What happened on Friday October 14, 2011?

Here's what happened on October 14, 2011:

• Apple Launches iPhone 4S Apple Inc. officially announced the iPhone 4S, a significant milestone in smartphone technology that would later introduce Siri, the first mainstream virtual assistant, revolutionizing mobile user interaction.
• Microsoft Acquires Skype Microsoft completed its landmark acquisition of Skype for US$8.5 billion, a strategic move that significantly expanded its communication and collaboration technology portfolio.
• Spain's Credit Rating Downgraded Standard & Poor's lowered Spain's credit rating from AA to AA-, reflecting the deepening European debt crisis and increasing economic uncertainty in the Eurozone.
• US Drone Strike in Waziristan The United States conducted a drone attack in Waziristan near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, killing four militants. This was the third drone strike in a 48-hour period, highlighting the ongoing counterterrorism operations in the region.
• Berlusconi Survives No-Confidence Vote Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi survived his fifty-third parliamentary no-confidence vote, winning 361 votes to 301, demonstrating his political resilience despite ongoing controversies.
• US Military Deployment to Central Africa President Barack Obama authorized the deployment of 100 American soldiers to Uganda, South Sudan, the Central African Republic, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to combat the Lord's Resistance Army insurgency, marking a significant humanitarian and strategic intervention in the region.
• Liam Fox Resigns as UK Defence Secretary British Defence Secretary Liam Fox resigned following allegations about his inappropriate working relationship with lobbyist Adam Werritty, marking a significant political accountability moment.
• Thailand Flooding Crisis Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra reassured Bangkok residents about potential flooding, acknowledging that 289 people had already died in flooding since July 2011, underscoring the severe environmental challenges facing the country.
• Qantas Flight Disruptions Thousands of Qantas passengers experienced flight cancellations and disruptions due to a maintenance engineers' strike, causing significant travel complications across Australia.
• Google Buzz Shutdown Google announced the discontinuation of Google Buzz, its early social networking platform, marking a strategic shift in the company's social media approach.
• Earthquake in Papua New Guinea A significant 6.7 magnitude earthquake was recorded near the city of Lae in Papua New Guinea, potentially causing local geological and infrastructural impacts.
• JH-7 Fighter Jet Crash in China A JH-7 fighter jet crashed during an air show in Pucheng County, Shaanxi Province, resulting in one pilot being injured and another remaining missing, highlighting potential aviation safety concerns.

Events in 2011

October 14, 2011: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 14, 2011

October 14, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 14, 2011:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.10
• Apple AAPL: opens at $416.83
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.31
• General Electric GE: opens at $16.42
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $188.19

Exchange Rates on October 14, 2011:

• 1 USD = 77.21 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0097 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.8925 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.379 CNY
• 1 EUR = 107.15 JPY

October 14, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Werder Bremen - Dortmund : 0 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Bochum - Ein Frankfurt : 0 - 2
• Hansa Rostock - Munich 1860 : 2 - 0
• Paderborn - Braunschweig : 1 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Villarreal B - Girona : 2 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Arles - Amiens : 1 - 1
• Chateauroux - Troyes : 1 - 0
• Laval - Angers : 0 - 1
• Le Mans - Clermont : 0 - 2
• Metz - Le Havre : 0 - 2

October 14, 2011 was a Friday and it was the 287th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 14, 2011 can also be written as 10/14/2011 in the US and as 14/10/2011 in UK and Europe.

October 14, 2011 in October 2011 calendar

Famous people died on October 14, 2011:

• Reg Alcock

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• Laura Pollán

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October 14, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 14, 2011 was Someone Like You by Adele, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

1. Adele - Someone Like You
2. Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger
3. Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks
4. Gym Class Heroes - Stereo Hearts
5. LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem

October 14, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 14, 2011 was She Will by Lil Wayne Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

1. Lil Wayne Featuring Drake - She Will
2. Drake - Headlines
3. Big Sean Featuring Kanye West & Roscoe Dash - Marvin & Chardonnay
4. Wale Featuring Jeremih & Rick Ross - That Way
5. Jay Z Kanye West Featuring Otis Redding - Otis

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 14th is Libra.

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October 14, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 14, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 14, 2011 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 14, 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 October 14, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 07:27 pm and setting at 10:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 12, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Nov 10, 2011.

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Your place in the Universe on October 14, 2011

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Someone born on October 14, 2011 is:

13 years 6 months old,

or 162 months and 9 days old,

or 705 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4940 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 14, 2011?

There are 174 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 14th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 14, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 14, 2011.

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