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.

Events | Famous Birthdays | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames

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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.
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What happened on August 31 in history? Find out the list of August 31st major events

What was 2011 famous for? Discover everything about 2011

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August 31, 2011 Famous Birthdays


Who was born on August 31, 2011?

  • 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 …

  • 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.

RIP

August 31, 2011 Famous Deaths


Other August 31st famous deaths

  • American boxer who won the heavyweight title in 1952 by defeating Joe Walcott.

  • French athlete, a cyclist who twice won the Tour de France (1983 and 1984).

  • American vibraphone player pianist bandleader and actor (d. 2002).

  • American vibraphone player pianist bandleader and actor (d. 2002).

See all famous people who died on August 31st

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August 31, 2011 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

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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 chinese zodiac sign

Rabbit

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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.

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Warrior

Warrior

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Gavin O'Connor

Starring: Tom Hardy, Nick Nolte, Joel Edgerton, Jennifer Morrison

Country: United States of America

Moneyball

Moneyball

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Bennett Miller

Starring: Brad Pitt, Robin Wright, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman

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

Shame

Shame

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Steve McQueen

Starring: Michael Fassbender, Carey Mulligan, James Badge Dale, Lucy Walters

Country: United States of America

Real Steel

Real Steel

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Shawn Levy

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Evangeline Lilly, Dakota Goyo, Anthony Mackie

Country: United States of America

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Music charts

What was the number one song on August 31, 2011? Which were the top hits on August 31, 2011?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)youtube
  2. - Party Rock Anthem
  3. - She Will
  4. - Moves Like Jagger
  5. - Super Bass

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - I'm On One
  2. - Motivation
  3. - Sure Thing
  4. - How To Love
  5. - Quickie

Top #5 Rock songs

  1. - The Adventures Of Rain Dance Maggie
  2. - Walk
  3. - Pumped Up Kicks
  4. - Lowlife
  5. - Rope

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - Taboo
  2. - Give Me Everything
  3. - Di Que Regresaras
  4. - You
  5. - Olvidame
Sport Games on August 31, 2011

Sport Games on August 31, 2011


Serie B

Football (Italy)
  • Juve Stabia - Verona : 1 - 2
  • Torino - Cittadella : 1 - 1
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TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Black Dynamite

Black Dynamite

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Scott Sanders

Dirty Money

Dirty Money

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Adam Tysoe

Against the Wall

Against the Wall

Release year: 2011

Directed by: John Frankenheimer

Sweet Home Alabama

Sweet Home Alabama

Release year: 2011

Directed by: WDP

China, IL

China, IL

Release year: 2011

Country: United States of America

Magazine Covers

What news were making the headlines those days in August 2011?

Books

Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Unbroken

By:

#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.

State Of Wonder by Ann Patchett

State Of Wonder

By:

Ann Patchett's fiction will make you believe in miracles. "--New York Times Book ReviewAward winning, New York Times bestseller Ann Patchett returns to the New York Times with a provocative, assured novel of science, morality, and miracles.

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

The Hunger Games

By:

The nation of Panem is a shining Capitol that lies within the ruin of an area once called North America. It is surrounded by twelve outlying areas. The districts waged war against the Capitol long ago and were defeated.

A Dance With Dragons by George R. R. Martin

A Dance With Dragons

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES SELLER * THE BOOK BEHIND FIFTH SEASON of THE ACCLAIMED HOBBY SERIES GAME OVER THRONES

The Paris Wife by Paula McLain

The Paris Wife

By:

The Paris Wife is a deeply moving story about ambition and betrayal. It captures the love affair of two extraordinary people: Ernest Hemingway, and Hadley,

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

Brink

Brink

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

Alice: Madness Returns

Alice: Madness Returns

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Dragon Ball Kai: Ultimate Butoden

Dragon Ball Kai: Ultimate Butoden

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Namco Bandai

Black Mirror III: Final Fear

Black Mirror III: Final Fear

Platform: Windows

Genre: Adventure, horror

Publisher: Viva Media

CraftWorld

CraftWorld

Platform: Windows Phone

Genre: Open world

Publisher: 2.0 Studios

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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $74.36
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $390.57
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.29
  • General Electric GE: opens at $16.24
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $173.29

Exchange Rates

  • 1 USD = 76.66 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9782 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.8065 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.378 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 110.232 JPY

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on August 31, 2011?

On August 31, 2011 the day of the week was Wednesday.

What zodiac sign is August 31, 2011?

On August 31, 2011 the zodiac sign was Virgo.

Who was the US President on August 31, 2011?

On August 31, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 2011?

On August 31, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 31, 2011?

On August 31, 2011 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people are born on August 31, 2011?

On August 31, 2011 several famous people were born including, Milo Bugliari.

Which famous people died on August 31, 2011?

Famous people died on August 31, 2011 include, Wade Belak, Abderrahman Mahjoub, Juchen Thupten Namgyal.