Saturday August 20, 2011: on this day
August 20, 2011 was the 232nd day of the year 2011, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 20, 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 August 20, 2011, who was born and died on August 20, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 20, 2011, which were the most popular songs (ex. Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO), movies (e.g. Kick-Ass, directed by Matthew Vaughn), TV series (e.g. Black Dynamite) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 20th, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 20, 2011?
- August 20, 2011: What happened on that day?
- August 20, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 20, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 20, 2011?
- August 20, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 20, 2011: What famous people died on that day?
- August 20, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 20, 2011: Number 1 song on that day
- August 20, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 20, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 20, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 20, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 20, 2011?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 2011?
- Who was the Pope on August 20, 2011?
What day of the week was August 20, 2011?
August 20, 2011 was a Saturday and it was the 232nd day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 20, 2011 can also be written as 8/20/2011 in the US and as 20/8/2011 in UK and Europe.
August 20, 2011: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 20, 2011:
- 28 amendash arab spring and libyan civil war: the battle of tripoli sees the libyan rebels seize control of tripoli's capital, overthrowing muammar gaddafi's government.
- In an attack on karachi, at least six pakistani police officers were killed and 50 others were injured.
- As the rebel advance continues, heavy fighting has been reported in tripoli.
- Arab-israeli conflict:
- One israeli soldier is killed and seven others are injured in beersheba. three illegal palestinian aliens are also wounded by rockets and mortars fired from gaza strip.
- Vanuatu is home to two earthquakes of magnitude 7.1 and 7.
- Atlantic hurricane season 2011:
- The tropical storm harvey is expected to hit belize's coast. a tropical storm watch has been put in place for guatemala, honduras and other parts of guatemala.
- A tropical storm warning has been issued for puerto rica, puerto rica, british virgin islands and antigua, barbuda, among others.
- A bus accident in afghanistan's kandahar province has resulted in the deaths of at least 25 people.
- After a display, a pilot is killed when an raf red arrows aircraft crashes at bournemouth air festival.
- First air flight 6560 is a boeing 737 that crashes in nunavut, canada, near resolute bay. it was carrying 15 passengers and killed 12.
- Minimum 10,000 people gather in new delhi, india's capital, to support anna hazare's hunger strike in support of stricter anti-corruption legislation.
- A players' strike delays the spanish la liga 2011-12 football season.
- Verizon communications workers on strike will be allowed to return to work after a strike ended monday, august 22, 2011, without any formal contract.
- Libyan civil war 2011: rebels in libya claim to have captured brega, a strategic oil port. heavy fighting reported in tripoli, as rebel advances on the capital.
- Libyan rebels claim they have captured brega, a strategic oil port.
- Conflict between arab and israel: one israeli dies, seven are injured in beersheba, and three palestinian illegal aliens are hurt near ashdod from incoming mortars or rockets fired from gaza strip. (ynetnews). (ynetnews via google news) the israeli air force strikes targets in gaza strip for the third consecutive day. since thursday, more than 90 rockets were launched into israel.
- For the third consecutive day, the israeli air force strikes targets in gaza strip. since thursday, over 90 rockets have been fired into israel.
- 2011 atlantic hurricane season: tropical storm harvey is expected cross belize's coast with a tropical storm warning in effect for guatemala and parts honduras. (cnn) (alertnet).tropical storm irene is forming with a tropical hurricane warning in place for puerto rica and the british virgin islands.
August 20, 2011: What were the main match results that day?
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Cercle Brugge - Genk : 3 - 2
- Oud-Heverlee Leuven - Mechelen : 1 - 2
- St Truiden - Lokeren : 0 - 2
- Westerlo - Gent : 2 - 3
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- Augsburg - Hoffenheim : 0 - 2
- Bayern Munich - Hamburg : 5 - 0
- Dortmund - Nurnberg : 2 - 0
- FC Koln - Kaiserslautern : 1 - 1
- Stuttgart - Leverkusen : 0 - 1
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Braunschweig - Erzgebirge Aue : 1 - 1
- Union Berlin - Bochum : 2 - 1
Division 2 - Football (France)
- Le Mans - Sedan : 3 - 1
August 20, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 20, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.
