What happened on Friday October 28, 2011?

Here's what happened on October 28, 2011:

• Samsung Surpasses Apple as Top Smartphone Manufacturer Samsung, the South Korean technology giant, overtook Apple to become the world's largest smartphone manufacturer, marking a significant milestone in the global mobile technology market.
• Attack on US Embassy in Sarajevo A Wahhabi Islamist launched an armed attack on the United States Embassy in Sarajevo, using hand grenades and causing injuries to two individuals, signaling ongoing security challenges in the region.
• NASA Launches Climate and Weather Satellite NASA successfully launched the NPOESS Preparatory Project Satellite (NPP), designed to collect critical data about global weather and climate conditions, supporting scientific research and environmental monitoring.
• Obama Administration Orders Independent Review of Clean Energy Loans The Obama administration initiated an independent review of Department of Energy clean energy loans following the bankruptcy of solar energy company Solyndra, highlighting concerns about government investment in renewable energy ventures.
• Michael D. Higgins Elected President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins was elected as the new president of Ireland, representing a significant moment in the country's democratic process and political leadership.
• Bolshoi Theater Reopens After Renovation After six years of extensive renovations, the historic Bolshoi Theater in Moscow reopened, symbolizing Russia's commitment to preserving its cultural heritage and architectural landmarks.
• St. Louis Cardinals Win 2011 World Series The St. Louis Cardinals clinched the 2011 World Series by defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 in Game 7, securing their championship title at Busch Stadium.

Events in 2011

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

Newspapers from Oct. 28, 2011

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

Stock market quotes on October 28, 2011:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.99
• Apple AAPL: opens at $403.00
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.14
• General Electric GE: opens at $17.18
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $185.57

Exchange Rates on October 28, 2011:

• 1 USD = 75.81 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9917 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.8627 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.358 CNY
• 1 EUR = 107.23 JPY

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

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Freiburg - Leverkusen : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Bochum - Aachen : 1 - 0
• Hansa Rostock - Cottbus : 1 - 1
• Union Berlin - St Pauli : 0 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Bastia - Arles : 3 - 0
• Chateauroux - Monaco : 2 - 1
• Clermont - Troyes : 1 - 1
• Guingamp - Angers : 1 - 0
• Istres - Le Havre : 1 - 1

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Ascoli - Modena : 0 - 1
• Bari - Pescara : 0 - 2

October 28, 2011 was a Friday and it was the 301st day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 28, 2011 can also be written as 10/28/2011 in the US and as 28/10/2011 in UK and Europe.

October 28, 2011 in October 2011 calendar

Famous people died on October 28, 2011:

• Willy De Clercq

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 28, 2011 was Someone Like You by Adele, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 28, 2011 was She Will by Lil Wayne Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 28th 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 28, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 28, 2011 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 28, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 09:35 am and setting at 08:17 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 28, 2011

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Someone born on October 28, 2011 is:

13 years 6 months old,

or 162 months and 15 days old,

or 706 weeks and 4 days old,

or 4946 days old,

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

There are 168 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 28th 2025.

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

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

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