What happened on Wednesday July 11, 2001?

Here's what happened on July 11, 2001:

• Assassination of Ahmad Shah Massoud On July 11, 2001, Ahmad Shah Massoud, the legendary commander of the Northern Alliance in Afghanistan and a key resistance leader against the Taliban, was assassinated by two al-Qaeda operatives posing as journalists. This strategic killing, which occurred just two days before the September 11 attacks, was a significant pre-9/11 terrorist operation that would later be seen as a precursor to the larger al-Qaeda attacks on the United States.
• Death of Herman Brood, Dutch Artist Herman Brood, a prominent Dutch musician and painter known for his rebellious artistic style, died by suicide on July 11, 2001. Born in 1946, Brood was a significant figure in the Dutch rock and art scene, recognized for his raw, unfiltered approach to both music and visual arts. His life and work often explored themes of addiction, creativity, and existential struggle.

Events in 2001

July 11, 2001: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 11, 2001

Newspapers from Jul. 11, 2001

July 11, 2001: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 11, 2001:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $85.50
• Apple AAPL: opens at $21.03
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $64.21
• General Electric GE: opens at $45.80
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $101.60

Exchange Rates on July 11, 2001:

• 1 USD = 124.34 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.524 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.7649 CHF
• 1 EUR = 106.83 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6102 GBP

July 11, 2001 was a Wednesday and it was the 192nd day of the year 2001 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 11, 2001 can also be written as 7/11/2001 in the US and as 11/7/2001 in UK and Europe.

July 11, 2001 in July 2001 calendar

Famous people died on July 11, 2001:

• Herman Brood

  Renowned Dutch rock musician, painter, and artist known for his rebellious lifestyle and creative talents.

Famous people who died in 2001

Famous people who died on July 11th

July 11, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 11, 2001 was U Remind Me by Usher, according to the music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.

1. Usher - U Remind Me
2. Lifehouse - Hanging By A Moment
3. Christina Aguilera - Lady Marmalade
4. Eve - Let Me Blow Ya Mind
5. Blu Cantrell - Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)

July 11, 2001: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 11, 2001 was Eternity / The Road To Mandalay by Robbie Williams, according to the music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.

1. Robbie Williams - Eternity / The Road To Mandalay
2. Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya & Pink - Lady Marmalade
3. Roger Sanchez - Another Chance
4. Hear'Say - The Way To Your Love
5. D12 - Purple Pills

July 11, 2001: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 11, 2001 was U Remind Me by Usher, according to the music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.

1. Usher - U Remind Me
2. 112 - Peaches & Cream
3. R. Kelly Featuring Jay-Z - Fiesta
4. Erick Sermon Featuring Marvin Gaye - Music
5. Jimmy Cozier - She's All I Got

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 11th is Cancer.

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

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July 11, 2001: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 11, 2001 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 11, 2001 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 11, 2001 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 July 11, 2001 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 11:39 pm and setting at 12:03 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 05, 2001 while the next full moon would come on Aug 04, 2001.

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Your place in the Universe on July 11, 2001

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Someone born on July 11, 2001 is:

23 years 10 months old,

or 286 months and 3 days old,

or 1244 weeks

or 8708 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 11, 2001?

There are 58 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 11, 2001?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 11, 2001.

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