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August 8, 2011

August 8, 2011, was a Monday. It was 13 years, 3 months, and 17 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.

Song charts

Music charts

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

  • United States: "Party Rock Anthem" by LMFAO
  • United Kingdom: "Swagger Jagger" by Cher Lloyd

The Billboard Hot 100 on August 8, 2011

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

  • Party Rock Anthem - LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock
  • Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) - Katy Perry
  • Give Me Everything - Pitbull Featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer
  • Super Bass - Nicki Minaj
  • Rolling In The Deep - Adele
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Cowboys & Aliens

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Cowboys & Aliens" was at the top of the box office on August 8, 2011.

Facts

This date was 4,858 days ago. Approximately 162 months have passed. It was the 220th day of 2011, in week 32. 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 54 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to August 8, 2011

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Monday, August 8, 2011. Anyone born today will have the star sign Leo. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

The summer of 2011 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September. In America, the song "Party Rock Anthem" by LMFAO is at the top of the singles charts, while "Swagger Jagger" by Cher Lloyd is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Cowboys & Aliens 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. A civil war is raging on in Libya. Large battles are taking place between Colonel Gaddafi's government forces and Libyan rebels, who are being supported by NATO. There is a strange new fad called "planking", which involves a person lying face down in an unusual location.

An Advice Animal meme called "Good Guy Greg" is beginning to take off in popularity. Google have just launched their new social network "Google+" and people are wondering if it can challenge Facebook for the top spot. 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.

Internet personality "Zyzz" has passed away after suffering a heart attack while on holiday in Thailand. Riots are taking place in London following the police shooting of Mark Duggan. Stock markets are faltering as a result of America's credit status being downgraded for the first time in decades. There are also fears that the European sovereign debt crisis may spread to countries such as Spain and Italy.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Steve Jobs, Joe Frazier, Heavy D, and Gary Speed would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The Royle Family", "Mad Men", "True Blood", and "White Collar". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Grand Theft Auto IV", "Civilization V", "Dead Space 2", and "Total War: Shogun 2".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Go, Diego, Go!", "Glee", "Adventure Time", and "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic". Popular toys at the moment include the KidiZoom Camera, the iPad, Laser Zero Gravity, and Moxie Girlz Art-titude Dolls.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on August 8, 2011, will have the star sign Leo.
  • 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 2.
  • Native American Zodiac: August 8, 2011 falls under the Salmon.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of August will have the birthstone Peridot.
  • Birth flower (August): The Gladiolus and the Poppy.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

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

  • London Riots.

    London Riots

    In August 2011, a series of riots took place in London and a number of other cities in England. The riots grew out of protests against the police shooting of a man named Mark Duggan. The riots gained widespread attention due to the looting and arson that occurred. Five people were killed during the violence.
  • Google+ is launched.

    Google+ is launched

    In June 2011, Google launched the social network Google+. The site launched with a feature called "Circles", which allowed users to organize their friend list into groups when sharing content. At the time, many people believed that it would eclipse Facebook in popularity.
  • 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.
  • Hipsters.

    Hipsters

    The Internet had recently started using the term "hipster" to describe people who are pretentious and deliberately anti-mainstream.
  • 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?

Notable events that happened close to August 8, 2011.

