Friday October 21, 2011: on this day

October 21, 2011 was the 294th day of the year 2011, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 21, 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 21, 2011, who was born and died on October 21, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 21, 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 21st, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 21, 2011?


October 21, 2011 was a Friday and it was the 294th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 21, 2011 can also be written as 10/21/2011 in the US and as 21/10/2011 in UK and Europe.

October 21, 2011 in October 2011 calendar

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October 21, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 21, 2011:

  • Libyan civil war
  • Mutassim gaddafi's death in an extrajudicial execution
  • Libyan civil war: nato commander james g. stavridis announced that nato will end its military intervention in libya, operation unified protector on october 31.
  • Iraq war:
  • Iraq war: president barack obama announces plans to withdraw all remaining american military forces from iraq by 2011.
  • Verizon communications reports that third quarter earnings increased by two-thirds.
  • Japan's government announces an additional $157 billion budget to help with the recovery costs from march's tsunami and earthquake.
  • Three people are killed by gunmen near freeport mcmoran's copper and gold mines in indonesia's papua region.
  • After being elected as leader of the australian labor party, jay weatherill has been sworn in as south australia's premier.
  • After protesters set up camp at its doorstep, london's st paul's cathedral was forced to close its doors for the first time in its history since the second world war.
  • The cameroonian president paul biya was declared the winner in the cameroonian presidential elections held on october 6.
  • Iraq war: president barack obama announces that the withdrawal of united states troops from iraq will be complete by the end of the year.

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October 21, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 21, 2011:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $79.59
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $398.10
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.15
  • General Electric GE: opens at $16.37
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $179.11

Exchange Rates on October 21, 2011:

  • 1 USD = 76.27 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0066 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.882 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3833 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 105.93 JPY

October 21, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Augsburg - Werder Bremen : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Fortuna Dusseldorf - Hansa Rostock : 2 - 0
  • Karlsruhe - Bochum : 0 - 0
  • Munich 1860 - Paderborn : 1 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Guadalajara - Sabadell : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Amiens - Bastia : 1 - 1
  • Angers - Sedan : 1 - 3
  • Laval - Arles : 2 - 1
  • Le Havre - Chateauroux : 3 - 0
  • Lens - Guingamp : 0 - 2
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October 21, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 21st 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 21, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 21, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on October 21st, 2011 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 21, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 21, 2011 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 21, 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 21, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 12:58 am and setting at 03:23 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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Who was born on October 21, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on October 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 21st:

  • Louis Koo
    Louis Koo

    Louis koo is a hong kong actor and singer known for his roles in popular action films and tv dramas.

  • Ken Watanabe
    Ken Watanabe

    Ken watanabe is a japanese actor known for his roles in films such as the last samurai and inception.

  • Carrie Fisher
    Carrie Fisher

    American actress, author and playwright, debbie reynolds is the daughter of eddie fisher and debbie reynolds, who are also noted family...

  • Patti Davis
    Patti Davis

    American writer, nancy davis, is the daughter of ronald reagan.

  • Aaron Tveit
    Aaron Tveit

    Stage actor.

  • Charlotte Sullivan
    Charlotte Sullivan

    Canadian actress.

  • Glen Powell
    Glen Powell

    Glen powell is a tv actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as 'scream queens' and 'everybody wants some!!'.

  • Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman
    Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman

    Jeffrey bowyer-chapman is a canadian actor known for his role in the television series 'unreal'.

  • Matt Dallas
    Matt Dallas

    Matt dallas is an american actor known for his role as kyle in the tv series kyle xy.

  • Blanca Suárez
    Blanca Suárez

    Spanish actress known for her roles in TV series and films.

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October 21, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 6 months old,

or 150 months and 3 days old,

or 652 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4569 days old,

if you were born on October 21, 2011.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 21, 2011?

There are 180 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 21, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 21, 2011.

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October 21, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 21, 2011:

  • Jarl Hjalmarson

    Swedish politician known for his contributions to the Moderate Party.

  • Tone Pavček

    Slovenian poet and author (b. 1928).

  • Hikmet Bilâ

    Turkish journalist and author (b. 1954).

  • Udo Toniato
  • Yann Fouéré
  • Damiano Russo
  • Ettore Milano
  • Edmundo Ros
  • Sultan bin 'Abd al-'Aziz Al Sa'ud
  • Sultan bin Abdelaziz

What famous deaths happened on October 21st?

