What happened on Tuesday, August 16, 2011?

Here's what happened on August 16, 2011:

• 2011 England riots Between August 6 and August 16, 2011, England experienced widespread riots, primarily in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and other cities. The unrest began in Tottenham, London, following the police shooting of Mark Duggan, and escalated into looting, arson, and clashes with police. The riots resulted in multiple deaths, injuries, and significant property damage. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Libyan Civil War 2011 In August 2011, the Libyan Civil War intensified as rebel forces advanced toward Tripoli, capturing key towns such as Zawiyah and Surman. These advances cut off the capital's main supply routes and marked a significant shift in the conflict, with rebels gaining control over strategic areas. source: abc.net.au
• News of the World phone hacking scandal On August 16, 2011, the News of the World phone hacking scandal was widely reported, involving allegations that journalists at the British tabloid newspaper had illegally intercepted voicemail messages of celebrities, politicians, and crime victims. The scandal led to the newspaper's closure and significant public outcry over media ethics. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Anna Hazare's Anti-Corruption Protest Indian social activist Anna Hazare was detained in New Delhi while conducting a fast to protest against systemic corruption, sparking national dialogue about governance and transparency.
• German Economic Slowdown Germany's economy experienced minimal growth of 0.1% in the second quarter of 2011, raising significant concerns about the broader economic stability of the European region.
• Israeli-Gaza Conflict Escalation In response to a rocket launched into the Negev desert, the Israeli Air Force conducted a retaliatory strike east of Gaza City, continuing the ongoing tensions in the region.
• US Drone Strike in Pakistan A United States drone attack in North Waziristan, Pakistan, resulted in the elimination of four militants, highlighting the ongoing counterterrorism efforts in the region.
• Australian Job Market Challenges Qantas, a major Australian airline, announced plans to cut 1,000 jobs, while OneSteel revealed it would eliminate 400 positions, reflecting economic challenges in the Australian labor market.
• Malta Immigration Riot A riot involving illegal immigrants in Malta resulted in injuries to 15 police officers and 3 soldiers, highlighting tensions surrounding immigration and social integration.
• BBC Magazines Business Transaction BBC Magazines finalized a £12 million agreement to sell the 'Radio Times' and ten additional titles to Exponent, the owner of thetrainline.com, signaling strategic media business restructuring.
• World Youth Day 2011 World Youth Day 2011, an international Catholic Church event, commenced in Madrid, bringing together young Catholics from around the world for spiritual and cultural exchange.

Events in 2011

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

Newspapers from Aug. 16, 2011

August 16, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 16, 2011:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $73.35
• Apple AAPL: opens at $381.52
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.21
• General Electric GE: opens at $16.24
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $172.19

Exchange Rates on August 16, 2011:

• 1 USD = 76.82 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9822 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.7971 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.3828 CNY
• 1 EUR = 110.61 JPY

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

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Barnsley - Middlesbrough : 1 - 3
• Crystal Palace - Coventry : 2 - 1
• Doncaster - Nott'm Forest : 0 - 1
• Ipswich - Southampton : 2 - 5
• Leeds - Hull : 4 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Alfreton Town - Southport : 0 - 0
• Bath City - Wrexham : 0 - 2
• Braintree Town - Grimsby : 5 - 0
• Cambridge - AFC Telford United : 1 - 0
• Fleetwood Town - Darlington : 0 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Bournemouth - Stevenage : 1 - 3
• Bury - Sheffield Weds : 2 - 1
• Chesterfield - Preston : 0 - 2
• Colchester - Charlton : 0 - 2
• Exeter - Brentford : 1 - 2

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Accrington - Bradford : 1 - 0
• Aldershot - Torquay : 0 - 1
• Barnet - Gillingham : 2 - 2
• Bristol Rvs - Northampton : 2 - 1
• Burton - Port Vale : 1 - 1

August 16, 2011 was a Tuesday and it was the 228th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 2011 can also be written as 8/16/2011 in the US and as 16/8/2011 in UK and Europe.

August 16, 2011 in August 2011 calendar

Famous people died on August 16, 2011:

• Mihri Belli

  Turkish activist and politician (b. 1916).

• Pete Pihos
• Shmuel Melika
• Bill Caton

Famous people who died in 2011

Famous people who died on August 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 2011 was Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

1. LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem
2. Katy Perry - Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)
3. Nicki Minaj - Super Bass
4. Pitbull - Give Me Everything
5. Bad Meets Evil - Lighters

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 2011 was I'm On One by DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

1. DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne - I'm On One
2. Kelly Rowland Featuring Lil Wayne - Motivation
3. Miguel - Sure Thing
4. Lil Wayne - How To Love
5. Chris Brown - She Ain't You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 16, 2011 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 16, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 08:52 pm and setting at 09:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 13, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Sep 12, 2011.

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Someone born on August 16, 2011 is:

14 years 11 months old,

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