Saturday October 15, 2011: on this day

October 15, 2011 was the 288th day of the year 2011, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is October 15, 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 October 15, 2011, who was born and died on October 15, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 15, 2011, which were the most popular songs (ex. Someone Like You by Adele), movies (e.g. Kick-Ass, directed by Matthew Vaughn), TV series (e.g. Man Up) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 15th, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 15, 2011?


October 15, 2011 was a Saturday and it was the 288th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 15, 2011 can also be written as 10/15/2011 in the US and as 15/10/2011 in UK and Europe.

October 15, 2011 in October 2011 calendar

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October 15, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 15, 2011:

  • 2011 yemeni protests: nine people have been killed and many more injured in sana'a, yemen. security forces used tear gas and live ammunition as a way to disperse protestors.
  • U.s. and afghan forces repelled a taliban attack on a nato base in afghanistan's panjshir province. four militants were reportedly killed.
  • According to the united states department of commerce, retail sales in the united states increased at an unprecedented rate of 1.1% in september. this is compared with their previous seven-month average.
  • U.s. energy giant kinder morgan has agreed to purchase el paso natural gas exploration company and pipeline company el paso in cash and stock for $21.1 billion.
  • Protests against occupy wall street
  • At least 70 people were reported to have been injured when masked rioters invaded the peaceful protests in rome and attacked property. riot police clashed with the protesters in rome.
  • France defeats wales 9-8 at eden park, auckland, new zealand in the semi-final of rugby world cup 2011.
  • After defeating cuba, 2-1, in the 2011 baseball world cup final, the netherlands became the first european nation to win a professional baseball championship.
  • Officials from yemen report that ibrahim al-banna (the media chief of al-qaeda's arabian peninsula) was killed in an air strike on friday in yemen's shabwa governorate.
  • Occupy wall street activists, who oppose economic inequality and corporate greed, took to the streets of many cities around the world, including sydney and bucharest, taipei and tokyo.

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October 15, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Catania - Inter : 2 - 1
  • Milan - Palermo : 3 - 0
  • Napoli - Parma : 1 - 2

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Bergen - Kortrijk : 3 - 1
  • Lokeren - Genk : 3 - 1
  • Mechelen - Cercle Brugge : 1 - 2
  • Oud-Heverlee Leuven - Westerlo : 1 - 1
  • St Truiden - Germinal : 2 - 4

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bayern Munich - Hertha : 4 - 0
  • Mainz - Augsburg : 0 - 1
  • M'gladbach - Leverkusen : 2 - 2
  • Schalke 04 - Kaiserslautern : 1 - 2
  • Stuttgart - Hoffenheim : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Duisburg - Ingolstadt : 3 - 1
  • Union Berlin - Karlsruhe : 2 - 0
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October 15, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 15, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 15, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on October 15th, 2011 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 15, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 15, 2011 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 15, 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 October 15, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 08:08 pm and setting at 11:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 12, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Nov 10, 2011.

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Who was born on October 15, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on October 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 15th:

  • Tito Jackson
    Tito Jackson

    Tito jackson is a guitarist best known as a member of the famous jackson 5 band.

  • Kiko Mizuhara
    Kiko Mizuhara

    Kiko mizuhara is a japanese model known for her work in the fashion industry and her appearances in various magazines and fashion shows.

  • Penny Marshall
    Penny Marshall

    Penny marshall was an american actress, director, and producer, best known for her role as laverne defazio on the television sitcom laverne...

  • Keyshia Cole
    Keyshia Cole

    Keyshia cole is an american r&b singer known for her soulful voice and emotional lyrics.

  • Lee Iacocca
    Lee Iacocca

    American self-made man who rose to the top of the ford motor co.

  • Mira Nair
    Mira Nair

    Indian-american actress and producer.

  • Jean Peters
    Jean Peters

    American actress.

  • Jaci Velasquez
    Jaci Velasquez

    Rock singer.

  • Dominic West
    Dominic West

    Dominic west is a british actor known for his roles in the wire and the affair.

  • John Kenneth Galbraith
    John Kenneth Galbraith

    Economist (affluent society-58 hillman award).

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October 15, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 6 months old,

or 150 months and 9 days old,

or 653 weeks and 4 days old,

or 4575 days old,

if you were born on October 15, 2011.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 15, 2011?

There are 174 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 15, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 15, 2011.

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October 15, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 15, 2011:

  • Betty Driver
    Betty Driver

    English actress, singer, and author (b. 1920).

  • Pietro Mazzacurati
  • Mario Agliati
  • Antonio Delitala
  • Marylène Kraft

What famous deaths happened on October 15th?

Famous deaths on October 15th:

  • Pat O'Brien
    Pat O'Brien

    American actor.

  • Edie Adams
    Edie Adams

    American actress and singer (born 1927).

