Monday April 11, 2011: on this day

April 11, 2011 was the 101st day of the year 2011, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Monday.

Is April 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 April 11, 2011, who was born and died on April 11, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 11, 2011, which were the most popular songs (ex. E.T. by Katy Perry), movies (e.g. Kick-Ass, directed by Matthew Vaughn), 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 April 11th, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 11, 2011?


April 11, 2011 was a Monday and it was the 101st day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 11, 2011 can also be written as 4/11/2011 in the US and as 11/4/2011 in UK and Europe.

April 11, 2011 in April 2011 calendar

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April 11, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 11, 2011:

  • 2011 minsk metro bombing
  • Laurent gbagbo, former president of ivorian, is detained in abidjan by supporters and president alassane ouattara. this arrest brings an end to the civil war in ivorian in 2010-2011.
  • Protests in syria 2011
  • Demonstrations are held at damascus university by students to show solidarity with the protestors who were killed during the unrest.
  • Syrian forces storm damascus university and kill student
  • Egyptian revolution of 2011
  • Tahrir square is still occupied by demonstrators calling for reform acceleration.
  • Essam sharaf, the prime minister of egypt, apologizes for violence against protesters in tahrir square. he also calls for an investigation by the courts.
  • Minsk: at least 11 people are reported to have been killed and many more injured by the explosion at oktyabrskaya metro station in minsk.
  • Ivorian crisis/second ivorian civil war, 2010-2011
  • Libyan civil war 2011: rebels in libya reject the african union peace plan because it doesn't include gaddafi's removal from libya.
  • 27 people were killed in fighting between rebels and government forces in the central african republic.
  • French law bans the burqa & niqab
  • According to forbes, carlos slim, a mexican businessman is once again the richest man on the planet.
  • Intel announces that the atom processor (formerly codenamed ampquotoak trailampquot), will be available in devices starting in may. it is specifically designed for netbook/tablet devices. (intel release).
  • Highland capital filed an adversary proceeding in the u.s. bankruptcy court, new york regarding the lyondell restructuring. it was against ubs ag's securities unit for third-party interference with a contract between highland capital and lyondell.
  • Japan still has over 14,000 missing persons, one month after the 2011 tohoku earthquake/tsunami.
  • To apologize, the president of tokyo electric power co. visited fukushima prefecture's government offices and the command center for fukushima i nuke accidents.
  • Japan is struck by a magnitude 6.6 aftershock just one month after the main earthquake. it knocks out power to fukushima i almost for an hour.
  • India has repatriated 39 prisoners from pakistan as a gesture of goodwill.
  • Tajikistan authorities are planning to ban text messaging divorce.
  • A military court sentenced maikel nabil, an egyptian blogger, to three years imprisonment for criticizing the army.
  • Farooque ahmed was sentenced to 23 years imprisonment in the usa for plotting attacks against the washington metro system.
  • Gokarna bista, nepal's energy minister, is attacked in katmandu
  • After protesting against recent fuel price rises, kizza besigye, uganda's opposition leader is taken into custody
  • Following recent allegations of sexual abuse, stephen smith, australia's minister for defence, ordered an investigation into how women are treated at the australian defence force academy.
  • Ali abdullah saleh, president of yemen, welcomes the proposal from the gulf cooperation council to have him stand in for his vice-president.
  • The university of oxford criticizes david cameron, british prime minister, for his ampquotincorrected and highly misleadingampquot claim about only one black student being enrolled at oxford in 2009. during a question and answer session on the effect of higher tuition fees on poorer students, cameron had called the figures ampquotdisgracefulampquot. according to the university, at least 26 students of color were there in that year.
  • Warren bradley, former liverpool city council leader, writes confidentially to nick clegg urging him to leave the coalition government and to let the lib dems "disappear into the annals" of history.
  • Former governor of massachusetts mitt mitt romney announced that he would be running for the republican party nomination to president of the united states.
  • Stan kroenke, an american businessman, acquires 62.89% in premier league club arsenal
  • Shane watson, an australian cricketer, breaks the world record in one day internationals for the most sixes in one match. this was in the second match against bangladesh.
  • The u.s. attorney's office in san diego announced that 10 people have been charged with point shaving schemes involving college basketball games. two former players and an assistant coach of the university of san diego men’s basketball team are among those being charged.
  • 2011 syrian protests: students participate in demonstrations at damascus university in solidarity with those who have been killed during the unrest. (press tv) student killed in protest at damascus university by syrian forces
  • 2011 egyptian revolution: demonstrators are still in tahrir square pleading for reform acceleration. (reuters) the prime minister of egypt essam shaf apologizes for the violence committed against protesters at tahrir square. he also calls for a judicial inquiry.
  • 2010-2011 ivorian crisis/second ivorian civil war : laurent gbagbo is arrested and captured in abidjan. gbagbo was reportedly taken to alassane ouattara's headquarters. french reports claim that he was captured and held by ouattara supporters, while contradictory reports indicate that he was taken prisoner by french special forces.
  • Laurent gbagbo was captured in abidjan and taken into custody. gbagbo was reportedly taken to alassane ouattara's headquarters. french reports claim that he was captured and held by ouattara supporters, while contradictory reports indicate that he was taken prisoner by french special forces.
  • Japan's government announces that it will evacuate additional towns around the fukushima i nuclear power plant in the event of a continuing crisis.
  • Vincent c. gray is arrested as he protests against a us budget deal.
  • An explosion in the minsk metro, belarus kills 15 people and injures 204 others.

