Wednesday February 02, 2011: on this day

February 02, 2011 was the 33rd day of the year 2011, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is February 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 February 02, 2011, who was born and died on February 02, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 02, 2011, which were the most popular songs (ex. Grenade by Bruno Mars), movies (e.g. Kick-Ass, directed by Matthew Vaughn), TV series (e.g. The Green Hornet) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was February 02, 2011?


February 02, 2011 was a Wednesday and it was the 33rd day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

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February 02, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 02, 2011:

  • Protests in egypt 2011:
  • For the ninth day, egyptian protesters are continuing nationwide demonstrations against president hosni moubarak.
  • Mohamed elbaradei is a rising leader in anti-regime demonstrations. he and other protesters insist that mubarak must flee egypt by friday to prevent further violence and turmoil.
  • Protestors demand the end to the mubarak regime. they are not pleased with hosni mubarak’s promise to resign at his term's end.
  • One person is killed and 700 are injured in clashes between supporters and enemies of president of egypt hosni moubarak in cairo and alexandria.
  • Supporters of the mubarak regime ride camels and horses, and whip anti-government protestors.
  • Two molotov cocktails were thrown in the grounds of the egyptian museum.
  • According to the united nations (navi pillay), 300 egyptians have been killed over the past nine days.
  • Amr moussa, arab league secretary general and a former egyptian foreign minister, says he would ampquotseriouslyampquot consider whether to seek the egyptian presidency.
  • Protesters are asked by the egyptian army to "help restore normal living"
  • After a five-day blackout, egypt's internet access has been partially restored.
  • The committee to protect journalists compiles a list containing names of journalists who are currently under attack in egypt.
  • Barack obama, president of the united states, makes his first remarks on egypt after president hosni moubarak declared he would resign before the next elections. obama tells egyptians ampquotwe hear your voiceampquot and calls for an ampquotorderly transferampquot of power that must begin immediatelyampquot.
  • Ban ki-moon, secretary-general of united nations warns against violence against demonstrators when he visits the english cities of oxford or london.
  • 2011 yemeni protests. president ali abdullah saleh reverses his plans to rule yemen for his entire life, and then to allow his son to take over his rule. this was during an emergency session in parliament before tomorrow's "day to rage" against his three-decade rule.
  • Three people believed to be al qaeda members were killed when a vehicle containing explosives was destroyed by the mauritania army outside nouakchott.
  • Wikileaks revealed that the united states federal bureau of investigation launched an investigation into a previously unknown group of men suspected to have been involved in the september 11 attacks.
  • Two people have been killed and ten others injured in the explosion of a car bomb that was planted in a peshawar commercial area.
  • The white stripes, an american rock band, announce their dissolution.
  • Cyclone yasi
  • Queensland, australia, braces for severe tropic cyclone yasi, which is predicted to be one the strongest in australian history.
  • Before cyclone yasi, all north queensland airports including cairns airport or townsville airport will be closed.
  • Cyclone yasi traverses northeastern australia
  • After an earthquake, more than 60,000 people were evacuated from china's yunnan province.
  • When they collide with a low-overhead bridge in northern india, fourteen job seekers who were returning home from work are killed.
  • Six thousand flights were cancelled in the united states after the north american winter storm of january 31-february 2, 2011.
  • After midnight fireworks marking the chinese new year, a fire erupted at the five-star sheraton hotel in shenyang district, liaoning in china. the hotel was the tallest in northeastern china. the fire was not extinguished by firefighters because ladders were too low to reach the upper floors of the building. however, no injuries or casualties were reported.
