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October 20, 2011

October 20, 2011, was a Thursday. It was the 293rd day of 2011. The decade was the 2010s.

12 years, 4 months, and 30 days have passed since October 20, 2011.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on October 20, 2011:

  • Former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi is assassinated.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on October 20, 2011:

  • United States: "Someone Like You" by Adele
  • United Kingdom: "We Found Love" by Rihanna ft Calvin Harris

The Billboard Hot 100 on October 20, 2011

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Someone Like You - Adele
  • Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5 Featuring Christina Aguilera
  • Pumped Up Kicks - Foster The People
  • Stereo Hearts - Gym Class Heroes Featuring Adam Levine
  • Party Rock Anthem - LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock
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Real Steel

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Real Steel".

Facts

This date was 4,534 days ago. Approximately 151 months have passed. It was the 293rd day of 2011, in week 42. The decade was the 2010s. People born on this day are currently 12 years old and belong to the Gen Alpha generation. 50 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to October 20, 2011

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Thursday, October 20, 2011. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Libra. The summer is long gone. Temperatures have become much cooler, and the evenings are beginning to get darker.

There is a fresh, earthy scent in the air, and fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways, and sidewalks. Halloween 2011 is quickly approaching and stores are selling costumes and decorations. In America, the song "Someone Like You" by Adele is at the top of the singles charts, while "We Found Love" by Rihanna ft Calvin Harris is the number-one song in the UK.

Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Real Steel is at the top of the box office. David Cameron is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Video rental stores such as Blockbuster are continuing to close their doors at the moment. Sadly, it seems as though they will be unable to compete with online streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu.

People are using pre-made comics called "Rage Comics" to share funny and relatable experiences. It's 2011, so the music charts are being dominated by artists such as Adele, Maroon 5, LMFAO, Katy Perry, Rihanna and Bruno Mars. There is a strange new fad called "planking", which involves a person lying face down in an unusual location.

Meanwhile, in the Middle East, protests in Syria have snowballed, and a civil war has started. Armed militias are now beginning to spring up across the country. The catchphrase "We are the 99%" is being used to spread awareness about wealth inequality in the United States. People are also posting photographs of themselves holding placards that describe their financial situation. An advertisement video for American taxidermist Chuck Testa has gone viral and Internet users are repeating the catchphrase "Nope! Chuck Testa!"

The 2011 Rugby World Cup is taking place in New Zealand at the moment. In soccer, Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been accused of racially abusing Manchester United defender Patrice Evra. Coronation Street actress Betty Driver has passed away at the age of 91 after suffering from pneumonia. The video game "Batman: Arkham City" has just been released.

Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit has been released by Hamas after five years of captivity. The civil war in Libya has come to an end. Colonel Muammar Gaddafi has been captured and killed by rebel forces in Sirte. There are now calls for an investigation into his death. Hostilities across the country have ceased, and the NTC has declared victory. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Joe Frazier, Heavy D, Gary Speed, and Christopher Hitchens would all still be alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Psych", "Real Housewives of New York City", "Sons of Anarchy", and "White Collar". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Farmville", "Call of Duty: Black Ops", "Dead Space 2", and "L.A. Noire". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Fairly OddParents", "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse", "Big Time Rush", and "Jessie".

Popular toys at the moment include the iPad, Harumika (dolls), Rocky the Robot Truck, and Justin Bieber figures.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on October 20, 2011.

  • Luis Suarez is accused of racism.

    Luis Suarez is accused of racism

    A racism controversy kicked off in October of 2011 after Liverpool striker Luis Suarez was accused of racially abusing Manchester United defender Patrice Evra.
  • Fall of Muammar Gaddafi.

    Fall of Muammar Gaddafi

    In September and October of 2011, the Libyan Civil War was coming to a close. Muammar Gaddafi's regime was on the brink of defeat. In the middle of September, the UN recognized the National Transitional Council as the legal representative of Libya. On October 20th, Muammar Gaddafi was captured and assassinated by rebels. Three days later, the NCT announced that they had secured victory against the regime.
  • Fifty Shades of Grey.

    Fifty Shades of Grey

    During the second half of 2011, a novel called Fifty Shades of Grey became one of the fastest-selling books of all time.
  • Good Guy Greg.

