109.44 JPY
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August 11, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and 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.

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August 11, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on August 11th, 2011 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 11, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 11, 2011 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 August 11, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:34 pm and setting at 04:51 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 15, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Aug 13, 2011.

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Who was born on August 11, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on August 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 11th:

  • Hulk Hogan
    Hulk Hogan

    Hulk hogan is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the world wrestling federation (wwf, now wwe) and for being one of the...

  • Chris Hemsworth
    Chris Hemsworth

    Chris hemsworth is an australian actor best known for his role as thor in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Viola Davis
    Viola Davis

    Viola davis is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films and television, and for being the first black actress to...

  • Arlene Dahl
    Arlene Dahl

    Arlene dahl is an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films suchjson as 'journey to the center of the earth' and...

  • Alyson Stoner
    Alyson Stoner

    American actress, model and singer.

  • Pervez Musharraf
    Pervez Musharraf

    Pakistani politician and general 10th president of pakistan.

  • Alex Haley
    Alex Haley

    American journalist, novelist, and journalist haley is best known for his 1976 pulitzer prize-winning book "roots".

  • Eric Carmen
    Eric Carmen

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (raspberries).

  • Fernando Arrabal
    Fernando Arrabal

    Spanish screenwriter, screenwriter, director, novelist, poet, and playwright.

  • Anna Gunn
    Anna Gunn

    Tv actress.

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August 11, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 8 months old,

or 152 months and 13 days old,

or 662 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4640 days old,

if you were born on August 11, 2011.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 11, 2011?

There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 11, 2011.

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August 11, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 11, 2011:

  • George Devol

    Inventor of the first industrial robot, the Unimate.

  • José Luis García Asensio
  • Jani Lane
  • Ignacio Flores
  • Mateo Flores

What famous deaths happened on August 11th?

Famous deaths on August 11th:

  • Robin Williams
    Robin Williams

    After learning improv at l.a.

  • Anne Heche
    Anne Heche

    American actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.

  • Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Anne Ramsey
    Anne Ramsey

    American actress (d. 1988).

  • Phil Harris
    Phil Harris

    American singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).

  • John Meillon
    John Meillon

    Actor (wild duck crocodile dundee).

  • Tom Drake
    Tom Drake

    Actor, green years, warkill, dies from lung cancer at the age of 63.

  • George Furth
    George Furth

    American playwright and actor (d. 2008).

  • Andrew Carnegie

    Scottish-american industrialist who in 1899 consolidated his steel industries.

  • Jackson Pollock

    American painter, exponent of abstract expressionism, and in particular the form known as "action paintings", pollack is an american artist.

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August 11, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 11, 2011:

  • Zimbabwe - Heroes Day
  • Taiwan - Valentine's Day
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Tiburtius
  • St. Chromatius
  • St. Equitius
  • St. Gery/Gaugericus
  • St. Susanna
  • Brazil - Studentás Day, Lawyerás Day, Foundation of the Law Studies in Brazil
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August 11, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 11, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 8th and August 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 11, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 2011 was Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 11, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 11, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Party Rock Anthem
  2. - Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) youtube
  3. - Super Bass
  4. - Give Me Everything
  5. - How To Love

August 11, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 11, 2011 was I'm On One by DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 11, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 11, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I'm On One
  2. - Motivation
  3. - Sure Thing
  4. - How To Love
  5. - She Ain't You

August 11, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 11, 2011 was Taboo by Don Omar, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 11, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 11, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Taboo
  2. - Give Me Everything
  3. - You
  4. - Ven A Bailar
  5. - Amor Clandestino

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August 11, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 11, 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

Bridesmaids

Bridesmaids

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Paul Feig

Starring: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Terry Crews

Country: United States of America

August 11, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 11, 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:

Black Dynamite

Black Dynamite

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Scott Sanders

Dirty Money

Dirty Money

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Adam Tysoe

Against the Wall

Against the Wall

Release year: 2011

Directed by: John Frankenheimer

Sweet Home Alabama

Sweet Home Alabama

Release year: 2011

Directed by: WDP

The Division

The Division

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Eric Won

August 11, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 11, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Split Second by Catherine Coulter

Split Second

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An alleged woman-killer is out on the loose and FBI agents Dillon Savich & Lacey Sherlock are on duty to stop him.

Reckless Endangerment by Gretchen Morgenson and Joshua Rosner

Reckless Endangerment

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Washington Post Notable Nonfiction book for 2011 One of The Economist’s 2011 Books of the year In Reckless Endangerment Gretchen Morgenson exposes the ways in which watchdogs were supposed to protect

Bossypants by Tina Fey

Bossypants

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Tina Fey was just a little girl before Liz Lemon, before "Weekend Update", before "Sarah Palin". Tina Fey was just an innocent young girl with a dream. A recurring stress dream she was being chased through.

The Bourne Dominion by Eric Van Lustbader

The Bourne Dominion

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Jason Bourne is on the lookout for a group of terrorists who are plotting to destroy America's most important natural resources. His long-time friend General Boris Karpov is his new friend.

Full Black by Brad Thor

Full Black

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Thor delivers his darkest and most intriguing thriller yet--a terrifying story of espionage and betrayal--brilliantly paced with superb nonstop action.Born

August 11, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 11, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

The Cat and the Coup

The Cat and the Coup

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Puzzle game

BombSquad

BombSquad

Platform: Mac, Ouya, Linux, Android

Genre: Party

Publisher: Eric Froemling

The 7th Guest: Infection

The 7th Guest: Infection

Platform: iPad

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Trilobyte

Thor: Son of Asgard

Thor: Son of Asgard

Platform: iOS

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Marvel Entertainment

Anomaly: Warzone Earth

Anomaly: Warzone Earth

Platform: Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, iOS, Android, Xbox 360, PlayStation Network, Blackberry 10

Genre: Real-time strategy, Reversed tower defense

Publisher: Headup Games (Germany)

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Who was the US President on August 11, 2011?

On August 11, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 2011?

On August 11, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 11, 2011?

On August 11, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 11th?

August 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of August. 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 August 11th, such as:

  • 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: fighting continues around ghazni.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil forces attack an iranian islamic revolutionary guard corps base in vast desert areas of eastern homs governorate. the base was manned by 12-18 fighters. all but one are killed.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings. two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring ten others in hua hin district in thailand.

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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 August 2011?

August 2011 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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