  • In its first official response to preliminary results indicating a landslide vote for southern sudan independence, the sudanese government agrees to accept them. vice president ali osman taha stated that the government will ampquotto maintain good neighborly relations with the southampquot.
  • Colleen larose (also known as ampquotjihad jaineampquot) pleads guilty for participating in a terrorist plot against a swedish cartoonist whose work offends many muslims.
  • Former minister for communications a. raja was arrested by the indian central bureau of investigation along with other officials involved in the 2g spectrum fraud.
  • The kazakhstan parliament approves a bill that gives the president the power of declaring a snap presidential election.
  • The palestinian authority has announced that it will hold local elections, originally scheduled for june 2010.
  • Wen jiabao, the chinese premier, visits jinzhai county in jiangxi province to celebrate chinese new year together with local farmers.
  • John key, prime minister of new zealand, announces general elections for november 26. this is an unusually long notice.
  • Dmitry medvedev (president of russia) expands the kremlin’s human rights council and authorizes it to investigate the cases sergei magnitsky & mikhail khodorkovsky.
  • Craig oliver, a bbc executive, is selected to replace andy coulson in the role of british prime minister david cameron’s director for communications. (''the guardian''))
  • The united states senate votes 47-51 against repealing healthcare reforms.
  • Scientists have rediscovered part of new zealand's pink and white terraces. this natural wonder was apparently destroyed by an eruption some 125 years ago.
  • South korea orders the culling three million animals in order to combat foot and mouth disease.
  • Nasa's kepler mission announces that six planets orbiting the star kepler-11 have been discovered.
  • Ian thorpe, an australian swimmer, announces his retirement in order to compete at the london olympics 2012.
  • Japanese police investigate match fixing allegations in sumo wrestling.
  • Gary neville, a footballer for england and manchester united, announces his retirement.
  • Mubarak supporters, who are believed to be under the mubarak regime's direction, demonstrated in cairo and alexandria, attacking protestors with stones and molotov cocktails.
  • Mohamed elbaradei of the egyptian opposition raises concerns about clashes in cairo turning into a "bloodbath".
  • Egyptian state television urges egyptians to flee tahrir square, cairo.
  • Al jazeera asks nilesat, an egyptian satellite company, to rebroadcast its signal or face legal consequences.
  • Ahmad abdallah, al arabiya journalist, is reported to be missing. he was later found by pro-mubarak supporters.
  • Pro-mubarak protestors attacked cnn anchor anderson cooper, and his crew. the attack was successfully captured.
  • P. j. crowley, spokesperson for the united states department of state, is criticised for appealing to egypt's "all sides" to "show restraint & avoid violence".
  • The ongoing crisis in egypt is being discussed by other world leaders.
  • Cyclone yasi - queensland, australia braces for severe tropical cyclone yasi, which is expected to be the strongest in australian history. (reuters)cyclone yasi has forced the closure of airports in north queensland, including cairns airport as well as townsville airport. (new zealand stuff.) cyclone yasi moves through northeastern australia.
  • Wikileaks and julian assange receive awards: the sydney peace medal is presented to julian assange, wikileaks founder. (news limited). a norwegian mp nominates wikileaks to receive the nobel peace prize. he said that wikileaks had contributed to the fight for human rights, democracy, and freedom of expression globally by exposing corruption, war crimes, and torture -- sometimes even by norwegian allies."
  • The sydney peace medal is presented to julian assange, wikileaks founder.
  • Norwegian mp nominated wikileaks to the nobel peace prize. he said that wikileaks had "contributed to the struggle for human right, democracy, and freedom of expression globally by exposing corruption, war crimes, and torture -- sometimes even by allies of norway".
  • Carl j. barbier, a united states federal judge, rules that ken feinberg, deepwater horizon oil spillage compensation fund administrator ken feinberg, should inform people that he works for bp.

