Friday January 14, 2011

US date format: 1/14/2011, UK date format: 14/1/2011

The day of the week was Friday, under the astrological sign of Capricorn (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on January 14, 2011).

The number one song in US was Firework by Katy Perry.

Kick-Ass, directed by Matthew Vaughn, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2011 while Decision Points by George W. Bush was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching The Green Hornet. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Dark Souls or Dance Dance Revolution Freedom.

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

But much more happened that day: find out below.

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January 14, 2011 Events

What happened on January 14, 2011?

Historical Events

Former Tunisian President Ben Ali fled to Saudi Arabia following popular protests (dubbed Jasmine Revolution), which demanded his resignation.
Stampede at Uppupara, Idukki Distict: 104 devotees were killed and many others were injured in the stampede.
Arab Spring: The Tunisian government falls after a month of increasingly violent protests President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali flees to Saudi Arabia after 23 years in power.ref name=quotautogenerated1quot
Tunisian protests 2010-2011:
Protests are being held across the country calling for the resignation of President Zine El Absidine Ben Ali.
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, President of Tunisia, fires his government to declare a state emergency.
As Zine El Abidine Ben Ali leaves, Mohamed Ghannouchi, the Prime Minister of Tunisia, becomes interim President of Tunisia.
Lawyers believe that Mohammed Ghannouchi's assumption of the presidency powers is against the Constitution of Tunisia.
International media commentators hail the events as the "end of an age" and "truly remarkable".
Criticized is the perceived inadequacy of western media coverage of the Tunisian demonstrations.
Mexican Drug War
Mexican Drug War: 14 people die in a shootout when 100 soldiers, marines, and police from Xalapa (Veracruz) surround a house.
At least 10 people were arrested during clashes between police officers and protesters in Yemen.
Six crew members from the Philippines and Denmark were captured by Somali pirates, leaving the ship unharmed. They are believed to have been taken aboard a Taiwanese fishing vessel.
Israeli riot police clash with Palestinian youths in Silwan, East Jerusalem.
Tucson shooting in 2011:
Sarah Palin, an American politician, uses the term "blood Libel" to describe people who criticize her for using inflammatory rhetoric. This has caused a commotion.
Christina-Taylor Green (9 years old), was the youngest victim of the shooting. She is now buried.
Since the November 28th elections, 247 people have died due to political instability in Ivory Coast.
Due to cultural change, the Taliban has given up its opposition to female education within Afghanistan.
Israel allows worshippers to have easier access to the Little Western Wall: It is an important Jewish site that can be found in Jerusalem's Old City's Muslim Quarter.
Etta James, a blues singer, has been diagnosed with dementia. She is currently undergoing treatment for leukaemia.
Zsa Zsa Gabor, an American actress, has her leg amputated.
Thousands march through Amman, Ma'an and Karak to protest the government's inability and unwillingness to end poverty and increase living costs. Samir Rifai is called a "coward" and asked to resign.
BP, a global oil and natural gas company based in Britain, signs a deal to exploit potential large oil and gas deposits on Russia's Arctic Shelf.
Amnesty International slams the British government for spending almost PS1 billion on 30 WatchkeeperWK450 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAVs). Israel's military is alleged to have ampquotfield-tested the UAVs on Palestiniansampquot during Operation Gaza.
In an evening stampede at Sabarimala, more than 100 pilgrims are killed.
January 2011 Rio de Janeiro floods and mudslides:
Brazil's worst disaster, the death toll has surpassed 500. More people are missing and more deaths are expected.
Rescue efforts are undertaken to find survivors in remote parts of south-eastern Brazil.
The death toll has reached 537.
Floods in Australia
Brisbane removes all debris and mud left by recent floods.
Many rivers flood in Victoria's southern state, including the capital.
After flooding and mudslides that claimed at least 27 lives, heavy rains hinder rescue efforts in Sri Lanka.
New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands and New Caledonia are both simultaneously hit by a 7.0 earthquake as well as Tropical Cyclone Vania.
Israel's Press Office apologizes for "Bra-Gate", which The Jerusalem Post called the security screening of international journalists that required them to remove their underwear. Also, they denied Najwan SimriDiab entry after she refused to take off her bra. Najwan SimriDiab said she didn't want an apology but was assured it wouldn't happen again.
