Tuesday February 15, 2011: on this day

About February 15th, 2011, in brief:

  • Historical events: The 2011 Sacagawea Native American Dollar is launched by the US Mint in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
  • Day of the week: February 15th, 2011 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Jane Seymour, Chris Farley
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Black And Yellow by Wiz Khalifa
  • Popular movie: Kick-Ass directed by Matthew Vaughn

More about February 15th, 2011? See below for more news and curiosities on February 15th, 2011.

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What day of the week was February 15, 2011?


February 15, 2011 was a Tuesday and it was the 46th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 15, 2011 can also be written as 2/15/2011 in the US and as 15/2/2011 in UK and Europe.

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February 15, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 15, 2011:

  • The 2011 sacagawea native american dollar is launched by the us mint in plymouth, massachusetts.
  • Protests in yemen 2011:
  • Yemeni protests 2011: five-day clashes in sana'a, yemeni capital. this is amid protests for political reform.
  • 2011 bahraini protests:
  • After a protester was killed at a funeral for another, thousands of people protest in bahrain.
  • King of bahrain hamad ibn isa al khalifa orders inquiry into deaths of two protestors.
  • Oslo, norway: the government of the philippines meets the communist party of the philippines for their first peace negotiations in six years.
  • Naoto kan, prime minister of japan, has pledged to locate the remains of 12,000 japanese soldiers who were still missing following the battle of iwo jima in world war ii.
  • Raymond chandler, a writer, has his ashes buried above his casket in a san diego ceremony.
  • The people's republic of china has ordered producers of television programs and films to reduce the amount of smoking on-screen.
  • Vince neil, motley crue's singer, begins a 15-day sentence for drunk driving in las vegas. depending on the definitions, the entire strip or nearly all of it is outside of las vegas. the reference indicates that he was near the las vegas hilton, which is clearly outside of the city.
  • Malaysia's government cancels the concert of mohsen najoo, an iranian expatriate singer.
  • Apple launches a subscription service to magazines, newspapers and videos purchased through its app store.
  • United airlines temporarily grounded its fleet of 96 boeing757 jetliners to perform checks on earlier modifications to air-data computer systems.
  • The delaware chancery court has upheld the use of a poison tablet by airgas. this effectively ends a takeover bid that air products launched one year ago.
  • After america's landing on a military aircraft with undeclared ampquotsensitive materialampquot (guns, drugs, and satellite phones), argentina filed an official complaint against the united states. this led the argentinian government express concern that the u.s. might be trying to steal its cargo into argentina.
  • Hillary clinton, secretary of state of the united states, outlines a new policy regarding internet freedom.
  • After the uruguayan government has deposited its ninth instrument of approval, the unasur constitutive treaty of the union of south american nations (union of south american nations) will enter into force on march 11, 2019.
  • To stop muslims from celebrating valentine's day in malaysia, islamic morality police have arrested over 80 muslims.
  • Linda norgrove was killed by the grenade thrown by the soldier. a coroner has ruled that the soldier responsible for the incident had ampquotacted without linda's knowledge.
  • Amanda knox's parents were indicted for allegedly lying to perugia police officers in italy during statements related to the murder of meredith kercher.
  • Analysing the fbi's scientific evidence in investigating the 2001 anthrax attacks against the united states, it is found that the bureau exaggerated the strength of links to a bruce ivins supply.
  • Two u.s. immigration and customs enforcement officers were shot as they traveled between monterrey and mexico city. one officer is killed.
  • After a police officer accused of beating a palestinian teenager to confession fails to appear for an inquiry, the officer released him from israeli custody. the teenager was detained in israel for seven months after he allegedly threw rocks. he was then released.
  • After thousands of emails are leaked to the internet, a group of private contractors proposes to attack wikileaks. they also want to discredit journalists supporting the site (including glenn greenwald). some of these emails call for donors to be tracked down and intimidated.
  • The 2012 summer olympics schedule has been released.
  • Because of concerns that illegal bookmakers could contact players during matches, the international cricket council has banned the use twitter by officials and players.
  • Foxcliffe hickory wind, a scottish deerhound won best in show at westminster kennel club dog show.
  • 2011 bahraini protests :: tens of thousands protest in bahrain after a man was killed at a funeral for another protester. (reuters) the king of bahrain hamad ibn isa al khalifa orders an investigation into the deaths.
  • Iranian protests 2011: iranian politicians demand the execution of opposition leaders
  • Vince neil, motley crue's singer, begins a 15-day sentence in jail for drunk driving in las vegas.
  • The people's republic of china sees inflation rise to 4.9%
  • Silvio berlusconi, the prime minister of italy is indicted for paying for sex and using power in relation to the rubygate scandal.
  • The israeli knesset passed a bill that makes it illegal to boycott israeli people or organizations.

