January 8, 2011, was a Saturday. It was 13 years, 10 months, and 15 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.
What happened on January 8, 2011?
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on January 8, 2011:
These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The movie "True Grit" was at the top of the box office on January 8, 2011.
This date was 5,068 days ago. Approximately 169 months have passed. It was the 8th day of 2011, in week 01. The decade was the 2010s. People born on this day are currently 13 years old and belong to the Gen Alpha generation. The Earth has experienced 56 seasons of weather since then.
Let's take a stroll down memory lane.
It is Saturday, January 8, 2011. Anyone born today will have the star sign Capricorn. People are currently enjoying their weekend.
The Christmas holiday season is long over, the decorations have been taken down, and a sense of normality has returned. In America, the song "Firework" by Katy Perry is at the top of the singles charts, while "When We Collide" by Matt Cardle is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie True Grit 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.
People on the Internet are using the phrase "That Really Rustled My Jimmies" to express their annoyance at things. Anti-government street demonstrations are taking place in Tunisia following the the self-immolation of a man called Mohamed Bouazizi. The protests have been caused by high unemployment and the cost of food. A wave of demonstrations and protests have been taking place across the Middle East, in what has become known as the "Arab Spring".
It's 2011, so the music charts are being dominated by artists such as Adele, Maroon 5, LMFAO, Katy Perry, Rihanna and Bruno Mars. A Youtube video of a homeless man called Ted Williams is going viral after he shows off his radio voice skills. The success of the video has led to Williams receiving various job offers. A meme called "Inglip" is going viral on websites such as Reddit. Users are posting "commands" that they have received via CAPTCHA images.
In soccer, Kenny Dalglish has returned as the manager of Liverpool following the sacking of Roy Hodgson. America is in shock following an assassination attempt on House Representative Gabby Giffords in Casas Adobes, Arizona. A 22-year-old man called Jared Lee Loughner was arrested at the scene. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Nate Dogg, Elizabeth Taylor, Randy Savage, and Margo Dydek would all still be alive.
On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Futurama", "Dexter", "Glee", and "Nikita". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty", "Halo: Reach", "Super Meat Boy", and "Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "SpongeBob SquarePants", "Curious George", "WordGirl", and "Pretty Little Liars".
Popular toys at the moment include the PlayStation 3, Pixos Super Studio, ZhuZhu Pets, and Moxie Girlz Art-titude Dolls.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on January 8, 2011.
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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 January 8, 2017, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 8.
English physicist Deceased
Born on January 8, 1942
He turned 69 on this day in 2011.
Barack Obama was the President of the United States on January 8, 2011.
David Cameron was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Brian Cowen was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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