What happened on Thursday December 15, 2011?

Here's what happened on December 15, 2011:

• United States Officially Ends Iraq War The United States officially declares an end to the Iraq War, marking the conclusion of a long and complex military engagement. While this moment signifies the end of direct U.S. military involvement, it also hints at potential ongoing regional instability and future challenges.
• Jacques Chirac Convicted of Corruption Former French President Jacques Chirac was found guilty of embezzlement and violating public trust by hiring party members to non-existent positions during his tenure as Mayor of Paris. He received a two-year suspended prison sentence.
• UN Calls for Global LGBT Rights Protection In its inaugural report, the United Nations advocated for the protection of LGBT rights worldwide, highlighting the growing international recognition of LGBTQ+ equality and human rights.
• U.S. Poverty Statistics Revealed According to the 2010 United States Census, approximately 50% of Americans are classified as low-income or very poor, revealing significant economic disparities in the country.
• Russia Addresses Syria Violence at UN Russia circulated a draft resolution at the United Nations condemning violence in Syria, signaling international diplomatic efforts to address the escalating conflict.
• Barry Bonds Sentenced for Obstruction of Justice Baseball star Barry Bonds was sentenced to 30 days of house arrest, two years of probation, and 250 hours of community service for obstructing justice during a 2003 grand jury appearance.
• Bahraini Blogger Detained During Protest Prominent blogger Zainab alkhawaja was detained by police during a protest in Manama, Bahrain, highlighting ongoing tensions and restrictions on free speech in the region.
• ESPN and NCAA Extend TV Rights Deal ESPN and the NCAA extended their television rights agreement through 2023-24, securing worldwide multi-media rights to 24 NCAA championships for various sports, with the deal valued at $500 million.
• Tragic Restaurant Incident in Ningxia A devastating incident occurred when a truck drove into a restaurant in Ningxia, resulting in seven fatalities.

Events in 2011

December 15, 2011: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 15, 2011

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 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 in December 2011 calendar

Famous people died on December 15, 2011:

• Christopher Hitchens

  Christopher Hitchens was a renowned British-American journalist, author, and social critic known for his sharp intellect, provocative...

• Bob Brookmeyer

  Renowned jazz trombonist and composer who was a key member of the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra, significantly contributing to the big band...

• Chadžimurad Kamalov

Famous people who died in 2011

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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.

1. Rihanna - We Found Love
2. LMFAO - Sexy And I Know It
3. Bruno Mars - It Will Rain
4. Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger
5. 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 music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

1. Jay Z Kanye West - Ni**as in Paris
2. Beyonce Featuring Andre 3000 - Party
3. Wale Featuring Miguel - Lotus Flower Bomb
4. Big Sean Featuring Nicki Minaj - Dance (A$$)
5. Lil Wayne Featuring Drake - She Will

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 15th is Sagittarius.

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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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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 15, 2011 was Waning gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on December 15, 2011

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Someone born on December 15, 2011 is:

13 years 4 months old,

or 160 months and 29 days old,

or 699 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4899 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 15, 2011?

There are 215 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 15th 2025.

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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.

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