Friday March 11, 2011: on this day

March 11, 2011 was the 70th day of the year 2011, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.

Is March 11, 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 March 11, 2011, who was born and died on March 11, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 11, 2011, which were the most popular songs (ex. Born This Way by Lady GaGa), movies (e.g. The King's Speech, directed by Tom Hooper), TV series (e.g. My Babysitter'S A Vampire) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 11th, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 11, 2011?


March 11, 2011 was a Friday and it was the 70th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 11, 2011 can also be written as 3/11/2011 in the US and as 11/3/2011 in UK and Europe.

March 11, 2011 in March 2011 calendar

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March 11, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 11, 2011:

  • A tsunami that killed thousands of people is caused by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake. it struck 130km (80 miles) east sendai, japan. this event was also responsible for the second-largest nuclear accident in history and was one of two events that were classified as level 7 on international nuclear event scale.
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  • 2011 libyan civil war:
  • European union leaders meet in brussels to discuss an urgent summit.
  • At ra's lanuf, there are still clashes between rebels and gaddafi loyalists.
  • 2011 saudi arabian protests:
  • Saudi arabian protests 2011: protesters march through hofuf and al-ahsa, east of the country.
  • 2011 kuwaiti protests:
  • Protests in kuwait 2011: riot police use tear gas against protestors from stateless arabs demanding greater rights.
  • 2011 bahraini protests:
  • Protests in bahrain 2011: security increased due to large marches towards the royal court.
  • India and pakistan both successfully conducted missile tests.
  • Mel gibson, an american actor, was charged in january 2010 with misdemeanor battery after he allegedly assaulted oksana grigorieva.
  • 2011 sendai earthquake, tsunami
  • At least 1000 people died in the tsunami and earthquake.
  • According to the united states geological survey, it is the fifth-strongest earthquake since 1900.
  • Japanese television shows footage from flooding along japan's northeastern coastline.
  • Also, a tsunami alert is issued for russia and taiwan, indonesia, papua new guinea, and the united states. (market watch),
  • Problems also exist in the cooling system of the onagawa nuclear power plant.
  • Mary fallin, the governor of oklahoma, declares an emergency in all 77 oklahoma counties because of wildfires that have erupted out of control in colorado and oklahoma.
  • A bus crashes into a ravine in western china's xinjiang region, killing at least 16 and injuring 24 others.
  • Mount karangetang explodes in sulawesi (indonesia), causing evacuations.
  • A u.s. federal magistrate has ruled that twitter account information can be requested by prosecutors in connection to wikileaks.
  • Two ex-blackwater consultants were found guilty of involuntary murder of a civilian in kabul, afghanistan.
  • The unasur constitutive traity comes into effect, giving the union of south american nations international legal personality.
  • Tsai ingwen, taiwan's opposition leader, launches her presidential campaign.
  • After one of his party members was arrested, zimbabwe's prime minister morgan tsvangirai demands an end to unity government.
  • 2011 libyan civil war: european union leaders meet in brussels to discuss the urgent summit. (bbc). at ra's lanuf, fighting continues between rebels and gaddafi loyalists.
  • A 9.0 magnitude earthquake strikes offshore of japan's miyagi prefecture. it causes tsunamis up to 10 meters high near the epicenter, and reaches land across the pacific ocean. (japan times). (canadian press via google news).
  • Following a radiation leakage, the government of japan evacuates thousands of people living near fukushima i nuclear power plant.
  • California governor jerry brown declares an emergency in del norte and humboldt counties, san mateo, santa cruz, and san mateo.
  • An earthquake measuring 9.0 in magnitude strikes 130 km (81 mi) east of sendai, japan, triggering a tsunami killing thousands of people. this event also triggered the second largest nuclear accident in history, and one of only two events to be classified as a level 7 on the international nuclear event scale.

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March 11, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 11, 2011:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.02
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $345.33
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.41
  • General Electric GE: opens at $19.95
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $162.40

Exchange Rates on March 11, 2011:

  • 1 USD = 81.83 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9727 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9295 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.5752 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 113.75 JPY

March 11, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Brescia - Inter : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • FC Koln - Hannover : 4 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Frankfurt FSV - Ingolstadt : 1 - 2
  • Karlsruhe - Duisburg : 3 - 1
  • Oberhausen - Erzgebirge Aue : 1 - 2

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Elche - Cordoba : 2 - 1
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March 11, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 11th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

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 11, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 11, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on March 11th, 2011 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 11, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 11, 2011 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 11, 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 11, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 09:23 am and setting at 12:49 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 11, 2011

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Who was born on March 11, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on March 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 11th:

  • Terrence Howard
    Terrence Howard

    Terrence howard is an american actor known for his roles in films such as hustle & flow and iron man.

  • Johnny Knoxville
    Johnny Knoxville

    American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and stunt performer.

  • Thora Birch
    Thora Birch

    American actress.

  • Anton Yelchin
    Anton Yelchin

    Anton yelchin was a russian-american actor known for his roles in star trek and alpha dog.

  • Alex Kingston
    Alex Kingston

    Alex kingston is an english actress known for her role as river song in the tv series doctor who.

  • Sam Donaldson
    Sam Donaldson

    American television newscaster, anchor, reporter, and anchor.

  • Sandra Milo
    Sandra Milo

    Tunisian-italian actress.

  • Jeffrey Nordling
    Jeffrey Nordling

    American actor.

  • Peter Berg
    Peter Berg

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Cheryl Lynn
    Cheryl Lynn

    American singer-songwriter.

