Wednesday December 28, 2011: on this day

December 28, 2011 was the 362nd day of the year 2011, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 28, 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 December 28, 2011, who was born and died on December 28, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 28, 2011, which were the most popular songs (ex. We Found Love by Rihanna), movies (e.g. Drive, directed by Nicolas Winding Refn), TV series (e.g. The Layover) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 28th, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 28, 2011?


December 28, 2011 was a Wednesday and it was the 362nd day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 28, 2011 can also be written as 12/28/2011 in the US and as 28/12/2011 in UK and Europe.

December 28, 2011 in December 2011 calendar

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December 28, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 28, 2011:

  • 2011 syrian uprising
  • Human rights watch, based in washington, accuses syria that it has hidden hundreds of political prisoners during a visit of arab league monitors.
  • Syrian state television reported the release of 755 detained people during civil unrest.
  • Seven people were injured when a bomb was thrown into an arabic school located in the delta state of southern nigeria.
  • Over a cleaning dispute, greek orthodox and armenian apostolic priests clash in the church of the nativity bethlehem.
  • Russian courts reject an attempt to ban "bhagavadgita as it is", a russian translation the hindu holy book bhagavadgita.
  • According to some reports, stones fall from the colisseum in rome, one of rome’s most iconic landmarks.
  • The united states library of congress will preserve "the silence of the lambs", a 1991 thriller film starring jodie fowler and anthony hopkins as part of the national film registry.
  • 31 people were injured in the crash of a passenger plane at osh airport, southern kyrgyzstan.
  • Four people are killed, and 1000 others flee their homes in the midst of lahars from mount gamalama volcano in indonesia.
  • Strait of hormuz dispute
  • The united states navy says it won't tolerate any disruption of the strait.
  • Jean ping, the head of the african union arrives in guinea bissau, after the country's military chief claims that he has stopped a military coup.
  • China's ministry of railways and 54 government officials were convicted in connection to a july high-speed rail accident that resulted in the death of 54 people.
  • A court in egypt bans forced virginity testing for female prisoners held in military prisons.
  • Cairo is seeing the continuation of hosni mubarak's corruption trial.
  • A venezuelan campaign group claims that murder rates are at their highest levels ever in venezuela.
  • North korea will hold two days of services of funeral for kim jong-il (former leader), who died december 17th from a heart attack.
  • 2011 yemeni uprising: protesters in yemen demand reforms and the firing of managers for alleged corruption during the rule of president ali abdullah saleh.
  • Mitt romney, rick perry and other leading republican party presidential candidates criticize ron paul's view that the united states shouldn't act against iran’s suspected nuclear weapons program.
  • In yachting, 'investec loyal’’ wins line honours at the 2011 sydney-hobart yacht race. however, a protest was made by 'wild oats xi.
  • 2011 syrian uprising. human rights watch, based in washington, accuses syria for hiding hundreds of political prisoners during a visit of arab league monitors. (angola press).syrian state television reported the release of 755 detained in civil unrest.
  • Strait of hormuz dispute - iran threatens to shut down the strait of hormuz, threatening to close it down if western countries impose more sanctions. (cnn) the united states navy says it won't tolerate any disruption of the strait.
  • If the west imposes more sanctions on iran, it will threaten to shut down the strait of hormuz, which is its main oil route.
  • China's compass satellite navigation network, which is a competitor to the american global positioning system, becomes operational. it offers navigation services on the chinese mainland. it is expected that the system will be available worldwide by 2020.

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December 28, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 28, 2011:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $85.15
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $406.89
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.11
  • General Electric GE: opens at $18.00
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $185.19

Exchange Rates on December 28, 2011:

  • 1 USD = 77.94 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0243 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9422 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3215 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 100.88 JPY

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

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Aberdeen - Hearts : 0 - 0
  • Celtic - Rangers : 1 - 0
  • Hibernian - Inverness C : 1 - 1
  • St Johnstone - Kilmarnock : 2 - 0
  • St Mirren - Dundee United : 2 - 2

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

  • Aris - Doxa Dramas : 2 - 0
  • OFI - Levadeiakos : 0 - 1
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December 28, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 28th is Capricorn.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on December 28th, 2011 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 28, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 28, 2011 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 28, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 09:41 am and setting at 10:12 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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Who was born on December 28, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on December 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 28th:

  • Denzel Washington
    Denzel Washington

    American actor named as one of america's top ten favourite actors.

  • Sienna Miller
    Sienna Miller

    Sienna Miller is an actress known for her roles in various films and stage productions.

  • John Legend
    John Legend

    Award-winning musician and songwriter.

  • Joe Manganiello
    Joe Manganiello

    Tv actor.

  • Noomi Rapace
    Noomi Rapace

    Swedish actress.

  • Maggie Smith
    Maggie Smith

    Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances.

  • Seth Meyers
    Seth Meyers

    American actor, producer, screenwriter, and talk show host.

  • Vanessa Ferlito
    Vanessa Ferlito

    American actress.

  • Nichelle Nichols
    Nichelle Nichols

    American actress, singer and dancer (b. 1932).

  • Hildegard Knef
    Hildegard Knef

    German actress, who was in 56 films by 1978.

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December 28, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 3 months old,

or 147 months and 1 day old,

or 639 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4475 days old,

if you were born on December 28, 2011.