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February 02, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 02, 2011:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.59
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $344.45
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.93
  • General Electric GE: opens at $20.84
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $163.40

Exchange Rates on February 02, 2011:

  • 1 USD = 81.53 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9876 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.94 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.556 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 112.58 JPY

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

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Cesena - Catania : 1 - 1
  • Chievo - Napoli : 2 - 0
  • Fiorentina - Genoa : 1 - 0
  • Palermo - Juventus : 2 - 1
  • Parma - Lecce : 0 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Charleroi - Germinal : 2 - 0
  • Eupen - Waregem : 0 - 2
  • Genk - St Truiden : 1 - 1
  • Lokeren - Cercle Brugge : 2 - 1
  • Mechelen - Kortrijk : 1 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Bristol Rvs - Milton Keynes Dons : 1 - 2
  • Notts County - Walsall : 1 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Birmingham - Man City : 2 - 2
  • Blackburn - Tottenham : 0 - 1
  • Blackpool - West Ham : 1 - 3
  • Bolton - Wolves : 1 - 0
  • Fulham - Newcastle : 1 - 0
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February 02, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 2nd is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

Rabbit chinese zodiac sign

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 02, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:35 am and setting at 06:08 pm.

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

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Who was born on February 02, 2011?


Famous people born on February 02, 2011:

  • Noah Csincsak

    Noah is the american child of tv celebrities.

Whose famous birthday is on February 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 2nd:

  • Gale Gordon
    Gale Gordon

    Gale gordon was an american actor known for his roles in television and radio, particularly for his work on the lucy show and here's lucy.

  • Gemma Arterton
    Gemma Arterton

    Gemma arterton is a british actress known for her roles in blockbuster films such as 'quantum of solace' and 'prince of persia: the sands of...

  • David Jason
    David Jason

    British comedian, jason is featured on tv's "open all hours" and the "only fools and horses" tv series.

  • Jascha Heifetz
    Jascha Heifetz

    Lithuanian-american musician, who was world-famous for his solo playing with all the great orchestras around the globe.

  • Stan Getz
    Stan Getz

    Philadelphia, pennsylvania -- jazz tenor saxophonist (benny goodman and jimmy dorsey).

  • Ina Garten
    Ina Garten

    American tv personality and author.

  • Abba Eban
    Abba Eban

    Israeli politician and diplomat, as well as a scholar of hebrew and arabic languages.

  • Elaine Stritch
    Elaine Stritch

    American actress with a varied and long career.

  • Tom Smothers
    Tom Smothers

    American comedian who performed with his brother, dick as a duo on the tv series "the smothers brothers comedy hour.

  • Jennifer Westfeldt
    Jennifer Westfeldt

    American screenwriter and actress.

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


You are 13 years 1 month old,

or 157 months and 27 days old,

or 686 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4804 days old,

if you were born on February 02, 2011.

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

There are 310 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 2nd 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on February 02, 2011:

  • Edward Amy

    Canadian soldier (d. 2011).

  • Margaret John

    Welsh actress (b. 1926).

  • Defne Joy Foster

    Turkish-american actress, presenter and vj (d. 2011).

  • Adriano Bozzolo
  • Roger Strickland
  • Alberto Burdese
  • Gemma D'Alba
  • José Muñoz Ávila
  • Daniela Castelo

What famous deaths happened on February 2nd?

Famous deaths on February 2nd:

  • Boris Karloff
    Boris Karloff

    Boris karloff was a british actor known for his portrayal of frankenstein's monster in the 1931 film 'frankenstein' and for his work in...

  • Gene Kelly
    Gene Kelly

    American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.

  • Anna May Wong
    Anna May Wong

    Actress (thief in baghdad), passes away at 56.

  • Wendy Barrie
    Wendy Barrie

    British-american actress.

  • Barry Morse
    Barry Morse

    Canadian actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1918).

  • Donald Pleasence
    Donald Pleasence

    Donald pleasence was an english actor known for his role as dr.

  • Bob Elliott
    Bob Elliott

    Bob elliott was an american comedian known for his work as one half of the comedy duo bob and ray.

  • Vijay Arora
    Vijay Arora

    Indian actor in television and film (born 1944).

  • Bert Parks
    Bert Parks

    American actor, singer, television personality; miss america telecast presenter (b. 1914).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 2nd

holidays

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


Holidays on February 02, 2011:

  • Ancient Latvia - Veja Diena observed.
  • St. Adelbald
  • Catholicism - Candlemas, The Presentation of the Lord, The Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, World Day for Consecrated Life (also February 3 in the United States).
  • United States and Canada - Groundhog Day.
  • Scotland - A quarter day in the Christian calendar (due to Candlemas).
  • Paganism - Imbolc (in northern hemisphere), Lughnasadh (in southern hemisphere).
  • Czech Republic - Hromnice.
  • St. Cornelius
  • France - CrOpe Day.

