What happened on Wednesday November 16, 2011?

Here's what happened on November 16, 2011:

• Syrian Uprising Escalates The Free Syrian Army killed at least eight Syrian soldiers in attacks near Damascus. In response to increasing violence, France recalled its ambassador to Syria, signaling diplomatic tensions with President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
• Mario Monti Becomes Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti was elected as the Italian prime minister and interim finance minister, tasked with implementing critical austerity measures to prevent the collapse of Italy's economy during the European debt crisis.
• Obama Visits Australia, Strengthens Military Cooperation U.S. President Barack Obama arrived in Australia to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the ANZUS Treaty, announcing a new military cooperation agreement that includes stationing up to 2,500 U.S. Marines near Darwin.
• Tibetan Self-Immolation Protests Continue Tibetan monks and nuns continued protests against Chinese government policies, with demonstrations near the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi highlighting ongoing tensions and human rights concerns in Tibet.
• U.S. Drone Strike in Pakistan U.S. drone missiles targeted a compound in Pakistan's South Waziristan Province, killing 13 militants in a precision counterterrorism operation.
• White House Shooting Incident Two bullets were discovered to have been fired at the White House in Washington, DC, with one striking a bullet-proof window, prompting a security investigation.
• Thailand Considers 'Super-Canal' to Prevent Flooding Thai authorities proposed constructing a 200-km waterway linking natural canals, designed to hold 1.6 billion cubic meters of water and mitigate flooding in Bangkok and surrounding regions.
• Tragic School Bus Accident in China A school bus carrying 18 children collided with a coal truck in Gansu, northwest China, resulting in two fatalities in a devastating road accident.
• Gordon Lilo Darcy Elected Solomon Islands Prime Minister Gordon Lilo Darcy of the National Coalition for Reform and Advancement was elected Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands by a 29-20 parliamentary vote.

Events in 2011

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

Newspapers from Nov. 16, 2011

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

Stock market quotes on November 16, 2011:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $78.24
• Apple AAPL: opens at $389.25
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.47
• General Electric GE: opens at $16.07
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $187.82

Exchange Rates on November 16, 2011:

• 1 USD = 77.05 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.024 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9191 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.3451 CNY
• 1 EUR = 103.71 JPY

November 16, 2011 was a Wednesday and it was the 320th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 16, 2011 can also be written as 11/16/2011 in the US and as 16/11/2011 in UK and Europe.

November 16, 2011 in November 2011 calendar

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 16, 2011 was We Found Love by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week November 14th and November 20th.

1. Rihanna - We Found Love
2. LMFAO - Sexy And I Know It
3. Adele - Someone Like You
4. Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger
5. Gym Class Heroes - Stereo Hearts

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 16, 2011 was Ni**as in Paris by Jay Z Kanye West, according to the music chart for the week November 14th and November 20th.

1. Jay Z Kanye West - Ni**as in Paris
2. Lil Wayne Featuring Drake - She Will
3. Beyonce Featuring Andre 3000 - Party
4. Drake - Headlines
5. Wale Featuring Jeremih & Rick Ross - That Way

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 16th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 16, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 09:48 pm and setting at 11:51 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 10, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Dec 10, 2011.

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Your place in the Universe on November 16, 2011

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Someone born on November 16, 2011 is:

13 years 5 months old,

or 161 months and 27 days old,

or 703 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4927 days old,

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

There are 187 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 16th 2025.

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

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

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