What happened on Wednesday March 23, 2011?

Here's what happened on March 23, 2011:

• Libyan Civil War Intensifies The Libyan Civil War reached a critical point with international intervention. Kuwait and Jordan provided logistical support, while Turkey deployed five naval ships. Despite western military involvement, forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi continued attacking cities like Ajdabiya and Misrata. The British Royal Air Force claimed the Libyan Air Force was effectively neutralized.
• Syrian Protests Escalate Widespread protests against the Ba'ath Party in Syria intensified, with Syrian forces violently suppressing demonstrations. In Deraa, a southern Syrian city, at least four protesters were killed at the Omari Mosque, marking a significant escalation in the 2011 Syrian uprising. The government's response included firing the local governor, indicating growing internal tensions.
• Fukushima Nuclear Contamination Concerns In the aftermath of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan ordered the Fukushima Prefecture Governor to warn residents against consuming leafy vegetables. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported radioactive iodine levels in tap water were twice the recommended safe limit for infants, highlighting significant public health risks.
• Death of Elizabeth Taylor Elizabeth Taylor, the iconic English-American actress known for her legendary Hollywood career, stunning beauty, and humanitarian work, passed away in Los Angeles at the age of 79. A two-time Academy Award winner, Taylor was renowned for her roles in films like 'Cleopatra', 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?', and her extensive philanthropic efforts in HIV/AIDS awareness.
• Yemen Political Crisis Protests in Yemen reached a critical stage as President Ali Abdullah Saleh offered to resign by year's end, while warning of potential civil war. The Yemeni Parliament adopted emergency laws granting the government expanded arrest powers, signaling a volatile political landscape and potential authoritarian response to widespread demonstrations.
• Spain Bans Basque Nationalist Party The Spanish government banned Sortu, a new Basque nationalist party, likely due to perceived connections with separatist or potentially radical political movements. This action reflects ongoing tensions surrounding Basque regional autonomy and political representation.

Events in 2011

March 23, 2011: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 23, 2011

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

Stock market quotes on March 23, 2011:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.65
• Apple AAPL: opens at $339.28
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.23
• General Electric GE: opens at $19.45
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $158.00

Exchange Rates on March 23, 2011:

• 1 USD = 80.92 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.981 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9078 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.5585 CNY
• 1 EUR = 114.07 JPY

March 23, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Charleroi - Cercle Brugge : 0 - 3

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Ayr - Forfar : 0 - 1

March 23, 2011 was a Wednesday and it was the 82nd day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 23, 2011 can also be written as 3/23/2011 in the US and as 23/3/2011 in UK and Europe.

March 23, 2011 in March 2011 calendar

Famous people died on March 23, 2011:

• Elizabeth Taylor

  Iconic Hollywood actress known for her extraordinary beauty, multiple marriages, and humanitarian work.

• Jean Bartik

  One of the pioneering female computer programmers who worked on the ENIAC, the first general-purpose electronic computer, and played a...

• Rosario Morales

  Puerto rican poet and writer (b.1930).

• Richard Leacock
• José Argüelles
• Aldo Allievi

Famous people who died in 2011

Famous people who died on March 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 23, 2011 was Born This Way by Lady GaGa, according to the music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.

1. Lady GaGa - Born This Way
2. Cee Lo Green - F**K You (Forget You)
3. Katy Perry - E.T.
4. Rihanna - S&M
5. Jennifer Lopez - On The Floor

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 23, 2011 was Moment 4 Life by Nicki Minaj Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week March 21st and March 27th.

1. Nicki Minaj Featuring Drake - Moment 4 Life
2. Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes - Look At Me Now
3. Trey Songz - Love Faces
4. Lil Wayne Featuring Cory Gunz - 6 Foot 7 Foot
5. Jamie Foxx Featuring Drake - Fall For Your Type

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 23rd is Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 23, 2011 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 23, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 11:15 pm and setting at 09:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 19, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Apr 18, 2011.

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Your place in the Universe on March 23, 2011

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Someone born on March 23, 2011 is:

14 years 1 month old,

or 169 months and 12 days old,

or 736 weeks and 5 days old,

or 5157 days old,

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

There are 322 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 23rd 2026.

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

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

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