Michael D. Higgins, a veteran Irish Labour Party TD, demands that the British government clarify why one of Britain’s undercover officers was operating in Republic of Ireland territory on May Day 2004 as the European Union expanded eastward. Higgins compares the situation to the illegal activities of British agents in the same country in the 1970s.
Warren Goldstein, South Africa's chief Rabbi, criticizes a petition by three Jewish Capetonians requesting that Desmond Tutu, Archbishop Emeritus of South Africa and Nobel Peace laureate of the Nobel Peace Prize be removed as patron to two Holocaust centers.
The Obama administration has relaxed travel restrictions and other restrictions on Cuba.
The United States Treasury Department has ruled out any calls from angry American politicians for Julian Assange or WikiLeaks to be added to its economic blacklist, or to sanctions lists like those used by so-called "terrorist groups" (among others). The Treasury Department points out that there is no evidence at the moment.
Four former top Rwandan officials, who were allies to President Paul Kagame, are sentenced by a military court to lengthy prison sentences "in absentia".
Silvio Berlusconi, Prime Minister of Italy, is summoned for a prostitution investigation into allegations that he improperly assisted a 17-year-old nightclub dancing instructor he met at one of his private parties.
After he was charged with plotting to blow up fuel tanks at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York City, a US court sentenced Abdel Nur of Guyana 15 years in prison.
Sir Pato Kakaraya is defeated by Michael Ogio, who was elected Governor-General for Papua New Guinea.
The Kazakhstan Parliament unanimously approved a referendum that extends President Nursultan Nasarbaev's rule to 2020.
The ruling People's Democratic Party of Nigeria nominates President Goodluck Jonathan to be its presidential candidate in April's elections.
Naoto Kan, Prime Minister of Japan, reshuffles the Cabinet.
Labour wins the Oldham East & Saddleworth by-election in the UK with a majority greater than 3,500.
Reince Priebus, Wisconsin, is elected chairman of the United States Republican National Committee.
The 'BMJ' (British Medical Journal) has published new guidelines that encourage mothers to wean their babies off breast milk as soon as possible. This contradicts the 2001 World Health Organization recommendation.
2011 Tucson shooting: Sarah Palin, an American politician uses the term "blood Libel" to describe people who criticize her for using inflammatory rhetoric. This caused a commotion. (The Independent), (Daily Mail), (The Sydney Morning Herald). Christina-Taylor Green (9 years old) was the youngest victim of the shooting. She is now buried.
Rio de Janeiro flooding and mudslides January 2011: This disaster has been declared Brazil's most severe ever. The death toll is more than 500. Additional victims are missing and there are likely to be more deaths. (AFP via Yahoo! News) (Al Jazeera), (Vancouver Sun). Rescue work is being done to try to find survivors in remote parts of south-eastern Brazil. (BBC). The death toll has reached 537.
Australian floods: Brisbane clears the mud and debris left behind by recent flooding. (BBC). Several rivers flood in Victoria's southern state, including the capital.
At the United Nations Building in New York City, a closed-door briefing takes place. It is attended by around 150 non-American diplomats who object to the American government's decision to suspend diplomatic missions. Some diplomats suggest that the UN budget may be affected.
Guyana officially recognizes Palestine as an independent country as part of its "longstanding and unwavering support for, and commitment to", the legitimate aspirations and aspirations of Palestinians to exercise their right to self-determination, and to establish a homeland that is their own, independent and free, prosperous, and peaceful, a foreign ministry statement states.
Two British footballers were questioned about allegations of sex assault at a party.
India's home secretary G. K. Pillai announced unexpected plans to cut security forces in Kashmir by 25% at a seminar in New Delhi. This will ensure that people are not harassed by over-presence.
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January 14, 2011 Famous Deaths

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Daniel Balavoine
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Peter Finch
British actor and international star by the '60s.

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January 14, 2011 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Capricorn

Capricorn personality

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius

Personality of January born

Chinese Zodiac

Rabbit

January 14, 2011 Day of the Week and Calendar

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The day of the week was Friday.

January 14th marks the 13th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2011.

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January 2011 calendar

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3	4	5	6	7	8	9
10	11	12	13	14	15	16
17	18	19	20	21	22	23
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