February 15, 2011: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 15, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 15, 2011:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $84.79
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $359.19
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.04
  • General Electric GE: opens at $21.45
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $162.89

Exchange Rates on February 15, 2011:

  • 1 USD = 83.74 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9895 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9671 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.5894 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 112.95 JPY

February 15, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Lierse - Mechelen : 2 - 1

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Cardiff - Burnley : 1 - 1
  • Doncaster - Ipswich : 0 - 6
  • Sheffield United - Reading : 1 - 1
  • Watford - Preston : 2 - 2

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Altrincham - Histon : 0 - 3
  • Cambridge - Darlington : 0 - 1
  • Gateshead - Hayes & Yeading : 1 - 0
  • Kettering Town - Bath City : 2 - 1
  • Wrexham - Crawley Town : 0 - 0

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Cowdenbeath - Partick : 1 - 1
  • Dunfermline - Falkirk : 1 - 1
  • Stirling - Morton : 0 - 1
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February 15, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 15th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 15, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 15, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on February 15th, 2011 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 15, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 15, 2011 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 15, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 02:34 pm and setting at 05:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 19, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Feb 18, 2011.

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Who was born on February 15, 2011?


Famous people born on February 15, 2011:

  • Shared Belief

    American race horse (d.2015).

Whose famous birthday is on February 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 15th:

  • Jane Seymour
    Jane Seymour

    English-american actress, producer, and jewelry designer.

  • Chris Farley
    Chris Farley

    American comedian who died after consuming booze, cocaine, and heroin in his chicago condo 12/18/1997.

  • Claire Bloom
    Claire Bloom

    Claire bloom is an english actress known for her work in film, television, and stage, including roles in classics such as the king's speech...

  • Meera Jasmine
    Meera Jasmine

    Meera jasmine is an indian actress known for her work in malayalam, tamil, and telugu films.

  • Milo Djukanovic
    Milo Djukanovic

    Milo djukanovic is a montenegrin politician who has served as the president and prime minister of montenegro.

  • Rachida Brakni
    Rachida Brakni

    French actress of algerian descent.

  • Marisa Berenson
    Marisa Berenson

    American fashion model with a mysterious, but somewhat empty beauty.

  • Harvey Korman
    Harvey Korman

    American comedian and actor, who has performed on tv commercials and stage.

  • Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero

    Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

  • Sarah Wynter
    Sarah Wynter

    Australian actress.

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February 15, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 2 months old,

or 158 months and 25 days old,

or 690 weeks and 3 days old,

or 4833 days old,

if you were born on February 15, 2011.

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

There are 281 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 15th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 15, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 15, 2011.

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February 15, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 15, 2011:

  • Stina Katarina Jern

    Swedish chemist known for her work on the structure of cellulose.

  • Laurice Braden

    American politician who served as a member of the U.S.

  • Mafalda Antonelli
  • Nerina De Walderstein
  • Giuseppe Noberasco
  • François Nourissier
  • Karin Stanek
  • Sidney Harth
  • Dorian Gray
  • José Lahoz

What famous deaths happened on February 15th?

Famous deaths on February 15th:

  • Raquel Welch
    Raquel Welch

    American actress with beautiful body (37-22-36), that graced the covers of 92 european magazines and 16 american magazines in 1966.

  • Wally Cox
    Wally Cox

    American comedian and actor.

  • Ethel Merman
    Ethel Merman

    American actress and singer, known as first lady of musical comedy.

  • George Gaynes
    George Gaynes

    Helsinki, finland -- actor (henry punky brewster).

  • Tommy Rettig
    Tommy Rettig

    Actor (lassie), / computer programmer (clipper), died at 54.

  • Christopher Malcolm
    Christopher Malcolm

    Scottish-canadian actor, director, and producer (b. 1946).

  • Richard Feynman

    Richard Feynman was an American physicist known for his work in quantum mechanics and quantum electrodynamics.

