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December 29, 2011

December 29, 2011, was a Thursday. It was 12 years, 11 months, and 27 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.

Song charts

Popular songs

On December 29, 2011, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "We Found Love" by Rihanna ft Calvin Harris
  • United Kingdom: "Wherever You Are" by Military Wives & Gary Malone

The music charts on December 29, 2011

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • We Found Love - Rihanna Featuring Calvin Harris
  • Sexy And I Know It - LMFAO
  • It Will Rain - Bruno Mars
  • The One That Got Away - Katy Perry
  • Good Feeling - Flo Rida
Play the top singles from 2011
A Spotify playlist of songs from 2011. Let us bring you back to the days of LMFAO, Adele, Katy Perry and Example!
Sherlock Holmes 2

Top movie

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

Facts

This date occurred 4,745 days ago. Approximately 158 months have passed. It was the 363rd day of 2011, in week 52. The decade was the 2010s. The start of 2012 was just 2 days away. People who were born on December 29, 2011, are now 12 years old and belong to the Gen Alpha generation. 53 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to December 29, 2011

Let's go back to the 2010s.

The date is December 29, 2011, and it's a Thursday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Capricorn. Christmas Day of 2011 has just passed, and many people are relaxing at home and enjoying the holiday season.

The year is coming to an end, so friends and family are making plans for New Year's Eve. In America, the song "We Found Love" by Rihanna ft Calvin Harris is at the top of the singles charts, while "Wherever You Are" by Military Wives & Gary Malone 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. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Dog the Bounty Hunter", "How I Met Your Mother", "Luther", and "The Killing". 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. In soccer, Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev has just taken over AS Monaco. Following the successes of "sugar daddy" clubs such as Chelsea, Manchester City and PSG, many people believe that Rybolovlev's takeover may transform Monaco into a European powerhouse.

It is being reported that 18-year-old YouTube personality Ben Breedlove passed away on Christmas Day from a cardiac arrest. 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. People are playing video games such as "Grand Theft Auto IV", "Homefront", "Duke Nukem Forever", and "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "LazyTown", "Wonder Pets!", "Pretty Little Liars", and "Teen Wolf". Children are playing with toys such as Playmobil Horse Farm, Sprig Adventure Series Discover Rig, Girl Gourmet Sweets Candy Jewel, and Duck Hunter.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 29, 2011, will have the star sign Capricorn.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • 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 29, 2011 falls under the Goose.
  • 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 29, 2011.

  • Christmas Day 2011 has just passed.

    Christmas Day 2011 has just passed

    Christmas Day of 2011 had just passed. Many people were relaxing, meeting up with friends, and spending time with their families.
  • 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

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around December 29, 2011.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • This date: December 29, 2011
  • 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.
  • January 21, 2012: The mod version of zombie video game "DayZ" is released.
Television shows

Television shows in December 2011

In December 2011, TV audiences were watching the following 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

Cartoons and children's TV shows in December 2011

If you were a kid on December 29, 2011, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

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

Toys in 2011

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

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 29, 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 29, 2017, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 29.

Ted Danson

Ted Danson

Actor
Born on December 29, 1947
He turned 64 on this day in 2011.

Jude Law

Jude Law

Actor
Born on December 29, 1972
He turned 39 on this day in 2011.

Danny McBride

Danny McBride

Actor
Born on December 29, 1976
He turned 35 on this day in 2011.

Alison Brie

Alison Brie

Actress
Born on December 29, 1982
She turned 29 on this day in 2011.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on December 29, 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 29, 2011 was most likely conceived around April 7, 2011.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 29, 2011 is close to September 20, 2012.

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Stats for December 29, 2011

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 29, 2011:

  • 4,745 days have passed since this date.
  • 677 weeks have passed.
  • 409,968,000 seconds have passed since December 29, 2011.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 478,296,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 211,543,488,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 68,328,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 35,257,248 steps. That's roughly 15,670 miles.
  • 4,919,616 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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