Sunday January 02, 2011: on this day

January 02, 2011 was the 2nd day of the year 2011, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 02, 2011 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 02, 2011, who was born and died on January 02, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 02, 2011, which were the most popular songs (ex. We Found Love by Rihanna), movies (e.g. Drive, directed by Nicolas Winding Refn), TV series (e.g. The Layover) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 2nd, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 02, 2011?


January 02, 2011 was a Sunday and it was the 2nd day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 02, 2011 can also be written as 1/2/2011 in the US and as 2/1/2011 in UK and Europe.

January 02, 2011 in January 2011 calendar

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January 02, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 02, 2011:

  • As a diplomatic response to president bashir's decision last week to pull the sudanese delegation out of doha talks, international mediators suggest the establishment a regional authority for darfur.
  • Egyptian police kill and shoot an illegal african immigrant at the israeli border.
  • The u.s. internal revenue service announced that 50 million americans won't be able file their 2010 tax returns by february due to the late extension of bush tax cuts.
  • Officials in afghanistan claimed that the blight has caused the price of opium to double. the higher prices could lead to more farmers entering the business.
  • The epicenter of the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck southern chile is located 96 kilometers northwest of temuco. its location is not far from the site of the 2010 chile earthquake.
  • The river levels in queensland, australia are on the rise. they have affected around 200,000 people and killed at least one person.
  • As flooding from previous weeks recedes, floods occur along the san antonio river in monterey county.
  • Ten people are killed in a bar in ipelegeng south africa, packed with new year's revelers.
  • Two german journalists were arrested in october while covering the interview with sakineh mohammadiashtiani's son. they have been held in iran since then.
  • A wikileaks document dated 2009 from the us embassy in tel aviv states that israel is planning for a large-scale war against hamas and hezbollah. it quotes the israeli chief of staff as saying that the israel defense forces must have the ability to stop rocket fire on tel aviv. (france 24),
  • Canada border services agency confirmed the deportation to mexico of a toronto student who immigrated along with his sister. he claimed that homophobia was the reason for his claim for refugee status. according to reports, he refused to board the plane.
  • Israel extends a six month ban on palestinian arabs who are married to israelis.
  • Spain has enacted strict new anti-smoking laws.
  • Barack obama, the us president, signs the 9/11 health bill into law to pay for medical care for those who were sickened by toxic fumes or dust following the 2001 attacks on the world trade center.
  • Paul heinbecker, former canadian ambassador to un, urges canada to set its own agenda in light of global power shifts towards emerging economies.
  • Greece is looking at building a fence to protect its border with turkey from economic migrants from north africa and the middle east. (apa), via (hurriyet).
  • Tunisian protests of 2010-2011: anonymous, a hacktivist group, announces operation tunisia in solidarity with protestors. it successfully brought down several state-run websites from tunisia.
  • Ivorian crisis 2010-2011:
  • Laurent gbagbo's ampquotstreet generalampquot postpones plans to send its youth militia to storm golf hotel. alassane ouattara, who is currently in the area surrounded with the new forces, will be staying there. ouattara supporters renew their calls for military intervention to remove gbagbo.
  • Many thousands of people flee ivory coast for neighboring countries. at least 18,000 are headed to liberia.
  • Following the church bombings, hundreds of coptic christians demonstrated in alexandria and cairo. they raised slogans against hosni mobarak's rule. egyptian media warns against civil war and growing sectarian violence between christians, muslims, and pope benedict xvi publicly condemns bombing.
  • Over 1,000 nigerian christians are on pilgrimage to israel when a false-alarm bomb alarm temporarily closes the egyptian-israeli border.
  • 2010-2011 ivorian crisis: laurent gbagbo's street general postponed plans for his youth militia to storm golf hotel, where alassane ouattara currently resides, in the area surrounded and controlled by the new forces. ouattara supporters renew their calls for military intervention to remove gbagbo. (the telegraph) (herald sun australia). thousands flee ivory coast for neighbouring countries. at least 18,000 are headed to liberia.
  • Laurent gbagbo's "street general", postponed plans for its youth militia, to storm the golf hotel, alassane ouattara's current residence, in the area surrounded and defended by the new forces. ouattara supporters renew their calls for military intervention to remove gbagbo.