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

Stock market quotes on April 11, 2011:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $85.95
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $334.06
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.19
  • General Electric GE: opens at $20.24
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $163.44

Exchange Rates on April 11, 2011:

  • 1 USD = 84.63 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9563 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9064 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.5391 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 122.13 JPY

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

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Bochum - Hertha : 0 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Zaragoza - Getafe : 2 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Tours - Ajaccio : 2 - 2

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Liverpool - Man City : 3 - 0
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April 11, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 11th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

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

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

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

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


Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 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 April 11, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 12:08 pm and setting at 02:48 am.

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

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Who was born on April 11, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on April 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 11th:

  • Jeremy Clarkson
    Jeremy Clarkson

    Jeremy clarkson is a british journalist known for co-presenting the popular tv show top gear.

  • Vincent Gallo
    Vincent Gallo

    American actor, director, and musician, known for his controversial and avant-garde work.

  • Lisa Stansfield
    Lisa Stansfield

    Blue zone is an english singer-songwriter/actress.

  • Joel Grey
    Joel Grey

    American actor, comedian, and dancer.

  • Natacha Régnier
    Natacha Régnier

    Belgian actress.

  • Bill Irwin
    Bill Irwin

    American actor, choreographer, clown and mime, who combined his talents in creating characters for comedy skits.

  • Kelli Garner
    Kelli Garner

    American actress.

  • Morgan Lily
    Morgan Lily

    American actress.

  • David Banner
    David Banner

    David banner is a rapper known for his hit single 'like a pimp' and for his activism in social and political issues.

  • AJ Michalka
    AJ Michalka

    Aj michalka is a musician known for her work as one half of the musical duo aly & aj.

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


You are 13 years and 14 days old,

or 156 months and 14 days old,

or 680 weeks and 3 days old,

or 4763 days old,

if you were born on April 11, 2011.

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

There are 351 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 11th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on April 11, 2011:

  • Larry Sweeney

    American wrestler and manager (b. 1981).

  • La Esterella

    Flemish singer (born 1919).

  • Lewis Binford
  • Álvaro Morales Rodríguez
  • Billy Bang
  • Lacy Gibson
  • André Raynauld
  • Angela Scoular
  • Juan Lobos

What famous deaths happened on April 11th?

Famous deaths on April 11th:

  • Jonathan Winters
    Jonathan Winters

    American comedian and master of mimicry.

  • Harry Secombe
    Harry Secombe

    British entertainer, known as the "nicest man in british showbiz.

  • Cathy O'Donnell
    Cathy O'Donnell

    American actress (born in 1923).

  • Kent Taylor
    Kent Taylor

    Actor (boston blackie rough riders), died at 79.

  • Kurt Vonnegut

    Kurt Vonnegut was an American novelist, essayist, and playwright known for his satirical literary style and his anti-war views.

  • Maurice Hilleman

    Maurice Hilleman was an American microbiologist who developed over 40 vaccines, including those for measles, mumps, hepatitis A, hepatitis...

  • Kypton Vonnegut

    Kypton Vonnegut was a renowned American novelist and short story writer, celebrated for his satirical and darkly humorous works.

