Monday January 31, 2011: on this day

January 31, 2011 was the 31st day of the year 2011, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 31, 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 January 31, 2011, who was born and died on January 31, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 31, 2011, which were the most popular songs (ex. Grenade by Bruno Mars), movies (e.g. Kick-Ass, directed by Matthew Vaughn), TV series (e.g. The Green Hornet) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 31st, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 31, 2011?


January 31, 2011 was a Monday and it was the 31st day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 2011 can also be written as 1/31/2011 in the US and as 31/1/2011 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 2011 in January 2011 calendar

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January 31, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 31, 2011:

  • Protests in egypt 2011:
  • There is gunfire and tension in the tahrir square crowd at night.
  • As he fights a popular revolt against his 30 year rule, president hosni mobarak orders ahmed shafiq, his new prime minister to maintain subsidies, control inflation, and create more jobs. although the announcement is broadcast on state television, it has no effect because protesters promise to continue demonstrations until the mubarak regime is overthrown.
  • International press institutes including the committee to protect journalists and the doha centre for media freedom and reporters without borders condemn attempts by mubarak regime to restrict freedom of expression as protests go on.
  • Australian government sends qantas planes to evacuate egyptians, while the united states government charters aircraft to evacuate its citizens. (abc news australia).
  • Al-jazeera claims six of its journalists are currently in police custody.
  • The egyptian army stated that it would not use force against protesters.
  • Protests in sudan 2011: student dies after being attacked and beaten by security forces during anti-government protests in the country.
  • Nigerian police claim they stopped a bomb attack on a bauchi church, just days after deadly clashes between muslim and christian youths.
  • Dsp rashid khan, a top local police officer in peshawar, pakistan, was killed by a suicide bomber. at least three other people were also killed by the bomber. (ap via star tribune),
  • Bangladeshi police use tear gas against 20,000 protestors who are opposed to the government's plans for a new airport south of dhaka. the incident resulted in the death of a police officer.
  • In a shootout between the somalia government security forces and opposition fighters in mogadishu (somalia), at least 17 people were killed and scores more were injured.
  • According to reports, genzyme pharmaceuticals and sanofi aventis have reached an ampquotagreement of principleampquot for a deal where sanofi, a french pharmaceutical company, will buy genzyme, a cambridge-based pharmaceutical company, for an undisclosed amount.
  • Floods in johor (southern malaysia) result in 2 deaths and 29,000 people being evacuated.
  • Residents living near the shinmoedake volcano, kyushu, are urged by japan to evacuate in case of worsening eruptions.
  • Anna bligh is the premier of queensland, australia. she warns people in queensland to evacuate before cyclone yasi hits later in the week.
  • New sanctions have been imposed by the united states and europe on president alexander lukasenko of belarus and his close associates.
  • Oman claims it has discovered a spy network operating in oman from the united arab emirates.
  • Wikileaks:
  • British defence secretary liam fox claims that iran could possess a nuclear weapon within the next year. he also believes that meir dagan's assessment that iran wouldn't be able produce a bomb before 2015 may be too optimistic. iran rejects fox’s comments.
  • Two of the most prominent surviving leaders of khmer rouge, nuon chea, and khieu saphan, appear before a cambodian court in order to request release from pretrial detention.
  • Roger vinson of the united states district court for the northern district of florida ruled that president barack obama's health insurance mandate is unconstitutional.
  • China central television, china's state broadcaster, reportedly uses footage taken from top gun 1986 as a substitute for its coverage on the country's air forces.
  • Southern sudan plans to declare its independence from sudan on july 9, 2011.
  • After one year of military rule, niger holds presidential and parliamentary elections.
  • The speculation that there will be an election soon surrounds the return to session of the 40th canadian parliament.
  • Spanish striker fernando torres moves to chelsea from liverpool in a ps50m transfer. this is a new record for english football.
  • The united states soccer federation announced that the match between the egyptian national football team and the us men's football team has been cancelled because of the ongoing unrest.
  • Oil prices rise above $100 for first time since 2008, as traders fear about disruption to the suez canal due to events in egypt.
  • Wikileaks: wikileaks' new biography of julian assange provides details about how wikileaks' spokesperson managed to evade u.s. officials from the central intelligence agency assange thought were following him. this included his use of disguises. (afp via the sydney morning herald). wikileaks cables show how former uk prime minister gordon brown advised libyan officials about securing abdelbaset al-megrahi's release from lockerbie.
  • New biography of julian assange provides details about how wikileaks spokesperson managed to evade u.s. officials from the central intelligence agency assange believed they were following him.
  • Wikileaks cables show how former uk prime minister gordon brown, the labour government, advised the libyan government on securing the release abdelbaset al-megrahi (lockerbie bomber)
  • In burma, a new parliament has opened
  • A mass meeting of united states ambassadors from all over the globe is organized by hillary clinton, secretary of state of the united states.
  • Following an anti-government protest that saw at least one student die, the sudanese government shut down ahlia university as well as islamic university of omdurman.
  • The chittagong authorities have pledged to pay $2 per day to disabled beggars for three months in order to keep them off streets and away tourists and spectators at the 2011 cricket world cup. this will be hosted by bangladesh.