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January 02, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Bilbao - La Coruna : 1 - 2
  • Barcelona - Levante : 2 - 1
  • Sevilla - Osasuna : 1 - 0
  • Sp Gijon - Malaga : 1 - 2
  • Valencia - Espanol : 2 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Albacete - Cordoba : 1 - 0
  • Betis - Gimnastic : 1 - 0
  • Girona - Cartagena : 1 - 1
  • Granada - Alcorcon : 1 - 0
  • Las Palmas - Barcelona B : 2 - 2

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Dundee - Ross County : 2 - 0
  • Falkirk - Stirling : 4 - 2
  • Raith Rvs - Dunfermline : 2 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Ayr - Dumbarton : 2 - 0
  • Stenhousemuir - Alloa : 2 - 3
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January 02, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 02, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 02, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on January 2nd, 2011 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 02, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 02, 2011 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 02, 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 January 02, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:50 am and setting at 04:09 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 21, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Jan 19, 2011.

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Who was born on January 02, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on January 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 2nd:

  • Kate Bosworth
    Kate Bosworth

    American actress.

  • Taye Diggs
    Taye Diggs

    Taye diggs is an american actor known for his roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'how stella got her groove back' and 'rent'.

  • Tia Carrere
    Tia Carrere

    Tia Carrere is an actress known for her roles in films like Wayne's World and for her appearances in reality TV shows.

  • Isaac Asimov
    Isaac Asimov

    Russian-american biochemist, columnist in science, anthropologist, and prolific sci-fi author.

  • Giovanna Ralli
    Giovanna Ralli

    Italian actress, ralli made her acting debut at seven years old.

  • Florence Lawrence
    Florence Lawrence

    Silent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.

  • William Haines
    William Haines

    American interior designer and actor (d. 1973).

  • Patrick Huard
    Patrick Huard

    Canadian screenwriter and actor.

  • Joanna Pacula
    Joanna Pacula

    Tomszowaubelski (poland -- actress) (gorky park and kiss).

  • Lucy Davis
    Lucy Davis

    English actress.

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January 02, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 2 months old,

or 158 months and 27 days old,

or 690 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4835 days old,

if you were born on January 02, 2011.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 02, 2011?

There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 2nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 02, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 02, 2011.

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January 02, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 02, 2011:

  • Anne Francis
    Anne Francis

    American magazine cover girl, five years old.

  • Pete Postlethwaite
    Pete Postlethwaite

    Pete postlethwaite was a british actor known for his roles in films such as the usual suspects and inception.

  • Netty van Gasteren

    Renowned for her work in distributed computing and formal methods.

  • Bali Ram Bhagat

    Indian politician; 16th governor of rajasthan (b. 1922).

  • Szeto Wah

    Hong kong politician and educator (born 1931).

  • Richard D Winters

    American army officer (born1918).

  • Furio Scarpellini
  • Manuel Riu Riu
  • Guido Borgianni
  • Miriam Seegar
  • Émile Masson
  • Sisto Dalla Palma
  • Peter Hobbs

What famous deaths happened on January 2nd?

Famous deaths on January 2nd:

  • David Lynch
    David Lynch

    American screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.

  • Dick Powell
    Dick Powell

    American actor, singer, director, and producer (d. 1963).

  • Dick Emery
    Dick Emery

    Actor (yellow submarine.

  • Una Merkel
    Una Merkel

    Covington (kentucky) -- actress (42nd street and abraham lincoln).

  • Jack Carson
    Jack Carson

    Manitoba, canada -- actor ("star is born", mildred pierce).

  • Nancy Kelly
    Nancy Kelly

    Lowell, massachusetts -- actress.

  • Emil Jannings
    Emil Jannings

    German actor who won the first Academy Award for Best Actor.

  • Tex Ritter
    Tex Ritter

    Country singer "five star jubilee" dies at the age of 67.

  • Osa Massen
    Osa Massen

    Copenhagen, denmark -- actress (jack london, rocketship xm).

  • Virginia Field
    Virginia Field

    Actress dream girl, dies at 74 from cancer.

