What happened on Sunday August 28, 2011?

Here's what happened on August 28, 2011:

• Anna Hazare Ends Anti-Corruption Hunger Strike Following the passage of strong anti-corruption legislation by the Indian Parliament, social activist Anna Hazare concluded her hunger strike, marking a significant moment in India's anti-corruption movement.
• UK Seeks Justice for WPC Yvonne Fletcher The United Kingdom government committed to raising the issue of WPC Yvonne Fletcher's murder, allegedly committed by a Libyan official in London in 1984, with the new Libyan government in Tripoli.
• Suicide Bombing at Baghdad's Sunni Mosque A devastating suicide bombing occurred at Baghdad's largest Sunni mosque, resulting in the tragic death of at least 29 people, including Khalid al-Fahdawi, a prominent member of the Council of Representatives of Iraq.
• Deadly Tram Crash in Rio de Janeiro A tragic tram accident in Rio de Janeiro's Santa Teresa neighborhood resulted in five fatalities and left 27 people injured, highlighting urban transportation safety concerns.
• Tony Tan Elected President of Singapore Tony Tan Keng Yam was elected President-elect of Singapore after winning the presidential election, signifying a key moment in the country's democratic process.
• Baburam Bhattarai Becomes Nepal's Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai was elected as the new Prime Minister of Nepal, representing a significant political transition in the country.
• Typhoon Nanmadol Strikes Philippines Typhoon Nanmadol claimed eight lives in the Philippines and was subsequently heading towards Taiwan, causing significant regional concern.
• Delaware Tornado During Hurricane Irene A confirmed tornado in Delaware caused substantial damage to homes and residential properties during the Hurricane Irene event.
• Notting Hill Carnival in London The Notting Hill Carnival, recognized as the world's second-largest street festival, was peacefully held in London with a significant police presence following recent riots, ensuring public safety and order.
• MTV Video Music Awards 2011 The 2011 MTV Video Music Awards concluded with Katy Perry winning Video of the Year for her hit song 'Firework', marking a significant moment in her musical career.
• Severe Thunderstorms in South Dakota Intense thunderstorms swept across parts of South Dakota, bringing large hail and damaging winds. In Herried, golf ball-sized hail broke windows on homes and a church. Tolstoy experienced colossal hail up to three inches in diameter, causing vehicle and siding damage. Redfield saw 70 mph winds that downed trees and peeled back metal roofing.

Events in 2011

August 28, 2011: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 28, 2011

August 28, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Club Brugge - Anderlecht : 1 - 1
• Germinal - Standard : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Hannover - Mainz : 1 - 1
• Schalke 04 - M'gladbach : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Braunschweig - St Pauli : 1 - 0
• Ein Frankfurt - Paderborn : 0 - 0
• Munich 1860 - Union Berlin : 3 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Ath Bilbao - Vallecano : 1 - 1
• Ath Madrid - Osasuna : 0 - 0
• Getafe - Levante : 1 - 1
• Mallorca - Espanol : 1 - 0
• Sevilla - Malaga : 2 - 1

August 28, 2011 was a Sunday and it was the 240th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 2011 can also be written as 8/28/2011 in the US and as 28/8/2011 in UK and Europe.

August 28, 2011 in August 2011 calendar

Famous people died on August 28, 2011:

• Jean Monbourquette
• Piero Tempesti

Famous people who died in 2011

Famous people who died on August 28th

August 28, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 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.

1. Katy Perry - Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)
2. LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem
3. Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger
4. Nicki Minaj - Super Bass
5. Bad Meets Evil - Lighters

August 28, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 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.

1. DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne - I'm On One
2. Miguel - Sure Thing
3. Kelly Rowland Featuring Lil Wayne - Motivation
4. Lil Wayne - How To Love
5. Miguel - Quickie

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.

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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 28, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 28, 2011 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 28, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:42 am and setting at 07:32 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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Your place in the Universe on August 28, 2011

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Someone born on August 28, 2011 is:

13 years 8 months old,

or 164 months and 7 days old,

or 714 weeks and 1 day old,

or 4999 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 28, 2011?

There are 115 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 28, 2011.

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