What happened on Saturday December 31, 2011?

Here's what happened on December 31, 2011:

• Kim Jong Un Becomes Supreme Commander Following the death of his father Kim Jong Il, Kim Jong Un was officially named Supreme Commander of North Korea's Armed Forces, marking a significant leadership transition in the secretive nation.
• National Defense Authorization Act Signed President Barack Obama signed the controversial National Defense Authorization Act, which allows for the indefinite detention of U.S. citizens suspected of terrorism, sparking significant debate about civil liberties and constitutional rights.
• Nigerian State of Emergency President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency in the states of Borno, Yobe, Niger, and Plateau due to escalating violence by the Islamist sect Boko Haram, signaling a critical moment in Nigeria's internal security challenges.
• NASA Lunar Satellite Launch NASA successfully launched the first of two Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) satellites into lunar orbit, advancing scientific understanding of the Moon's gravitational field and internal structure.
• Cyclone Thane Devastates Southern India Cyclone Thane caused significant destruction in southern India, with the death toll rising to 33, including 21 fatalities in Cuddalore, highlighting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events.

Events in 2011

December 31, 2011: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 31, 2011

December 31, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Barnsley - Leeds : 4 - 1
• Birmingham - Blackpool : 3 - 0
• Burnley - Hull : 1 - 0
• Coventry - Brighton : 2 - 0
• Derby - West Ham : 2 - 1

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Stranraer - Annan Athletic : 4 - 2

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Brentford - Milton Keynes Dons : 3 - 3
• Colchester - Exeter : 2 - 0
• Leyton Orient - Charlton : 1 - 0
• Oldham - Notts County : 3 - 2
• Preston - Sheffield Weds : 0 - 2

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• AFC Wimbledon - Southend : 1 - 4
• Aldershot - Plymouth : 0 - 0
• Bradford - Shrewsbury : 3 - 1
• Bristol Rvs - Crewe : 2 - 5
• Macclesfield - Port Vale : 2 - 1

December 31, 2011 was a Saturday and it was the 365th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 2011 can also be written as 12/31/2011 in the US and as 31/12/2011 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 2011 in December 2011 calendar

December 31, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 2011 was We Found Love by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

1. Rihanna - We Found Love
2. LMFAO - Sexy And I Know It
3. Bruno Mars - It Will Rain
4. Flo Rida - Good Feeling
5. Katy Perry - The One That Got Away

December 31, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 2011 was Lotus Flower Bomb by Wale Featuring Miguel, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

1. Wale Featuring Miguel - Lotus Flower Bomb
2. Jay Z Kanye West - Ni**as in Paris
3. Beyonce Featuring Andre 3000 - Party
4. Big Sean Featuring Nicki Minaj - Dance (A$$)
5. Drake Featuring Nicki Minaj - Make Me Proud

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.

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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 31, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 31, 2011 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 31, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 11:00 am and setting at 12:11 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 10, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Jan 09, 2012.

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Your place in the Universe on December 31, 2011

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Someone born on December 31, 2011 is:

13 years and 13 days old,

or 156 months and 13 days old,

or 680 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4762 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 2011?

There are 352 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 31, 2011.

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