What happened on Wednesday September 28, 2011?

Here's what happened on September 28, 2011:

• Terrorist Plot Foiled in Washington D.C. The FBI arrested Rezwan Ferdaus, a 26-year-old American citizen, for plotting to fly remote-controlled planes laden with explosives into The Pentagon, preventing a potential terrorist attack.
• Listeriosis Outbreak in United States The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention linked a severe listeriosis outbreak to cantaloupes from Colorado, resulting in 13 deaths and 72 illnesses across 18 states, highlighting food safety concerns.
• MLB Wild Card Race and Phillies Record The St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays, and Philadelphia Phillies competed for wild card spots in the Major League Baseball 2011 season. The Philadelphia Phillies concluded their season with 102 victories, breaking the franchise record for most wins previously set in 1976.
• Diplomatic Tension over Comfort Women Monument Japan requested South Korea to halt plans for constructing a monument commemorating World War II 'comfort women' near the Japanese Embassy in Seoul, reflecting ongoing historical tensions between the two nations.
• Greek Transport Workers Strike Transport workers in Greece initiated a two-day strike in response to recent austerity measures passed by the Hellenic Parliament, demonstrating public resistance to economic reforms.
• New Zealand Soldier Killed in Afghanistan New Zealand Prime Minister John Key announced the death of a second soldier from New Zealand's Special Air Service during combat operations in Afghanistan, highlighting the ongoing risks faced by military personnel.
• Australian Columnist Loses Racial Discrimination Case Andrew Bolt, a prominent Australian newspaper columnist, was found to have breached the Racial Discrimination Act in columns about nine prominent Aboriginal individuals, marking a significant legal precedent.
• Boeing 787 Dreamliner Arrives in Japan The first Boeing 787 Dreamliner arrived in Tokyo to begin service with All Nippon Airways, marking a significant milestone in modern aviation technology and international transportation.
• Philippines Recovers from Typhoon Nesat Authorities and residents in the Philippines began cleanup efforts following Typhoon Nesat, which claimed at least 20 lives in and around Manila, demonstrating the region's vulnerability to natural disasters.
• Hong Kong Political Transition Henry Tang, Chief Secretary for Administration in Hong Kong, resigned with intentions to run for Chief Executive, signaling potential political shifts in the region.
• Fatal Ferry Stampede in Indonesia A tragic stampede on a ferry docked in Indonesia's East Java Province resulted in eight fatalities and numerous injuries, revealing critical safety concerns in maritime transportation.
• Shanghai Metro Line Shutdown Following a collision that injured 271 people, Shanghai authorities temporarily shut down metro line 10, prioritizing passenger safety and investigating the incident.

Events in 2011

September 28, 2011: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Sep. 28, 2011

September 28, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on September 28, 2011:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $72.43
• Apple AAPL: opens at $400.19
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.93
• General Electric GE: opens at $15.75
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $177.97

Exchange Rates on September 28, 2011:

• 1 USD = 76.53 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0341 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9009 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.394 CNY
• 1 EUR = 103.51 JPY

September 28, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Cardiff - Southampton : 2 - 1
• Middlesbrough - Leicester : 0 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Hibernian - St Johnstone : 3 - 2

September 28, 2011 was a Wednesday and it was the 271st day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 28, 2011 can also be written as 9/28/2011 in the US and as 28/9/2011 in UK and Europe.

September 28, 2011 in September 2011 calendar

September 28, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 28, 2011 was Moves Like Jagger by Maroon 5, according to the music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.

1. Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger
2. Adele - Someone Like You
3. Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks
4. LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem
5. Gym Class Heroes - Stereo Hearts

September 28, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 28, 2011 was I'm On One by DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.

1. DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne - I'm On One
2. Lil Wayne - How To Love
3. Jay Z Kanye West Featuring Otis Redding - Otis
4. Beyonce - Best Thing I Never Had
5. Miguel - Quickie

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 28th is Libra.

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September 28, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 28, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 28, 2011 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 28, 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 September 28, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 08:17 am and setting at 07:51 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on September 28, 2011

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Someone born on September 28, 2011 is:

13 years 7 months old,

or 163 months and 16 days old,

or 711 weeks

or 4977 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 28, 2011?

There are 137 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 28, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on September 28, 2011.

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