Observances on February 02, 2011:

  • World Wetlands Day
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February 02, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 02, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 31st and February 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 02, 2011 was Grenade by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

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

The music chart in the USA on February 02, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 31st and February 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Grenade youtube
  2. - Firework youtube
  3. - Black And Yellow
  4. - Tonight (I'm Lovin' You)
  5. - What's My Name?

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 02, 2011 was Can't Be Friends by Trey Songz, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

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

The R&B music chart on February 02, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 31st and February 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Can't Be Friends
  2. - What's My Name?
  3. - No BS
  4. - Aston Martin Music
  5. - Fall For Your Type

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

The number 1 Latin song on February 02, 2011 was Danza Kuduro by Don Omar & Lucenzo, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

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

The Latin music chart on February 02, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 31st and February 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Danza Kuduro
  2. - Ni Lo Intentes
  3. - Loca
  4. - Lo Mejor De Mi Vida Eres Tu
  5. - Me Encantaria

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

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

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

The Debt

The Debt

Release year: 2011

Directed by: John Madden

Starring: Helen Mirren, Sam Worthington, Tom Wilkinson, Ciarán Hinds

Country: United States of America

Love and Other Drugs

Love and Other Drugs

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Edward Zwick

Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway, Judy Greer, Oliver Platt

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on February 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 Green Hornet

The Green Hornet

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Michel Gondry

Edwardian Farm

Edwardian Farm

Release year: 2010

Starring: Peter Ginn, Ruth Goodman, Alex Langlands

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

In Between Men

In Between Men

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Jennifer Gelfer

Glory Daze

Glory Daze

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Ramon Fernandez

Backwash

Backwash

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Danny Leiner

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

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

The Sentry by Robert Crais

The Sentry

By:

Joe Pike saves the life of a man. The man's family is oddly bitter after Joe Pike saves his life. Perhaps they aren't who they seem, even the seductive Dru.

The Longest War by Peter L. Bergen

The Longest War

By:

Ten years have passed since those horrendous attacks on the World Trade Center. After seven years of conflict, the last US combat soldiers left Iraq. They then moved into Afghanistan.

The Outlaws by W. E. B. Griffin and William E. Butterworth IV

The Outlaws

By:

The Office of Organizational Analysis, the former Presidential Agent, has been disbanded. Charley Castillo, his colleagues and an adversarial Commander in Chief have all retired.

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

By:

The first book in Stieg Larsson’s exciting Millenium series, featuring Lisbeth Slander, combines murder mystery, family saga and love story into one compellingly complex and atmospheric novel.

Tick Tock by James Patterson, Michael Ledwidge

Tick Tock

By:

Michael Bennett, NYC's top detective, has a major problem. The Son of Sam, Werewolf of Wisteria, and Mad Bomber have all returned. Tick--a killer’s countdown begins. A rash of horrific crimes has decimated the city, causing chaos and terrorizing all …

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

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

Marvel Super Hero Squad: Comic Combat

Marvel Super Hero Squad: Comic Combat

Platform: Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Fighting, Beat 'em up

Publisher: THQ Vivendi Games

Blobster

Blobster

Platform: iOS

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: Chillingo

Combat of Giants: Dinosaurs 3D

Combat of Giants: Dinosaurs 3D

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Role-playing game

Publisher: Ubisoft

All Kamen Rider: Rider Generation

All Kamen Rider: Rider Generation

Platform: Nintendo DS

Publisher: Bandai Namco Games

Dirt 3

Dirt 3

Platform: Microsoft Windows OS X PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Codemasters Feral Interactive (Mac OS X)

history

Who was the US President on February 02, 2011?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on February 02, 2011?

On February 02, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

history

What is special about February 2nd?

February 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of February. 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 February 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Moro conflict: patikul and sulu shootout: five soldiers, three militants, and several other people were killed in an attack in patikul (sulu), in the philippines.
  • 2018 - Relations china-united kingdom: in the midst of perceived erosion in freedoms in hong kong and britain, prime minister theresa may ends a three-day visit in china. it is estimated that there were ps9 billion worth of trade agreements.
  • 2017 - Relations between georgia and the european union: the european parliament unanimously approved visa-free schengen for georgia.

Find out more about February 2nd

history

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 February 2011?

February 2011 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.

Discover how February 2011 calendar looked like.

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