  • Llewelyn Llywelyn

    Medieval Welsh prince who was the last sovereign prince of Wales before its conquest by Edward I of England.

  • Hiliary Koprowski

    Renowned virologist known for his work on developing the first successful live polio vaccine.

  • Novi Levi

    Novi Levi was an Italian essayist and Holocaust survivor whose writings examined the human experience and moral dilemmas.

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


Holidays on April 11, 2011:

  • Juan Santamarfa Day, anniversary of his death in the Battle of Rivas (State holiday in Costa Rica).
  • The Feast Day of Martyr Antipas in the Greek Orthodox Church.

Saints celebrated on April 11, 2011:

  • Saint Stanislas
  • Saint Godeberta
  • Saint Gemma of Lucca
  • Saint Danidl of Grimbergen
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April 11, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 11, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 11th and April 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on April 11, 2011 was E.T. by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

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

The music chart in the USA on April 11, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - E.T.
  2. - S&M
  3. - Just Can't Get Enough
  4. - F**K You (Forget You)
  5. - Born This Way

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

The number 1 R&B song on April 11, 2011 was Look At Me Now by Chris Brown Featuring Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

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

The R&B music chart on April 11, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Look At Me Now
  2. - All Of The Lights
  3. - Moment 4 Life
  4. - 6 Foot 7 Foot
  5. - Did It On'em

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

The number 1 Latin song on April 11, 2011 was Lluvia Al Corazon by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

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

The Latin music chart on April 11, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Lluvia Al Corazon
  2. - Corazon Sin Cara
  3. - Me Encantaria
  4. - Danza Kuduro
  5. - Ni Lo Intentes

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

The most popular movies on April 11, 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

Thor

Thor

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Kenneth Branagh

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston

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

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

The most popular TV Series on April 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

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

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

The Pale King by David Foster Wallace

The Pale King

By:

The IRS Regional Examination Center in Peoria (Illinois) agents look ordinary enough for David Foster Wallace, a newly arrived trainee.

Heaven Is for Real by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent

Heaven Is for Real

By:

After life-saving surgery, a young boy returns home with amazing stories about his trip to heaven. Heaven Is for Real tells the story of the four year old son of a Nebraska pastor who, during emergency surgery, slips out of …

City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare

City of Fallen Angels

By:

Trust is dangerous and love is destructive. Get ready to dive into the fourth installment of the international bestselling Mortal Instruments series. Shadowhunters novel City of Fallen Angels.

Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

Water for Elephants

By:

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 …

The Paris Wife by Paula McLain

The Paris Wife

By:

The Paris Wife is a deeply moving story about ambition and betrayal. It captures the love affair of two extraordinary people: Ernest Hemingway, and Hadley,

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

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

CardMon Hero

CardMon Hero

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Card battle, MMORPG

Publisher: HanbitSoft

Blocks That Matter

Blocks That Matter

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Xbox 360

Genre: Puzzle, platform

Publisher: Swing Swing Submarine

Airport Simulator

Airport Simulator

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Simulation game

Publisher: Layernet

Blobster

Blobster

Platform: iOS

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: Chillingo

Cities XL 2012

Cities XL 2012

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: City simulator

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

history

Who was the US President on April 11, 2011?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on April 11, 2011?

On April 11, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about April 11th?

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

  • 2019 - The sudanese army surrounds the capital khartoum's presidential palace and takes control of state media buildings. this is amid protests against president omar al-bashir. a number of senior ministers, including abdel rahim mohammed hussein, were reportedly detained.
  • 2018 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: royal saudi air defense intercepts an ballistic missile from yemen that was fired over riyadh, saudi arabia. this caused panic among residents. houthis claim they launched several burkan-2 missiles against targets in saudi arabia including oil facilities owned by saudi aramco. two qasef-1 drones operated by houthis were also shot down by saudi air defenses close to the border.
  • 2017 - Russian military intervention in syria, syrian civil war: according to russia's defence ministry, two soldiers were killed in a mortar attack in syria. another soldier was injured. the ministry didn't specify the date or location of the attack. (radio free europe/radio liberty). 18 members of syria's democratic forces were mistakenly killed by an airstrike led by the us in an attempt to kill isis soldiers.

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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 April 2011?

April 2011 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 2011 calendar looked like.

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