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December 15, 2011 was the 349th day of the year 2011, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is December 15, 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 December 15, 2011, who was born and died on December 15, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 15, 2011, which were the most popular songs (ex. We Found Love by Rihanna), movies (e.g. Kick-Ass, directed by Matthew Vaughn), TV series (e.g. The Layover) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 15th, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 15, 2011?
- December 15, 2011: What happened on that day?
- December 15, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 15, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 15, 2011?
- December 15, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 15, 2011: What famous people died on that day?
- December 15, 2011: Number 1 song on that day
- December 15, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 15, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 15, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 15, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 15, 2011?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 15, 2011?
- Who was the Pope on December 15, 2011?
What day of the week was December 15, 2011?
December 15, 2011 was a Thursday and it was the 349th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 15, 2011 can also be written as 12/15/2011 in the US and as 15/12/2011 in UK and Europe.
December 15, 2011: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 15, 2011:
- The united states officially declares an end of the iraq war. this ends the insurgency, but it starts another.
- Russia circulates a draft resolution condemning violence in syria.
- According to the 2010 united states census, 1 in 2 americans are either low-income or very poor.
- Seven people were killed when a truck drove into a ningxia restaurant.
- At a protest in manama, prominent blogger zainab alkhawaja was detained by police.
- In its first report, the united nations called for protection of lgbt rights around the world.
- Former president of france, jacques chirac, is found guilty of embezzlement. he also violated trust by hiring members of his party while mayor of paris to fill in for non-existent positions.
- Piers morgan, a former editor of 'the sun's'' and 'news of the world's'', is being called to testify before the leveson inquiry. he will appear next week.
- A french court has sentenced carlos the jackal, a venezuelan terrorist born in france, for organizing four fatal attacks in the 1980s.
- Following the death of alan keen, labour's leader, a by-election was held in the uk constituency feltham/heston.
- Negotiators from both the united states senate (and house of representatives) reach a budget deal.
- In response to a report that claimed nearly all medical research conducted on chimpanzees was scientifically invalid, the us national institutes of health has placed a temporary moratorium.
- In baghdad, the united states flag is raised to mark the end of u.s. military operations after eight years of war in iraq.
December 15, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on December 15, 2011:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $79.93
- Apple AAPL: opens at $383.33
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.72
- General Electric GE: opens at $16.82
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $190.48
Exchange Rates on December 15, 2011:
- 1 USD = 77.86 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.0346 CAD
- 1 USD = 0.9398 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.3736 CNY
- 1 EUR = 101.325 JPY
December 15, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 15th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 15, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 15, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
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December 15, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 15, 2011 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 15, 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 December 15, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 09:53 pm and setting at 10:56 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 10, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Jan 09, 2012.
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Who was born on December 15, 2011?
Whose famous birthday is on December 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 15th:
![Adam Brody]()
Adam BrodyAmerican actor.
![Stuart Townsend]()
Stuart TownsendMovie actor.
![Charlie Cox]()
Charlie CoxMovie actor.
![Michelle Dockery]()
Michelle DockeryBritish actress.
![Michael Shanks]()
Michael ShanksCanadian actor, screenwriter and director.
![Jeff Chandler]()
Jeff ChandlerAmerican actor and singer (d. 1961).
![Helen Slater]()
Helen SlaterTv actress.
![Geoff Stults]()
Geoff StultsAmerican producer and actor.
![Tim Conway]()
Tim ConwayAmerican comedian and actor.
![Julie Taymor]()
Julie TaymorAmerican filmmaker, and the talented director of "the lion king," the musical theatre.
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December 15, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 12 years 4 months old,
or 148 months and 5 days old,
or 644 weeks and 2 days old,
or 4510 days old,
if you were born on December 15, 2011.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 15, 2011?
There are 239 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 15th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 15, 2011?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 15, 2011.
December 15, 2011: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 15, 2011:
- Christopherjame Hitchens
Prominent author and columnist known for his sharp wit and criticism of religion.
- Shiron Chattopadhyay
Renowned physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.
- Kameo Nakagawa
Japanese politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs.
- Kippy Wetherell
Governor of Florida from 1990 to 1994.
- Bob Brookmeyer
American composer and trombonist (the thad jones/mel lewis orchestra), (d. 2011).
- Chadžimurad Kamalov
- Graham Booth
- Mario Campi
- Walter Giller
- Guy Ignolin
- James Quigley
- Ricardo Daniel Ibarra
What famous deaths happened on December 15th?
Famous deaths on December 15th:
![Charles Laughton]()
Charles LaughtonCharles laughton was a renowned british actor known for his powerful performances in classic films such as the hunchback of notre dame and...
![Joan Fontaine]()
Joan FontaineAmerican actress, born in japan to her father who was stationed at tokyo.
![Blake Edwards]()
Blake EdwardsAmerican screenwriter and producer (d. 2010).
