Saturday January 29, 2011: on this day

January 29, 2011 was the 29th day of the year 2011, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 29, 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 January 29, 2011, who was born and died on January 29, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 29, 2011, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hold It Against Me by Britney Spears), movies (e.g. Kick-Ass, directed by Matthew Vaughn), TV series (e.g. The Green Hornet) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 29th, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 29, 2011?


January 29, 2011 was a Saturday and it was the 29th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 29, 2011 can also be written as 1/29/2011 in the US and as 29/1/2011 in UK and Europe.

January 29, 2011 in January 2011 calendar

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January 29, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 29, 2011:

  • Protests in egypt 2011:
  • As the egyptian army tanks surround cairo’s tahrir square, protests continue.
  • Many demonstrators gather at egypt's interior ministry to protest the lack of state authority. the demonstrators are shot by police. at the mosques' doors, medical aid is available.
  • Five protestors were reported to have been injured at the interior ministry.
  • So far, at least 100 people have been killed and 1000 injured in clashes. (reuters),
  • Mubarak chooses ahmed shafiq as his prime minister. this will preserve the top three positions for military-linked men.
  • According to state television, the curfew has been extended from 16:00 to 8:00 egyptian time.
  • Egyptian museum during the riots
  • Zahi hawass, head of antiquities, says that while the ancient artifacts in the egyptian museum in cairo are safe from looters, they could still be damaged by the possible collapse of the ndp headquarters.
  • Two egyptian museum mummies were destroyed, and the statues were broken into pieces. however, ordinary citizens united to stop further destruction. according to reports, the vandals were convicts who fled amid protests.
  • International response to 2011 egyptian protests
  • Al jazeera provides a live stream that is almost uninterrupted despite repeated attempts by the egyptian government to censor it. viewers from all over the world and the region can watch the events unfold. cnn claims that its journalists have been attacked and their cameras destroyed.
  • China blocks searches on its internet for ampquotegyptampquot and limits media coverage
  • People gather in cambridge's historic harvard square to peacefully protest the mubarak regime. they wave egyptian flags and hold signs.
  • Supporting the anti-government protests, thousands gather in new york city in front of united nations headquarters.
  • 2011 english protests. thousands protest against tuition increases and cuts in england. police escort aaron porter, a student leader, away from manchester amid protesters calling for his resignation.
  • Afghanistan war (2001-present).: abdul latif ashna is the deputy governor of afghanistan’s kandahar province. he was killed in a suicide bombing.
  • Many civilians are killed in mogadishu, somalia's capital, as a result of clashes between rebels and government forces.
  • After the bank's profits fall by 38 percent, wall street firm goldman sachs doubles lloyd blankfein's base salary to $2,000,000, instead of $600,000.
  • Nearly 8,000 people demonstrated in hamilton, ontario for workers who were expelled from stelco because they disagree with u.s. steel's pension changes. analysts predict similar protests could spread throughout the country.
  • A collision between a passenger train and a freight train in germany's saxony-anhalt near magdeburg results in at least ten deaths.
  • To help resolve the political crisis in cote d'ivoire, the african union has set up a panel consisting of heads of state.
  • A uk injunction is granted to a ugandan lesbian to temporarily stop her deportation from the country where gay activist david kato was killed earlier this week.
  • In protest at the fate of a dutch-iranian lady who was convicted of drug smuggling, the dutch government has frozen all contact with iran.
  • British labour party leader ed miliband visits afghanistan for the first time.
  • The first person to be prosecuted under the strict anti-smoking law that bhutan introduced in 2005 is a buddhist monk.
  • Guillermo farinas is known for his hunger strike campaign and was released by cuban authorities after being detained for the third consecutive time within 48 hours.
  • Seanad eireann is ireland's upper house. it passes the important finance bill. this effectively imposes harsh austerity measures upon the irish public. this is the last act of the government before a general elections is called.
  • Aung san suu kyi, burma's prodemocratic leader, addresses the world economic forum in davos (switzerland).
  • Students and union members protest in london and manchester against rising tuition fees and cuts to public spending in the united kingdom.
  • Qatar 2011 afc asian cup
  • The tournament is over and the closing ceremony takes place at khalifa international stadium.
  • Japan wins their fourth title by defeating australia 1-0 with a goal from tadanari lee in extra time.
  • The confederation of african football announced in lubumbashi that they will host the 2015 (morocco), and 2017 africa cup of nations(south africa) tournaments.
  • Omar suleiman, vice president of egypt, is sworn into office. he is the first person to hold this office under president hosni murak, who has ruled for over 30 years.
  • Despite the massive protests against the government, the parliament speaker said that egypt does not plan to hold early elections.
  • Ahmed ezz, an egyptian businessman and close confidante to mubarak's father, has resigned from the ruling ndp party. protesters have targeted at least one office of his steel company.
  • Suzanne mubarak is the wife of president hosni mubarak. she was also first lady of egypt. it is believed that she fled to london.
  • While the police vanish from cairo's streets, civilians quickly fill in the gap by forming groups to protect homes and other important buildings.
  • Dubai is served by 19 private jets that transport wealthy families on their way to cairo.
  • To protect the egyptian museum against further attacks, young egyptians form a human chain.
  • Bbc condemns the treatment of a bbc reporter who was being attacked by police in cairo while he was reporting. he was beat up with steel bars that were "used here to slaughter animals".
  • Protesters gather in front of the egyptian embassy in london, calling for mubarak's resignation.
  • Protesters gathered outside the egyptian embassy in amman to support the "people of egypt" while urging the united states to "do no interfere".
  • Protesters gathered outside the egyptian embassy in washington, d.c. the organisers stated that they wanted the egyptian people to know that americans are monitoring and paying attention to events in egypt.
  • 2011 yemeni protests - clashes occur outside the egyptian embassy between supporters of president ali abdullah saleh and opposition supporters who sympathize with egypt's situation.
  • Russian investigators claim to have identified the terrorists responsible for the attack on moscow's domodedovo international airport.
  • China launches the first private helicopter test flights in its airspace.
  • 2011 afc asian cup in qatar: the tournament is over and the closing ceremony will be held at khalifa international stadium. (afc). japan defeats australia 1-0 with a goal by tadanari lee in overtime, to win their fourth title.
  • Cookie jar tv at cbs last moments of sabrina: the animated series, and sabrina’s secret life

