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April 14, 2011

April 14, 2011, was a Thursday. It was 13 years, 7 months, and 7 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aries.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on April 14, 2011:

  • United States: "E.T." by Katy Perry ft Kanye West
  • United Kingdom: "On The Floor" by Jennifer Lopez

The Billboard Hot 100 on April 14, 2011

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • E.T. - Katy Perry Featuring Kanye West
  • S&M - Rihanna Featuring Britney Spears
  • F**k You! (Forget You) - Cee Lo Green
  • Born This Way - Lady Gaga
  • Just Can't Get Enough - The Black Eyed Peas
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Hop

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Hop" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 4,970 days ago. Approximately 166 months have passed. It was the 104th day of 2011, in week 15. The decade was the 2010s. People born on this day are currently 13 years old and belong to the Gen Alpha generation. We have gone through approximately 55 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to April 14, 2011

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

It is Thursday, April 14, 2011. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aries. The summer of 2011 is drawing closer, and temperatures have started to rise.

In America, the song "E.T." by Katy Perry ft Kanye West is at the top of the singles charts, while "On The Floor" by Jennifer Lopez is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Hop 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.

The catchphrase "Every Day I'm Shufflin'" is being repeated and parodied following the success of LMAO's song "Party Rock Anthem". Anti-government protests are taking place in cities across Syria. A civil war is raging on in Libya. Large battles are taking place between Colonel Gaddafi's government forces and Libyan rebels, who are being supported by NATO.

The recent discovery of eight bodies near Gilgo Beach in New York are raising fears about a Craigslist serial killer. The Netherlands is in shock after a gunman kills five people in a mass shooting at the Ridderhof mall in Alphen aan den Rijn. Wrestling fans are saddened by the recent announcement that WWE superstar Edge will be retiring due to cervical spinal stenosis.

A terrorist attack on the Minsk Metro in Belarus has claimed the lives of 15 people. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Randy Savage, Margo Dydek, Ryan Dunn, and Peter Falk would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The Office", "Keeping Up with the Kardashians", "Glee", and "Spartacus".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Alan Wake", "Call of Duty: Black Ops", "Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood", and "Crysis 2". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Postcards from Buster", "Fish Hooks", "T.U.F.F. Puppy", and "Bubble Guppies". Popular toys at the moment include Sprig Adventure Series Discover Rig, Crayola Crayon Town, Chixos Design, and Liv Dolls.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on April 14, 2011, will have the star sign Aries.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2011 was the year of the Rabbit (Yin Fire).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 4.
  • Native American Zodiac: April 14, 2011 falls under the Falcon.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of April will have the birthstone Diamond.
  • Birth flower (April): The Daisy and the Sweet Pea.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on April 14, 2011.

  • Nyan Cat.

    Nyan Cat

    A video called "Nyan Cat" went viral in April 2011.
  • 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 April 14, 2011.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to April 14, 2011.

