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November 8, 2011

November 8, 2011, was a Tuesday. It was 13 years and 13 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Scorpio.

On This Day

What happened?

What happened on November 8, 2011?

  • Rap legend Heavy D dies from a blood clot at the age of 44.
  • The game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is released.
Song charts

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on November 8, 2011:

  • United States: "Someone Like You" by Adele
  • United Kingdom: "Read All About It" by Professor Green

The Billboard Hot 100 on November 8, 2011

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

  • Someone Like You - Adele
  • We Found Love - Rihanna Featuring Calvin Harris
  • Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5 Featuring Christina Aguilera
  • Sexy And I Know It - LMFAO
  • Pumped Up Kicks - Foster The People
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A Spotify playlist of songs from 2011. Let us bring you back to the days of LMFAO, Adele, Katy Perry and Example!
Puss in Boots

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Puss in Boots" was at the top of the box office on November 8, 2011.

Facts

This date was 4,762 days ago. Approximately 159 months have passed. It was the 312th day of 2011, in week 45. 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.

Comments

Discussion about this date:

Ethan

I remember queuing up outside of Gamestop to buy MW3. I can't believe that an entire decade has passed by since then. Time goes way too fast :(
Posted on Nov 18, 2021 23:27

Zhivaro

I have good memories of MW3. It wasn't as good as MW2, but I had some good times playing it. The ACR was a beast and I loved the Reaper killstreak.
Posted on Oct 20, 2022 00:35

FrankeyG

11 years old 😭 Seatown, Dome and Hardhat were my favorite maps.
Posted on Nov 8, 2022 22:44


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Take me back to November 8, 2011

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Tuesday, November 8, 2011. Anyone born today will have the star sign Scorpio. It's November, so the evenings are getting darker and the days are getting colder.

In America, the song "Someone Like You" by Adele is at the top of the singles charts, while "Read All About It" by Professor Green is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Puss in Boots 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. After just 72 days of marriage, Kim Kardashian has filed for divorce from Kris Humphries.

There is shock following the news that Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky has been arrested for sex crimes against young boys. Former heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier has passed away at the age of 67 from liver cancer. The FPS game "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3" has just been released by Infinity Ward.

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. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Futurama", "Psych", "16 and Pregnant", and "The Killing". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Grand Theft Auto IV", "Halo: Reach", "L.A. Noire", and "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Phineas and Ferb", "Adventure Time", "Pretty Little Liars", and "Teen Wolf". Popular toys at the moment include Crayola Crayon Town, Barbie Video Girl, Justin Bieber figures, and Flickin' Chicken.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on November 8, 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 5.
  • Native American Zodiac: November 8, 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.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on November 8, 2011.

  • 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

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on November 8, 2011.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to November 8, 2011.

  • 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.
  • October 20, 2011: Former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi is assassinated.
  • 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.
  • This date: November 8, 2011
  • 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.
  • 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 7, 2011: Soccer: Manchester United are eliminated from the group stage of the UEFA Champions League following a 2-1 defeat to Basel.
  • December 8, 2011: The 2011 NBA lockout comes to an end.
Television shows

TV shows in 2011

The following TV shows were popular in November 2011:

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

Kids TV shows on November 8, 2011

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

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

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
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in November 2011.

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
Terraria 2011
Terraria
Duke Nukem Forever 2011
Duke Nukem Forever
Portal 2 2011
Portal 2

Were you born on November 8, 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 8, 2017, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on November 8.

Bram Stoker

Bram Stoker

Author Deceased
Born on November 8, 1847
He was not alive on this date.

Joseph James DeAngelo

Joseph James DeAngelo

Serial killer
Born on November 8, 1945
He turned 66 on this day in 2011.

John Costelloe

John Costelloe

Actor Deceased
Born on November 8, 1961
He was not alive on this date.

Gordon Ramsay

Gordon Ramsay

Celebrity chef
Born on November 8, 1966
He turned 45 on this day in 2011.

Tara Reid

Tara Reid

Actress
Born on November 8, 1975
She turned 36 on this day in 2011.

Dania Ramirez

Dania Ramirez

Actress
Born on November 8, 1979
She turned 32 on this day in 2011.

Aaron Swartz

Aaron Swartz

Programmer and Internet hacktivist Deceased
Born on November 8, 1986
He turned 25 on this day in 2011.

Sophie Kasaei

Sophie Kasaei

TV personality
Born on November 8, 1989
She turned 22 on this day in 2011.

SZA

SZA

Singer
Born on November 8, 1989
She turned 22 on this day in 2011.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on November 8, 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 8, 2011 was most likely conceived around February 15, 2011.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on November 8, 2011 is close to July 31, 2012.

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Stats for November 8, 2011

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about November 8, 2011:

  • 4,762 days have passed since this date.
  • 680 weeks have passed.
  • 411,436,800 seconds have passed since November 8, 2011.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 480,009,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 212,301,388,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 68,572,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 35,383,565 steps. That's roughly 15,726 miles.
  • 4,937,242 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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