What happened on Thursday March 31, 2011?

Here's what happened on March 31, 2011:

• 2011 Libyan Civil War The Libyan Civil War escalated with significant international involvement, marking a critical phase in the Arab Spring uprisings. Multiple diplomatic and military developments occurred, including foreign intervention and high-profile defections.
• Syrian Protests Begin Protests erupted in Syria as part of the Arab Spring, challenging the long-standing authoritarian regime of President Bashar al-Assad and marking the beginning of a prolonged and devastating civil conflict.
• Moussa Koussa's Defection Moussa Koussa, Libya's Foreign Minister, dramatically defected from Gaddafi's government and sought refuge in the United Kingdom, signaling a major diplomatic shift during the Libyan Civil War.
• US Covert Support for Libyan Rebels President Obama authorized covert support for Libyan rebels, indicating the United States' strategic involvement in the Libyan Civil War and the broader Arab Spring movement.
• Fukushima Radiation Concerns Radiation levels exceeding evacuation standards were detected 40 kilometers from the Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant, raising significant environmental and public health concerns.
• Assad's Response to Syrian Protests Syrian President Bashar al-Assad authorized a review and investigation into the deaths of protesters, a superficial response that did little to address the underlying political tensions.
• Ivorian Crisis Escalates The Ivorian political crisis reached a critical point with international recognition of Alassane Ouattara and increasing military pressure against Laurent Gbagbo's disputed presidency.
• Ohio Collective Bargaining Rights Removed Governor John Kasich signed a controversial bill removing collective bargaining rights for Ohio government employees, sparking significant labor and political debates.
• British MP Sentenced for Expenses Fraud Jim Devine, a former British Labour MP, was sentenced to 16 months in prison for fraudulently claiming £8,385 in expenses, highlighting systemic corruption in British political institutions.

Events in 2011

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

Newspapers from Mar. 31, 2011

March 31, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 31, 2011:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $84.82
• Apple AAPL: opens at $346.36
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.60
• General Electric GE: opens at $20.08
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $163.40

Exchange Rates on March 31, 2011:

• 1 USD = 83.19 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9697 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9181 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.5493 CNY
• 1 EUR = 117.91 JPY

March 31, 2011 was a Thursday and it was the 90th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 31, 2011 can also be written as 3/31/2011 in the US and as 31/3/2011 in UK and Europe.

March 31, 2011 in March 2011 calendar

Famous people died on March 31, 2011:

• Zebbie Carroll

  Esteemed actor who appeared in numerous films and stage productions.

• Augustine Kofie

  Graffiti artist and painter known for his abstract geometric art.

• Alan Fitzgerald

  American keyboardist and guitarist (montrose gamma & alliance).

• Ishbel MacAskill

  Scottish singer and actress (b. 1941).

• Gil Clancy

  American boxer and trainer (b. 1922).

• Oddvar Hansen

  Norwegian footballer and coach (b. 1921).

• Henry Taub

  American businessman and philanthropist (b. 1927).

• Mary Greyeyes

  The first first nations woman to join the canadian armed forces (b. 1920).

• Mario Cipolla
• Jim Parker
• Francesco Zama
• Mario Trevi
• Glenn Adams
• Claudia Heill
• Hiroshi Ōnishi

Famous people who died in 2011

Famous people who died on March 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 31, 2011 was Born This Way by Lady GaGa, according to the music chart for the week March 28th and April 3rd.

1. Lady GaGa - Born This Way
2. Katy Perry - E.T.
3. Rihanna - S&M
4. Cee Lo Green - F**K You (Forget You)
5. The Black Eyed Peas - Just Can't Get Enough

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 31, 2011 was Look At Me Now by Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes, according to the music chart for the week March 28th and April 3rd.

1. Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes - Look At Me Now
2. Nicki Minaj Featuring Drake - Moment 4 Life
3. Trey Songz - Love Faces
4. Lil Wayne Featuring Cory Gunz - 6 Foot 7 Foot
5. Kanye West - All Of The Lights

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 31st is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 31, 2011 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 31, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:01 am and setting at 05:50 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 31, 2011

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Someone born on March 31, 2011 is:

13 years 8 months old,

or 164 months and 14 days old,

or 715 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5007 days old,

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

There are 107 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 31st 2025.

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

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

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