    Good Guy Greg

    A new "Advice Animal" Internet meme called "Good Guy Greg" was going viral. The purpose of the meme was to highlight the good things that people can do.
  • Planking is popular.

    Planking is popular

    A popular fad called "planking" was gaining media exposure around this time.
  • Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.

    Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

    English model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley was named FHM's sexiest woman in 2011.
  • Adele - "Rolling in the Deep"

    Adele - "Rolling in the Deep"

    "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele went on to win a Grammy for 2011's Record of the Year.
  • 2011 in music.

    2011 in music

    Popular music artists in 2011 included Enrique Iglesias, Adele, Pink, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Wiz Khalifa, Katy Perry, The Black Eyed Peas, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Adele, Bruno Mars, Pitbull, Lady Gaga, LMFAO, Nicki Minaj, Maroon 5, David Guetta and Gym Class Heroes.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2011?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2011?

    In 2011, the best NBA players were Derrick Rose, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Dwight Howard, Pau Gasol, Dirk Nowitzki, Amar'e Stoudemire, Dwyane Wade, Russell Westbrook, LaMarcus Aldridge, Zach Randolph, Al Horford, Manu Ginóbili and Chris Paul.
  • Time Person of the Year 2011.

    Time Person of the Year 2011

    "The Protester" was named "Time Person of the Year" in 2011. This was due to the Arab Spring and the Occupy Wall Street movement.
  • Best soccer players in the world.

    Best soccer players in the world

    In 2011, the best soccer players were Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Xavi, Andrés Iniesta, Wayne Rooney, Luis Suárez, Diego Forlán, Samuel Eto'o, Iker Casillas, Neymar and Mesut Özil.
  • 2011 in movies.

    2011 in movies

    Popular movies in 2011 included Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1, Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol, Kung Fu Panda 2, Fast Five, The Hangover Part II, The Smurfs, Cars 2, Drive, Super 8, Moneyball and Limitless.
  • The Artist.

    The Artist

    The movie "The Artist" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2011.
  • Video rental stores are closing down.

    Video rental stores are closing down

    From 2010 onward, video rental stores such as Blockbuster slowly began to close down. This was due to the rise of new online streaming services such as Netflix and Internet usage in general. Although a few stores and franchises continued to hobble along, it was only a matter of time before they were also forced to close their doors.
  • Hipsters.

    Hipsters

    The Internet had recently started using the term "hipster" to describe people who are pretentious and deliberately anti-mainstream.
  • Smartphones are becoming popular.

    Smartphones are becoming popular

    Smartphones with touchscreens and 3G Internet capabilities started replacing the "dumber" push-button cellphones of the past. Up until this point, companies had focused on making phones that were smaller and more compact. However, rising mobile Internet usage and the introduction of higher-quality cameras started to reverse this trend. As a result, phones started getting larger.
  • DVD sales are plummeting.

    DVD sales are plummeting

    DVD sales were beginning to plummet as people were switching to online streaming platforms. Between 2008 and 2014, sales in the USA fell by a whopping 66%.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on October 20, 2011.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to October 20, 2011.