  • March 15, 2011:
    • The video game "Homefront" is released.
    • British reggae singer Smiley Culture stabs himself to death during a police raid in Warlingham, Surrey.
    • Arab Spring: Thousands of anti-government protesters gather across cities in Syria.
    • Rapper and singer Nate Dogg passes away due to complications of multiple strokes.
  • March 17, 2011: Libyan Civil War: The UN Security Council authorizes military intervention to protect civilians.
  • March 19, 2011: NATO begins to intervene in the 2011 Libyan Civil War.
  • March 23, 2011: Actress Elizabeth Taylor passes away at the age of 79.
  • April 1, 2011: 14 people people are killed after demonstrators in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan attack the UN Assistance Mission in response to American pastor Terry Jones' burning of the Quaran.
  • April 4, 2011: Long Island serial killer: It is reported that police have discovered 8 sets of remains close to Gilgo in New York.
  • April 5, 2011: Nicki Minaj releases the song "Super Bass".
  • April 6, 2011: The viral YouTube video "Nyan Cat" is uploaded.
  • April 9, 2011: A gunman murders six people at a mall in Alphen aan den Rijn in the Netherlands.
  • April 11, 2011:
    • WWE wrestler Edge announces that he will be retiring due to cervical spinal stenosis.
    • 15 people are killed in the 2011 Minsk Metro bombing.
  • This date: April 14, 2011
  • April 15, 2011: The animated film Rio (2011) is released in cinemas.
  • April 17, 2011: The first episode of Game of Thrones is aired.
  • April 18, 2011: South Korean fashion model Kim Yu-ri commits suicide.
  • April 19, 2011:
    • The video game "Portal 2" is released.
    • Fidel Castro steps down as the First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba.
  • April 20, 2011: Sony deactivates the PlayStation Network after its servers are hacked.
  • April 26, 2011: The first episode of the singing reality series "The Voice" is aired on television.
  • April 29, 2011:
    • The film Fast & Furious 5 (2011) is released in movie theaters.
    • The YouTube channel h3h3Productions is founded.
    • Prince William and Catherine Middleton are married.
  • April 30, 2011: Georges St-Pierre defeats Jake Shields at UFC 129.
  • May 2, 2011: 9/11 mastermind Osama Bin Laden is killed by a United States special forces military unit in Pakistan.
  • May 5, 2011: Google announces that it is releasing a line of laptop and tablet computers called the Chromebook.
  • May 6, 2011:
    • The film Thor (2011) is released in movie theaters.
    • The teen sitcom "A.N.T. Farm" premieres on the Disney Channel.
  • May 9, 2011: Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver end their relationship after 25 years of marriage.
  • May 10, 2011: American rapper Tyler, the Creator releases his debut album "Goblin".
  • May 13, 2011:
    • The romantic comedy film Bridesmaids (2011) is released.
    • Gaming website Kotaku reveals the existence of "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3" following a massive leak.
    • CBS announce that Ashton Kutcher will be replacing Charlie Sheen on the sitcom "Two and a Half Men".
  • May 14, 2011:
    • Manchester United win the Premier League after a 1-1 draw with Blackburn Rovers.
    • Manchester City win the FA Cup after beating Stoke City 1-0.
    • Sony begins to reactivate the PlayStation Network 23 days after it deactivated its servers following an "external intrusion".
Television shows

TV series on April 14, 2011

TV audiences were watching the following shows on April 14, 2011:

TV shows from April 2011.

The Killing
The Killing
Bob's Burgers
Bob's Burgers
Shameless
Shameless
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey
Raising Hope
Raising Hope
Hawaii Five-0
Hawaii Five-0
Boardwalk Empire
Boardwalk Empire
Nikita
Nikita
Luther
Luther
Sherlock
Sherlock
Big Fat Gypsy Weddings
Big Fat Gypsy Weddings
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on April 14, 2011

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

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
Team Umizoomi
Team Umizoomi
Big Time Rush
Big Time Rush
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2011

Toys and games that were popular in 2011:

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
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in April 2011.

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
Fallout: New Vegas 2010
Fallout: New Vegas
FIFA 11 2010
FIFA 11
Civilization V 2010
Civilization V
Halo: Reach 2010
Halo: Reach
Amnesia: The Dark Descent 2010
Amnesia: The Dark Descent

Were you born on April 14, 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 April 14, 2017, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on April 14.

Brad Garrett

Brad Garrett

Actor
Born on April 14, 1960
He turned 51 on this day in 2011.

Robert Carlyle

Robert Carlyle

Scottish actor
Born on April 14, 1961
He turned 50 on this day in 2011.

Adrien Brody

Adrien Brody

Actor
Born on April 14, 1973
He turned 38 on this day in 2011.

Da Brat

Da Brat

Rapper
Born on April 14, 1974
She turned 37 on this day in 2011.

Anderson Silva

Anderson Silva

MMA fighter
Born on April 14, 1975
He turned 36 on this day in 2011.

Sarah Michelle Gellar

Sarah Michelle Gellar

Actress
Born on April 14, 1977
She turned 34 on this day in 2011.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on April 14, 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 April 14, 2011 was most likely conceived around July 22, 2010.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on April 14, 2011 is close to January 5, 2012.

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Stats for April 14, 2011

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about April 14, 2011:

  • 4,970 days have passed since this date.
  • 710 weeks have passed.
  • 429,411,600 seconds have passed since April 14, 2011.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 500,980,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 221,576,385,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 71,568,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 36,929,398 steps. That's roughly 16,413 miles.
  • 5,152,939 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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