Monday October 17, 2011: on this day

October 17, 2011 was the 290th day of the year 2011, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 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 October 17, 2011, who was born and died on October 17, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 2011, which were the most popular songs (ex. Someone Like You by Adele), movies (e.g. Kick-Ass, directed by Matthew Vaughn), TV series (e.g. Man Up) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 17, 2011?


October 17, 2011 was a Monday and it was the 290th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 2011 can also be written as 10/17/2011 in the US and as 17/10/2011 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 2011 in October 2011 calendar

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October 17, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 17, 2011:

  • Libyan civil war 2011: the national transitional council forces take control of muammar gadaffi's former stronghold, bani walid. this was after a six-week siege.
  • 2011 yemeni uprising: 12 people are killed in another major fighting in sana'a, yemen between supporters and enemies of president ali abdullah saleh.
  • Al-shabab, a somali militant group, threatens to attack kenya as a result of the entry by kenyan army troops into somalia.
  • Apple inc. has released its sales report on the iphone 4s smartphone. it is reported that it sold more than 4 million units in less than four days worldwide, breaking all company sales records.
  • The donostia san sebastian international peace conference, which is held in donostia san sebastian in basque country, is aimed at promoting a solution to the ongoing basque conflict.
  • Protesters in australia's new south wales, queensland, and western australia demonstrate against the coal seam-gas industry.
  • Protests against occupy wall street are held in hundreds of cities around the world.
  • Richard branson, virgin group chairman, opens spaceport america in new mexico, the united states. spaceshiptwo is scheduled to start commercial flights from the spaceport in 2013.
  • In the wake of violence between security forces and coptic protesters, egypt's supreme council of the armed forces has announced a law that bans all forms of discrimination.

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October 17, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 17, 2011:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.87
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $421.74
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.11
  • General Electric GE: opens at $16.49
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $189.71

Exchange Rates on October 17, 2011:

  • 1 USD = 76.85 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0233 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.8992 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3704 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 105.547 JPY

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

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • St Pauli - Fortuna Dusseldorf : 1 - 3

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Bilbao - Osasuna : 3 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Guingamp - Monaco : 4 - 0

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Brescia - Pescara : 0 - 3
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October 17, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 09:49 pm and setting at 01:00 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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Who was born on October 17, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Felicity Jones
    Felicity Jones

    Felicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...

  • Wyclef Jean
    Wyclef Jean

    Wyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.

  • Montgomery Clift
    Montgomery Clift

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.

  • Rob Marshall
    Rob Marshall

    American choreographer and director producer.

  • Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder

    Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.

  • Evel Knievel
    Evel Knievel

    American daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.

  • Mike Judge
    Mike Judge

    American voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.

  • Jean Arthur
    Jean Arthur

    American singer and actress (d. 1991).

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


You are 12 years 6 months old,

or 150 months and 7 days old,

or 653 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4573 days old,

if you were born on October 17, 2011.

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

There are 176 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 17, 2011:

  • Carl Lindner

    American ceo and executive in charge of chiquita brands international, a wholesaler of produce marketing.

  • Gabriella Bosco
  • Osvaldo Guidi
  • Manfred Gerlach

What famous deaths happened on October 17th?

Famous deaths on October 17th:

  • Danièle Delorme
    Danièle Delorme

    French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.

  • Teresa Brewer
    Teresa Brewer

    American jazz and pop singer (born 1931).

  • Levi Stubbs
    Levi Stubbs

    American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).

  • Joan Hickson
    Joan Hickson

    British actress (born in 1906).

  • John Stuart
    John Stuart

    Actor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).

  • Anne Crawford
    Anne Crawford

    Actress from israel-english (d. 1956).

  • Nathanyl Chopin

    Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.

  • Elijah Cummings

    Elijah Cummings was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S.

  • Chadric Chopin

    Chadric Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era, known for his innovative and expressive piano compositions.

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October 17, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 17, 2011:

  • United States - Black Poetry Day
  • UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
  • French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
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October 17, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 17, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 17th and October 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 2011 was Someone Like You by Adele, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 17, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Someone Like You youtube
  2. - Moves Like Jagger
  3. - Pumped Up Kicks
  4. - Sexy And I Know It
  5. - Stereo Hearts

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 2011 was She Will by Lil Wayne Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

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

The R&B music chart on October 17, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - She Will
  2. - Headlines
  3. - Marvin & Chardonnay
  4. - Ni**as in Paris
  5. - That Way

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

The number 1 Latin song on October 17, 2011 was El Amor by Ricardo Arjona, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

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

The Latin music chart on October 17, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - El Amor
  2. - Olvidame
  3. - Give Me Everything
  4. - Rain Over Me
  5. - Taboo

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

The most popular movies on October 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

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

Puss in Boots

Puss in Boots

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Chris Miller

Starring: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Bob Thornton

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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

Exposure

Exposure

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Gordon Scott Venters

Dream House

Dream House

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Jim Sheridan

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

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

Survivors by James Wesley Rawles

Survivors

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WHAT IF THE WORLD WOULD END AS WE KNOW IT TODAY? America is not the America we know. The stock market plummeted overnight, hyperinflation has crippled commerce and

That Used To Be Us by Thomas L. Friedman and Michael Mandelbaum

That Used To Be Us

By:

A New York Times Book Review Editor's ChoiceA Los Angeles Times Best Book of 2011, Thomas L.

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Unbroken

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NOW a MAJOR MOTION PHOTO * Check out special features inside. For author chats, join the Random House Reader's Circle.

The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman

The Dovekeepers

By:

The bestselling tale of four extraordinary, resourceful, and sensuous Masada women in Masada 70 A.D. by Alice Hoffman will be the subject of a miniseries that will air on CBS. It will be produced by Roma Downey and will run …

The Son of Neptune: The Heroes of Olympus, Book Two by Rick Riordan

The Son of Neptune: The Heroes of Olympus, Book Two

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Three demigods named Jason and Piper made their first trip to Camp Half-Blood in The Lost Hero. There they were given a quest. Seven half-bloods will answer the call: To storm or to fire the world, must fall.

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

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

Centipede: Infestation

Centipede: Infestation

Platform: Wii, Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Run and gun

Publisher: Atari, SA

Combat Mission: Battle for Normandy

Combat Mission: Battle for Normandy

Platform: Windows MAC

Genre: Turn-based/real-time strategy

Publisher: Battlefront.com

Batman: Arkham City

Batman: Arkham City

Platform: PlayStation 3; Xbox 360; Microsoft Windows; Wii U; OS X; PlayStation 4; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Deca Sports Extreme

Deca Sports Extreme

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Konami

Conduit 2

Conduit 2

Platform: Wii

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on October 17, 2011?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 17, 2011?

On October 17, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 17th?

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

  • 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),

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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 October 2011?

October 2011 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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