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March 11, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 1 month old,

or 157 months and 14 days old,

or 684 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4794 days old,

if you were born on March 11, 2011.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 11, 2011?

There are 320 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 11th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 11, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 11, 2011.

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March 11, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 11, 2011:

  • Rita Guerrero
  • Charles-Albert Poissant
  • Gösta Schwarck
  • John Souza
  • Faith Brook
  • Sid Couchey

What famous deaths happened on March 11th?

Famous deaths on March 11th:

  • Betty Hutton
    Betty Hutton

    Battle creek, michigan -- actress (greatest show on earth).

  • Geraldine Farrar
    Geraldine Farrar

    American singer, with an operatic voice and a strong lyric soprano.

  • Vince Edwards
    Vince Edwards

    Brooklyn, new york -- actor (ben casey and matt lincoln, firehouse).

  • Exander Fleming

    Discovered penicillin.

  • Sherburne Burnham

    Known for his discovery of numerous double stars.

  • Lokelani Kauanoe

    Hawaiian activist and politician known for her advocacy for Native Hawaiian rights.

  • Gearold Farnsworth

    Gearold Farnsworth was an American inventor who is best known for his pioneering work in the development of electronic television.

  • Eveleigh Nash

    Renowned British author known for her novels and poetry.

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March 11, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 11, 2011:

  • Zambia - Youth Day.
  • Blessed Auria
  • Lesotho - Moshoeshoe Day.
  • Lithuania - Reestablishment of Lithuania's Independence.
  • United States - Johnny Appleseed Day, 311 Day
  • Blessed John Righi

Saints celebrated on March 11, 2011:

  • Saint Rosina
  • Saint Alberta
  • Saint Vindician
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March 11, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 11, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 7th and March 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 11, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 11, 2011 was Born This Way by Lady GaGa, according to the music chart for the week March 7th and March 13th.

March 11, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 11, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 7th and March 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Born This Way
  2. - F**K You (Forget You)
  3. - Grenade youtube
  4. - F**kin' Perfect
  5. - S&M

March 11, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 11, 2011 was Moment 4 Life by Nicki Minaj Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 7th and March 13th.

March 11, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 11, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 7th and March 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Moment 4 Life
  2. - Fall For Your Type
  3. - 6 Foot 7 Foot
  4. - Love Faces
  5. - Look At Me Now

March 11, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on March 11, 2011 was Corazon Sin Cara by Prince Royce, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 7th and March 13th.

March 11, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on March 11, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week March 7th and March 13th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Corazon Sin Cara
  2. - Danza Kuduro
  3. - No Me Digas Que No
  4. - Me Encantaria
  5. - Ni Lo Intentes

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March 11, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 11, 2011 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The King's Speech

The King's Speech

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Tom Hooper

Starring: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter, Derek Jacobi

Country: United States of America

Black Swan

Black Swan

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Darren Aronofsky

Starring: Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel, Winona Ryder

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

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

March 11, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 11, 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:

My Babysitter's a Vampire

My Babysitter's a Vampire

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Bruce McDonald

Love Thy Neighbour

Love Thy Neighbour

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Andy Smith

Camelot

Camelot

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Marty Callner

Rango

Rango

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Gore Verbinski

Mad Love

Mad Love

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Antonia Bird

March 11, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 11, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

Water for Elephants

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Though he may not speak of them, the memories still dwell inside Jacob Jankowski's ninety-something-year-old mind. Memories of him as a young man who was tossed by fate onto the rickety train which brought home the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular …

Room by Emma Donoghue

Room

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NOW A MAJOR MOOTION PICTURE -- Nominated for Four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. . . . It is where he was born. It is where he and Ma eat, sleep, play, and learn.

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

The Help

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Aibileen, a black maid from 1962 Jackson, Mississippi is now unable to keep her bitterness in check. Minny, her friend, has never been able to keep her mouth shut. But now she must keep secrets about her employer which leave …

The Hidden Reality by Brian Greene

The Hidden Reality

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The Elegant Universe and The Fabric of the Cosmos are bestsellers. They tackle the most difficult question in modern physics, cosmology and cosmology: Is the universe the only universe?

Known And Unknown by Donald Rumsfeld

Known And Unknown

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March 11, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 11, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Retribution

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Retribution

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Cloud (OnLive)

Genre: Tactical role-playing game, Real-time tactics (Campaign, The Last Stand), Real-time strategy (Skirmish)

Publisher: THQ (former) Sega (current)

Battleheart

Battleheart

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Role-playing video game

Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion

Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion

Platform: Nintendo 3DS, Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Crave Entertainment (US) Deep Silver (UK)

Aiyoku no Eustia

Aiyoku no Eustia

Platform: Windows, PlayStation Vita

Genre: Action, Drama, Romance, Supernatural

Publisher: Hazuki (Windows) Dramatic Create (PS Vita)

Cannon Fodder 3

Cannon Fodder 3

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action, strategy

Publisher: Game Factory Interactive

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Who was the US President on March 11, 2011?

On March 11, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 11, 2011?

On March 11, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 11, 2011?

On March 11, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about March 11th?

March 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of March. 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 March 11th, such as:

  • 2019 - Battle of baghuz fawqani: international military intervention against isil. us-backed syrian forces resume offensive on baghuz, the last enclave under isil control in syria.
  • 2018 - 2017-18 south pacific cyclone season: cyclone hola made landfall in new zealand.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: at least 40 people are killed, most of them shia iraqi pilgrims. more than 100 were injured in twin bombings in damascus' bab al-saghir.

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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 March 2011?

March 2011 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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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