  • September 20, 2011:
    • The song "Call Me Maybe" is released by Carly Rae Jepsen.
    • The US military ends its "Don't ask, don't tell" policy.
  • September 21, 2011:
    • Rock band R.E.M. announce that they are splitting up.
    • The first episode of the US version of "The X Factor" is aired on television.
  • September 22, 2011: Rihanna and Calvin Harris team up to release the song "We Found Love".
  • September 23, 2011: The film "Moneyball" is released in movie theaters.
  • September 27, 2011: Football: Manchester City player Carlos Tevez refuses to come on as a substitute against Bayern Munich.
  • October 4, 2011: A 10-month-old baby called Lisa Irwin goes missing from her home in Kansas City, Missouri.
  • October 5, 2011:
    • The first episode of "American Horror Story" is aired on television.
    • Apple co-founder Steve Jobs passes away after a battle with cancer.
  • October 8, 2011: Occupy Dame Street begins in Ireland.
  • October 9, 2011: The Breaking Bad episode "Face Off" is aired: Walt kills Gus Fring.
  • October 11, 2011: Internet culture: Reddit bans the subreddit /r/jailbait.
  • October 15, 2011:
    • Liverpool player Luis Suarez is accused of racially abusing Manchester United player Patrice Evra.
    • British actress Betty Driver dies after suffering from pneumonia.
  • October 18, 2011:
    • The game Batman: Arkham City is released.
    • Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit is released by Hamas after five years of captivity.
  • This date: October 20, 2011
  • October 21, 2011: Paranormal Activity 3 (2011) is released in movie theaters.
  • October 23, 2011:
    • New Zealand win the 2011 Rugby World Cup after beating France 8-7.
    • Manchester City beat Manchester United 6-1 at Old Trafford.
  • October 25, 2011:
    • The game "Battlefield 3" is released.
    • Rockstar announce that "Grand Theft Auto V" is in development.
    • Irish boy band Westlife announced that they will be splitting up.
  • October 27, 2011: Michael D. Higgins is elected as the new President of Ireland.
  • October 28, 2011:
    • The animated movie Puss in Boots (2011) is released.
    • Avicii releases his single "Levels".
  • October 29, 2011: English DJ and BBC host Jimmy Savile dies at the age of 84.
  • November 2, 2011: The first trailer for "Grand Theft Auto V" is released.
  • November 5, 2011: The Penn State scandal breaks.
  • November 7, 2011:
    • Boxing legend "Smokin' Joe" Frazier passes away from liver cancer at the age of 67.
    • Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray is convicted of manslaughter.
  • November 8, 2011:
    • The game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is released.
    • Rap legend Heavy D dies from a blood clot at the age of 44.
  • November 11, 2011:
    • The video game "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim" is released.
    • Michael D. Higgins becomes the new President of Ireland.
  • November 15, 2011:
    • Murderer Oba Chandler is executed at Florida State Prison in Raiford.
    • Ray William Johnson becomes the most-subscribed channel on YouTube.
    • Rapper Drake releases his second album "Take Care", which includes songs such as "The Motto" and "Headlines".
  • November 17, 2011: Demi Moore announces her intention to end her marriage with Ashton Kutcher.
  • November 18, 2011:
    • The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (2011) is released.
    • The sandbox video game Minecraft is officially released.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on October 20, 2011, will have the star sign Libra.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2011 was the year of the Rabbit (Yin Fire).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 7.
  • Native American Zodiac: October 20, 2011 falls under the Raven.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of October will have the birthstones Tourmaline and Opal.
  • Birth flower (October): The Marigold and the Cosmos.
Television shows

TV series on October 20, 2011

People in October 2011 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from October 2011.

American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Homeland
Homeland
Suits
Suits
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
Boardwalk Empire
Boardwalk Empire
Jersey Shore
Jersey Shore
White Collar
White Collar
Modern Family
Modern Family
Community
Community
The Vampire Diaries
The Vampire Diaries
Glee
Glee
RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
True Blood
True Blood
Sons of Anarchy
Sons of Anarchy
Real Housewives of New York City
Real Housewives of New York City
Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
Gossip Girl
Gossip Girl
Mad Men
Mad Men
Skins
Skins
Dexter
Dexter
Eureka
Eureka
Psych
Psych
How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother
Bones
Bones
Prison Break
Prison Break
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on October 20, 2011

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2011:

Jessie
Jessie
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Good Luck Charlie
Good Luck Charlie

Team Umizoomi
Team Umizoomi
Big Time Rush
Big Time Rush
Glee
Glee
Wizards of Waverly Place
Wizards of Waverly Place
iCarly
iCarly
WordGirl
WordGirl
Phineas and Ferb
Phineas and Ferb
Horrid Henry
Horrid Henry
Curious George
Curious George
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Ben 10
Ben 10
Johnny Test
Johnny Test
LazyTown
LazyTown
Peppa Pig
Peppa Pig
One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill
The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents
Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2011

Toys and games that were popular in 2011:

