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About December 24th, 2011, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 24, 2011, North Korea officially named Kim Jong Un as the successor to his father, Kim Jong Il, who had passed away earlier that month. This announcement solidified Kim Jong Un's position in the North Korean leadership.
- Day of the week: December 24th, 2011 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: We Found Love by Rihanna
- Popular movie: Warrior directed by Gavin O'Connor
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- December 24, 2011: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 24, 2011?
- December 24, 2011: What famous people died on that day?
- December 24, 2011: Number 1 song on that day
- December 24, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 24, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 24, 2011?
- Back in 2011
December 24, 2011: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 24, 2011:
- Kim Jong Un officially named successor On December 24, 2011, North Korea officially named Kim Jong Un as the successor to his father, Kim Jong Il, who had passed away earlier that month. This announcement solidified Kim Jong Un's position in the North Korean leadership. source: bbc.com
- Libya celebrates independence On December 24, 2011, Libya celebrated its first independence day since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi. The day marked the 60th anniversary of Libya's independence from Italy, with various festivities across the country. source: bbc.com
- Deadly clashes in Nigeria On December 24, 2011, violent clashes erupted in Nigeria, resulting in multiple fatalities. The violence was attributed to ongoing tensions between different religious and ethnic groups in the region. source: bbc.com
- Mass Protests in Russia Tens of thousands of Russians protested across the country, denouncing alleged electoral fraud in the parliamentary elections and demanding democratic reforms.
- Arab League Monitors Meet Syrian Foreign Minister Arab League monitors held a critical meeting with Syria's foreign minister, following the previous day's deadly bombings in Damascus, in an attempt to address escalating tensions in the region.
- Yemen Protests Turn Violent Government troops fired on protesters in Yemen, killing at least nine people who were demanding the trial of President Ali Abdullah Saleh, escalating political tensions in the country.
- Cuba to Release Prisoners Cuba announced plans to release 2,900 prisoners, including some political detainees, potentially signaling a significant gesture towards human rights and political reconciliation.
- China's Central Bank Reserve Strategy A former official of China's central bank suggested potential reduction of the country's reserve requirements in 2012, signaling potential shifts in monetary policy.
- Buddha Memorial Center Consecrated The Buddha Memorial Center in Fo Guang Shan, Kaohsiung, Taiwan was consecrated, housing a sacred tooth relic of Gautama Buddha and serving as a significant religious and cultural landmark.
- Death of Johannes Heesters Johannes Heesters, a renowned Dutch actor and singer, passed away at the remarkable age of 108, marking the end of an extraordinarily long and prolific entertainment career.
December 24, 2011: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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December 24, 2011: What were the main match results that day?
Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Annan Athletic - Berwick : 2 - 2
- Queens Park - East Stirling : 2 - 0
Premier League - UK Soccer
- Celtic - Kilmarnock : 2 - 1
- Dundee United - Hibernian : 3 - 1
- Dunfermline - St Johnstone : 0 - 3
- Hearts - Motherwell : 2 - 0
- Inverness C - Aberdeen : 2 - 1
What day of the week was December 24, 2011?
December 24, 2011 was a Saturday and it was the 358th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 24, 2011 can also be written as 12/24/2011 in the US and as 24/12/2011 in UK and Europe.
December 24, 2011: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 24, 2011:
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Johannes HeestersJohannes Heesters was a legendary Dutch-German actor and entertainer with an extraordinary career spanning over a century.
December 24, 2011: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 24, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 19th and December 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 24, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 2011 was We Found Love by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.
- Rihanna - We Found Love
- LMFAO - Sexy And I Know It
- Bruno Mars - It Will Rain
- Katy Perry - The One That Got Away
- Flo Rida - Good Feeling
December 24, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 24, 2011 was Ni**as in Paris by Jay Z Kanye West, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.
- Jay Z Kanye West - Ni**as in Paris
- Wale Featuring Miguel - Lotus Flower Bomb
- Beyonce Featuring Andre 3000 - Party
- Big Sean Featuring Nicki Minaj - Dance (A$$)
- Lil Wayne Featuring Drake - She Will
December 24, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th is Capricorn.
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Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 24, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 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 birthDecember 24, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 24, 2011 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 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 December 24, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 07:03 am and setting at 05:52 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 10, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Jan 09, 2012.
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How old is someone born on December 24, 2011?
Someone born on December 24, 2011 is:
14 years 7 months old,
or 175 months and 12 days old,
or 762 weeks and 4 days old,
or 5338 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 December 24, 2011?
There are 141 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 24th 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 December 24, 2011?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 24, 2011.
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Back in 2011
Why 2011 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on December 24, 2011, a 2011 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to December 24, 2011 includes Kim Jong Un officially named successor, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around December 24, 2011 included “We Found Love” by Rihanna, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of December 24, 2011 included Warrior, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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