Famous deaths on October 21st:

  • Maxene Andrews
    Maxene Andrews

    American soprano singer and middle child of three siblings, the andrews sisters.

  • Marty Ingels
    Marty Ingels

    American actor and comedian (d. 2015).

  • Marie McDonald
    Marie McDonald

    Singer/actress (promises promises) dies from overdose at 42.

  • Jash Chopra

    Legendary filmmaker known for romantic movies.

  • Paisly Fitzgerald

    Paisly Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer who was a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance literary movement.

  • Jaking Kerouac

    Jack Kerouac was an American novelist and poet, best known for his novel On the Road.

  • Jhace Kerouac

    Jhace Kerouac was a key figure in the Beat Generation, known for his spontaneous, stream-of-consciousness writing style in novels like 'On...

  • Benjerman Bradlee

    Former executive editor of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.

  • Pietra Aretino

    Pietra Aretino was an Italian Renaissance poet and playwright known for his satirical and controversial writings.

  • Jim Burman

    Renowned racing driver known for his success in the early 20th century.

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October 21, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 21, 2011:

  • R.C. saints - Saint Ursula and her 11 (or 11000) virgins; Saint Hilarion
  • Republic of China - Overseas Chinese Day
  • French Republican Calendar - Tonneau (Barrel) Day, thirtieth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • In the comic novel Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, the Earth was born on this day in 4004 BC, within a quarter of an hour of 9 in the morning. This was supposedly because God liked to get things over with early.
  • Trafalgar Day ? celebrated throughout much of the British Empire in the 19th and early 20th Century.
  • Also see October 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • International Day of the Nacho ? celebrated in the United States and Mexico since the early 1990s.
  • Diwali in India (2006)
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October 21, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 21, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 17th and October 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 21, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 21, 2011 was Someone Like You by Adele, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

October 21, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 21, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Someone Like You youtube
  2. - Moves Like Jagger
  3. - Pumped Up Kicks
  4. - Sexy And I Know It
  5. - Stereo Hearts

October 21, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 21, 2011 was She Will by Lil Wayne Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

October 21, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 21, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - She Will
  2. - Headlines
  3. - Marvin & Chardonnay
  4. - Ni**as in Paris
  5. - That Way

October 21, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 21, 2011 was El Amor by Ricardo Arjona, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

October 21, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 21, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - El Amor
  2. - Olvidame
  3. - Give Me Everything
  4. - Rain Over Me
  5. - Taboo

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October 21, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 21, 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

Puss in Boots

Puss in Boots

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Chris Miller

Starring: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Bob Thornton

Country: United States of America

October 21, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 21, 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 21, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 21, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Survivors by James Wesley Rawles

Survivors

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WHAT IF THE WORLD WOULD END AS WE KNOW IT TODAY? America is not the America we know. The stock market plummeted overnight, hyperinflation has crippled commerce and

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.

Lionheart by Sharon Kay Penman

Lionheart

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER: "The great Crusader king Richard The Lionheart is brought to life in this masterpiece medieval tapestry Margaret

Nightwoods by Charles Frazier

Nightwoods

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Charles Frazier is back with a stunning novel set in small-town North Carolina during the 1960s.

The Affair by Lee Child

The Affair

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEREverything begins somewhere. Jack Reacher was an elite military officer. That somewhere was Carter Crossing in Mississippi back in 1997. One lonely railroad track.

October 21, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 21, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Battle: Los Angeles

Battle: Los Angeles

Platform: Microsoft Windows Xbox 360 PlayStation 3 OnLive

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Konami

Everybody's Golf 6

Everybody's Golf 6

Platform: PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 3

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: THQ (former) Sega (current)

Aliens Infestation

Aliens Infestation

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: 2D Side-scrolling

Publisher: Sega

Spider-Man: Edge of Time

Spider-Man: Edge of Time

Platform: Nintendo 3DS Nintendo DS PlayStation 3 Wii Xbox 360

Genre: Action-adventure, platformer

Publisher: Activision

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Who was the US President on October 21, 2011?

On October 21, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 21, 2011?

On October 21, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 21, 2011?

On October 21, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 21st?

October 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 yilan train crash: a train in yilan county, taiwan derails and leaves at least 18 people dead and 187 injured.
  • 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings. somalia's worst terror attack has now claimed 358 lives, making it the fifth most deadly terror attack in history.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: isil militants attack government buildings, police stations and a power plant in kirkuk, iraqi kurdistan. hundreds of people are killed.

Find out more about October 21st

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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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