Thursday August 25, 2011: on this day

August 25, 2011 was the 237th day of the year 2011, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 25, 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 August 25, 2011, who was born and died on August 25, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 25, 2011, which were the most popular songs (ex. Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) by Katy Perry), movies (e.g. Kick-Ass, directed by Matthew Vaughn), TV series (e.g. Black Dynamite) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 25th, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 25, 2011?


August 25, 2011 was a Thursday and it was the 237th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 25, 2011 can also be written as 8/25/2011 in the US and as 25/8/2011 in UK and Europe.

August 25, 2011 in August 2011 calendar

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August 25, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 25, 2011:

  • An attack on a monterrey casino, nuevo leon in mexico kills more than 50 people.
  • After muammar gaddafi's capture of tripoli, libya's national transitional council announced plans to relocate its headquarters to tripoli.
  • 17 rockets and mortars fired from gaza are directed at southwestern israeli towns. the attack results in 2 injuries, including one to a baby nine months old. ''arutz sheva'')
  • Ali farzat is a prominent syrian political cartoonist. he was beaten badly and suffered both his hands broken. the beating may have been related to cartoons that criticize president of syria bashar al-assad and his family.
  • Berkshire hathaway is a conglomerate led by warren buffett. it announces plans to invest $5b in bank of america.
  • After a collision between a bus and a haulage truck, at least 19 zimbabweans are believed to have died.
  • After saturday's tragic crash at bournemouth air festival the red arrows were given permission by the raf to fly again. however, the raf cannot confirm if the red arrows will fly at other similar events.
  • Hurricane irene
  • New york city plans to close subways, buses, and commuter trains in preparation for hurricane irene.
  • 2011 pacific typhoon season: at least one person is missing in the philippines, and many towns are flooding due to typhoon nanmadol, which is currently heading towards taiwan.
  • The metropolitan police service of london says it has made more than 2,000 arrests related to the riots that occurred in london.
  • After making threats via email and social media to british conservative party mp louise mensch, a 61-year old man was arrested.
  • Austrian police have arrested an 80 year-old man accused of sexually abusing and imprisoning his daughters for 40 years.
  • Mir-hossein mousavi, former iranian prime minister, is in hospital after suffering a heart attack.
  • One protester was arrested after throwing a bomb at nick clegg, british deputy prime minister, as he arrived at a meeting of the liberal democrats in glasgow.
  • Three grand slam homers by the new york yankees were scored in one game to defeat the oakland athletics for the first time.
  • Hurricane irene: new york city plans to close subways, buses, and commuter trains in preparation for hurricane irene. (nbc news) the us city of norfolk declares a mandatory evacuation for low-lying areas at 8 am saturday morning.
  • Norfolk, virginia in the usa declares an emergency evacuation for low-lying areas at 8 a.m. saturday.
  • Fifty-two people are killed during an arson attack caused by members of the drug cartel los zetas.

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August 25, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 25, 2011:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $73.64
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $365.08
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.08
  • General Electric GE: opens at $15.94
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $167.52

Exchange Rates on August 25, 2011:

  • 1 USD = 77.45 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9882 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.7938 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3898 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 111.33 JPY

August 25, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Sampdoria - Padova : 2 - 2
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August 25, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 25th 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 25, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 25, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on August 25th, 2011 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 25, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 25, 2011 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 25, 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 25, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 02:11 am and setting at 05:52 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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Who was born on August 25, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on August 25th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 25th:

  • Sean Connery
    Sean Connery

    Scottish actor and film legend for his role as agent 007 in "james bond".

  • Yifei Liu
    Yifei Liu

    Yifei liu is a chinese actress known for her role as mulan in the 2020 live-action adaptation of the disney animated film.

  • Blake Lively
    Blake Lively

    Blake lively is an american actress known for her role as serena van der woodsen in the television series gossip girl.

  • Billy Ray Cyrus
    Billy Ray Cyrus

    Billy ray cyrus is an american singer and actor, best known for his hit single 'achy breaky heart' and for his role as robby stewart on the...

  • Claudia Schiffer
    Claudia Schiffer

    German model and considered the prettiest woman in the world by some.

  • Tim Burton
    Tim Burton

    American filmmaker, whose films have a gothic feel.

  • Rachel Bilson
    Rachel Bilson

    American actress.

  • Elvis Costello
    Elvis Costello

    Elvis costello is a british rock singer known for his distinctive voice and eclectic musical style, blending elements of punk, new wave, and...

  • Jonathan Togo
    Jonathan Togo

    Togo, an american actor, plays the role of ryan wolfe, a police officer, on csi miami (tvaeur(tm), tvaeur(tm), a hit crime series starring...

  • George Wallace
    George Wallace

    American politician, who served three terms as the democratic governor for alabama beginning in 1963.

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August 25, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 7 months old,

or 151 months and 24 days old,

or 660 weeks

or 4620 days old,

if you were born on August 25, 2011.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 25, 2011?

