What happened on Saturday December 17, 2011?

About December 17th, 2011, in brief:

  • Historical events: North Korean leader Kim Jong Il died on December 17, 2011, after serving as the 2nd Supreme Leader of North Korea from 1994 to 2011. His death marked a significant geopolitical moment, leading to the succession of his son Kim Jong Un and potential shifts in North Korean leadership and international relations.
  • Day of the week: December 17th, 2011 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: We Found Love by Rihanna
  • Popular movie: Warrior directed by Gavin O'Connor

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December 17, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 17, 2011:

  • Death of North Korean Leader Kim Jong Il North Korean leader Kim Jong Il died on December 17, 2011, after serving as the 2nd Supreme Leader of North Korea from 1994 to 2011. His death marked a significant geopolitical moment, leading to the succession of his son Kim Jong Un and potential shifts in North Korean leadership and international relations.
  • Egyptian Army Violently Suppresses Tahrir Square Protests On the second consecutive day of demonstrations, Egyptian Army soldiers brutally beat protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square, resulting in ten fatalities and numerous injuries. This incident was part of the ongoing tensions during Egypt's tumultuous political transition following the Arab Spring.
  • Tropical Storm Washi Devastates Philippines Tropical Storm Washi caused catastrophic flash floods in the Philippines, resulting in at least 400 confirmed deaths and hundreds more missing. The disaster exposed the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events and highlighted the urgent need for disaster preparedness.
  • Tragic Asylum Seeker Boat Sinking off Java A devastating maritime disaster occurred when a boat carrying 380 asylum seekers en route from Indonesia to Australia sank off the coast of Java, leaving hundreds of people missing and presumed dead. This tragic event highlighted the dangerous maritime migration routes and humanitarian challenges in the region.
  • US Senate Extends Payroll Tax Cut The United States Senate voted to extend the payroll tax cut for an additional two months, a critical economic measure aimed at providing financial relief to American workers during a period of economic uncertainty.
  • Johann Lamont Becomes Scottish Labour Party Leader Johann Lamont was elected as the new Leader of the Scottish Labour Party, succeeding Iain Gray. This leadership change represented a significant moment in Scottish political dynamics.

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December 17, 2011: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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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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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 famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 17, 2011:

  • Eva Ekvall

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

  • Kim Jong-il

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

  • Cesária Évora
  • Enrico Jacchia

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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.

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

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 music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

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

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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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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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How old is someone born on December 17, 2011?


Someone born on December 17, 2011 is:

13 years 2 months old,

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