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January 29, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Catania - Milan : 0 - 2
  • Lazio - Fiorentina : 2 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Club Brugge - Germinal : 1 - 0
  • Kortrijk - Cercle Brugge : 2 - 1
  • Lierse - Charleroi : 1 - 0
  • Lokeren - Eupen : 0 - 2
  • Standard - Westerlo : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Kaiserslautern - Mainz : 0 - 1
  • Nurnberg - Hamburg : 2 - 0
  • Schalke 04 - Hoffenheim : 0 - 1
  • St Pauli - FC Koln : 3 - 0
  • Werder Bremen - Bayern Munich : 1 - 3

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Aachen - Greuther Furth : 2 - 2
  • Munich 1860 - Duisburg : 1 - 1
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January 29, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 29th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 29, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 29, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on January 29th, 2011 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 29, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 29, 2011 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 29, 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 January 29, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 03:44 am and setting at 02:00 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 19, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Feb 18, 2011.

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Who was born on January 29, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on January 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 29th:

  • Oprah Winfrey
    Oprah Winfrey

    American talk show hostess and actress, as well as a business executive.

  • W.C. Fields
    W.C. Fields

    Legendary American comedian and actor known for his witty humor and distinctive persona.

  • Susana Giménez
    Susana Giménez

    Susana giménez is an argentine television host, actress, and businesswoman, best known for hosting her own talk show 'susana giménez' and...

  • Katharine Ross
    Katharine Ross

    Katharine ross is an american actress known for her roles in iconic films such as the graduate and butch cassidy and the sundance kid.

  • Heather Graham
    Heather Graham

    Heather graham is a well-known movie actress who gained fame for her roles in films such as boogie nights and austin powers: the spy who...

  • Adam Lambert
    Adam Lambert

    American singer, songwriter, stage actor.

  • Tom Selleck
    Tom Selleck

    American actor.

  • Paul Ryan
    Paul Ryan

    American politician.

  • Justin Hartley
    Justin Hartley

    Justin hartley is an american actor best known for his role as kevin pearson on the tv show 'this is us'.

  • Sara Gilbert
    Sara Gilbert

    American actress, member of a theatrical cast, and sister to melissa gilbert.

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January 29, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 2 months old,

or 158 months and 21 days old,

or 689 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4829 days old,

if you were born on January 29, 2011.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 29, 2011?

There are 285 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 29th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 29, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 29, 2011.

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January 29, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 29, 2011:

  • Milton Babbitt

    American composer, educator, and theorist (b. 1916).

  • José Llopis Corona
  • Emilio Ogñénovich

What famous deaths happened on January 29th?

Famous deaths on January 29th:

  • Freddie Prinze
    Freddie Prinze

    American comedian and actor, best known for his role in the tv series "chico and the man.

  • Alan Ladd
    Alan Ladd

    Alan Ladd was a renowned American actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Shane' and 'This Gun for Hire.

  • James Ingram
    James Ingram

    American singer, who was named the best new artist in 1982.

  • Margaret Truman
    Margaret Truman

    American writer, daughter harry s. truman (1924).

  • Cozy Cole
    Cozy Cole

    American drummer (d. 1981).

  • Tim McCoy
    Tim McCoy

    American actor and military officer (b. 1891).

  • Leif Erickson
    Leif Erickson

    California, united states -- actor ("invaders from mars, on the waterfront").

