Saturday December 17, 2011: on this day

December 17, 2011 was the 351st day of the year 2011, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 17, 2011 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 17, 2011, who was born and died on December 17, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 17, 2011, which were the most popular songs (ex. We Found Love by Rihanna), movies (e.g. Kick-Ass, directed by Matthew Vaughn), TV series (e.g. The Layover) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 17th, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 17, 2011?


December 17, 2011 was a Saturday and it was the 351st day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 2011 can also be written as 12/17/2011 in the US and as 17/12/2011 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 2011 in December 2011 calendar

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December 17, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 17, 2011:

  • In a second day's clashes, egyptian army soldiers beat protesters at cairo's tahrir square. ten people were killed and many more injured.
  • At least 400 filipinos are killed in flash floods caused by tropical storm washi. hundreds more are missing.
  • A boat carrying 380 asylum seekers on its way from indonesia to australia sinks off java, leaving hundreds of people without a trace.
  • The united states senate votes for the extension of the payroll tax cut for two more months.
  • Johann lamont, who succeeds iain gray, is elected leader of the scottish labour party.

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December 17, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Chievo - Cagliari : 2 - 0
  • Fiorentina - Atalanta : 2 - 2
  • Milan - Siena : 2 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Lierse - Kortrijk : 2 - 0
  • St Truiden - Mechelen : 0 - 0
  • Waregem - Bergen : 2 - 3
  • Westerlo - Germinal : 3 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Freiburg - Dortmund : 1 - 4
  • Hamburg - Augsburg : 1 - 1
  • Hoffenheim - Hertha : 1 - 1
  • Leverkusen - Nurnberg : 0 - 3
  • Schalke 04 - Werder Bremen : 5 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Frankfurt FSV - Bochum : 0 - 2
  • Karlsruhe - Munich 1860 : 1 - 3
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December 17, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

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

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December 17, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on December 17th, 2011 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 17, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 17, 2011 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 December 17, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 11:00 pm and setting at 11:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 10, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Jan 09, 2012.

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Who was born on December 17, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:

  • Milla Jovovich
    Milla Jovovich

    She is a ukrainian actress and model.

  • John Abraham
    John Abraham

    Indian actor and producer.

  • Sarah Paulson
    Sarah Paulson

    American actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi

    American actor and producer.

  • Katheryn Winnick
    Katheryn Winnick

    Tv actress.

  • Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman

    Versatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.

  • Mike Mills
    Mike Mills

    American musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.

  • Laurie Holden
    Laurie Holden

    American-canadian producer and actress.

  • Eugene Levy
    Eugene Levy

    Hamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).

  • André Claveau
    André Claveau

    French actor and singer (d. 2003).

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December 17, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 4 months old,

or 148 months and 7 days old,

or 644 weeks and 4 days old,

or 4512 days old,

if you were born on December 17, 2011.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 17, 2011?

There are 237 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 17, 2011.

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December 17, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 17, 2011:

  • Dniya Bouazizi

    Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.

  • Heber Manning

    American politician who served as the Mayor of Lynn, Massachusetts.

  • Kim Jong-il

    North korean commander and politician, second supreme leader of north korea (b. 1941).

  • Eva Ekvall

    Venezuelan journalist and author, miss venezuela 2000 (b. 1983).

  • Cesária Évora
  • Mario Mannucci
  • Enrico Jacchia
  • Ronnie Smith
  • Kim Jong-il (김정일)

What famous deaths happened on December 17th?

Famous deaths on December 17th:

  • Jennifer Jones
    Jennifer Jones

    American actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.

  • Dana Andrews
    Dana Andrews

    American actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.

  • Thomas Mitchell
    Thomas Mitchell

    American actor (b. 1892).

  • Janet Margolin
    Janet Margolin

    American actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.

  • Kelvin Klein

    Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.

  • Kiala Nzinga

    Kiala Nzinga was a 17th-century queen of the Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms in present-day Angola, known for her resistance against Portuguese...

  • Leonidus Kogan

    Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.

  • Marguerite Yourcenar

    Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.

  • Luay al-Atassi

    Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.

  • Yelina Nikolayeva

    Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.

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December 17, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 17, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 12th and December 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 17, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 2011 was We Found Love by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

December 17, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 17, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - We Found Love
  2. - Sexy And I Know It
  3. - It Will Rain
  4. - Moves Like Jagger
  5. - Good Feeling

December 17, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 2011 was Ni**as in Paris by Jay Z Kanye West, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

December 17, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 17, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Ni**as in Paris
  2. - Party
  3. - Lotus Flower Bomb
  4. - Dance (A$$)
  5. - She Will

December 17, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 17, 2011 was El Verdadero Amor Perdona by Mana Featuring Prince Royce, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

December 17, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 17, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - El Verdadero Amor Perdona
  2. - Promise
  3. - Te Quiero A Morir
  4. - El Mil Amores
  5. - Maquina Del Tiempo

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December 17, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 17, 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

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Brad Bird

Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton

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

December 17, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 17, 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:

The Layover

The Layover

Release year: 2011

Directed by: William H. Macy

Hell on Wheels

Hell on Wheels

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Will Zens

Man Up

Man Up

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Ben Palmer

Dragon Age: Redemption

Dragon Age: Redemption

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Peter Winther

Hell's Kitty

Hell's Kitty

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Nicholas Tana

December 17, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 17, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Zero Day by David Baldacci

Zero Day

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David Baldacci, the modern master of thrillers and #1 worldwide bestselling author, has a new hero: an Army Special Agent who takes on the most serious crimes in the country.

V Is For Vengeance by Sue Grafton

V Is For Vengeance

By:

Kinsey Millhone, private detective, feels out of place in Nordstrom’s lingerie department. However she is completely at ease when she stops a brazen shoplifting spree.

The Christmas Wedding by James Patterson and Richard DiLallo

The Christmas Wedding

By:

The tree is decorated, cookies are baked and packages wrapped. But Gaby Summerhill's marriage is the greatest celebration of Christmas.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever by Jeff Kinne

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever

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Youth: Greg Heffley, a student accused of damaging school property, is left stranded with his family in a blizzard.

Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich

Explosive Eighteen

By:

Stephanie Plum, a bounty hunter, is about to have a life of a savior when an international murder strikes dangerously close to her home. Janet Evanovich's dynamite novel will help you understand.

December 17, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 17, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Bionic Commando Rearmed 2

Bionic Commando Rearmed 2

Platform: PlayStation 3 (PSN), Xbox 360 (XBLA)

Genre: Platforming

Publisher: Capcom

Capsized

Capsized

Platform: Microsoft Windows, iPad, Linux, OS X, Xbox 360

Genre: Platformer, run and gun

Publisher: Alientrap, indiePub (iOS)

Airport Simulator

Airport Simulator

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Simulation game

Publisher: Layernet

AFL

AFL

Platform: Wii

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Tru Blu Entertainment

Dead Island

Dead Island

Platform: Windows, OS X, Linux,[4] PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Action role-playing, survival horror

Publisher: Deep Silver

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Who was the US President on December 17, 2011?

On December 17, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 2011?

On December 17, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 17, 2011?

On December 17, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 17th?

December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of December. 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 December 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
  • 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
  • 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.

Find out more about December 17th

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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 December 2011?

December 2011 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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