Thomas and Friends toys
Thomas and Friends toys
Tonka Chuck & Friends Chuck's Stunt Park
Tonka Chuck & Friends Chuck's Stunt Park
Dance Star Mickey
Dance Star Mickey
Flickin' Chicken
Flickin' Chicken
Explore N' Grow Musical Gear Center
Explore N' Grow Musical Gear Center
My Own Leaptop
My Own Leaptop
Justin Bieber figures
Justin Bieber figures
Barbie Video Girl
Barbie Video Girl
Squinkies Cupcake Surprize
Squinkies Cupcake Surprize
Alphie (robot)
Alphie (robot)
Hot Wheels RC Stealth Rides
Hot Wheels RC Stealth Rides
Air Hogs Hawk Eye
Air Hogs Hawk Eye
NERF N-Strike Stampede ECS Blaster
NERF N-Strike Stampede ECS Blaster
The Sing-A-Ma-Jigs
The Sing-A-Ma-Jigs
Cards Against Humanity
Cards Against Humanity
Jake and the Never Land Pirates figures
Jake and the Never Land Pirates figures
Let's Rock Elmo
Let's Rock Elmo
The LeapPad Explorer
The LeapPad Explorer
Gentle Giraffe
Gentle Giraffe
Liv Dolls
Liv Dolls
Moxie Girlz Art-titude Dolls
Moxie Girlz Art-titude Dolls
Duck Hunter
Duck Hunter
Rocky the Robot Truck
Rocky the Robot Truck
Laser Zero Gravity
Laser Zero Gravity
Bakugan 7-in-1 Maxus Dragonoid
Bakugan 7-in-1 Maxus Dragonoid
Chixos Design
Chixos Design
Girl Gourmet Sweets Candy Jewel
Girl Gourmet Sweets Candy Jewel
Harumika (dolls)
Harumika (dolls)
Crayola Crayon Town
Crayola Crayon Town
The iPad
The iPad
ZhuZhu Pets
ZhuZhu Pets
The KidiZoom Camera
The KidiZoom Camera
Sprig Adventure Series Discover Rig
Sprig Adventure Series Discover Rig
Playmobil Horse Farm
Playmobil Horse Farm
Pixos Super Studio
Pixos Super Studio
Clipo Creativity Table
Clipo Creativity Table
The PlayStation 3
The PlayStation 3
Roboraptor
Roboraptor
The Xbox 360
The Xbox 360
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in October 2011.

Batman: Arkham City 2011
Batman: Arkham City
Gears of War 3 2011
Gears of War 3
Deus Ex: Human Revolution 2011
Deus Ex: Human Revolution
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D 2011
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
L.A. Noire 2011
L.A. Noire
Terraria 2011
Terraria
Duke Nukem Forever 2011
Duke Nukem Forever
Portal 2 2011
Portal 2
Crysis 2 2011
Crysis 2
Total War: Shogun 2 2011
Total War: Shogun 2
Homefront 2011
Homefront
Dead Space 2 2011
Dead Space 2
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood 2010
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2010
Call of Duty: Black Ops
Super Meat Boy 2010
Super Meat Boy
Civilization V 2010
Civilization V
Halo: Reach 2010
Halo: Reach
Farmville 2009
Farmville

Were you born on October 20, 2011?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2011.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out October 20, 2017, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on October 20.

Mickey Mantle

Mickey Mantle

Baseball player Deceased
Born on October 20, 1931
He was not alive on this date.

Tom Petty

Tom Petty

Musician Deceased
Born on October 20, 1950
He turned 61 on this day in 2011.

Scott Hall

Scott Hall

Wrestler Deceased
Born on October 20, 1958
He turned 53 on this day in 2011.

Viggo Mortensen

Viggo Mortensen

Actor
Born on October 20, 1958
He turned 53 on this day in 2011.

Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris

US Vice President
Born on October 20, 1964
She turned 47 on this day in 2011.

Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg

Rapper
Born on October 20, 1971
He turned 40 on this day in 2011.

John Krasinski

John Krasinski

Actor
Born on October 20, 1979
He turned 32 on this day in 2011.

Candice Swanepoel

Candice Swanepoel

Actor
Born on October 20, 1988
She turned 23 on this day in 2011.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on October 20, 2011.

UK

UK Prime Minister

David Cameron was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Enda Kenny was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on October 20, 2011 was most likely conceived around January 27, 2011.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 20, 2011 is close to July 12, 2012.

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Stats for October 20, 2011

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about October 20, 2011:

  • 4,534 days have passed since this date.
  • 647 weeks have passed.
  • 391,741,200 seconds have passed since October 20, 2011.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 457,031,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 202,138,459,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 65,290,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 33,689,743 steps. That's roughly 14,973 miles!
  • Since this date, 4,700,894 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
  • How many years ago was 2011?

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