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About August 23rd, 2011, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 23, 2011, the phone hacking scandal involving News International continued to unfold, leading to increased scrutiny of the media giant. The scandal raised serious questions about journalistic ethics and the extent of illegal practices within the organization.
- Day of the week: August 23rd, 2011 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) by Katy Perry
- Popular movie: Warrior directed by Gavin O'Connor
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- August 23, 2011: What happened on that day?
- August 23, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- August 23, 2011: What were the main match results that day?
- What day of the week was August 23, 2011?
- August 23, 2011: What famous people died on that day?
- August 23, 2011: Number 1 song on that day
- August 23, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 23, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 23, 2011?
- Back in 2011
August 23, 2011: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 23, 2011:
- News International phone hacking scandal On August 23, 2011, the phone hacking scandal involving News International continued to unfold, leading to increased scrutiny of the media giant. The scandal raised serious questions about journalistic ethics and the extent of illegal practices within the organization. source: theguardian.com
- Libyan rebels seize Gaddafi's compound in Tripoli On August 23, 2011, Libyan rebels captured Muammar Gaddafi's fortified Bab al-Aziziya compound in Tripoli after intense fighting with loyalist forces. The compound, a symbol of Gaddafi's 42-year rule, was breached by rebels who celebrated their victory by hoisting their flag and destroying symbols of the regime. Gaddafi and his family were not found at the compound, and their whereabouts remained unknown. source: aljazeera.com
- Virginia earthquake shakes the East Coast On August 23, 2011, a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Virginia, USA, causing tremors felt along the East Coast, including Washington D.C. and New York City. The earthquake led to minor damages and prompted evacuations in some areas. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Historic Democratic Primary Win Johnny DuPree, Mayor of Hattiesburg, made history by becoming the first Black candidate for a major party gubernatorial nomination to win a primary election, signaling progress in racial representation in American politics.
August 23, 2011: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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August 23, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 23, 2011:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $70.60
- Apple AAPL: opens at $360.30
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.03
- General Electric GE: opens at $15.17
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $160.65
Exchange Rates on August 23, 2011:
- 1 USD = 76.65 JPY
- 1 USD = 0.9878 CAD
- 1 USD = 0.7922 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.3985 CNY
- 1 EUR = 110.66 JPY
August 23, 2011: What were the main match results that day?
Conference - Football (United Kingdom)
- AFC Telford United - Lincoln : 1 - 2
- Barrow - Fleetwood Town : 4 - 0
- Darlington - Alfreton Town : 1 - 1
- Ebbsfleet - Newport County : 1 - 1
- Forest Green - Braintree Town : 0 - 2
What day of the week was August 23, 2011?
August 23, 2011 was a Tuesday and it was the 235th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 23, 2011 can also be written as 8/23/2011 in the US and as 23/8/2011 in UK and Europe.
August 23, 2011: What famous people died on that day?
August 23, 2011: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 23, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 22nd and August 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 23, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 2011 was Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.
- Katy Perry - Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)
- LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem
- Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger
- Nicki Minaj - Super Bass
- Bad Meets Evil - Lighters
August 23, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 23, 2011 was I'm On One by DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.
- DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne - I'm On One
- Miguel - Sure Thing
- Kelly Rowland Featuring Lil Wayne - Motivation
- Lil Wayne - How To Love
- Miguel - Quickie
August 23, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.
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Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 23, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 23, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 23, 2011 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 23, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 12:15 am and setting at 04:29 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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How old is someone born on August 23, 2011?
Someone born on August 23, 2011 is:
14 years 11 months old,
or 179 months and 14 days old,
or 780 weeks and 2 days old,
or 5462 days old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 2011?
There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 23rd 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 2011?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 23, 2011.
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Why 2011 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on August 23, 2011, a 2011 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to August 23, 2011 includes News International phone hacking scandal, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around August 23, 2011 included “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)” by Katy Perry, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of August 23, 2011 included Warrior, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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