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January 02, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 02, 2011:

  • New Zealand ? Statutory holiday, Second day of New Year.
  • United States - Bonza Bottler Day.
  • Slovenia ? Second day of New Year.
  • Scotland ? Second day of the Hogmanay Bank Holiday.
  • Catholicism and Anglicanism ? Feast day of St. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen.
  • The eighth day of Christmas (and ninth night of same) in Western Christianity.
  • Science Fiction Day
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January 02, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 02, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 27th and January 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 02, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 02, 2011 was We Found Love by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

January 02, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 02, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - We Found Love
  2. - Sexy And I Know It
  3. - It Will Rain
  4. - Good Feeling
  5. - The One That Got Away

January 02, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 02, 2011 was Lotus Flower Bomb by Wale Featuring Miguel, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

January 02, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 02, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Lotus Flower Bomb
  2. - Ni**as in Paris
  3. - Party
  4. - Dance (A$$)
  5. - Make Me Proud

January 02, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 02, 2011 was Promise by Romeo Santos Featuring Usher, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

January 02, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 02, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 27th and January 2nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Promise
  2. - El Verdadero Amor Perdona
  3. - Ayer
  4. - Nada Iguales
  5. - Te Quiero A Morir

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January 02, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 02, 2011 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Drive

Drive

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Nicolas Winding Refn

Starring: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Albert Brooks

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

Let Me In

Let Me In

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Matt Reeves

Starring: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Chloë Grace Moretz, Richard Jenkins, Cara Buono

Country: United States of America

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Tomas Alfredson

Starring: Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Tom Hardy, Mark Strong

Country: United States of America

Rabbit Hole

Rabbit Hole

Release year: 2011

Directed by: John Cameron Mitchell

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Aaron Eckhart, Dianne Wiest, Miles Teller

Country: United States of America

January 02, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 02, 2011 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Layover

The Layover

Release year: 2011

Directed by: William H. Macy

Hell on Wheels

Hell on Wheels

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Will Zens

Man Up

Man Up

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Ben Palmer

Dragon Age: Redemption

Dragon Age: Redemption

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Peter Winther

Hell's Kitty

Hell's Kitty

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Nicholas Tana

January 02, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 02, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Steve Jobs: A Biography by Walter Isaacson

Steve Jobs: A Biography

By:

Walter Isaacson, New York Times bestseller, presents The Genius Biographies boxed collection. It includes his definitive biographies of Einstein, Benjamin Franklin, and Steve Jobs. Walter Isaacson is the American genius.

The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks

The Best of Me

By:

"Everyone believed that infinite love was possible. It was something she believed in when she was 18 years old. "High school students Amanda Collier (high school) and Dawson Cole (high school) fell in love, deeply and irrevocably, in the spring …

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

Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich

Explosive Eighteen

By:

Stephanie Plum, a bounty hunter, is about to have a life of a savior when an international murder strikes dangerously close to her home. Janet Evanovich's dynamite novel will help you understand.

Catherine The Great by Robert K. Massie

Catherine The Great

By:

"[A] story of power, perseverance, and passion . . A great story in the hands ."--The Wall Street Journal The Pulitzer Prize-winning writer of Peter the

January 02, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 02, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Doctor Lautrec and the Forgotten Knights

Doctor Lautrec and the Forgotten Knights

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Konami

Cordy

Cordy

Platform: iOS

Genre: Platformer

Akimi Village

Akimi Village

Platform: PlayStation 3

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Sony Online Entertainment

Amnesty – the game

Amnesty – the game

Genre: Serious game

All Zombies Must Die!

All Zombies Must Die!

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Square Enix

history

Who was the US President on January 02, 2011?

On January 02, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 02, 2011?

On January 02, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 02, 2011?

On January 02, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 2nd?

January 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - China-united states trade war (2018-present). apple, an american electronics company, warns that iphone sales have been slowing and that the product is in low demand. this is attributed to trade tensions with china. according to apple, its fiscal earnings are expected to drop for the first quarter due to disappointing holiday sales figures. the company also claims that it could lose $9b due the fall.
  • 2018 - Weinstein effect: vice media suspends its top executives while it investigates accusations against them.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: islamic state in iraq and the levant claims responsibility. it claims it is responding to turkey's actions within syria.

Find out more about January 2nd

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What happened in 2011?

2011 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Tampa, Florida conducts coin auctions at FUN Convention (January 9-9).
  • Heritage Auction Galleries holds its Heritage Auctions Signature currency auction at the Florida United Numismatists convention, Tampa, Florida. A Series 1861 US10 demand paper, handwritten "for" the only known one, VG-8, goes for $109,250.
  • US Mint Director Edmund Moy resigns.

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What was the calendar for January 2011?

January 2011 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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