Thursday June 23, 2011: on this day

June 23, 2011 was the 174th day of the year 2011, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is June 23, 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 June 23, 2011, who was born and died on June 23, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 23, 2011, which were the most popular songs (ex. Rolling In The Deep by Adele), movies (e.g. Kick-Ass, directed by Matthew Vaughn), TV series (e.g. The Division) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 23rd, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 23, 2011?


June 23, 2011 was a Thursday and it was the 174th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 23, 2011 can also be written as 6/23/2011 in the US and as 23/6/2011 in UK and Europe.

June 23, 2011 in June 2011 calendar

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June 23, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 23, 2011:

  • 2011 syrian uprising: syrian forces mass at the turkish border, near where thousands of refugees camp.
  • Protests in senegal 2010-2011: tens of thousands gather at dakar's parliament to protest the changes to the constitution. they are dispersed by tear gas and rubber bullets from riot police.
  • France announces plans for withdrawal from afghanistan of troops in the same timeframe as president barack obama announced yesterday for united states forces.
  • Hamas rejects an appeal from the international red cross to access gilad shalit, an israeli soldier, gilad shalit has been held incommunicado for nearly five years. benjamin netanyahu, israeli prime minister, says israel will respond by reducing palestinian prisoners' privileges.
  • In brazil, dozens of gay and lesbian couples tied the knot under new same-sex marriage laws. this is a world record attempt at mass gay weddings.
  • J. k. rowling's pottermore project will be launched officially. details of its identity will be made public in an announcement by the victoria and albert museum in south kensington.
  • Peter falk, an actor from the united states, is dead at the age 83. he was best known for his role in columbo.
  • Oil prices have dropped sharply in the wake of the agreement by 28 industrialized countries (members of international energy agency) to release 60 million barrels from their strategic oil reserves.
  • Australia's national broadband network (telestra) and the telecommunications company telstra have reached an a$11 billion deal that will allow telstra to use telstra’s infrastructure and network.
  • The greek labor unions have declared a 48-hour strike to protest the new austerity measures that will be voted upon by the greek parliament.
  • The u.s. supreme court ruled on freedom-of-expression grounds that a state tried to prevent pharmaceutical companies selling prescription records of specific doctors.
  • A magnitude 6.7 earthquake occurs just off the coast japan's iwate prefecture.
  • Fourth tropical storm of the 2011 pacific typhoon season, tropical storm haima/egay, makes landfall in southern guangdong province of the people's republic of china.
  • Floods in the missouri river, 2011
  • U.s. nuclear regulators claim that two nuclear power plants at fort calhoun, nebraska, protect critical equipment from rising waters of missouri river, even though flooding has reached one of them.
  • Minot, north dakota officials have ordered 12,000 residents to evacuate because they warn that the river crest could come sooner than anticipated and will be higher than expected.
  • A tsunami warning was issued for the us north state of alaska after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake. however, it was later cancelled.
  • Images of the chinese navy sailing the high seas between japan's okinawa islands captured by nhk, japan's national broadcasting company.
  • Susilo yudhoyono, president of indonesia, condemns the execution of an indonesian maid in saudi arabia. he also condemns the saudi government for violating international norms.
  • Apple, a computer company, removes from its app store an app that called for a third intifada against israel.
  • For the assassination of floribert chebeya, a democratic republic of the congo activist last year, four police officers were sentenced to death. another is sentenced life imprisonment.
  • Geert wilders, a dutch politician, was acquitted by a dutch court of hate speech charges. he had made statements about islam during the geert wilders trial.
  • According to the united nations, more cocaine is consumed in scotland that in any other country. this is not the first instance of this phenomenon. it also has the highest levels of heroin consumption in the united kingdom.
  • Don lapre, a fraudster and us tv pitchman is being arrested in tempe, arizona.
  • New jersey's general assembly approves a bill to overhaul the pension and health benefits of public employees.
  • Tennis: french open champion li na is defeated by wildcard sabine lisicki 3-6,6-4,8-6 at wimbledon's women's singles.
  • The nba draft 2011 is being held in newark (new jersey), with duke's kyrie irving as the #1 pick.
  • 2011 missouri river floods: u.s. nuclear regulators claim that two nuclear power stations at fort calhoun, nebraska have protected vital equipment from rising waters of missouri river, even though flooding has reached one of their facilities. (cnn)12,000 people evacuated from minot in north dakota as officials warn of a river crest that will arrive sooner than anticipated and will be more severe than expected.
  • 2011 china floods: a flash flood that is unprecedented in beijing causes streets to flood and places like tiananmen square, the beijing subway and other areas to be submerged.
  • Lulzsec, a hacker group, releases material belonging the the department of public safety in arizona as a response to immigration law sb1070. (tech crunch),
  • Three years after being sentenced to life for the murders of two young women, and the attempted murder of another, levi bellfield is found guilty of the 2002 murder in surrey of milly dowler.
  • At a new york city event for lgbt people, president barack obama stated that gay and lesbian couples should have the same legal rights as any other couple in the united states.
  • Study reveals that the 2011 e.coli o104h4 outbreak was caused by a mixture of two potentially dangerous e.coli strains.