![Glenn Miller]()
Glenn MillerAmerican trombonist and leader of big bands, he is best known for his popular swing-era hits "in the mood", and "chattanooga choo choo", as...
![Fats Waller]()
Fats WallerAmerican musician (born 1904).
![Olga Zubarry]()
Olga ZubarryArgentinian actress (d. 2012).
![Jean Paige]()
Jean PaigeActress (captain blood and black beauty).
![Chill Wills]()
Chill WillsSeagoville (texas) -- actor (fronteir circus and rounders).
- Walt Disney
Walt Disney was an American entrepreneur, animator, writer, voice actor, and film producer who founded the Disney entertainment empire.
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December 15, 2011: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 15, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 12th and December 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 15, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 15, 2011 was We Found Love by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.
December 15, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 15, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rihanna - We Found Love
- LMFAO - Sexy And I Know It
- Bruno Mars - It Will Rain
- Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger
- Flo Rida - Good Feeling
December 15, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 15, 2011 was Ni**as in Paris by Jay Z Kanye West, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.
December 15, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 15, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Jay Z Kanye West - Ni**as in Paris
- Beyonce Featuring Andre 3000 - Party
- Wale Featuring Miguel - Lotus Flower Bomb
- Big Sean Featuring Nicki Minaj - Dance (A$$)
- Lil Wayne Featuring Drake - She Will
December 15, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 15, 2011 was El Verdadero Amor Perdona by Mana Featuring Prince Royce, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.
December 15, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 15, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Mana Featuring Prince Royce - El Verdadero Amor Perdona
- Romeo Santos Featuring Usher - Promise
- Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga - Te Quiero A Morir
- Pesado - El Mil Amores
- Tito "El Bambino" Featuring Wisin & Yandel - Maquina Del Tiempo
December 15, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 15, 2011 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol
Release year: 2011
Directed by: Brad Bird
Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 2011
Directed by: John Cameron Mitchell
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Aaron Eckhart, Dianne Wiest, Miles Teller
Country: United States of America
The Debt
Release year: 2011
Directed by: John Madden
Starring: Helen Mirren, Sam Worthington, Tom Wilkinson, Ciarán Hinds
Country: United States of America
December 15, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 15, 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:
The Layover
Release year: 2011
Directed by: William H. Macy
Hell on Wheels
Release year: 2011
Directed by: Will Zens
Man Up
Release year: 2011
Directed by: Ben Palmer
Dragon Age: Redemption
Release year: 2011
Directed by: Peter Winther
Hell's Kitty
Release year: 2011
Directed by: Nicholas Tana
December 15, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 15, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Killing Lincoln
By: Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard
This riveting historical story of the events surrounding the assassination and murder of Abraham Lincoln is the first book of history by Bill O'Reilly. The anchor of The O'Reilly Factor tells the story
The Litigators
By: John Grisham
Finley & Figg partners often refer to themselves "boutique" law firms. Boutique means chic, select, and wealthy. Wally Figg and Oscar Finley are not all of these.
The Marriage Plot
By: Jeffrey Eugenides
Jie Hun ,Ceng Jing Shi Xiao Shuo He Ren Sheng Ling Yao ,Wei He Dang Dai Bu Zai Shi Yong ?Shen Wei Hou Xian Dai Xiao Shuo Da Shi ,Zuo Zhe Miao Xie San Ming Da Xue Sheng Jiu Ge …
A Dance With Dragons
By: George R. R. Martin
#1 NEW YORK TIMES SELLER * THE BOOK BEHIND FIFTH SEASON of THE ACCLAIMED HOBBY SERIES GAME OVER THRONES
Zero Day
By: David Baldacci
David Baldacci, the modern master of thrillers and #1 worldwide bestselling author, has a new hero: an Army Special Agent who takes on the most serious crimes in the country.
December 15, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 15, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Disgaea 4: A Promise Unforgotten
Cabals: Magic & Battle Cards
3D Pixel Racing
Lego Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game
Akane the Kunoichi
Who was the US President on December 15, 2011?
On December 15, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 15, 2011?
On December 15, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 15, 2011?
On December 15, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about December 15th?
December 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of December. 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 December 15th, such as:
- 2018 - Kashmir conflict: indian soldiers and counterinsurgency officers exchange gunfire with militants within the southern district pulwama. one soldier was killed and three others were injured. after the battle ended, soldiers opened fire on anti-government protestors gathered in the area. seven civilians were killed and 40 more were injured.
- 2017 - In jerusalem, bethlehem, and at the qalandia border crossing to determine the status of jerusalem, palestinians and israeli soldiers fought. also, clashes are reported in gaza and ramallah, hebron, qalqilya. conflicts in which israeli law enforcement used live bullets and palestinians threw stones resulted in two palestinians being killed in gaza, 150 being wounded, and two others in west bank. a further 10 were also hurt.
- 2016 - War in donbass - the european union has extended its main sanctions economic against russia related to ukraine for six months, until mid-2017.
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 December 2011?
December 2011 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
