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November 21, 2011

November 21, 2011, was a Monday. It was 12 years, 4 months, and 28 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Scorpio.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on November 21, 2011:

  • United States: "We Found Love" by Rihanna ft Calvin Harris
  • United Kingdom: "We Found Love" by Rihanna ft Calvin Harris

The Billboard Hot 100 on November 21, 2011

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • We Found Love - Rihanna Featuring Calvin Harris
  • Sexy And I Know It - LMFAO
  • Someone Like You - Adele
  • Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5 Featuring Christina Aguilera
  • Stereo Hearts - Gym Class Heroes Featuring Adam Levine
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Immortals

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Immortals".

Facts

This date occurred 4,534 days ago. Approximately 151 months have passed. It was the 325th day of 2011, in week 47. The decade was the 2010s. The start of 2012 was just 40 days away. People who were born on November 21, 2011, are now 12 years old and belong to the Gen Alpha generation. 50 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to November 21, 2011

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is November 21, 2011, and it's a Monday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Scorpio. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

In America, Thanksgiving 2011 is just around the corner. It's November, so the evenings are getting darker and the days are getting colder. The song "We Found Love" by Rihanna ft Calvin Harris is at the top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Immortals is at the top of the box office. David Cameron is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Futurama", "My Super Sweet 16", "The Big Bang Theory", and "Bob's Burgers".

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 FPS game "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3" has just been released by Infinity Ward. Meanwhile, "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim" has been released by Bethesda.

A Skyrim meme called "I took an arrow to the knee" is being repeated ad nauseum on YouTube and Reddit. In celebrity news, Demi Moore has just announced her intention to end her marriage with Ashton Kutcher. A new sandbox game called "Minecraft" has just been released for the PC.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Gary Speed, Christopher Hitchens, Whitney Houston, and Trayvon Martin would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "Civilization V", "Duke Nukem Forever", "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3", and "Metal Gear Solid HD Collection". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "One Tree Hill", "Postcards from Buster", "Good Luck Charlie", and "Adventure Time".

Children are playing with toys such as the PlayStation 3, Sprig Adventure Series Discover Rig, Duck Hunter, and NERF N-Strike Stampede ECS Blaster.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on November 21, 2011.

  • I took an arrow to the knee.

    I took an arrow to the knee

    A meme called "I took an arrow to the knee" took off in popularity at the end of 2011. The meme spawned from a quote in the video game Skyrim.
  • Battlefield 3.

    Battlefield 3

    Around this time, there was major hype around the release of DICE's FPS game Battlefield 3, which was seen as a competitor to the Call of Duty franchise. The game was released in North America on October 25th, 2011.
  • 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.
  • 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

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around November 21, 2011.

  • 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.
  • This date: November 21, 2011
  • November 23, 2011: Arab Spring: Yemeni president Ali Abdullah Saleh legally agrees to step down.
  • November 25, 2011: The "[10] Guy" meme is born.
  • November 26, 2011:
    • Thousands of people demonstrate against austerity policies in Dublin, Ireland.
    • The Mars rover "Curiosity" is launched from Cape Canaveral.
  • November 27, 2011: Soccer manager and former player Gary Speed commits suicide at the age of 42.
  • November 29, 2011: American stand-up comedian Patrice O'Neal dies from a diabetes-related stroke at the age of 41.
  • December 2, 2011: The first episode of "Austin & Ally" is aired on the Disney Channel.
  • December 3, 2011: McFly bassist Dougie Poynter wins the UK version of "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!".
  • December 6, 2011: Azealia Banks releases the single "212".
  • December 8, 2011: The 2011 NBA lockout comes to an end.
  • December 9, 2011: David Guetta releases his single "Titanium".
  • December 11, 2011: Little Mix win The X Factor.
  • December 12, 2011: Ariana Grande releases her debut single "Put Your Hearts Up".
  • December 13, 2011:
    • Six people are killed after a man throws grenades and starts shooting in the Belgium city of Liège.
    • The body of missing woman Shannan Gilbert is discovered in a marsh in Oak Beach, Long Island.
  • December 15, 2011: English author and socio-political critic Christopher Hitchens dies from cancer at the age of 62.
  • December 16, 2011:
    • The film "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol" is released in movie theaters.
    • The film "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows", starring Robert Downey, Jr., is released.
    • The film "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked" is released.
  • December 17, 2011:
    • North Korean leader Kim Jong-il dies of a suspected heart attack.
    • Harry Judd and Aliona Vilani are crowned as the winners of Strictly Come Dancing.
  • December 21, 2011: Boxer Floyd Mayweather is sentenced to 90 days in jail for battery upon his former girlfriend Josie Harris.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on November 21, 2011, will have the star sign Scorpio.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2011 was the year of the Rabbit (Yin Fire).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 9.
  • Native American Zodiac: November 21, 2011 falls under the Snake.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of November will have the birthstones Topaz and Citrine.
  • Birth flower (November): The Chrysanthemum.
Television shows

Television shows in November 2011

People in November 2011 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from November 2011.

Grimm
Grimm
Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time
American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Homeland
Homeland
Person of Interest
Person of Interest
New Girl
New Girl
Broke Girls
Broke Girls
Suits
Suits
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones
The Killing
The Killing
Bob's Burgers
Bob's Burgers
Shameless
Shameless
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in November 2011

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

Jessie
Jessie
Teen Wolf
Teen Wolf
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Jake and the Never Land Pirates

Bubble Guppies
Bubble Guppies
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic
T.U.F.F. Puppy
T.U.F.F. Puppy
Fish Hooks
Fish Hooks
Pretty Little Liars
Pretty Little Liars
Adventure Time
Adventure Time
Good Luck Charlie
Good Luck Charlie
Victorious
Victorious
Toys

Toys in 2011

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

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
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in November 2011.

Minecraft 2011
Minecraft
Saints Row: The Third 2011
Saints Row: The Third
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 2011
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection 2011
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 2011
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
Battlefield 3 2011
Battlefield 3
Batman: Arkham City 2011
Batman: Arkham City
FIFA 12 2011
FIFA 12
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

Were you born on November 21, 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 November 21, 2017, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on November 21.

Voltaire

Voltaire

French philosopher Deceased
Born on November 21, 1694
He was not alive on this date.

Nicollette Sheridan

Nicollette Sheridan

Actress
Born on November 21, 1963
She turned 48 on this day in 2011.

Reggie Lewis

Reggie Lewis

NBA player Deceased
Born on November 21, 1965
He was not alive on this date.

Carly Rae Jepsen

Carly Rae Jepsen

Singer
Born on November 21, 1985
She turned 26 on this day in 2011.

Bryan Kohberger

Bryan Kohberger

Suspected murderer
Born on November 21, 1994
He turned 17 on this day in 2011.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on November 21, 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 November 21, 2011 was most likely conceived around February 28, 2011.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on November 21, 2011 is close to August 13, 2012.

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Stats for November 21, 2011

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about November 21, 2011:

  • 4,534 days have passed since this date.
  • 647 weeks have passed.
  • 391,734,000 seconds have passed since November 21, 2011.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 457,023,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 202,134,744,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 65,289,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 33,689,124 steps. That's roughly 14,973 miles.
  • 4,700,808 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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