What happened on Wednesday October 05, 2011?

Here's what happened on October 05, 2011:

• Death of Steve Jobs On October 5, 2011, Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple Inc., passed away at the age of 56 after a long battle with cancer. His death marked the end of an era for the technology industry, as he was a pivotal figure in the development of personal computing and consumer electronics. source: nytimes.com
• Nazi concentration camp guard investigations reopened On October 5, 2011, German authorities announced the reopening of investigations into former Nazi concentration camp guards. This decision was part of a broader effort to hold accountable those involved in war crimes during World War II. source: bbc.com
• Greek public sector strike On October 5, 2011, Greece experienced a nationwide public sector strike in response to austerity measures imposed by the government. The strike disrupted services and highlighted public discontent with economic policies during the financial crisis. source: reuters.com
• Mekong River Massacre A tragic incident occurred where two Chinese cargo boats were hijacked on the Mekong River, resulting in the brutal murder of 13 crew members. This event highlighted significant maritime security challenges in the region. source: Wikipedia (day-month pages)
• Devastating Floods in Thailand Thailand experienced catastrophic flooding during the severe monsoon season, resulting in the deaths of more than 200 people across 58 provinces. The disaster caused significant humanitarian and economic challenges for the country.
• Sarah Palin Declines 2012 Presidential Run Sarah Palin, former Governor of Alaska and prominent Republican figure, announced that she would not seek the Republican nomination for the 2012 presidential election, marking a significant moment in her political career.
• Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded Israeli scientist Daniel Shechtman was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking discovery of quasicrystals, a significant advancement in understanding material science and crystallography.

Events in 2011

October 05, 2011: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 05, 2011

October 05, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 05, 2011:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $72.67
• Apple AAPL: opens at $367.86
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.42
• General Electric GE: opens at $14.94
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $174.57

Exchange Rates on October 05, 2011:

• 1 USD = 76.78 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0404 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9226 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.3755 CNY
• 1 EUR = 102.51 JPY

October 05, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Albinoleffe - Padova : 1 - 0
• Ascoli - Reggina : 1 - 1
• Brescia - Gubbio : 2 - 2
• Cittadella - Modena : 2 - 0
• Crotone - Bari : 0 - 1

October 05, 2011 was a Wednesday and it was the 278th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 05, 2011 can also be written as 10/5/2011 in the US and as 5/10/2011 in UK and Europe.

October 05, 2011 in October 2011 calendar

Famous people died on October 05, 2011:

• Steve Jobs

  Steve Jobs was a pioneering American entrepreneur and inventor, best known as the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Apple Inc. He played a key role in the development of revolutionary products such as the Macintosh computer, iPod, iPhone, and iPad. Jobs also served as CEO of Pixar Animation Studios, which he helped transform into a major animation company before its … [bio]

• Bert Jansch

  Legendary Scottish folk musician and founding member of the influential band Pentangle.

• Derrick Bell

  Pioneering African American legal scholar who was a leading critical race theorist, challenging systemic racism in legal institutions and...

• Gökşin Sipahioğlu

  Renowned Turkish photojournalist who founded the prestigious Sipa Press photo agency, contributing significantly to international...

• Pietro Lombardi
• Níver Arboleda
• Matthew Brown

Famous people who died in 2011

Famous people who died on October 5th

October 05, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 05, 2011 was Moves Like Jagger by Maroon 5, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

1. Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger
2. Adele - Someone Like You
3. Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks
4. LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem
5. Gym Class Heroes - Stereo Hearts

October 05, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 05, 2011 was Marvin & Chardonnay by Big Sean Featuring Kanye West & Roscoe Dash, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

1. Big Sean Featuring Kanye West & Roscoe Dash - Marvin & Chardonnay
2. Drake - Headlines
3. Miguel - Quickie
4. Lil Wayne Featuring Drake - She Will
5. Jay Z Kanye West Featuring Otis Redding - Otis

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 5th is Libra.

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October 05, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 05, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 05, 2011 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 05, 2011 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on October 05, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 03:11 pm and setting at 01:41 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 12, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Oct 12, 2011.

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Your place in the Universe on October 05, 2011

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Someone born on October 05, 2011 is:

14 years 5 months old,

or 173 months and 28 days old,

or 756 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5293 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 05, 2011?

There are 186 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 5th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 05, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 05, 2011.

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