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June 23, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 23, 2011:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $78.74
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $318.94
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.44
  • General Electric GE: opens at $18.34
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $164.06

Exchange Rates on June 23, 2011:

  • 1 USD = 80.41 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9782 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.8381 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.4575 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 114.7 JPY
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June 23, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 23rd is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 23, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 23, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on June 23rd, 2011 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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June 23, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 23, 2011 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 23, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 12:22 am and setting at 02:18 pm.

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

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Who was born on June 23, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on June 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 23rd:

  • Hamza Abbasi
    Hamza Abbasi

    Hamza abbasi is a pakistani tv actor known for his roles in popular tv dramas and for his outspoken views on social and political issues.

  • Frances McDormand
    Frances McDormand

    Frances mcdormand is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as fargo, three billboards outside ebbing,...

  • June Carter Cash
    June Carter Cash

    American singer and musician (born 1929).

  • Melissa Rauch
    Melissa Rauch

    Melissa rauch is a tv actress best known for her role as bernadette rostenkowski-wolowitz on the popular sitcom the big bang theory.

  • Joel Edgerton
    Joel Edgerton

    Joel edgerton is an australian actor known for his roles in films such as warrior, the great gatsby, and loving.

  • Joss Whedon
    Joss Whedon

    American director, producer, and screenwriter.

  • Bob Fosse
    Bob Fosse

    American choreographer, dancer and director of film with a 40-year career.

  • Bryan Brown
    Bryan Brown

    Actor from ausra who made his international debut in the 1980 movie "breaker morant".

  • Louis Seigner
    Louis Seigner

    Mathilde and emmanuelle are the grandfathers of a french stage comedian and actor, mathilde and emmanuelle.

  • Irene Worth
    Irene Worth

    American actress (d. 2002).

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June 23, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 9 months old,

or 153 months and 5 days old,

or 666 weeks

or 4662 days old,

if you were born on June 23, 2011.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 23, 2011?

There are 87 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 23, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on June 23, 2011.

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June 23, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 23, 2011:

  • Peter Falk
    Peter Falk

    Peter falk was an american actor best known for his role as the detective columbo in the television series of the same name.

  • Fred Steiner

    American composer and conductor (b. 1923).

  • Dennis Marshall

    Costa rican footballer (b. 1985).

  • Attilio Ruffini
  • Johannes Geccelli
  • Stéphane Franke
  • Christiane Desroches Noblecourt
  • Gene Colan

What famous deaths happened on June 23rd?

Famous deaths on June 23rd:

  • Zarah Leander
    Zarah Leander

    Swedish actress and singer leander.

  • Maureen O'Sullivan
    Maureen O'Sullivan

    Maureen O'Sullivan was an Irish-American actress best known for playing Jane in the 'Tarzan' film series.

  • Buster Merryfield
    Buster Merryfield

    British actor (born 1920).

  • Dick Van Patten
    Dick Van Patten

    American tv, stage and tv actor best known for his tv series "eight is enough" 1977-1981.

  • Mary Boland
    Mary Boland

    Actress (boy trouble new moon) dies at 83.

  • Fay Holden
    Fay Holden

    Actress (mother – andy hardy films), who dies at the age of 77.

  • Johathon Salk

    Developed the first successful polio vaccine.

  • Richard Matheson

    Renowned author known for his contributions to horror and science fiction genres.

  • Andros Papandreou

    Former Prime Minister of Greece.

  • Joseph Eaton

    Renowned biologist known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

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June 23, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 23, 2011:

  • J??i (L?go) - Latvia
  • The Happiest day of the year is June 23 according to a recent study completed by the Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales (a part of the Russell Group of British universities). [4]
  • National holiday - Luxembourg
  • Midsummer's Eve, Christianized the eve of the feast of Saint John the Baptist, is celebrated in much of Northern Europe and the British Islands
  • Victory Day - Estonia
  • Father's Day - Poland

Observances on June 23, 2011:

  • International Widows' Day
  • United Nations Public Service Day

Saints celebrated on June 23, 2011:

  • Saint Jonas Day - Lithuania
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June 23, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 23, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 20th and June 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


