What happened on Sunday October 23, 2011?

Here's what happened on October 23, 2011:

• Libyan Civil War Officially Ends The Libyan National Transitional Council formally declared the end of the Libyan Civil War, marking a significant turning point in the country's political transformation and the fall of Muammar Gaddafi's regime.
• Gaddafi's Death Confirmed Autopsy results revealed that Muammar Gaddafi, the former Libyan dictator, was killed by a gunshot wound to the head, confirming the circumstances of his controversial death during the Libyan Civil War.
• Devastating Earthquake in Van Province, Turkey A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Van Province in eastern Turkey, causing widespread destruction and significant loss of life. The earthquake resulted in 582 confirmed deaths and thousands of injuries, devastating local infrastructure and communities.
• Tunisia's First Post-Revolution Election Tunisia held its first democratic election following the Tunisian Revolution, marking a crucial milestone in the country's transition to democratic governance and representing a key moment in the Arab Spring movement.
• New Zealand Wins Rugby World Cup The 7th Rugby World Cup Final took place at Eden Park in Auckland, with New Zealand narrowly defeating France 8-7 in a thrilling and closely contested match.
• Tragic Death of Marco Simoncelli Marco Simoncelli, a promising 24-year-old Italian motorcycle racing driver, tragically died after being struck by two riders during the Malaysian MotoGP, leading to the race's cancellation and shocking the motorsports community.
• Argentina's Presidential Election Argentina conducted general elections, with exit polls confirming the reelection of President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner by a substantial margin, signaling continued political stability in the country.
• Swiss Federal Election Switzerland held a federal election where the Green Liberal Party made significant gains, winning the most seats compared to 2007. The Swiss People's Party, while losing eight seats, remained the largest party in the Federal Assembly.
• Manchester Derby Upset Manchester United suffered a historic and humiliating 1-6 defeat against Manchester City at Old Trafford, one of the most lopsided results in the storied rivalry's history.

Events in 2011

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

Newspapers from Oct. 23, 2011

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

Serie A - Italian Football

• Bologna - Lazio : 0 - 2
• Cagliari - Napoli : 0 - 0
• Inter - Chievo : 1 - 0
• Lecce - Milan : 3 - 4
• Parma - Atalanta : 1 - 2

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Kortrijk - Club Brugge : 2 - 1
• Standard - Waregem : 1 - 0
• Westerlo - Anderlecht : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Hannover - Bayern Munich : 2 - 1
• Leverkusen - Schalke 04 : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Aachen - Ingolstadt : 3 - 1
• Ein Frankfurt - Duisburg : 3 - 0
• Erzgebirge Aue - Union Berlin : 1 - 1
• St Pauli - Frankfurt FSV : 2 - 1

October 23, 2011 was a Sunday and it was the 296th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 23, 2011 can also be written as 10/23/2011 in the US and as 23/10/2011 in UK and Europe.

October 23, 2011 in October 2011 calendar

Famous people died on October 23, 2011:

• Herbert Hauptman

  Nobel Prize-winning mathematician and crystallographer who revolutionized the field of X-ray crystallography by developing mathematical...

• Marco Simoncelli

  Marco Simoncelli was a talented Italian motorcycle racer who tragically died in a racing accident in 2011, leaving a profound impact on the...

• Bronislovas Lubys

Famous people who died in 2011

Famous people who died on October 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 23, 2011 was Someone Like You by Adele, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

1. Adele - Someone Like You
2. Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger
3. Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks
4. LMFAO - Sexy And I Know It
5. Gym Class Heroes - Stereo Hearts

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 23, 2011 was She Will by Lil Wayne Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

1. Lil Wayne Featuring Drake - She Will
2. Drake - Headlines
3. Big Sean Featuring Kanye West & Roscoe Dash - Marvin & Chardonnay
4. Jay Z Kanye West - Ni**as in Paris
5. Wale Featuring Jeremih & Rick Ross - That Way

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd is Scorpio.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 23, 2011 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 23, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 03:18 am and setting at 04:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 12, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Nov 10, 2011.

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Your place in the Universe on October 23, 2011

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Someone born on October 23, 2011 is:

13 years 6 months old,

or 162 months and 20 days old,

or 707 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4951 days old,

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

There are 163 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 23rd 2025.

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

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

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