  • Antonio Molina
    Antonio Molina

    A spanish bus driver was driving a bus full of people when it was submerged in a flood in murcia.

  • Nick Cravat
    Nick Cravat

    Midget (gremlin–twilight zone), succumbs to lung cancer at the age of 81.

  • Eric Schneider
    Eric Schneider

    Missouri executed 35-year-old murderer of two teachers.

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January 29, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 29, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 24th and January 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 29, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 29, 2011 was Hold It Against Me by Britney Spears, according to the music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

January 29, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 29, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 24th and January 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hold It Against Me youtube
  2. - Grenade youtube
  3. - Firework youtube
  4. - What's My Name?
  5. - Black And Yellow

January 29, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 29, 2011 was Can't Be Friends by Trey Songz, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

January 29, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 29, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 24th and January 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Can't Be Friends
  2. - What's My Name?
  3. - Aston Martin Music
  4. - No BS
  5. - No Hands

January 29, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 29, 2011 was Danza Kuduro by Don Omar & Lucenzo, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 24th and January 30th.

January 29, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 29, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 24th and January 30th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Danza Kuduro
  2. - Ni Lo Intentes
  3. - Loca
  4. - Bon, Bon
  5. - Corazon Sin Cara

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January 29, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 29, 2011 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

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

The Debt

The Debt

Release year: 2011

Directed by: John Madden

Starring: Helen Mirren, Sam Worthington, Tom Wilkinson, Ciarán Hinds

Country: United States of America

Love and Other Drugs

Love and Other Drugs

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Edward Zwick

Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway, Judy Greer, Oliver Platt

Country: United States of America

January 29, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 29, 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 Green Hornet

The Green Hornet

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Michel Gondry

Eva Luna

Eva Luna

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Adriana Barraza

Edwardian Farm

Edwardian Farm

Release year: 2010

Starring: Peter Ginn, Ruth Goodman, Alex Langlands

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

In Between Men

In Between Men

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Jennifer Gelfer

Glory Daze

Glory Daze

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Ramon Fernandez

January 29, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 29, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Cleopatra by Stacy Schiff

Cleopatra

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Her palace was rich in gold and onyx, but it was also rich in political and sexual intrigue. Cleopatra was an ingenious negotiator and strategist above all.

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Unbroken

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NOW a MAJOR MOTION PHOTO * Check out special features inside. For author chats, join the Random House Reader's Circle.

Secrets To The Grave by Tami Hoag

Secrets To The Grave

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Marissa Fordham has been declared dead. However, her daughter, Anne Leone, is still alive and injured at the crime scene. Now Tony Mendez, sheriff's detective, and Anne Leone (child advocate) begin to peel.

Autobiography Of Mark Twain, Vol. 1 by Mark Twain

Autobiography Of Mark Twain, Vol. 1

By:

"I've struck the jackpot!" In a 1904 letter, Mark Twain wrote to a friend. "And I will give that away--to me. You won't know how much pleasure you've lost until then.

Freedom by Jonathan Franzen

Freedom

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#1 National BestsellerWinner, John Gardner Fiction AwardA National Book Critics Circle Award FinalistA Los Angeles Times Book Prize FinalistIn Jonathan Franzen's first novel since The Corrections we have an epic tale of modern love and marriage.

January 29, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 29, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

CastleVille

CastleVille

Platform: Adobe Flash

Genre: Simulation, RPG

Publisher: Zynga

Beat Hazard

Beat Hazard

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, iOS, Android

Genre: Rhythm game

Publisher: Cold Beam Games

Combat Mission: Battle for Normandy

Combat Mission: Battle for Normandy

Platform: Windows MAC

Genre: Turn-based/real-time strategy

Publisher: Battlefront.com

Deadliest Warrior: Legends

Deadliest Warrior: Legends

Platform: Xbox Live Arcade PlayStation Network

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: 345 Games Spike Games

Dance Dance Revolution X3

Dance Dance Revolution X3

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Music, exercise

Publisher: Konami

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Who was the US President on January 29, 2011?

On January 29, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 29, 2011?

On January 29, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 29, 2011?

On January 29, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 29th?

January 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of January. 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 January 29th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 loralai attack. nine civilians, as well as police officers, were killed and 22 more were injured when gunmen and suicide bombers attacked the loralai office of the deputy inspector general (dig). the attack was claimed by the tehrik-i-taliban.
  • 2018 - Bus plunge: after falling from a bridge in murshidabad, west bengal, india, a bus plunges into river bhairab, killing at least 36. police and local residents are often at odds because rescuers fail to respond quickly enough to save passengers.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015): yakla raid: u.s. military forces raid southern al bayda governorate in yemen. according to reuters, around 30 people were killed in the attack, including at least three senior al-qaeda leaders and at least one u.s. soldier.

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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 January 2011?

January 2011 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

Discover how January 2011 calendar looked like.

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