Saturday September 17, 2011: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 9/17/2011, UK date format: 17/9/2011

September 17th, 2011 was the 260th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Virgo. The day of the week was Saturday.

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

The Intouchables, directed by Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2011 while The Paris Wife by Paula McLain was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Fresh Meat. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Alien Zombie Megadeath or ABBA: You Can Dance.

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 September 17 across the years or at September 2011 calendar.

September 17, 2011 Events

What happened on September 17, 2011?

Historical Events

The Occupy Wall Street protests start in the United States. This leads to the Occupy movement, which is expanded to 82 countries by October.ref=quotcnn
Libyan civil War 2011: Forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi, the deposed Libyan dictator, launch a counter-attack on opposition fighters in Bani Walid (and Sirte)
A train accident near Alawwa railway station in Sri Lanka killed at least three people and injured 25 others. It happened 60 km north of Colombo.
The US National Transportation Safety Board began its investigation into Friday's Reno plane crash that left at least three people dead and many others injured.
Pilot killed in crash of North American T-28 Trojan at Eastern WV Regional Airport near Martinsburg (West Virginia) (The Journal of Martinsburg). Aviation Safety Network
Off the coast of Honshu, Japan, a strong earthquake of 6.6 magnitude and several aftershocks are recorded.
For high-level talks with Cambodia's government, Thaksin Shinawatra, former Prime Minister of Thailand, visits Cambodia to discuss a range of issues including the ownership dispute of Preah Vihear Temple.
Finland has taken two people into custody to investigate their alleged involvement with international terrorist activities.
Four people are being charged by Tanzanian authorities with negligence in connection to the sinking of the Zanzibar ferry. This incident claimed at least 240 lives and was reported on September 10.
Latvian voters go to the polls in order to vote for a parliamentary term.
Many hundred Americans gathered to peacefully occupy Wall Street. They were protesting against corporate dominance and tax evasion by super-rich. According to reports, the Arab Spring inspired the movement.
Cookie Jar TV: CBS Premieres Danger Rangers & The Doodlebops
Premiere of My Little Pony's Hub Season: Friendship Is Magic
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September 17, 2011 Famous Birthdays

Other September 17th famous birthdays

Adriana Karembeu
She is a top-model in Slovakia and actress.
Anastacia
American singer.
Cassandra Peterson
American actress.
Stéphane Rousseau
Canadian actor and humourist, best known for his part in "The Barbarian Invasion".

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How old am I?

If September 17, 2011 is your birthday you are 11 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on September 17.

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September 17, 2011 Famous Deaths

Who died on September 17, 2011?

Other September 17th famous deaths

Spiro Agnew
American politician and lawyer, Governor of Maryland 1967-1969, and Vice-president under Nixon 1969.
Patricia Phoenix
County Galway, Ireland -- Actress.
Red Skelton
American comedian who is loved and well-known in film, TV, and nightclub.
Richard Basehart
American stage actor who made his Broadway debut in 1938.

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September 17, 2011 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Virgo

Virgo personality

Who should a Virgo marry?

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

Personality of September born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Rabbit

Element: Metal

Rabbit personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in September 17, 2011 reveal something about your future ? Find out

September 17, 2011 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was September 17, 2011?

The day of the week was Saturday.

September 17th marks the 259th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2011.

There are 105 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

September 2011 calendar

September	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

September 17, 2011 Holidays and Observances

What is special on September 17, 2011?

Holidays

RC Saints - Feasts of Saint Lambert (martyr), Hildegard of Bingen
United States - Constitution Day (observed on the previous Friday if it falls in a weekend), Citizenship Day, Von Steuben Day
Netherlands - Operation Market Garden is still remembered with parachuting and dedications on this day.
Also see September 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
The fourth day of the Eleusinian Mysteries in ancient Greek mythology, when the initiates sacrificed a pig.
Angola - National Heroes' Day

Observances

World Patient Safety Day [WHO]

Music charts

What was the number one song on September 17, 2011? Which were the top hits on September 17, 2011?
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