What happened on Tuesday May 31, 2011?

Here's what happened on May 31, 2011:

• Arab Spring: Yemen and Libya Conflict Escalation A critical moment in the Arab Spring where tensions escalated in Yemen and Libya. The breakdown of a truce between President Ali Abdullah Saleh's government and opposing tribal groups increased the likelihood of civil war. In Yemen, over 50 people were killed in regime attacks on Ta'izz civilians, prompting Italy to close its embassy. Meanwhile, in Libya, talks between South African President Jacob Zuma and Muammar Gaddafi ended without resolution, with over 100 Libyan soldiers defecting. NATO subsequently launched air strikes, resulting in significant civilian casualties.
• Syrian Uprising: First Armed Resistance in Homs A pivotal moment in the Syrian uprising where residents of Homs actively fought back against government troops using rifles and rocket-propelled grenades. This marked the first significant armed resistance by civilians, resulting in at least four civilian deaths. In response to ongoing protests, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad issued an amnesty for 'political crimes', signaling potential political maneuvering.
• WHO Classifies Cell Phone Radiation as Potential Carcinogen The World Health Organization officially classified cell phone radiation as a 'carcinogenic hazard' and 'possibly carcinogenic to human beings' after a comprehensive peer-review of scientific studies. This landmark classification raised significant global health awareness about potential long-term risks associated with mobile phone usage.
• Apple Announces iCloud Music Service Apple Inc. revealed plans for iCloud, a digital music locker service, with advanced negotiations underway with major record labels to secure rights. This announcement signaled a significant shift in digital music distribution and cloud-based media consumption.
• Dalai Lama Relinquishes Political Role The Dalai Lama officially stepped down from his political and administrative role after being exiled by the Tibetan parliament, though he remains the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists. This marked a significant transition in Tibetan political leadership.

Events in 2011

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

Newspapers from May. 31, 2011

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

Stock market quotes on May 31, 2011:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.28
• Apple AAPL: opens at $341.10
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.96
• General Electric GE: opens at $19.68
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $168.44

Exchange Rates on May 31, 2011:

• 1 USD = 81.48 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9682 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.8537 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.4796 CNY
• 1 EUR = 117.307 JPY

May 31, 2011 was a Tuesday and it was the 151st day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 2011 can also be written as 5/31/2011 in the US and as 31/5/2011 in UK and Europe.

May 31, 2011 in May 2011 calendar

Famous people died on May 31, 2011:

• Pauline Betz

  Renowned American tennis player who won the Wimbledon Women's Singles Championship in 1946, marking a significant achievement in her...

• Jonas Bevacqua

  American fashion designer, co-founded the lifted research group (b. 1977).

• Andy Robustelli

  American football player and manager (b. 1925).

• Derek Hodge

  Virgin islander lawyer and politician, lieutenant governor of the united states virgin islands (b. 1941).

• John Martin

  English admiral and politician, lieutenant governor of guernsey (b. 1918).

• Ellenio Gallo

Famous people who died in 2011

Famous people who died on May 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 2011 was Rolling In The Deep by Adele, according to the music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.

1. Adele - Rolling In The Deep
2. Katy Perry - E.T.
3. Pitbull - Give Me Everything
4. The Black Eyed Peas - Just Can't Get Enough
5. Jennifer Lopez - On The Floor

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 31, 2011 was Motivation by Kelly Rowland Featuring Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.

1. Kelly Rowland Featuring Lil Wayne - Motivation
2. Miguel - Sure Thing
3. Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes - Look At Me Now
4. Marsha Ambrosius - Far Away
5. Big Sean Featuring Chris Brown - My Last

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 31, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:20 am and setting at 08:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 17, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Jun 15, 2011.

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Your place in the Universe on May 31, 2011

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Someone born on May 31, 2011 is:

13 years 11 months old,

or 167 months and 14 days old,

or 728 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5097 days old,

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

There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 31st 2025.

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

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

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