What happened on Saturday April 16, 2011?

Here's what happened on April 16, 2011:

• Arab Spring Protests Widespread pro-democracy demonstrations continued across multiple Middle Eastern countries, challenging existing political regimes and demanding significant political reforms and greater civil liberties.
• Syria Emergency Law Lifted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad announced the imminent lifting of the 48-year-old state of emergency law, a significant concession amid ongoing pro-democracy protests. This move was seen as a potential response to mounting domestic and international pressure.
• Libyan Civil War Continues The Libyan civil war intensified with escalating fighting in Misrata and rebel forces advancing towards the strategic oil town of Brega. The conflict represented a critical phase in the broader Arab Spring uprising against the Gaddafi regime.
• North Carolina Tornado Outbreak A devastating tornado outbreak struck North Carolina, with 30 confirmed tornadoes—the highest single-day total in the state's recorded history. The disaster resulted in 24 fatalities, over 400 injuries, and significant infrastructure damage, with more than 900 homes and businesses destroyed and 6,400 damaged.
• Unrest in Burkina Faso Mutinous soldiers triggered significant civil unrest in Ouagadougou when they stole traders' shops. In response, hundreds of traders retaliated by setting fire to the Congress for Democracy and Progress headquarters and ransacking other government buildings. As a result, a curfew was imposed on the capital city.
• UN War Crimes Investigation in Sri Lanka A United Nations expert panel discovered credible allegations of potential war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by both the Sri Lankan Government and the LTTE during the final stages of the Sri Lankan Civil War, signaling potential international legal consequences.
• Cuban Political Reform Proposal Cuban President Raul Castro proposed implementing term limits for public office, suggesting potential political reforms and a departure from the traditional long-standing leadership model in Cuba.

Events in 2011

April 16, 2011: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 16, 2011

April 16, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Milan - Sampdoria : 3 - 0
• Parma - Inter : 2 - 0
• Roma - Palermo : 2 - 3

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• FC Koln - Stuttgart : 1 - 3
• Hamburg - Hannover : 0 - 0
• Hoffenheim - Ein Frankfurt : 1 - 0
• Kaiserslautern - Nurnberg : 0 - 2
• Werder Bremen - Schalke 04 : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Cottbus - Duisburg : 3 - 1
• Hertha - Osnabruck : 4 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Almeria - Valencia : 0 - 3
• Getafe - Sevilla : 1 - 0
• Malaga - Mallorca : 3 - 0
• Real Madrid - Barcelona : 1 - 1

April 16, 2011 was a Saturday and it was the 106th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 2011 can also be written as 4/16/2011 in the US and as 16/4/2011 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 2011 in April 2011 calendar

Famous people died on April 16, 2011:

• Allan Blakeney

  Distinguished Canadian politician who served as the tenth premier of Saskatchewan, known for his significant contributions to provincial...

• Chinesinho

Famous people who died in 2011

Famous people who died on April 16th

April 16, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 2011 was E.T. by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

1. Katy Perry - E.T.
2. Rihanna - S&M
3. The Black Eyed Peas - Just Can't Get Enough
4. Cee Lo Green - F**K You (Forget You)
5. Lady GaGa - Born This Way

April 16, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 2011 was Look At Me Now by Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

1. Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes - Look At Me Now
2. Kanye West - All Of The Lights
3. Nicki Minaj Featuring Drake - Moment 4 Life
4. Lil Wayne Featuring Cory Gunz - 6 Foot 7 Foot
5. Nicki Minaj - Did It On'em

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 16, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 16, 2011 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 April 16, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:14 pm and setting at 05:30 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 16, 2011

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Someone born on April 16, 2011 is:

14 years and 28 days old,

or 168 months and 28 days old,

or 734 weeks and 4 days old,

or 5142 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 16, 2011?

There are 337 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 16, 2011.

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