What happened on Saturday August 11, 2007?

About August 11th, 2007, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Taliban launched repeated attacks on Firebase Anaconda in Uruzgan Province for the third consecutive time, resulting in significant casualties. They also attempted unsuccessful attacks in Kandahar and Helmand provinces, demonstrating ongoing insurgent activity in the region.
  • Day of the week: August 11th, 2007 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Beautiful Girls by Sean Kingston
  • #1 UK song: The Way I Are by Timbaland featuring Doe & Keri Hilson
  • Popular movie: Iron Man directed by Jon Favreau

More about August 11th, 2007? See below for more news and curiosities on August 11th, 2007.

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August 11, 2007: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 11, 2007:

  • Taliban Attacks in Afghanistan The Taliban launched repeated attacks on Firebase Anaconda in Uruzgan Province for the third consecutive time, resulting in significant casualties. They also attempted unsuccessful attacks in Kandahar and Helmand provinces, demonstrating ongoing insurgent activity in the region.
  • New York City Terror Alert New York City was placed on high alert following a specific al Qaeda bomb threat, underscoring the continued terrorism concerns in the post-9/11 era and the heightened security measures in major urban centers.
  • Sierra Leone Presidential and Parliamentary Elections Presidential and parliamentary elections were held in Sierra Leone, marking a significant milestone in the country's post-civil war democratic process. This was the first national election since the end of the civil conflict in 2002, representing a crucial step towards political stability and democratic governance.
  • Tragic Assassination in Iraq A roadside bomb killed the Governor of Ad-Diwaniyah Province, Khalil Jalil Haza, and the provincial police chief, Major-General Khalid Hassan. This incident highlighted the ongoing security challenges and political instability in Iraq during this period.
  • Venezuela's Regional Pipeline Proposal Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez proposed constructing a strategic pipeline linking Venezuela and Caribbean states, with a specific focus on supplying Cuba. This initiative represented a significant geopolitical and economic strategy aimed at strengthening regional energy cooperation.
  • Russia Enhances Air Defense Infrastructure Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the first step in a large-scale air defense program by installing a new radar station in Lekhtusi, near St. Petersburg. This move signaled Russia's continued investment in military modernization and strategic defense capabilities.
  • Meteor Shower Over Sonora Reports suggested a potential meteor shower occurring over Sonora, California, presenting an interesting astronomical event for sky watchers and scientists.

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August 11, 2007: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 11, 2007: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Anderlecht - Lokeren : 1 - 0
  • Bergen - Mechelen : 1 - 1
  • Cercle Brugge - Waregem : 2 - 0
  • Gent - Genk : 5 - 0
  • Roeselare - Dender : 3 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bayern Munich - Hansa Rostock : 3 - 0
  • Bochum - Werder Bremen : 2 - 2
  • Ein Frankfurt - Hertha : 1 - 0
  • Hannover - Hamburg : 0 - 1
  • Leverkusen - Cottbus : 0 - 0

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Auxerre - Bordeaux : 0 - 2
  • Lorient - Monaco : 2 - 1
  • Marseille - Rennes : 0 - 0
  • Nancy - Caen : 1 - 0
  • Nice - Strasbourg : 1 - 0

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Barnsley - Coventry : 1 - 4
  • Bristol City - QPR : 2 - 2
  • Burnley - West Brom : 2 - 1
  • Cardiff - Stoke : 0 - 1
  • Charlton - Scunthorpe : 1 - 1
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What day of the week was August 11, 2007?


August 11, 2007 was a Saturday and it was the 223rd day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 2007 can also be written as 8/11/2007 in the US and as 11/8/2007 in UK and Europe.

August 11, 2007 in August 2007 calendar

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August 11, 2007: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 11, 2007 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 6th and August 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 11, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 2007 was Beautiful Girls by Sean Kingston, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

  1. - Beautiful Girls youtube
  2. - Hey There Delilah youtube
  3. - Big Girls Don't Cry youtube
  4. - Umbrella youtube
  5. - The Way I Are youtube

August 11, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 11, 2007 was The Way I Are by Timbaland featuring Doe & Keri Hilson, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

  1. - The Way I Are youtube
  2. - Foundations youtube
  3. - With Every Heartbeat youtube
  4. - Stronger youtube
  5. - Big Girls Don't Cry youtube

August 11, 2007: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 11, 2007 was When I See U by Fantasia, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

  1. - When I See U
  2. - Make Me Better
  3. - Do You
  4. - teachme
  5. - Same Girl
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August 11, 2007: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th is Leo.

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August 11, 2007: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 2007 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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August 11, 2007: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 11, 2007 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 2007 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 August 11, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:15 am and setting at 08:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Aug 28, 2007.

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How old is someone born on August 11, 2007?


Someone born on August 11, 2007 is:

17 years 9 months old,

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