Thursday July 21, 2011: on this day

July 21, 2011 was a Thursday and it was the 202nd day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 21, 2011 can also be written as 7/21/2011 in the US and as 21/7/2011 in UK and Europe.

July 21, 2011 in July 2011 calendar

Here's what happened on July 21, 2011:

• After completing sts-135, space shuttle atlantis successfully lands at kennedy space center. this concludes nasa's space shuttle program.
• 2011 syrian uprising: gunfire, arrests and violence take place in syria's third-largest city of homs to stop anti-government protests.
• 2011 libyan civil war: rebels report ampquotfierceampquot counter-attacks on the eastern front
• 2011 malawian protests:
• Mass protests in malawi result in at least 18 deaths.
• According to reports, the army was deployed in lilongwe, the capital.
• Senegal bans protests in dakar, capital of senegal, ahead of planned opposition demonstrations against president abdoulaye wade.
• Author lee child, creator of jack reacher series, wins novel of the year award at harrogate crime writing festival with his book '61 hours.
• Leaders of the euro zone secure a bailout of greece in the amount to 109 billion euros. the country will default for a brief period but the main european rescue fund has increased its powers to help countries that have not been bailed, like spain and italy.
• The government of japan has published a plan of reconstruction for the areas that were devastated by the 2011 tohoku earthquake/tsunami.
• This week, two dozen people died in heat waves in the united states.
• Derryn hinch, an australian radio host, was sentenced to five-months home detention after broadcasting names of two sex criminals.
• Three russian police officers were convicted of abuse of office in khabarovsk, far eastern federal district.
• Overnight, another riot takes place at australia's christmas island immigration reception and processing centre. tear gas was used again to disperse inmates.
• Tatsuya ichihashi is sentenced by a japanese court to life imprisonment for murdering lindsay hawker, a british teacher.
• News international phone hacking scandal
• Msnbc reports that the united states department of justice has opened an investigation into claims that news corporation's advertising arm repeatedly hack into computers of rivals.
• Two ex-executives of news international have questioned certain aspects of james murdoch's evidence to a house of commons select committee earlier in the week.
• Launch of a new initiative by the central bank of iran
• The national football league has approved a 10-year agreement with the national football league players association. players can also approve of the lockout ending. (ap via atlamta journal constitution).
• The 2000th test cricket match takes place at lord's cricket ground, london between india and england. (daily mail),
• 2011 malawian protests :: at least 18 people are killed in protests in malawi. (ap) the army was reportedly deployed in lilongwe, the capital.
• News international phone hacking scandal. msnbc reports that the united states department of justice has begun an investigation into claims that news corporation's advertising arm had repeatedly hacked into computers of rivals. (msnbc). two former executives of news international have questioned certain aspects of james murdoch's evidence to a house of commons select committee earlier in the week.
• The central bank of iran launched a website to survey the iranian public regarding planned economic reforms as well as a change of currency.
• Space shuttle atlantis arrives at kennedy space center. this marks the end to the 30-year-old space shuttle program. (usa today),
• Nasa's space shuttle program ends with the landing of space shuttle on mission sts-135 at nasa's kennedy space center.

July 21, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 21, 2011:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.86
• Apple AAPL: opens at $386.95
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.04
• General Electric GE: opens at $18.98
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $183.59

Exchange Rates on July 21, 2011:

• 1 USD = 78.55 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9436 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.8166 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.4545 CNY
• 1 EUR = 113.24 JPY

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 21st is Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 21, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 10:49 pm and setting at 01:05 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 15, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Aug 13, 2011.

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Your place in the Universe on July 21, 2011

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Whose famous birthday is on July 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 21st:

• Robin Williams

  After learning improv at l.a.

• Romeo Santos

  Romeo santos is a world music singer known for being the lead vocalist of the bachata group aventura and for his successful solo career.

• Aashish Chaudhary

  Indian actor known for his work in Hindi films and television.

• Sara Sampaio

  Sara sampaio is a portuguese model known for her work with victoria's secret and sports illustrated.

• Don Knotts

  Don knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.

• Josh Hartnett

  Josh hartnett is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pearl harbor, black hawk down, and lucky number slevin.

• Charlotte Gainsbourg

  French-british actress, noted family, and the daughter of serge gainsbourg (singer-actress jane birkin).

• Jon Lovitz

  Jon lovitz is an american comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and numerous film and television appearances.

• Jaime Murray

  An english actress who is best known for her roles as stacie monroe on bbc's "hustle" or lila west on showtime's "dexter".

See more famous people and celebrities born on July 21st

You are 12 years 8 months old,

or 152 months and 29 days old,

or 665 weeks and 1 day old,

or 4656 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 21, 2011?

There are 93 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 21, 2011?

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

Famous people died on July 21, 2011:

• Forde Patricia

  Patricia Forde was an acclaimed writer known for her novels exploring social issues.

• Elliot Handler

  Co-founder of Mattel, Inc.

• Cees de Wolf
• Evgenij Lopatin
• Alejandro Moreno Rodillo
• Juan Antonio Deusto
• Kazimierz Świątek

What famous deaths happened on July 21st?

Famous deaths on July 21st:

• Angharad Rees

  English-welsh actress and jewellery designer (d. 2012).

• Basil Rathbone

  For over 40 years, he was a south african-british actor on stage and in film.

• John Heard

  American actor with a boyish look and friendly manner who won the 1976-77 theatre world award.

• Herb Edelman

  Actor (odd couple st elsewhere) dies from emphysema aged 62.

• Leisel Mueller

  Pulitzer Prize-winning poet known for her profound verses.

• Arwilda Davis

  American sprinter who won multiple medals in international competitions.

• Adoria Klenk

  Renowned for her vibrant abstract art.

• Bruk Dumitriu

  Renowned Romanian painter known for his abstract works.

• Johnye Strickland

  Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 21st

Holidays on July 21, 2011:

• St. Zoticus
• St. Victor of Marseilles
• St. Barhadbesciabus
• St. Arbogastus
• Catholic - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Praxedes
• Singapore: Racial Harmony Day
• Guam: Liberation Day (1944)
• Bolivia: Martyrs' Day
• Belgium: National holiday (1831 - inauguration of LTopold I, first king of the Belgians)

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 21, 2011 was Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

July 21, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 21, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 18th and July 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem
2. Pitbull - Give Me Everything
3. Adele - Rolling In The Deep
4. Katy Perry - Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)
5. Nicki Minaj - Super Bass

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 21, 2011 was Motivation by Kelly Rowland Featuring Lil Wayne, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

July 21, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 21, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 18th and July 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Kelly Rowland Featuring Lil Wayne - Motivation
2. DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne - I'm On One
3. Miguel - Sure Thing
4. Big Sean Featuring Chris Brown - My Last
5. Lil Wayne - How To Love

July 21, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on July 21, 2011 was Taboo by Don Omar, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

July 21, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on July 21, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 18th and July 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Don Omar - Taboo
2. Romeo Santos - You
3. Pitbull Featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer - Give Me Everything
4. Jennifer Lopez Featuring Pitbull - Ven A Bailar
5. La Adictiva Banda San Jose de Mesillas - Te Amo y Te Amo