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January 31, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 31, 2011:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $79.92
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $335.80
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.77
  • General Electric GE: opens at $20.13
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $159.18

Exchange Rates on January 31, 2011:

  • 1 USD = 82.03 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0007 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9437 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.6027 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 112.33 JPY

January 31, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Augsburg - Bochum : 0 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Santander - Valencia : 1 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Le Havre - Chateauroux : 1 - 0

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Frosinone - Atalanta : 0 - 1
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January 31, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 31, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 31, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on January 31st, 2011 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 31, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 31, 2011 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 31, 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 January 31, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:23 am and setting at 04:04 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 19, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Feb 18, 2011.

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Who was born on January 31, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on January 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 31st:

  • Justin Timberlake
    Justin Timberlake

    American musician who was a member the rock band 'n sync.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Portia de Rossi
    Portia de Rossi

    Australian actress.

  • Kerry Washington
    Kerry Washington

    American actress, best known for her roles in ray charles' wife, della bea robinson's film ray (2004), idi amin’s wife kay in the last king...

  • Preity Zinta
    Preity Zinta

    Indian actress, producer, and television host.

  • Minnie Driver
    Minnie Driver

    British singer-songwriter and actress.

  • Thomas Merton
    Thomas Merton

    French-american poet, monk and mystic, he was a social critic, writer, poet, and monk.

  • Jackie Robinson
    Jackie Robinson

    American athlete.

  • Ary Abittan
    Ary Abittan

    French comedian and actor with north-african heritage.

  • James Franciscus
    James Franciscus

    Actor (mr novak) dies from emphysema aged 57.

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January 31, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 13 years 1 month old,

or 157 months and 28 days old,

or 686 weeks and 3 days old,

or 4805 days old,

if you were born on January 31, 2011.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 31, 2011?

There are 309 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 31st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 31, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 31, 2011.

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January 31, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 31, 2011:

  • Bartolomeu Anania

    Romanian bishop and poet (b. 1921).

  • Mark Ryan

    English guitarist and playwright (b. 1959).

  • Norman Uprichard
  • Charles Sellier

What famous deaths happened on January 31st?

Famous deaths on January 31st:

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

  • Lizabeth Scott
    Lizabeth Scott

    Scranton (pa) -- actress (dark city and desert fury).

  • Moira Shearer
    Moira Shearer

    A scottish ballerina, she is widely recognized as one of the best in her field.

  • Christopher Jones
    Christopher Jones

    American actor (d. 2014.

  • Florence Bates
    Florence Bates

    Actress (kismet.

  • Amazin Walter

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional skills on the mound.

  • Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah

    King of Nepal from 1955 to 1972, known for his efforts to modernize the country.

  • Peretz Hirshbein

    Prominent Yiddish playwright and poet.

  • Eleaner Holm

    Swedish swimmer who won three Olympic gold medals.

