What happened on Wednesday October 19, 2011?

Here's what happened on October 19, 2011:

• Turkey Launches Military Operation in Iraq Turkey initiated a significant military operation in northern Iraq against Kurdish militants, in direct response to previous attacks by the Kurdistan Workers Party that resulted in the deaths of at least 24 Turkish soldiers in southeastern Turkey.
• Google Unveils Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Google officially announced Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), a significant mobile operating system update, alongside the Galaxy Nexus smartphone. This release represented a major milestone in Android's development, introducing a unified user interface design for phones and tablets.
• Greek Parliament Approves Austerity Measures Amid escalating economic turmoil, the Hellenic Parliament approved further austerity measures in principle, while violent street protests erupted in Athens, reflecting the intense social and economic tensions in Greece.
• Devastating Thai Floods Threaten Bangkok Catastrophic flooding in Thailand continued to threaten Bangkok, with the disaster having already killed 317 people and affected nearly nine million citizens since August. The floods represented a significant humanitarian and economic crisis for the region.
• JPMorgan Chase Surpasses Bank of America According to quarterly financial earnings, JPMorgan Chase overtook Bank of America as the largest bank in the United States in terms of total assets, signaling significant shifts in the banking industry's competitive landscape.
• AMR Reports Substantial Financial Loss American Airlines' parent company, AMR Corporation, reported a larger-than-expected third-quarter financial loss, primarily attributed to high aviation fuel costs and volatile foreign exchange rates, highlighting the challenging economic environment for airlines.
• Queen Elizabeth II Visits Australia Queen Elizabeth II began her 16th official visit to Australia, landing in Canberra and continuing her long-standing diplomatic and cultural engagement with the Commonwealth nation.
• South Korean and Japanese Leaders Meet South Korean President Lee Myung-bak held a diplomatic meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda in Seoul, likely discussing regional cooperation and bilateral relations.
• Exotic Animal Farm Owner's Tragic Incident In a shocking event in Muskingum County, Ohio, an exotic animal farm owner intentionally released 56 animals before committing suicide, creating a dangerous situation for local residents and wildlife.
• Coldplay Releases Mylo Xyloto The renowned rock band Coldplay released their fifth studio album, Mylo Xyloto, through EMI, marking another significant milestone in their musical career.
• Westlife Announces Band Dissolution The popular Irish boy band Westlife officially announced their decision to disband, bringing an end to their successful musical journey.

Events in 2011

October 19, 2011: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 19, 2011

October 19, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 19, 2011:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $78.57
• Apple AAPL: opens at $401.35
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.37
• General Electric GE: opens at $16.71
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $179.68

Exchange Rates on October 19, 2011:

• 1 USD = 76.81 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0189 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9022 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.377 CNY
• 1 EUR = 105.72 JPY

October 19, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Leicester - Watford : 2 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Preston - Sheffield United : 2 - 4

October 19, 2011 was a Wednesday and it was the 292nd day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 19, 2011 can also be written as 10/19/2011 in the US and as 19/10/2011 in UK and Europe.

October 19, 2011 in October 2011 calendar

Famous people born on October 19, 2011:

• Giulia Sarkozy

  Daughter of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy and model/singer Carla Bruni, she is notable for being the first child born to a sitting...

Famous people born in 2011

Famous people born on October 19th

Famous people died on October 19, 2011:

• Kakkanadan

  Indian author (b. 1935).

Famous people who died in 2011

Famous people who died on October 19th

October 19, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 19, 2011 was Someone Like You by Adele, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

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 19, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 19, 2011 was She Will by Lil Wayne Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 19th is Libra.

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October 19, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 19, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 19, 2011 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 19, 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 19, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 10:48 pm and setting at 02:18 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 19, 2011

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Someone born on October 19, 2011 is:

13 years 6 months old,

or 162 months and 4 days old,

or 705 weeks

or 4935 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 19, 2011?

There are 179 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 19, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 19, 2011.

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