Tuesday August 23, 2011: on this day

August 23, 2011 was a Tuesday and it was the 235th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 2011 can also be written as 8/23/2011 in the US and as 23/8/2011 in UK and Europe.

August 23, 2011 in August 2011 calendar

Here's what happened on August 23, 2011:

• 2011 battle of tripoli
• Heavy fighting continues in tripoli, libya's capital. muammar gaddafi’s son saif al-islam gaddafi leads an attack despite earlier reports that he had been captured.
• After heavy fighting, rebels captured muammar gaddafi’s bab al-azizia compound.
• Turkey claims that 100 terrorists from the kurdistan workers party were killed in raids on northern iraqi positions by bombers since wednesday.
• Two soldiers from the thai army were killed and 14 others were injured by islamic insurgents.
• The united nations human rights council has ordered an investigation into allegations of human rights violations committed by the government of syria during the 2011 syrian uprising.
• After an informal ceasefire, at least one palestinian was killed and many others were injured in an israeli drone attack on gaza.
• Swiss bank ubs ag plans to eliminate 3,500 jobs
• Hurricane irene is now category 2 as it reaches hispaniola, which contains haiti and dominican republic.
• Near mineral, virginia, a magnitude 5.8 earthquake occurs. a nearby nuclear reactor is immediately shut down by the quake. this is the strongest earthquake to strike virginia since 1897.
• Thailand declares it will recognize palestine in its september bid to the united nations general assembly.
• New york city judge rules in favor of dropping the sexual assault charges against dominique strausskahn, former head international monetary fund.
• As part of his immigration reform, president obama offers temporary relief to illegal immigrants, including students, veterans, elderly, criminal victims, and those with families, such as same-sex partners.
• 100,000 people sign an e-petition asking the british government to release cabinet documents related to hillsborough. this is enough to allow mps to have a house of commons discussion on the matter. this is the first time an e-petition from the government has reached the target.
• News international phone hacking scandal
• News international phone hacking scandal: according to the bbc, andy coulson, former news of the world editor, continued to receive a severance package from news international while he was director of communications at the conservative party.
• Johnny dupree, hattiesburg mayor, is declared the winner of the democratic party primary election. he becomes the first black candidate for a major party nomination to win in a gubernatorial contest.
• 2011 battle of tripoli: fighting continues in libya's capital tripoli as muammar gaddafi’s son saif al-islam gaddafi leads an attack against him despite earlier reports that he had been captured. after heavy fighting, rebels captured muammar gaddafi’s bab al-azizia compound.
• Libyan leader muammar gaddafi is overthrown after the national transitional council forces take control of bab al-azizia compound during the libyan civil war.

August 23, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 23, 2011:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $70.60
• Apple AAPL: opens at $360.30
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.03
• General Electric GE: opens at $15.17
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $160.65

Exchange Rates on August 23, 2011:

• 1 USD = 76.65 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9878 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.7922 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.3985 CNY
• 1 EUR = 110.66 JPY

August 23, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• AFC Telford United - Lincoln : 1 - 2
• Barrow - Fleetwood Town : 4 - 0
• Darlington - Alfreton Town : 1 - 1
• Ebbsfleet - Newport County : 1 - 1
• Forest Green - Braintree Town : 0 - 2

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 23, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 23, 2011 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 August 23, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 12:15 am and setting at 04:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 13, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Sep 12, 2011.

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Your place in the Universe on August 23, 2011

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Whose famous birthday is on August 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:

• River Phoenix

  River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.

• Kobe Bryant

  Bryant, an american basketball star and athlete for the los angeles lakers, was accused of rape on 23 march 2003.

• Gene Kelly

  American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.

• Barbara Eden

  American actress, perhaps most well-known for her role in "i dream of jeannie", a sitcom that aired on american tv between 1965-1970.

• Rita Pavone

  Rita pavone is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music career in the 1960s and her energetic stage presence.

• Rick Springfield

  An australian singer who was a teen idol, became a soap star and went on to become a platinum-selling rocker.

• Shelley Long

  American comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.

• Jay Mohr

  American comedian, actor, and radio host.

• Vera Miles

  American actress and model miss kansas 1948.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 23rd

You are 12 years 7 months old,

or 151 months and 28 days old,

or 660 weeks and 4 days old,

or 4624 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 2011?

There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 23, 2011.

Famous people died on August 23, 2011:

• Rejoice Simelane

  Rejoice Simelane was a South African anti-apartheid activist and feminist who fought for women's rights and social justice.

• Giotto Stoppino
• Eleonora Morana
• Sybil Jason
• Jorge Matute Matute
• Georges Lévesque
• Irène Pittelioen

What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?

Famous deaths on August 23rd:

• Rudolph Valentino

  Rudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.

• Lori Nelson

  Lori Nelson was an American actress who appeared in films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s.

• Kathleen Freeman

  Chicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).

• Brock Peters

  Nyc, new york -- actor / singer (carmen jones and to kill a mockingbird).

• Adaria

  Renowned painter known for her abstract works.

• Maebel Normand

  Maebel Normand was an American silent film actress, comedian, screenwriter and producer who appeared in over 200 films.

• Kinser

  Renowned racecar driver known for his success in sprint car racing.

• John Kendrew

  British biochemist, who discovered the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin (the muscle protein that stores oxygen in the...

• Essica Mitford

  Essica Mitford was a British author and political activist known for her satirical memoirs and critiques of the British upper class.

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Holidays on August 23, 2011:

• Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
• Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
• Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
• RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
• Roman festivals - Vulcanalia

Observances on August 23, 2011:

• International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition [UNESCO]

August 23, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 2011 was Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 23, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 23, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Katy Perry - Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)
2. LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem
3. Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger
4. Nicki Minaj - Super Bass
5. Bad Meets Evil - Lighters

August 23, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 23, 2011 was I'm On One by DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 23, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 23, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne - I'm On One
2. Miguel - Sure Thing
3. Kelly Rowland Featuring Lil Wayne - Motivation
4. Lil Wayne - How To Love
5. Miguel - Quickie

August 23, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 23, 2011 was Amor Clandestino by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 23, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 23, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Mana - Amor Clandestino
2. Don Omar - Taboo
3. Pitbull Featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer - Give Me Everything
4. La Original Banda el Limon de Salvador Lizarraga - Di Que Regresaras
5. Romeo Santos - You