  • Vivyan Woodward

    Vivyan Woodward was an English footballer who played for Chelsea and England national team.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 31st

holidays

January 31, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 31, 2011:

  • Blessed Ludovica
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Bosco, patron saint of educators, circus artists and magicians.

Saints celebrated on January 31, 2011:

  • Saint Geminianus
  • Saint Marcella
  • Saint Pedro Nolasco
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January 31, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 31, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 31st and February 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 31, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 2011 was Grenade by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

January 31, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 31, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 31st and February 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Grenade youtube
  2. - Firework youtube
  3. - Black And Yellow
  4. - Tonight (I'm Lovin' You)
  5. - What's My Name?

January 31, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 31, 2011 was Can't Be Friends by Trey Songz, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

January 31, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 31, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 31st and February 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Can't Be Friends
  2. - What's My Name?
  3. - No BS
  4. - Aston Martin Music
  5. - Fall For Your Type

January 31, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 31, 2011 was Danza Kuduro by Don Omar & Lucenzo, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 31st and February 6th.

January 31, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 31, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 31st and February 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Danza Kuduro
  2. - Ni Lo Intentes
  3. - Loca
  4. - Lo Mejor De Mi Vida Eres Tu
  5. - Me Encantaria

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January 31, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 31, 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

January 31, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 31, 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:

The Green Hornet

The Green Hornet

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Michel Gondry

Edwardian Farm

Edwardian Farm

Release year: 2010

Starring: Peter Ginn, Ruth Goodman, Alex Langlands

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

In Between Men

In Between Men

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Jennifer Gelfer

Glory Daze

Glory Daze

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Ramon Fernandez

Backwash

Backwash

Release year: 2010

Directed by: Danny Leiner

January 31, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 31, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Unbroken

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NOW a MAJOR MOTION PHOTO * Check out special features inside. For author chats, join the Random House Reader's Circle.

Room by Emma Donoghue

Room

By:

NOW A MAJOR MOOTION PICTURE -- Nominated for Four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. . . . It is where he was born. It is where he and Ma eat, sleep, play, and learn.

The Confession by John Grisham

The Confession

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFirst edition in paperback. An innocent man is about be executed. Only a guilty man can save it. Travis Boyette raped and strangled a high school cheerleader in Sloan, East Texas, 1998.

Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning

Shadowfever

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Evil" is a totally different creature than Mac. Evil is evil that believes it's okay." MacKayla Lane was just five years old when she and Alina were abandoned as children and exiled from Ireland.

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

By:

The first book in Stieg Larsson’s exciting Millenium series, featuring Lisbeth Slander, combines murder mystery, family saga and love story into one compellingly complex and atmospheric novel.

January 31, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 31, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

7554

7554

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Emobi Games

CardMon Hero

CardMon Hero

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Card battle, MMORPG

Publisher: HanbitSoft

CityVille Hometown

CityVille Hometown

Platform: iOS (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch)

Genre: Social city-building simulation game

Army Attack

Army Attack

Platform: Facebook, Google Plus

Genre: Strategy, Multiplayer

Batman: Arkham City

Batman: Arkham City

Platform: PlayStation 3; Xbox 360; Microsoft Windows; Wii U; OS X; PlayStation 4; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

history

Who was the US President on January 31, 2011?

On January 31, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 31, 2011?

On January 31, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 31, 2011?

On January 31, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 31st?

January 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of January. 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 January 31st, such as:

  • 2019 - Mariah carey, an american singer, performs in saudi arabia's jeddah, despite saudi women rights activists urging her to cancel it.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bbc study found that the taliban currently controls or has some territory in 70% of afghanistan. they control 14 districts, which total 4% of afghanistan's total, and have an open militant presence in 263 other districts, representing 66% of afghanistan's remaining occupied territory.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian opposition agrees that they will surrender the remaining villages between the wadi barada area and lebanon-syria borders, as well the rankous borderange to transport at least 250 rebel fighters from their stronghold in idlib governorate.

Find out more about January 31st

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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 January 2011?

January 2011 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

Discover how January 2011 calendar looked like.

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