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

There are 274 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 28th 2024.

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

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

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December 28, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 28, 2011:

  • Kaye Stevens

    Kaye Stevens was a popular singer who gained fame for her performances in the entertainment industry.

  • Annapurna Akkineni

    Popular Indian actress in Telugu and Tamil cinema.

  • Romonda Osby

    Romonda Osby was an American painter known for her abstract expressionist works.

  • Nicanor Vélez

What famous deaths happened on December 28th?

Famous deaths on December 28th:

  • Debbie Reynolds
    Debbie Reynolds

    American actress, dancer and stage entertainer.

  • Jerry Orbach
    Jerry Orbach

    American actor and singer (d. 2004).

  • Florence Lawrence
    Florence Lawrence

    Silent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.

  • Joseph Ruskin
    Joseph Ruskin

    American actor and producer (d. 2013).

  • Rose Marie
    Rose Marie

    American entertainer, who started as a child actress named baby rose marie.

  • William Demarest
    William Demarest

    Actor ("uncle charlie") on my three sons, dies in palm springs at the age of 92.

  • Kiel Martin
    Kiel Martin

    Actor (det larue hill street blues), is killed by cancer at 46.

  • Beatryce Arthur

    Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances on stage and screen.

  • Maurice Ravel

    French composer and leader of the french musical impressionist movement.

  • Leelah Alcorn

    Leelah alcorn was a transgender girl whose suicide drew international attention to the issues faced by transgender youth.

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December 28, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 28, 2011:

  • The third day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • Calendar of Saints - Feast of the Holy Innocents, a.k.a. Childermas, commemorating the Massacre of the Innocents on order of king Herod the Great. In Spain and Latin American countries the festival is celebrated in a manner similar to April Fool's Day.
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December 28, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 28, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 26th and January 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 28, 2011 was We Found Love by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

December 28, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 28, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - We Found Love
  2. - Sexy And I Know It
  3. - It Will Rain
  4. - Good Feeling
  5. - The One That Got Away

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 28, 2011 was Lotus Flower Bomb by Wale Featuring Miguel, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

December 28, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 28, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Lotus Flower Bomb
  2. - Ni**as in Paris
  3. - Party
  4. - Dance (A$$)
  5. - Make Me Proud

December 28, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 28, 2011 was Promise by Romeo Santos Featuring Usher, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

December 28, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 28, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Promise
  2. - El Verdadero Amor Perdona
  3. - Ayer
  4. - Nada Iguales
  5. - Te Quiero A Morir

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December 28, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 28, 2011 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Drive

Drive

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Nicolas Winding Refn

Starring: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Albert Brooks

Country: United States of America

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

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Tomas Alfredson

Starring: Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Tom Hardy, Mark Strong

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

December 28, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 28, 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 Layover

The Layover

Release year: 2011

Directed by: William H. Macy

Hell on Wheels

Hell on Wheels

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Will Zens

Man Up

Man Up

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Ben Palmer

Dragon Age: Redemption

Dragon Age: Redemption

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Peter Winther

Hell's Kitty

Hell's Kitty

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Nicholas Tana

December 28, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 28, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

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The first book in Stieg Larsson’s exciting Millenium series, featuring Lisbeth Slander, combines murder mystery, family saga and love story into one compellingly complex and atmospheric novel.

Jack Kennedy by Chris Matthews

Jack Kennedy

By:

Jack Kennedy asked, "What was his like?" Jack Kennedy stated that the main reason people read biography was to answer this basic question. This man, whose wife called him "that," asked what he was like.

Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell

Red Mist

By:

Patricia Cornwell, the #1 crime writer in the world, continues to amaze readers with her high-tension suspense. This remarkable novel features Dr.

Micro by Michael Crichton and Richard Preston

Micro

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This high-concept thriller is reminiscent of Jurassic Park. It follows a group graduate students who are lured to Hawaii by a mysterious biotech company to work. Only to be forced to leave.

Death Comes To Pemberley by P. D. James

Death Comes To Pemberley

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After six years of marriage, Elizabeth & Darcy have created a happy, peaceful life for their family at Darcy's estate, Pemberley.

December 28, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 28, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Marvel Super Hero Squad Online

Marvel Super Hero Squad Online

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X

Genre: Massively multiplayer online role-playing game

Dragon Ball Kai: Ultimate Butoden

Dragon Ball Kai: Ultimate Butoden

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Namco Bandai

Bang Bang Racing

Bang Bang Racing

Platform: Android, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 (PSN), Xbox 360 (XBLA)

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Digital Reality

Darkspore

Darkspore

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action role-playing

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Lego Battles: Ninjago

Lego Battles: Ninjago

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

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Who was the US President on December 28, 2011?

On December 28, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 28, 2011?

On December 28, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 28, 2011?

On December 28, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 28th?

December 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of December. 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 December 28th, such as:

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: the kurdish ypg asks for syrian government troops to defend manbij from what it calls a turkish invasion.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: kabul suicide bombing, december 2017: 41 killed and 84 injured in a suicide bombing at a shiite cultural center in kabul, afghanistan. this group, which is affiliated with isil, claims responsibility to amaq news agency.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bomb explosion in kabul causes many casualties. according to afghan police, the attack was directed at fakori behishti, a member in the national assembly.

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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 December 2011?

December 2011 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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