June 23, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 23, 2011 was Rolling In The Deep by Adele, according to the music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

June 23, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 23, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 20th and June 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rolling In The Deep
  2. - Give Me Everything
  3. - Party Rock Anthem
  4. - E.T.
  5. - The Lazy Song

June 23, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 23, 2011 was Motivation by Kelly Rowland Featuring Lil Wayne, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

June 23, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 23, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 20th and June 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Motivation
  2. - Sure Thing
  3. - I'm On One
  4. - My Last
  5. - She Ain't You

June 23, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on June 23, 2011 was You by Romeo Santos, according to the Latin music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

June 23, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on June 23, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week June 20th and June 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - You
  2. - Ven A Bailar
  3. - Taboo
  4. - Te Amo y Te Amo
  5. - Prometi

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June 23, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 23, 2011 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Kick-Ass

Kick-Ass

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Matthew Vaughn

Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Nicolas Cage, Chloë Grace Moretz, Garrett M. Brown

Country: United States of America

Let Me In

Let Me In

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Matt Reeves

Starring: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Chloë Grace Moretz, Richard Jenkins, Cara Buono

Country: United States of America

Rabbit Hole

Rabbit Hole

Release year: 2011

Directed by: John Cameron Mitchell

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Aaron Eckhart, Dianne Wiest, Miles Teller

Country: United States of America

The Debt

The Debt

Release year: 2011

Directed by: John Madden

Starring: Helen Mirren, Sam Worthington, Tom Wilkinson, Ciarán Hinds

Country: United States of America

Insidious

Insidious

Release year: 2011

Directed by: James Wan

Starring: Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Ty Simpkins, Lin Shaye

Country: United States of America

June 23, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 23, 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:

The Division

The Division

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Eric Won

China, IL

China, IL

Release year: 2011

Country: United States of America

June 23, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 23, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Jefferson Key by Steve Berry

The Jefferson Key

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFour presidents of America were assassinated in 1865, 1881 and 1901 respectively. Each murder seemed unrelated. What if all those presidents were assassinated for shocking reasons?

Robopocalypse by Daniel H. Wilson

Robopocalypse

By:

Daniel H. Wilson's sci-fi thriller is a terrifying tale about humanity's desperate struggle against a robot rebellion. Not

The Secret Knowledge by David Mamet

The Secret Knowledge

By:

David Mamet has been controversial and a defining force in almost every creative endeavor. Now he is turning his attention to politics.

Hit List by Laurell K. Hamilton

Hit List

By:

The Pacific Northwest is being hunted by a serial killer who murders victims in a brutal and shocking manner. Anita Blake, U.S., and Edward are the local police suspects.

Buried Prey by John Sandford

Buried Prey

By:

Lucas Davenport, Minneapolis' homicide detective, has been haunted by the mystery of the kidnapping of two teenage girls for over 25 years. The bodies were found today.

June 23, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 23, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

The Adventures of Shuggy

The Adventures of Shuggy

Platform: Xbox 360 (XBLA) Microsoft Windows (Steam)

Genre: puzzle platform game

Publisher: Valcon Games

Champion Jockey: G1 Jockey & Gallop Racer

Champion Jockey: G1 Jockey & Gallop Racer

Platform: PlayStation 3 Wii Xbox 360

Genre: Alternative sports (horse racing)

Publisher: Tecmo Koei

Crimson Alliance

Crimson Alliance

Platform: Xbox 360 (XBLA)

Genre: Action role-playing game

Publisher: Microsoft Studios

Cities XL 2012

Cities XL 2012

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: City simulator

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn

The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360, iOS, Android, Symbian^3

Genre: Action-adventure, platformer, stealth

Publisher: Ubisoft, Gameloft (iOS, Android)

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Who was the US President on June 23, 2011?

On June 23, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 23, 2011?

On June 23, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 23, 2011?

On June 23, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about June 23rd?

June 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of June. 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 June 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present: houthis launch an attack that kills one syrian and injures 21 others. this attack is at abha international airport. it was previously attacked with a ballistic weapon two weeks ago. (reuters) there are reports that another attack has occurred at jizan airport. however, there have been no confirmation. (business insider). houthis warn of more attacks if saudi arabia continues to escalate its aggression in yemen.
  • 2018 - Eastern daraa offensive (june 2018, syria): the syrian government launched a ground offensive in eastern daraa, the southern province.
  • 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: multiple bombings in june 2017 at a parachinar market kill at least 37 and injure more than 150 others. (radio free europe/radio liberty). (al jazeera). a suicide car bombing occurs at a quetta police checkpoint, killing at least 13.

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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 June 2011?

June 2011 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.

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