What happened on Sunday October 16, 2011?

Here's what happened on October 16, 2011:

• 100-Year-Old Marathon Runner Sets World Record Fauja Singh, a 100-year-old British Indian runner, was certified by Guinness World Records as the oldest person to complete a marathon, showcasing extraordinary athletic achievement.
• Tragic Death of Dan Wheldon in IndyCar Crash English racing driver Dan Wheldon was fatally injured in a catastrophic multi-car crash during the final race of the 2011 IndyCar Series at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, with three other drivers also sustaining injuries.
• Libyan Civil War Continues in Bani Walid Intense fighting persists in Bani Walid between pro-Gaddafi fighters and National Transitional Council (NTC) forces, marking a critical phase in the Libyan Civil War of 2011.
• Kenyan Military Operation Against Al-Shabab Kenyan Army troops advanced approximately 100 kilometers into Somalia, pursuing Al-Shabab militants in a significant cross-border military intervention during the ongoing Somali Civil War.
• Violent Protests in Yemen In Sana'a, Yemen, at least six protesters were killed during clashes with government forces, representing the second violent confrontation within a 48-hour period during the 2011 Yemeni protests.
• François Hollande Wins Socialist Party Primary François Hollande defeated Martine Aubry in the French Socialist Party's primary election, securing his position as the party's official candidate to challenge incumbent President Nicolas Sarkozy in the upcoming presidential election.
• Wootton Bassett Receives Royal Prefix An official ceremony was held to rename Wootton Bassett with the prefix 'Royal', honoring the town's significant role in repatriating British soldiers killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan. This is the first such honor bestowed on a town since 1909.
• Bolivia's Historic Judicial Election Bolivia conducted its first judicial election in Latin America, with opposition politicians encouraging citizens to vote as a form of protest against President Evo Morales's government.
• New Zealand Defeats Australia in Rugby World Cup New Zealand secured a decisive 20-6 victory over Australia in the semi-final of the 2011 Rugby World Cup, held at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.
• Casey Stoner Wins 2011 MotoGP World Championship Australian motorcycle racer Casey Stoner clinched the 2011 MotoGP World Championship by winning the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.
• St. Louis Cardinals Advance to 2011 World Series The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2011 National League Championship Series, earning their place in the World Series where they will face the Texas Rangers.

Events in 2011

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

Newspapers from Oct. 16, 2011

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

Serie A - Italian Football

• Atalanta - Udinese : 0 - 0
• Cagliari - Siena : 0 - 0
• Cesena - Fiorentina : 0 - 0
• Chievo - Juventus : 0 - 0
• Genoa - Lecce : 0 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - Standard : 5 - 0
• Club Brugge - Gent : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• FC Koln - Hannover : 2 - 0
• Freiburg - Hamburg : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Dresden - Aachen : 1 - 1
• Frankfurt FSV - Cottbus : 0 - 1
• Greuther Furth - Erzgebirge Aue : 2 - 0

October 16, 2011 was a Sunday and it was the 289th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 2011 can also be written as 10/16/2011 in the US and as 16/10/2011 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 2011 in October 2011 calendar

Famous people died on October 16, 2011:

• Dan Wheldon

Famous people who died in 2011

Famous people who died on October 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 2011 was Someone Like You by Adele, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

1. Adele - Someone Like You
2. Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger
3. Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks
4. Gym Class Heroes - Stereo Hearts
5. LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 2011 was She Will by Lil Wayne Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

1. Lil Wayne Featuring Drake - She Will
2. Drake - Headlines
3. Big Sean Featuring Kanye West & Roscoe Dash - Marvin & Chardonnay
4. Wale Featuring Jeremih & Rick Ross - That Way
5. Jay Z Kanye West Featuring Otis Redding - Otis

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 08:56 pm and setting at 12:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 12, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Nov 10, 2011.

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Your place in the Universe on October 16, 2011

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Someone born on October 16, 2011 is:

13 years 6 months old,

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or 705 weeks and 3 days old,

or 4938 days old,

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

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