What happened on Thursday April 28, 2011?

Here's what happened on April 28, 2011:

• Arab Spring Protests The Arab Spring continued to unfold, with widespread protests and political upheaval across multiple Middle Eastern countries, challenging long-standing authoritarian regimes and demanding democratic reforms.
• Devastating US Tornado Outbreak A catastrophic tornado outbreak across the southern United States resulted in 290 deaths, with Alabama suffering 194 fatalities, making it one of the deadliest tornado events in recent US history.
• Bahraini Crackdown on Protesters Bahraini security forces escalated their suppression of pro-democracy protests, using live ammunition and alleged chemical weapons against civilians in Sitra, marking a violent phase of the country's political unrest.
• NATO Airstrike in Misrata during Libyan Civil War During the Libyan Civil War, NATO conducted an airstrike against Muammar Gaddafi's forces in the besieged port city of Misrata, resulting in at least 11 fatalities. This operation was part of the international intervention to support Libyan rebels against Gaddafi's regime.
• Obama Reshuffles National Security Leadership President Barack Obama appointed General David Petraeus as the new CIA Director and moved Leon Panetta from CIA to lead the Pentagon, signaling a strategic leadership transition in national security roles.
• Terrorist Bombing in Marrakesh A terrorist bomb attack in Marrakesh's main Djemaa el-Fna Square and Argana Cafe killed at least 15 people and injured 20 others, highlighting ongoing terrorism risks in the region.
• India's Military Procurement Controversy India selected two European fighter jets for an $11 billion military contract, bypassing US lobbying. US Ambassador Timothy J. Roemer expressed deep disappointment and subsequently resigned, indicating diplomatic tensions.

Events in 2011

April 28, 2011: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 28, 2011

April 28, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 28, 2011:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.03
• Apple AAPL: opens at $346.19
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.46
• General Electric GE: opens at $20.69
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $169.99

Exchange Rates on April 28, 2011:

• 1 USD = 81.55 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9505 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.8736 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.502 CNY
• 1 EUR = 120.87 JPY

April 28, 2011 was a Thursday and it was the 118th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 28, 2011 can also be written as 4/28/2011 in the US and as 28/4/2011 in UK and Europe.

April 28, 2011 in April 2011 calendar

Famous people died on April 28, 2011:

• Erhard Loretan

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• William Campbell

Famous people who died in 2011

Famous people who died on April 28th

April 28, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 28, 2011 was S&M by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

1. Rihanna - S&M
2. Katy Perry - E.T.
3. The Black Eyed Peas - Just Can't Get Enough
4. Jeremih - Down On Me
5. Cee Lo Green - F**K You (Forget You)

April 28, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 28, 2011 was Look At Me Now by Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

1. Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes - Look At Me Now
2. Kanye West - All Of The Lights
3. Nicki Minaj - Did It On'em
4. Nicki Minaj Featuring Drake - Moment 4 Life
5. Lil Wayne Featuring Cory Gunz - 6 Foot 7 Foot

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 28th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 28, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 28, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 28, 2011 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 28, 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 April 28, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 03:29 am and setting at 04:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 18, 2011 while the next full moon would come on May 17, 2011.

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Your place in the Universe on April 28, 2011

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Someone born on April 28, 2011 is:

14 years 2 months old,

or 170 months and 4 days old,

or 739 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5179 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 28, 2011?

There are 300 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 28th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 28, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 28, 2011.

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