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August 20, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 20, 2011 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 August 20, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 10:14 pm and setting at 01:49 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 13, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Sep 12, 2011.
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Get your map!Who was born on August 20, 2011?
Whose famous birthday is on August 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 20th:
- Andrew Garfield
Andrew garfield is a british-american actor known for his roles in the social network and the amazing spider-man series.
- Amy Adams
Amy adams is an american actress known for her versatile roles in films such as enchanted, american hustle, and arrival.
- Demi Lovato
American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress.
- Fred Durst
Fred durst is an american singer best known as the lead vocalist of the band limp bizkit.
- Misha Collins
American actor and director.
- Ben Barnes
Ben barnes is an english actor known for his roles in the chronicles of narnia series and the tv series westworld.
- James Marsters
James marsters is an american actor best known for his role as the vampire spike in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.
- Gerald McRaney
Gerald mcraney is an american actor known for his roles in television series such as simon & simon, major dad, and this is us.
- Ron Paul
American politician and physician, paul is an active member and nominee of the libertarian party for president in 1988.
- Joan Allen
American actress who can play both lead and supporting roles on screen and stage.
August 20, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 12 years 7 months old,
or 151 months and 8 days old,
or 657 weeks and 5 days old,
or 4604 days old,
if you were born on August 20, 2011.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 2011?
There are 145 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 2011?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 20, 2011.
August 20, 2011: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 20, 2011:
- Salem Al-Ali
Pioneering computer scientist known for his work in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
- Ram Sharan Sharma
Indian historian and academic (b. 1919).
- Reza Badiyi
- Maria Concetta Cacciola
- Héctor Barreiros
What famous deaths happened on August 20th?
Famous deaths on August 20th:
- Jerry Lewis
American comedian, writer, actor and producer.
- Ilona Massey
Hungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.
- Phyllis Diller
American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...
- Ulla Jacobsson
Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
- Ruhama Goldberg
Esteemed researcher in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking discoveries.
- Aulora Smith
Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that have touched the hearts of many.
- Elmore Leonard
Elmore Leonard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Negro leagues.
- Otillia Lindemann
Renowned German soprano known for her performances in leading opera houses.
- Duru Bilge
Renowned Turkish novelist and playwright.
- Sircharles Sedley
Celebrated playwright of the Restoration era.
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August 20, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 20, 2011:
- Morocco - Revolution of the King and the People Day
- RC saints - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
- Estonia - Restoration Day
- Hungary - St. Stephen's day, the main national holiday in Hungary
- Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Asmá (Names) - First day of the ninth month of the Bahá'f Calendar
August 20, 2011: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 20, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 15th and August 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 20, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 2011 was Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 20, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 20, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
August 20, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 2011 was I'm On One by DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 20, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 20, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne - I'm On One
- Kelly Rowland Featuring Lil Wayne - Motivation
- Miguel - Sure Thing
- Lil Wayne - How To Love
- Chris Brown - She Ain't You
August 20, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 20, 2011 was Give Me Everything by Pitbull Featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 20, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 20, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Pitbull Featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer - Give Me Everything
- Don Omar - Taboo
- Mana - Amor Clandestino
- Romeo Santos - You
- La Original Banda el Limon de Salvador Lizarraga - Di Que Regresaras
August 20, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 20, 2011 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 20, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 20, 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:
August 20, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 20, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
August 20, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 20, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 20, 2011?
On August 20, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 2011?
On August 20, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 20, 2011?
On August 20, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about August 20th?
August 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of August. 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 August 20th, such as:
- 2018 - Terrorism in europe. a man storms into a mossos-d'esquadra station carrying a knife and is shot by an officer. the incident is being treated as an attempt to terrorist attack by police.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war: battle of tal afar 2017: iraqi security forces launch a ground offensive, along with shi'ite volunteers, kurdish peshmerga fighters and shi'ite volunteers, to retake tal afar from the islamic state of iraq (isil) militants. since the liberation of mosul, the city has been isolated and is now in the hands of isil.
- 2016 - Gaziantep bombing. a suicide bomber attacks a kurdish wedding celebration at gaziantep in turkey, killing at least 22 and wounding 94. (reuters),
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 August 2011?
August 2011 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.