Wednesday August 31, 2011

US date format: 8/31/2011, UK date format: 31/8/2011

The day of the week was Wednesday, under the astrological sign of Virgo (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on August 31, 2011).

Famous birthdays on this day include Milo Bugliari .

The number one song in US was Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) by Katy Perry.

Warrior, directed by Gavin O'Connor, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2011 while Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Black Dynamite. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Brink or Alice: Madness Returns.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at August 31 across the years or at August 2011 calendar.

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August 31, 2011 Events

What happened on August 31, 2011?

Historical Events

Gassem Baruni, a Tripoli doctor, tells the Associated Press that Colonel Muammar Gaddafi’s daughter Hana Moammar Gaddafi - who is believed to have been killed by US airstrikes in 1986 - worked as a surgeon for him before she disappeared on Aug 25.
According to reports, Syrian Army troops raided Hama's neighbourhoods looking for anti-government activists.
Venice, Italy - The 68th Venice International Film Festival begins.
ExxonMobil, OAO Rosneft agree to a deal that could reach $500 billion for projects in the Arctic, Gulf of Mexico and Black Sea.
To stop ATT's acquisition of T-Mobile USA, the United States Justice Department files an Antitrust Suit.
In the US, wildfires can cause severe damage to homes and infrastructure in Oklahoma and Texas.
Hurricane Katia is now the second hurricane in the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season.
The High Court of Australia ruled against Australia's plans to send 800 asylum seekers from Australia to Malaysia.
ExxonMobil, OAO Rosneft agree to a deal that could reach $500 billion for projects in the Arctic, Gulf of Mexico and Black Sea.
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August 31, 2011 Famous Birthdays

Who was born on August 31, 2011?

Milo Bugliari
American child of noted parents, his mother is actress Alyssa Milano and father is David Bugliari.

Other August 31st famous birthdays

Richard Gere
American actor, known for his gentle good looks and his devotion to Buddhism and the Dalai Lama since the early ‘70s. At age 52, with wavy silver hair and granny glasses perched on the end of his nose, he was included in the People magazines "sexiest man alive" roster. His films include "American Gigolo," "An Officer and a Gentleman" and …
Eric Zemmour
Queen Rania of Jordan
Jeff Hardy
Wrestler

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How old am I?

If August 31, 2011 is your birthday you are 11 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on August 31.

August 31, 2011 Famous Deaths

Who died on August 31, 2011?

Other August 31st famous deaths

Rocky Marciano
American boxer who won the heavyweight title in 1952 by defeating Joe Walcott.
Laurent Fignon
French athlete, a cyclist who twice won the Tour de France (1983 and 1984).
Lionel Hampton
American vibraphone player pianist bandleader and actor (d. 2002).
Lionel Hampton
American vibraphone player pianist bandleader and actor (d. 2002).

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August 31, 2011 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Virgo

Virgo personality

Who should a Virgo marry?

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

Personality of August born

Chinese Zodiac

Rabbit

August 31, 2011 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was August 31, 2011?

The day of the week was Wednesday.

August 31st marks the 242nd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2011.

There are 122 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

August 2011 calendar

August	2011
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8	9	10	11	12	13	14
15	16	17	18	19	20	21
22	23	24	25	26	27	28
29	30	31

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Music charts

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