What happened on Sunday August 21, 2011?

Here's what happened on August 21, 2011:

• Rebel Forces Advance into Tripoli Rebel forces opposing Col. Muammar Qaddafi seized Zawiyah and gained control of the city's oil refinery. Zawiyah, a strategic port city just 31 miles west of Tripoli, represented a key victory. As rebels advanced into Tripoli with minimal resistance from loyalists, residents took to the streets to celebrate the potential end of Qaddafi's 42-year regime.
• Qaddafi's Compound Seized Rebel forces successfully seized Qaddafi's compound, forcing the leader and his family to flee and go into hiding. In a defiant radio broadcast from an undisclosed location, Qaddafi vowed to continue fighting. In response, rebels placed a $2 million bounty on his head, signaling their determination to capture him.
• Gaddafi's Last Television Appearance Muammar Gaddafi, claiming to be the "father of Libya", made a final television appearance during the civil war, attempting to maintain his image of leadership while rebels were closing in on Tripoli.
• Obama Calls for Gaddafi's Removal U.S. President Barack Obama officially called for Muammar Gaddafi to relinquish power, marking a significant diplomatic intervention in the Libyan Civil War.
• Rebels Capture Tripoli Airport Al-Jazeera reported that rebel forces had taken control of Tripoli Airport, a strategic location signaling the rebels' advancing position in the conflict.
• NTC Announces Offensive Abdul Hafiz Ghoga, Vice Chairman of the National Transitional Council, announced that "the zero hour" had begun, signaling the start of major fighting in Tripoli.
• DUPE: Brega Temporarily Retaken Forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi temporarily retook sections of Brega, showing the fluid nature of the conflict.

Events in 2011

August 21, 2011: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 21, 2011

August 21, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - Bergen : 2 - 2
• Standard - Kortrijk : 3 - 1
• Waregem - Club Brugge : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Hannover - Hertha : 1 - 1
• Mainz - Schalke 04 : 2 - 4

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Cottbus - Karlsruhe : 2 - 0
• Dresden - Paderborn : 1 - 2
• Frankfurt FSV - Ein Frankfurt : 0 - 4

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Marseille - St Etienne : 0 - 0
• Montpellier - Rennes : 4 - 0
• Nancy - Sochaux : 1 - 2
• Paris SG - Valenciennes : 2 - 1

August 21, 2011 was a Sunday and it was the 233rd day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 2011 can also be written as 8/21/2011 in the US and as 21/8/2011 in UK and Europe.

August 21, 2011 in August 2011 calendar

August 21, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 2011 was Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

1. LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem
2. Katy Perry - Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)
3. Nicki Minaj - Super Bass
4. Pitbull - Give Me Everything
5. Bad Meets Evil - Lighters

August 21, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 2011 was I'm On One by DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

1. DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne - I'm On One
2. Kelly Rowland Featuring Lil Wayne - Motivation
3. Miguel - Sure Thing
4. Lil Wayne - How To Love
5. Chris Brown - She Ain't You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st is Leo.

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August 21, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 21, 2011 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 10:49 pm and setting at 02:46 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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Someone born on August 21, 2011 is:

13 years 8 months old,

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You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 21, 2011.

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