Monday October 17, 2011

US date format: 10/17/2011, UK date format: 17/10/2011

The day of the week was Monday, under the astrological sign of Libra (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on October 17, 2011).

The number one song in US was Someone Like You by Adele.

Kick-Ass, directed by Matthew Vaughn, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2011 while Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Man Up. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Dice Soccer or Disgaea 4: A Promise Unforgotten.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at October 17 across the years or at October 2011 calendar.

Reconnect with Family and Friends

Lost touch with a childhood best friend or former schoolmate? Find location, phone numbers, email, and social media profiles with a simple search.

October 17, 2011 Events

What happened on October 17, 2011?

Historical Events

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.
See more

Featured stories

Aaliyah, the self-fulfilling prophecy - August 25, 2001

October 17, 2011 Famous Deaths

Who died on October 17, 2011?

Other October 17th famous deaths

Ingeborg Bachmann
Austrian Austrian poet and author.
Raymond Aron
French philosopher, sociologist, journalist, and political scientist.
Ralph Abernathy
American Civil Rights Activist and founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Daniel Emilfork
French actor (Born 1924).

See all famous people who died on October 17th

October 17, 2011 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Libra

Libra personality

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

Personality of October born

Chinese Zodiac

Rabbit

October 17, 2011 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was October 17, 2011?

The day of the week was Monday.

October 17th marks the 289th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2011.

There are 75 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

October 2011 calendar

October	2011
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
					1	2
3	4	5	6	7	8	9
10	11	12	13	14	15	16
17	18	19	20	21	22	23
24	25	26	27	28	29	30
31

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
Watch popular movies, TV series and live events, start your 30-day free trial

See other popular movies of the week

Music charts

What was the number one song on October 17, 2011? Which were the top hits on October 17, 2011?
Unlimited, ad-free streaming of over a million songs, 30 day Free Trial