October 8, 2011, was a Saturday. It was 13 years, 1 month, and 14 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.
What happened on October 8, 2011?
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on October 8, 2011:
These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The movie "Dolphin Tale" was at the top of the box office on October 8, 2011.
This date was 4,794 days ago. Approximately 160 months have passed. It was the 281st day of 2011, in week 40. 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 53 seasons of weather since then.
Let's take a stroll down memory lane.
It is Saturday, October 8, 2011. Anyone born today will have the star sign Libra. People are currently enjoying their weekend.
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. In America, the song "Moves Like Jagger" by Maroon 5 ft Christina Aguilera is at the top of the singles charts, while "Loca People" by Sak Noel is the number-one song in the UK.
Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Dolphin Tale 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. The Occupy Wall Street movement is receiving widespread media attention. A civil war is raging on in Libya. Libyan rebels, with the support of NATO, are now taking over some of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's final strongholds.
In Kansas City, Missouri, a search is underway for a 10-month-old baby called Lisa Irwin, who disappeared from her home. Tributes are pouring in for Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who recently passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer. 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 "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation", "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition", "Real Housewives of New York City", and "Shameless". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Super Meat Boy", "Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood", "Terraria", and "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Peppa Pig", "Johnny Test", "Phineas and Ferb", and "T.U.F.F. Puppy".
Popular toys at the moment include NERF N-Strike Stampede ECS Blaster, Alphie (robot), Justin Bieber figures, and Flickin' Chicken.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on October 8, 2011.
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The following TV shows were popular in October 2011:
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Popular video games that people were playing in October 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 8, 2017, instead.
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Barack Obama was the President of the United States on October 8, 2011.
David Cameron was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Enda Kenny was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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