There are 129 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 25th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 25, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 25, 2011.

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August 25, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 25, 2011:

  • Bridgitt Mather

    Nobel laureate known for her work on cosmic microwave background radiation.

  • Lazar Mojsov

    Macedonian politician (b. 1920).

  • Gianfranco Pancani
  • Domenico Montalto
  • Eugene Nida
  • Ubaldo Gardini
  • Monique Limousin

What famous deaths happened on August 25th?

Famous deaths on August 25th:

  • Paul Muni
    Paul Muni

    Paul muni was an american actor known for his roles in scarface, the story of louis pasteur, and the life of emile zola.

  • Samantha Smith
    Samantha Smith

    American actress/activist (elizabeth lime street), who dies at the age of 13 (born 1972).

  • Marvin Kaplan
    Marvin Kaplan

    American screenwriter and producer of actor actors.

  • William Hall
    William Hall

    Canadian soldier victoria cross recipient (d. 1904).

  • Michaeal Faraday

    Contributed to the fields of electromagnetism and electrochemistry.

  • Aalliyah Haughton

    Aalliyah was an American singer, actress, and model who was a major influence on contemporary R&B, pop, and hip hop music.

  • Petr Neruda

    Chilean poet-diplomat and politician, often considered one of the greatest literary figures of his country.

  • Kenetra Aaliyah

    Renowned R&B singer known for hits like 'Try Again' and 'Are You That Somebody'.

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August 25, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 25, 2011:

  • Roman festivals - Opiconsivia held in honor of Ops.
  • RC Saints - Genesius of Arles, Saint Louis IX of France, Saint Joseph Calasanz
  • Uruguay - National Day (independence from Brazil in 1825).
  • Philippines - National Heroes' Day.
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August 25, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 25, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 22nd and August 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 25, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 25, 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 25, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 25, 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. - Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) youtube
  2. - Party Rock Anthem
  3. - Moves Like Jagger
  4. - Super Bass
  5. - Lighters

August 25, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 25, 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 25, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 25, 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. - I'm On One
  2. - Sure Thing
  3. - Motivation
  4. - How To Love
  5. - Quickie

August 25, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 25, 2011 was Amor Clandestino by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 25, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 25, 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. - Amor Clandestino
  2. - Taboo
  3. - Give Me Everything
  4. - Di Que Regresaras
  5. - You

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August 25, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 25, 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

Love and Other Drugs

Love and Other Drugs

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Edward Zwick

Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway, Judy Greer, Oliver Platt

Country: United States of America

August 25, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 25, 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:

Black Dynamite

Black Dynamite

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Scott Sanders

Dirty Money

Dirty Money

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Adam Tysoe

Against the Wall

Against the Wall

Release year: 2011

Directed by: John Frankenheimer

Sweet Home Alabama

Sweet Home Alabama

Release year: 2011

Directed by: WDP

Death Valley

Death Valley

Release year: 2011

Country: United States of America

August 25, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 25, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

The Help

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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 …

Cold Vengeance by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child

Cold Vengeance

By:

After being devastated by the murder of his wife Helen, Special Agent Pendergast decided to seek revenge. But it isn't easy to exact revenge.

After America by Mark Steyn

After America

By:

Mark Steyn's New York Times Bestseller, After America is now available in paperback After America features a new introduction, updated throughout, and exposes Obama's terrible plans for the nation.

The Magician King by Lev Grossman

The Magician King

By:

Quentin

State Of Wonder by Ann Patchett

State Of Wonder

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Ann Patchett's fiction will make you believe in miracles. "--New York Times Book ReviewAward winning, New York Times bestseller Ann Patchett returns to the New York Times with a provocative, assured novel of science, morality, and miracles.

August 25, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 25, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Battlefield Play4Free

Battlefield Play4Free

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Electronic Arts

ABBA: You Can Dance

ABBA: You Can Dance

Platform: Wii

Genre: Rhythm game

Publisher: Ubisoft

Async Corp.

Async Corp.

Platform: iOS

Crimson Alliance

Crimson Alliance

Platform: Xbox 360 (XBLA)

Genre: Action role-playing game

Publisher: Microsoft Studios

Child of Eden

Child of Eden

Platform: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3

Genre: Rail shooter, Music game

Publisher: Ubisoft

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Who was the US President on August 25, 2011?

On August 25, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 25, 2011?

On August 25, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 25, 2011?

On August 25, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 25th?

August 25th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 25th day of the month of August. 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 August 25th, such as:

  • 2018 - California auction sells a 1962 ferrari 250 gto for $48.4 million. this makes it the most expensive car ever to be sold at auction.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: new zealand has announced the deployment of three additional non-combat military personnel to afghanistan. this increases its military commitment to 13. (reuters) four gunmen attacked a shiite mosque, kabul, afghanistan. at least 20 people were killed.
  • 2016 - Philippine drug war: rodrigo duterte's drug war has claimed 1,900 lives.

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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 August 2011?

August 2011 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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