  • Henny Porten
    Henny Porten

    German actress and one of the first silent film stars in germany.

  • Trestan Hart

    Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.

  • Dmonte Coleman

    Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking plays.

  • Govind Desai

    Renowned Indian novelist and Sahitya Akademi Award winner.

  • Thaddeaus Koscuiszko

    Famous for his role in the American Revolutionary War and Polish independence efforts.

  • Silvie Townsend

    Renowned British author known for her captivating novels.

  • Jaree Al-Sabah

    Jaree Al-Sabah was a prominent Kuwaiti politician who served as the Prime Minister of Kuwait from 1978 to 1991.

  • Thomas Sankara

    Former President of Burkina Faso known for his progressive policies and anti-imperialist stance.

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October 15, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 15, 2011:

  • United States - White Cane Safety Day, National Grouch Day, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Teresa of Avila
  • Roman festivals - the Equirria or October equus: sacrifice of a horse to Mars
  • French Republican Calendar - Amaryllis (Amaryllis) Day, twenty-fourth day in the Month of VendTmiaire

Observances on October 15, 2011:

  • International Day of Rural Women
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October 15, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 15, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 10th and October 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 15, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 2011 was Someone Like You by Adele, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 15, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 15, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Someone Like You youtube
  2. - Moves Like Jagger
  3. - Pumped Up Kicks
  4. - Stereo Hearts
  5. - Party Rock Anthem

October 15, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 15, 2011 was She Will by Lil Wayne Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 15, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 15, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - She Will
  2. - Headlines
  3. - Marvin & Chardonnay
  4. - That Way
  5. - Otis

October 15, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 15, 2011 was Rain Over Me by Pitbull Featuring Marc Anthony, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 15, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 15, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Rain Over Me
  2. - Give Me Everything
  3. - Taboo
  4. - Olvidame
  5. - Di Que Regresaras

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October 15, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 15, 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

In Time

In Time

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Andrew Niccol

Starring: Justin Timberlake, Amanda Seyfried, Cillian Murphy, Olivia Wilde

Country: United States of America

October 15, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 15, 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:

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

Exposure

Exposure

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Gordon Scott Venters

Dream House

Dream House

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Jim Sheridan

October 15, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 15, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Art Of Fielding by Chad Harbach

The Art Of Fielding

By:

Henry Skrimshander, a Westish College baseball star, seems set for the big league until he makes a terrible throw. Five people were affected by his mistake.

Lethal by Sandra Brown

Lethal

By:

Honor Gillette rushes to help a sick man who informs her four-year-old daughter that he is in their backyard. Honor Gillette is shocked to learn that the "sick" man was Lee Coburn, who was accused of killing seven people last …

Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard

Killing Lincoln

By:

This riveting historical story of the events surrounding the assassination and murder of Abraham Lincoln is the first book of history by Bill O'Reilly. The anchor of The O'Reilly Factor tells the story

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

The Help

By:

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 Swerve by Stephen Greenblatt

The Swerve

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Winner of 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Non-Fiction. Winner of 2011 National Book Award for Non-Fiction. Stephen Greenblatt is a world-renowned scholar who has created both an innovative and enduring work of non-fiction.

October 15, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 15, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Marvel Super Hero Squad Online

Marvel Super Hero Squad Online

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X

Genre: Massively multiplayer online role-playing game

Ant Raid

Ant Raid

Platform: iOS

Genre: Real-time strategy

Blueprint 3D

Blueprint 3D

Platform: iOS

Genre: Puzzle video game

Publisher: FDG Entertainment

Clan of Champions

Clan of Champions

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: JP Acquire; NA NIS America

Annoying Orange: Kitchen Carnage

Annoying Orange: Kitchen Carnage

Platform: iOS, Android

Publisher: Bottle Rocket Studios

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Who was the US President on October 15, 2011?

On October 15, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 15, 2011?

On October 15, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 15, 2011?

On October 15, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 15th?

October 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of October. 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 October 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 cologne attack: three people are hurt when a man sets fire to a fast-food outlet in cologne's main station and then takes a woman hostage. later, german counter-terrorism units rescue the woman.
  • 2017 - 2017 iraqi-kurdish conflict: battle of kirkuk (2017): iraqi troops advance on kurdish-held territory surrounding the city of kirkuk. in the vicinity of cities, there have been reports of clashes.
  • 2016 - At least 55 people were killed in the iraqi civil war (2014-2017), 2016 oct baghdad attacks: an attack on a shi'ite mosque, a check-point at the police station and the family of an anti islamic state sunni paramilitary leader have resulted in the deaths of at least 55 iraqis. (reuters)isil claims responsibility for the takeback of iraqi forces' launching of mosul, its stronghold.

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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 October 2011?

October 2011 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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