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see horoscope and birth chart for October 16, 2011What happened on Sunday, October 16, 2011?
About October 16th, 2011, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 16, 2011, a 100-year-old man set a world record by completing a marathon, showcasing remarkable endurance and inspiring many. This achievement highlighted the potential for physical activity at any age.
- Day of the week: October 16th, 2011 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Someone Like You by Adele
- Popular movie: Warrior directed by Gavin O'Connor
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- October 16, 2011: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was October 16, 2011?
- October 16, 2011: What famous people died on that day?
- October 16, 2011: Number 1 song on that day
- October 16, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 16, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on October 16, 2011?
- Back in 2011
October 16, 2011: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 16, 2011:
- 100-year-old marathon runner sets world record On October 16, 2011, a 100-year-old man set a world record by completing a marathon, showcasing remarkable endurance and inspiring many. This achievement highlighted the potential for physical activity at any age. source: bbc.com
- Tragic death of Dan Wheldon in IndyCar crash On October 16, 2011, IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon tragically died in a crash during a race in Las Vegas. His death raised significant concerns about safety in motorsport and led to discussions about improving regulations. source: bbc.com
- Kenyan military operation against Al-Shabab On October 16, 2011, the Kenyan military launched an operation against Al-Shabab militants in Somalia, aiming to combat the threat posed by the group. This operation was part of Kenya's broader strategy to enhance its security and stability. source: bbc.com
- Violent Protests in Yemen In Sana'a, Yemen, at least six protesters were killed during clashes with government forces, representing the second violent confrontation within a 48-hour period during the 2011 Yemeni protests.
- François Hollande Wins Socialist Party Primary François Hollande defeated Martine Aubry in the French Socialist Party's primary election, securing his position as the party's official candidate to challenge incumbent President Nicolas Sarkozy in the upcoming presidential election.
- Wootton Bassett Receives Royal Prefix An official ceremony was held to rename Wootton Bassett with the prefix 'Royal', honoring the town's significant role in repatriating British soldiers killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan. This is the first such honor bestowed on a town since 1909.
- Bolivia's Historic Judicial Election Bolivia conducted its first judicial election in Latin America, with opposition politicians encouraging citizens to vote as a form of protest against President Evo Morales's government.
- New Zealand Defeats Australia in Rugby World Cup New Zealand secured a decisive 20-6 victory over Australia in the semi-final of the 2011 Rugby World Cup, held at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.
- Casey Stoner Wins 2011 MotoGP World Championship Australian motorcycle racer Casey Stoner clinched the 2011 MotoGP World Championship by winning the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.
- St. Louis Cardinals Advance to 2011 World Series The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2011 National League Championship Series, earning their place in the World Series where they will face the Texas Rangers.
October 16, 2011: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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October 16, 2011: What were the main match results that day?
Serie A - Italian Football
- Atalanta - Udinese : 0 - 0
- Cagliari - Siena : 0 - 0
- Cesena - Fiorentina : 0 - 0
- Chievo - Juventus : 0 - 0
- Genoa - Lecce : 0 - 0
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Anderlecht - Standard : 5 - 0
- Club Brugge - Gent : 2 - 0
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- FC Koln - Hannover : 2 - 0
- Freiburg - Hamburg : 1 - 2
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Dresden - Aachen : 1 - 1
- Frankfurt FSV - Cottbus : 0 - 1
- Greuther Furth - Erzgebirge Aue : 2 - 0
What day of the week was October 16, 2011?
October 16, 2011 was a Sunday and it was the 289th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 16, 2011 can also be written as 10/16/2011 in the US and as 16/10/2011 in UK and Europe.
October 16, 2011: What famous people died on that day?
October 16, 2011: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 16, 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 16, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 2011 was Someone Like You by Adele, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.
- Adele - Someone Like You
- Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger
- Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks
- Gym Class Heroes - Stereo Hearts
- LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem
October 16, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 2011 was She Will by Lil Wayne Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.
- Lil Wayne Featuring Drake - She Will
- Drake - Headlines
- Big Sean Featuring Kanye West & Roscoe Dash - Marvin & Chardonnay
- Wale Featuring Jeremih & Rick Ross - That Way
- Jay Z Kanye West Featuring Otis Redding - Otis
October 16, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.
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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 16, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 16, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Rabbit personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthOctober 16, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 16, 2011 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 16, 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 16, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 08:56 pm and setting at 12:14 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 12, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Nov 10, 2011.
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How old is someone born on October 16, 2011?
Someone born on October 16, 2011 is:
14 years 9 months old,
or 177 months and 8 days old,
or 770 weeks and 5 days old,
or 5395 days old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 16, 2011?
There are 84 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 16th 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 16, 2011?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 16, 2011.
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The history attached to October 16, 2011 includes 100-year-old marathon runner sets world record, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around October 16, 2011 included “Someone Like You” by Adele, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of October 16, 2011 included Warrior, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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