  • July 10, 2011: The News of the World publishes its last issue.
  • July 12, 2011: Ireland's debt rating is downgraded to junk status.
  • July 14, 2011: Soccer: French midfielder Patrick Vieira announces his retirement.
  • July 15, 2011: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 (2011) is released.
  • July 18, 2011: It is announced that Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony are separating after seven years of marriage.
  • July 22, 2011:
    • Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) is released.
    • Anders Behring Breivik carries out the 2011 Norway attacks, killing 77 people.
  • July 23, 2011: Singer Amy Winehouse is found dead in her London home after an alcohol overdose.
  • July 28, 2011: Football: Sergio Aguero joins Manchester City.
  • August 5, 2011:
    • Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) is released in cinemas.
    • Internet personality Zyzz (Aziz Shavershian) dies from a heart attack at the age of 22.
  • August 6, 2011:
    • Riots begin in London following the police shooting of Mark Duggan.
    • 38 people are killed after a Chinook military helicopter is shot down in Tangi Valley, Afghanistan.
  • This date: August 8, 2011
  • August 10, 2011: The drama film "The Help" is released in movie theaters.
  • August 13, 2011: Minecraft creator Markus Persson marries Elin Zetterstrand.
  • August 14, 2011: The viral video "Nope! Chuck Testa" is uploaded to YouTube.
  • August 15, 2011:
    • Football: Arsenal player Cesc Fabregas signs for Barcelona.
    • The LeapPad Explorer is released.
  • August 19, 2011: Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley and Jason Baldwin are released from prison - 17 years after they were found guilty of the murders of three eight-year-old boys in West Memphis, Arkansas.
  • August 20, 2011: Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries are married.
  • August 23, 2011: Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi is overthrown.
  • August 24, 2011: Steve Jobs steps down as the CEO of Apple due to his illness.
  • August 25, 2011:
    • Harry Kane makes his first senior appearance for Tottenham Hotspur.
    • 52 people are killed after members of the drug cartel Los Zetas set a casino on fire in Monterrey, Mexico.
  • August 27, 2011: 47 people lose their lives after Hurricane Irene strikes the east coast of the United States.
  • August 28, 2011:
    • Katy Perry's "Firework" wins Video of the Year at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards.
    • Soccer: Manchester United thrash Arsenal 8-2 at Old Trafford.
  • August 31, 2011: Soccer: Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta joins Arsenal.
Television shows

TV shows in 2011

The following TV shows were popular in August 2011:

TV shows from August 2011.

Suits
Suits
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones
The Killing
The Killing
Bob's Burgers
Bob's Burgers
Shameless
Shameless
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey
Raising Hope
Raising Hope
Hawaii Five-0
Hawaii Five-0
Boardwalk Empire
Boardwalk Empire
Nikita
Nikita
Luther
Luther
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on August 8, 2011

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

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
Team Umizoomi
Team Umizoomi
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2011

Toys and games that were popular in 2011:

Gentle Giraffe
Gentle Giraffe
Liv Dolls
Liv Dolls
Moxie Girlz Art-titude Dolls
Moxie Girlz Art-titude Dolls
Duck Hunter
Duck Hunter
Rocky the Robot Truck
Rocky the Robot Truck
Laser Zero Gravity
Laser Zero Gravity
Bakugan 7-in-1 Maxus Dragonoid
Bakugan 7-in-1 Maxus Dragonoid
Chixos Design
Chixos Design
Girl Gourmet Sweets Candy Jewel
Girl Gourmet Sweets Candy Jewel
Harumika (dolls)
Harumika (dolls)
Crayola Crayon Town
Crayola Crayon Town
The iPad
The iPad
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in August 2011.

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
Crysis 2 2011
Crysis 2
Total War: Shogun 2 2011
Total War: Shogun 2
Homefront 2011
Homefront
Dead Space 2 2011
Dead Space 2
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood 2010
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2010
Call of Duty: Black Ops
Super Meat Boy 2010
Super Meat Boy

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

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

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

Dustin Hoffman

Dustin Hoffman

Actor
Born on August 8, 1937
He turned 74 on this day in 2011.

Louis van Gaal

Louis van Gaal

Soccer manager
Born on August 8, 1951
He turned 60 on this day in 2011.

The Edge

The Edge

U2
Born on August 8, 1961
He turned 50 on this day in 2011.

Chris Eubank

Chris Eubank

Boxer
Born on August 8, 1966
He turned 45 on this day in 2011.

Drew Lachey

Drew Lachey

98 Degrees
Born on August 8, 1976
He turned 35 on this day in 2011.

JC Chasez

JC Chasez

NSYNC
Born on August 8, 1976
He turned 35 on this day in 2011.

Meagan Good

Meagan Good

Actress
Born on August 8, 1981
She turned 30 on this day in 2011.

Roger Federer

Roger Federer

Tennis player
Born on August 8, 1981
He turned 30 on this day in 2011.

Shawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes

Singer
Born on August 8, 1998
He turned 13 on this day in 2011.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on August 8:

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on August 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 August 8, 2011 was most likely conceived around November 15, 2010.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on August 8, 2011 is close to April 30, 2012.

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Stats for August 8, 2011

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about August 8, 2011:

  • 4,858 days have passed since this date.
  • 694 weeks have passed.
  • 419,734,800 seconds have passed since August 8, 2011.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 489,690,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 216,583,156,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 69,955,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 36,097,193 steps. That's roughly 16,043 miles.
  • 5,036,818 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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