What happened on Sunday, October 23, 2011?

Here's what happened on October 23, 2011:

• 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Turkey On October 23, 2011, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit eastern Turkey, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The epicenter was near the city of Van, leading to the collapse of numerous buildings and resulting in significant casualties. source: dw.com
• Tunisia's democratic transition continues post-revolution On October 23, 2011, Tunisia continued its democratic transition following the 2011 revolution. The country held free and fair elections, marking a significant step towards establishing a democratic governance system. source: aljazeera.com
• India declared polio-free after three years On October 23, 2011, India was declared polio-free after three consecutive years without any new cases. This achievement was a significant milestone in the global effort to eradicate the disease. source: who.int
• Libyan Civil War officially ends On October 23, 2011, the National Transitional Council (NTC) of Libya officially declared the end of the Libyan Civil War, following the death of Muammar Gaddafi on October 20, 2011. The NTC announced plans for national reconciliation and the establishment of a new government. source: mfa.gov.tr
• European Union holds emergency meeting on sovereign debt crisis On October 23, 2011, the European Union held an emergency meeting to address the escalating sovereign debt crisis affecting several member states. Leaders discussed measures to stabilize the eurozone economy and prevent further financial instability. source: reuters.com
• Gaddafi's death confirmed On October 23, 2011, the National Transitional Council (NTC) of Libya officially confirmed the death of Muammar Gaddafi, the former leader of Libya, who was killed on October 20, 2011, during the Battle of Sirte. The NTC declared the end of the Libyan Civil War and announced plans for national reconciliation and the establishment of a new government. source: mfa.gov.tr
• 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Turkey On October 23, 2011, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit eastern Turkey, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The epicenter was near the city of Van, leading to the collapse of numerous buildings and resulting in significant casualties. source: dw.com
• 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Turkey On October 23, 2011, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit eastern Turkey, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The epicenter was near the city of Van, leading to the collapse of numerous buildings and resulting in significant casualties. source: dw.com
• Tunisia's First Post-Revolution Election Tunisia held its first democratic election following the Tunisian Revolution, marking a crucial milestone in the country's transition to democratic governance and representing a key moment in the Arab Spring movement.
• New Zealand Wins Rugby World Cup The 7th Rugby World Cup Final took place at Eden Park in Auckland, with New Zealand narrowly defeating France 8-7 in a thrilling and closely contested match.
• Tragic Death of Marco Simoncelli Marco Simoncelli, a promising 24-year-old Italian motorcycle racing driver, tragically died after being struck by two riders during the Malaysian MotoGP, leading to the race's cancellation and shocking the motorsports community.
• Argentina's Presidential Election Argentina conducted general elections, with exit polls confirming the reelection of President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner by a substantial margin, signaling continued political stability in the country.
• Swiss Federal Election Switzerland held a federal election where the Green Liberal Party made significant gains, winning the most seats compared to 2007. The Swiss People's Party, while losing eight seats, remained the largest party in the Federal Assembly.
• Manchester Derby Upset Manchester United suffered a historic and humiliating 1-6 defeat against Manchester City at Old Trafford, one of the most lopsided results in the storied rivalry's history.

Events in 2011

October 23, 2011: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 23, 2011

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

Serie A - Italian Football

• Bologna - Lazio : 0 - 2
• Cagliari - Napoli : 0 - 0
• Inter - Chievo : 1 - 0
• Lecce - Milan : 3 - 4
• Parma - Atalanta : 1 - 2

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Kortrijk - Club Brugge : 2 - 1
• Standard - Waregem : 1 - 0
• Westerlo - Anderlecht : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Hannover - Bayern Munich : 2 - 1
• Leverkusen - Schalke 04 : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Aachen - Ingolstadt : 3 - 1
• Ein Frankfurt - Duisburg : 3 - 0
• Erzgebirge Aue - Union Berlin : 1 - 1
• St Pauli - Frankfurt FSV : 2 - 1

October 23, 2011 was a Sunday and it was the 296th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 23, 2011 can also be written as 10/23/2011 in the US and as 23/10/2011 in UK and Europe.

October 23, 2011 in October 2011 calendar

Famous people died on October 23, 2011:

• Herbert Hauptman

  Nobel Prize-winning mathematician and crystallographer who revolutionized the field of X-ray crystallography by developing mathematical...

• Marco Simoncelli

  Marco Simoncelli was a talented Italian motorcycle racer who tragically died in a racing accident in 2011, leaving a profound impact on the...

• Bronislovas Lubys

Famous people who died in 2011

Famous people who died on October 23rd

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

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

1. Adele - Someone Like You
2. Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger
3. Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks
4. LMFAO - Sexy And I Know It
5. Gym Class Heroes - Stereo Hearts

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

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

1. Lil Wayne Featuring Drake - She Will
2. Drake - Headlines
3. Big Sean Featuring Kanye West & Roscoe Dash - Marvin & Chardonnay
4. Jay Z Kanye West - Ni**as in Paris
5. Wale Featuring Jeremih & Rick Ross - That Way

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd is Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 23, 2011 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 23, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 03:18 am and setting at 04:26 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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Your place in the Universe on October 23, 2011

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Someone born on October 23, 2011 is:

14 years 9 months old,

or 177 months and 1 day old,

or 769 weeks and 5 days old,

or 5388 days old,

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

There are 91 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 23rd 2026.

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

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

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