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December 20, 2011

December 20, 2011, was a Tuesday. It was 12 years, 10 months, and 25 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on December 20, 2011:

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

The Billboard Hot 100 on December 20, 2011

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • We Found Love - Rihanna Featuring Calvin Harris
  • Sexy And I Know It - LMFAO
  • It Will Rain - Bruno Mars
  • Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5 Featuring Christina Aguilera
  • Good Feeling - Flo Rida
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Sherlock Holmes 2

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Sherlock Holmes 2".

Facts

This date was 4,713 days ago. Approximately 157 months have passed. It was the 354th day of 2011, in week 51. The decade was the 2010s. The start of 2012 was just 11 days away. People born on this day are currently 12 years old and belong to the Gen Alpha generation. 52 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to December 20, 2011

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. Christmas Day of 2011 is fast approaching and the excitement is building. Department stores are packed with Christmas shoppers, and people are meeting up with friends that they haven't seen in a while.

In America, the song "We Found Love" by Rihanna ft Calvin Harris is at the top of the singles charts, while "Cannonball" by Olly Murs is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Sherlock Holmes 2 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. A Skyrim meme called "I took an arrow to the knee" is being repeated ad nauseum on YouTube and Reddit.

A new sandbox game called "Minecraft" has just been released for the PC. A new meme format called "[10] guy" is being used to poke fun at how people think and act while they are stoned. The slang phrase YOLO (You only live once) is starting to become more common.

Author Christopher Hitchens has passed away at the age of 62 after a battle with cancer. It is being reported that Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa has filed for divorce. North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has died of a suspected heart attack. There is a sense of amusement at footage of North Korean mourners wailing. The footage has led many commentators to conclude that their over-the-top grief is being faked out of fear.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Whitney Houston, Trayvon Martin, Edd Gould, and MCA would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The Big Bang Theory", "Community", "Boardwalk Empire", and "New Girl". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Homefront", "Deus Ex: Human Revolution", "FIFA 12", and "Batman: Arkham City".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Postcards from Buster", "Ben 10", "Good Luck Charlie", and "Jake and the Never Land Pirates". Popular toys at the moment include Roboraptor, the iPad, NERF N-Strike Stampede ECS Blaster, and Explore N' Grow Musical Gear Center.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 20, 2011, will have the star sign Sagittarius.
  • 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 9.
  • Native American Zodiac: December 20, 2011 falls under the Owl.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
  • Birth flower (December): The Narcissus and the Holly.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 20, 2011.

  • Christmas 2011 is days away.

    Christmas 2011 is days away

    Christmas 2011 was just days away. The decorations were up, festive music was playing on the radio, people were buying last-minute presents for their loved ones, and stores were packed with shoppers. Schools, colleges, and non-retail businesses were also beginning to close for the holiday season.
  • Kim Jong-il dies.

    Kim Jong-il dies

    On December 17th, 2011, North Korean leader Kim Jong-il died from a suspected heart attack. Video clips of North Koreans crying and wailing uncontrollably went viral during this time. Many commentators pointed out that this over-the-top display of mourning was probably done out of fear.
  • YOLO.

    YOLO

    The phrase "YOLO" was continuing to rise in popularity at this time. In November 2011, rapper Drake further popularized the acronym by using it in one of his songs.
  • 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.
  • 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 December 20, 2011.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to December 20, 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 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.
  • 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.
  • This date: December 20, 2011
  • December 21, 2011: Boxer Floyd Mayweather is sentenced to 90 days in jail for battery upon his former girlfriend Josie Harris.
  • December 23, 2011: Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev takes over AS Monaco.
  • December 25, 2011: 18-year-old American Internet personality Ben Breedlove dies from a cardiac arrest.
  • December 30, 2011:
    • It is announced that Katy Perry and Russell Brand are divorcing.
    • Soccer: Carlo Ancelotti becomes the new manager of PSG.
  • January 7, 2012: 11 people are killed after a hot air balloon hits a power line in Clareville, New Zealand.
  • January 8, 2012: YouTube user magmaflower uploads the cringeworthy viral video "My Video for Briona".
  • January 9, 2012: Lionel Messi is awarded the 2011 Ballon d'Or.
  • January 13, 2012: A cruise ship called the Costa Concordia sinks off the coast of Italy, killing 32 people.
  • January 18, 2012: A series of protests occur against the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA).
  • January 19, 2012:
    • Billionaire Elon Musk announces that he has ended his relationship with his wife Talulah Riley.
    • Popular website Megaupload.com is shut down by the FBI for alleged copyright infringement.
Television shows

TV series on December 20, 2011

People in December 2011 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from December 2011.

Black Mirror
Black Mirror
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
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on December 20, 2011

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

Austin & Ally
Austin & Ally
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
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 December 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 December 20, 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 December 20, 2017, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 20.

John Spencer

John Spencer

Actor Deceased
Born on December 20, 1946
He was not alive on this date.

Paul Ritter

Paul Ritter

English actor Deceased
Born on December 20, 1966
He turned 45 on this day in 2011.

Ashley Cole

Ashley Cole

Soccer player
Born on December 20, 1980
He turned 31 on this day in 2011.

Jonah Hill

Jonah Hill

Actor
Born on December 20, 1983
He turned 28 on this day in 2011.

Lucy Pinder

Lucy Pinder

Model
Born on December 20, 1983
She turned 28 on this day in 2011.

Gia Allemand

Gia Allemand

Model and Reality TV star Deceased
Born on December 20, 1983
She turned 28 on this day in 2011.

JoJo

JoJo

Singer
Born on December 20, 1990
She turned 21 on this day in 2011.

Jorginho

Jorginho

Soccer player
Born on December 20, 1991
He turned 20 on this day in 2011.

Dylan Wang

Dylan Wang

Chinese actor
Born on December 20, 1998
He turned 13 on this day in 2011.

Kylian Mbappé

Kylian Mbappé

Soccer player
Born on December 20, 1998
He turned 13 on this day in 2011.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on December 20, 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 December 20, 2011 was most likely conceived around March 29, 2011.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 20, 2011 is close to September 11, 2012.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 20, 2011:

  • 4,713 days have passed since this date.
  • 673 weeks have passed.
  • 407,203,200 seconds have passed since December 20, 2011.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 475,070,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 210,116,851,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 67,867,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 35,019,475 steps. That's roughly 15,564 miles.
  • 4,886,438 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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