  • Journe Feynman

    Journe Feynman was an American theoretical physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Castin Feynman

    Castin Feynman was an American physicist who made significant contributions to the development of quantum mechanics and quantum...

  • Shadie Habash

    Award-winning director known for their impactful documentaries.

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February 15, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 15, 2011:

  • John Frum Day in Vanuatu [1]
  • Gummy Bear Day in United States
  • National Day in Serbia
  • Lupercalia
  • Candlemas in Russia and other Eastern Orthodox countries
  • Blessed Claude de la ColombiFre
  • Flag Day in Canada

Saints celebrated on February 15, 2011:

  • Saint Siegfried of Sweden
  • Saints Faustin and Jovita
  • Saint Georgia
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February 15, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 15, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 14th and February 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 15, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 15, 2011 was Black And Yellow by Wiz Khalifa, according to the music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

February 15, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 15, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Black And Yellow
  2. - Grenade youtube
  3. - Firework youtube
  4. - F**kin' Perfect
  5. - I Need A Doctor

February 15, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 15, 2011 was Fall For Your Type by Jamie Foxx Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

February 15, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 15, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Fall For Your Type
  2. - Moment 4 Life
  3. - 6 Foot 7 Foot
  4. - Pretty Girl Rock
  5. - No BS

February 15, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 15, 2011 was Lo Mejor De Mi Vida Eres Tu by Ricky Martin Featuring Natalia Jimenez, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 14th and February 20th.

February 15, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 15, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 14th and February 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Lo Mejor De Mi Vida Eres Tu
  2. - Danza Kuduro
  3. - Ni Lo Intentes
  4. - No Me Digas Que No
  5. - Corazon Sin Cara

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February 15, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 15, 2011 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Kick-Ass

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

Let Me In

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

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

The Debt

Release year: 2011

Directed by: John Madden

Starring: Helen Mirren, Sam Worthington, Tom Wilkinson, Ciarán Hinds

Country: United States of America

Love and Other Drugs

Love and Other Drugs

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Edward Zwick

Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway, Judy Greer, Oliver Platt

Country: United States of America

February 15, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

Camelot

Camelot

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Marty Callner

Rango

Rango

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Gore Verbinski

Mad Love

Mad Love

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Antonia Bird

The Green Hornet

The Green Hornet

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Michel Gondry

China, IL

China, IL

Release year: 2011

Country: United States of America

February 15, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 15, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Red Garden by Alice Hoffman

The Red Garden

By:

The Red Garden is a glimpse into the haunting and luminous world of Blackwell, Massachusetts. It captures the surprising turns it has taken and our own lives.

Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

Outliers

By:

Malcolm Gladwell's new book is a stunning intellectual journey through the world "outliers", the best and brightest, most famous, and most successful.

The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinnertime by Ree Drummond

The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinnertime

By:

For more information, visit www.FoodNetwork.com.

Strategic Moves by Stuart Woods

Strategic Moves

By:

Stone Barrington has been set up for a major fall... Stone's covert dealings with M16 have attracted a new client.

The Confession by John Grisham

The Confession

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFirst edition in paperback. An innocent man is about be executed. Only a guilty man can save it. Travis Boyette raped and strangled a high school cheerleader in Sloan, East Texas, 1998.

February 15, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 15, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Brink

Brink

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

Catherine

Catherine

Platform: PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: Puzzle platformer, adventure

Publisher: Atlus

Dance Dance Revolution Freedom

Dance Dance Revolution Freedom

Platform: iOS

Genre: Music

Publisher: Konami

Age of Empires Online

Age of Empires Online

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Massively multiplayer online real-time strategy game

Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

Akane the Kunoichi

Akane the Kunoichi

Platform: Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, Windows Phone, iOS

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: Haruneko

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Who was the US President on February 15, 2011?

On February 15, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 15, 2011?

On February 15, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 15, 2011?

On February 15, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about February 15th?

February 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of February. 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 February 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 kaduna state massacre - gunmen killed 66 people in nigeria's kaduna state, with 34 of them being women or children. this attack occurred one day before the election, which was delayed by another week.
  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: according to the united nations, more than 10,000 afghan civilians were wounded or killed in 2017 in war in afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Conflict in north-west pakistan: at least seven people are killed in two bombings in pakistan. five people are killed by a suicide bomber at the mohmand agency tribal administrative headquarters, while two others are injured at peshawar's hospital. jamaat-ul ahrar claimed responsibility for the initial attack.

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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 February 2011?

February 2011 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.

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