What happened on Saturday August 13, 2011?

Here's what happened on August 13, 2011:

• 2011 England Riots A series of widespread and violent civil disturbances that erupted across major cities in England, characterized by looting, arson, and violent confrontations between rioters and law enforcement. The riots began in London and quickly spread to other urban areas, causing significant social and economic disruption.
• Birmingham Murders During Riots Two men were charged with the murders of three Birmingham-area men who were attempting to protect their property against looters during the 2011 England riots, highlighting the extreme tensions and violence that emerged during this period of civil unrest.
• David Cameron Seeks US Policing Expertise British Prime Minister David Cameron strategically hired Bill Bratton, a renowned American law enforcement expert, to provide advice on addressing gang violence in the wake of the 2011 England riots. Bratton, known for his successful policing strategies in New York and Los Angeles, was brought in to help develop new approaches to urban crime and social disorder.
• Indiana State Fair Tragedy A catastrophic stage rigging collapse occurred at the Indiana State Fair, resulting in the deaths of at least five people and causing injuries to dozens of others. The incident happened during severe weather conditions, leading to a massive structural failure that shocked the entertainment and event management industries.
• 2012 Republican Presidential Straw Poll The town of Ames, Iowa hosted the first election contest for the 2012 United States Presidential Election, featuring the Ames Straw Poll. Michele Bachmann emerged victorious in this early Republican Party candidate assessment, signaling her initial political momentum.
• Farm Aid 25th Anniversary Concert The 25th Anniversary Farm Aid concert was held in Kansas City, Kansas, featuring a star-studded lineup of musicians including Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Dave Matthews, and others. The event continued its tradition of raising awareness and support for family farmers.
• Shell Oil Pipeline Rupture Near Scotland A ruptured oil pipeline was discovered near the Gannet Alpha platform, approximately 113 miles from Scotland, operated by Shell. The incident raised environmental and safety concerns about offshore oil infrastructure.
• Gippsland Region Flooding The Gippsland region in Victoria, Australia experienced significant flooding as the Thomson and Mitchell rivers overflowed their banks, causing potential damage to local infrastructure, agriculture, and residential areas.

Events in 2011

August 13, 2011: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 13, 2011

August 13, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Bergen - St Truiden : 4 - 2
• Club Brugge - Oud-Heverlee Leuven : 1 - 0
• Genk - Waregem : 2 - 2
• Gent - Standard : 3 - 1
• Germinal - Westerlo : 3 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Freiburg - Mainz : 1 - 2
• Hamburg - Hertha : 2 - 2
• Hoffenheim - Dortmund : 1 - 0
• M'gladbach - Stuttgart : 1 - 1
• Nurnberg - Hannover : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Aachen - Cottbus : 0 - 2
• Paderborn - Greuther Furth : 0 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Lens - Troyes : 2 - 1

August 13, 2011 was a Saturday and it was the 225th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 13, 2011 can also be written as 8/13/2011 in the US and as 13/8/2011 in UK and Europe.

August 13, 2011 in August 2011 calendar

Famous people died on August 13, 2011:

• Tareque Masud

  Bangladeshi director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1957).

• Mishuk Munier

  Bangladeshi journalist and cinematographer (b. 1959).

• Ellen Winther

Famous people who died in 2011

Famous people who died on August 13th

August 13, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 13, 2011 was Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

1. LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem
2. Katy Perry - Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)
3. Nicki Minaj - Super Bass
4. Pitbull - Give Me Everything
5. Lil Wayne - How To Love

August 13, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 13, 2011 was I'm On One by DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

1. DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne - I'm On One
2. Kelly Rowland Featuring Lil Wayne - Motivation
3. Miguel - Sure Thing
4. Lil Wayne - How To Love
5. Chris Brown - She Ain't You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 13th is Leo.

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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 13, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 13, 2011 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 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 13, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 07:37 pm and setting at 06:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 15, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Sep 12, 2011.

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Your place in the Universe on August 13, 2011

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Someone born on August 13, 2011 is:

13 years 9 months old,

or 165 months

or 717 weeks and 3 days old,

or 5022 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 13, 2011?

There are 92 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 13, 2011.

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