Tuesday October 18, 2011: on this day

October 18, 2011 was a Tuesday and it was the 291st day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 18, 2011 can also be written as 10/18/2011 in the US and as 18/10/2011 in UK and Europe.

October 18, 2011 in October 2011 calendar

Here's what happened on October 18, 2011:

• Israel and hamas start a major prisoner exchange. gilad shalit, an israeli army soldier, is being released by hamas for 1,027 palestinian or israeli-arab prisoners currently held in israel. among those released were 280 prisoners who are serving life sentences for plotting and perpetrating terror attacks.
• Arab spring and the libyan civil war: muammar gaddafi, libya's leader, is killed in sirte. the national transitional council forces take control of sirte and end the war.
• The basque separatist militant organization eta announces an end of its 43-year-old campaign of political violence that has claimed the lives and property of over 800 people since 1968.
• 2011 syrian uprising: 25 people have been killed in homs, syria after security forces and tanks opened fire on protesters against the regime.
• Supported by air forces, kenyan army soldiers continue to advance into somalia. they approach an al-shabab-controlled village 120 km (75 mi) away from the kenyan border.
• Moody's downgrades spain's credit rating from a1 to a1 following two weeks of downgrading spain's ratings by standard poor's, fitch and fitch.
• After government efforts to curb inflation, the people's republic of china's gdp growth slows to 9.1% year-over-year in the third quarter 2011.
• Motorola unveils the droid razr smartphone, the thinnest smartphone in the world.
• Htc, a taiwanese smartphone maker, loses a patent infringement lawsuit in the united states. the united states international trade commission ruled that apple inc.'s iphone technology did not violate htc's patents.
• The pennsylvania state legislature approves a bill that would allow harrisburg to be taken over, instead of having it file for chapter 9. it is expected that tom corbett, the governor of pennsylvania will sign it.
• Sukhumbhand paribatra (the governor of bangkok) appeals for 1.2 million sandbags to help protect bangkok from the encroaching floods that have claimed more than 300 lives in thailand since july.
• According to a u.s. immigration and customs enforcement report, approximately 400,000 illegal immigrants were expelled from the united states during the 2011 fiscal year. this was the highest number of deportations in american history.
• According to the world health organisation, global malaria deaths have dropped by more than 20% since 2001. it also claims that over 30 countries are working towards eliminating this mosquito-borne disease by 2020.
• New mexico's spaceport america is officially opened as the first commercially-oriented spaceport.
• Hillary clinton, secretary of state of the united states, makes an unannounced trip to tripoli, the capital of libya, to strengthen relations between the united states, libya, and the national transitional council. this council has emerged as the ruling body in libya following the removal of muammar gaddafi.

October 18, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 18, 2011:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.57
• Apple AAPL: opens at $421.76
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.94
• General Electric GE: opens at $16.25
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $178.00

Exchange Rates on October 18, 2011:

• 1 USD = 76.78 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.015 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.8992 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.3814 CNY
• 1 EUR = 105.46 JPY

October 18, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Barnsley - Burnley : 2 - 0
• Blackpool - Doncaster : 2 - 1
• Crystal Palace - Bristol City : 1 - 0
• Ipswich - Portsmouth : 1 - 0
• Leeds - Coventry : 1 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Alfreton Town - Fleetwood Town : 1 - 4
• Bath City - Stockport : 0 - 2
• Darlington - Barrow : 0 - 1
• Ebbsfleet - Grimsby : 3 - 1
• Forest Green - AFC Telford United : 2 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Dumbarton - Albion Rvs : 2 - 1

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 18th is Libra.

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October 18, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 18, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 18, 2011 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 18, 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 18, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 09:49 pm and setting at 01:41 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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Your place in the Universe on October 18, 2011

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Whose famous birthday is on October 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 18th:

• Zac Efron

  American entertainer and actor.

• Jean-Claude Van Damme

  Belgian-american actor who worked briefly in european commercials before moving to hollywood in 1982.

• Mike Ditka

  Mike ditka is a former american football player, coach, and television commentator, best known for his time as the head coach of the chicago...

• Freida Pinto

  Freida pinto is an indian model and actress known for her breakout role in the film slumdog millionaire.

• Norm MacDonald

  Norm macdonald is a canadian comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and his dry, deadpan delivery.

• Erin Moran

  Erin moran was an american actress best known for her role as joanie cunningham on the sitcom happy days.

• Milo Yiannopoulos

  Milo yiannopoulos is a british political commentator and public speaker known for his controversial views on feminism, political...

• Michael McKean

  Michael mckean is an american actor, comedian, and musician known for his roles in this is spinal tap, laverne & shirley, and better call...

• Jacques Higelin

  French musician and singer of pop.

• Melina Mercouri

  Greek actress, singer, and politician, 9th greek minister of culture (d. 1994).

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 18, 2011?

There are 183 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 18, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 18, 2011.

Famous people died on October 18, 2011:

• Barney Danson

  Canadian politician and cabinet minister.

• Enrico Luzi
• Gordon St. Angelo
• Bob Brunning
• Norman Corwin
• Andrea Zanzotto
• Bernardo Valencia

What famous deaths happened on October 18th?

Famous deaths on October 18th:

• Sylvia Kristel

  Dutch actress, famous for her role in the 1970s erotic film "emanuelle" (and its sequels).

• Julie London

  American actress and breathy blues singer.

• Gwen Verdon

  American dancer and tony-award winner, she took lessons from age two to strengthen her legs.

• Tsuru Aoki

  American actress born in japan (born 1892).

• Henry Travers

  Actor (bells of st mary high sierra), dies at the age of 91.

• Thos Alva Edison

  Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.

• Thomos Edison

  Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.

• Elizabeth Arden

  Canadian-american entrepreneur who owns beauty salons, spas, and sells cosmetic products.

• Primus Babbage

  Primus Babbage was an English mathematician, philosopher, inventor, and mechanical engineer who is best known for originating the concept of...

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Holidays on October 18, 2011:

• Also see October 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
• French Republican Calendar - Piment (Chili Pepper) Day, twenty-seventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
• R.C. Church, Anglican communion, et alii - Feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist
• USA : Alaska: Alaska Day

October 18, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 18, 2011 was Someone Like You by Adele, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

October 18, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 18, 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. Adele - Someone Like You
2. Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger
3. Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks
4. LMFAO - Sexy And I Know It
5. Gym Class Heroes - Stereo Hearts

October 18, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 18, 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 18, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 18, 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. Lil Wayne Featuring Drake - She Will
2. Drake - Headlines
3. Big Sean Featuring Kanye West & Roscoe Dash - Marvin & Chardonnay
4. Jay Z Kanye West - Ni**as in Paris
5. Wale Featuring Jeremih & Rick Ross - That Way

October 18, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 18, 2011 was El Amor by Ricardo Arjona, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

October 18, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 18, 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. Ricardo Arjona - El Amor
2. Julion Alvarez y Su Norteno Banda - Olvidame
3. Pitbull Featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer - Give Me Everything
4. Pitbull Featuring Marc Anthony - Rain Over Me
5. Don Omar - Taboo