What happened on Monday August 01, 2011?

Here's what happened on August 01, 2011:

• 2011 U.S. debt ceiling crisis resolution On August 1, 2011, the U.S. Congress reached an agreement to raise the debt ceiling, averting a potential default. The resolution included spending cuts and was a significant political compromise amid intense negotiations. source: nytimes.com
• 2011 Syrian Uprising escalation The Syrian Uprising, which began in March 2011, escalated significantly in August 2011 as protests intensified against President Bashar al-Assad's regime. The government's violent crackdown on demonstrators led to widespread international condemnation and calls for reform. source: bbc.com
• Foxconn announces robotic manufacturing strategy On August 1, 2011, Foxconn, a major electronics manufacturer, announced plans to implement robotic manufacturing strategies. This move aimed to address labor shortages and improve efficiency in the company's production processes. source: en.wikipedia.org
• HSBC Announces Major Job Cuts HSBC Bank revealed significant restructuring plans, announcing intentions to reduce its workforce by 5,000 jobs immediately and potentially up to 25,000 jobs by 2013, reflecting the global banking sector's ongoing challenges and cost-cutting measures.
• Violence in Xinjiang, China A violent incident in China's Xinjiang region resulted in at least 11 deaths, including 5 suspects, and 15 injuries. The weekend attacks in Kashgar brought the total death toll to 20, highlighting ongoing regional tensions.
• Music Chart Topper LMFAO's 'Party Rock Anthem' was the number 1 song in the United States, representing the popular music landscape of the time.

Events in 2011

August 01, 2011: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 01, 2011

August 01, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 01, 2011:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.82
• Apple AAPL: opens at $397.78
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.51
• General Electric GE: opens at $18.39
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $182.60

Exchange Rates on August 01, 2011:

• 1 USD = 77.36 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9559 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.7837 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.4335 CNY
• 1 EUR = 110.27 JPY

August 01, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Monaco - Boulogne : 0 - 0

August 01, 2011 was a Monday and it was the 213th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 2011 can also be written as 8/1/2011 in the US and as 1/8/2011 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 2011 in August 2011 calendar

August 01, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 2011 was Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

1. LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem
2. Katy Perry - Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)
3. Pitbull - Give Me Everything
4. Nicki Minaj - Super Bass
5. Adele - Rolling In The Deep

August 01, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 2011 was I'm On One by DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

1. DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne - I'm On One
2. Kelly Rowland Featuring Lil Wayne - Motivation
3. Miguel - Sure Thing
4. Lil Wayne - How To Love
5. Chris Brown - She Ain't You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.

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August 01, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 01, 2011 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 August 01, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 08:04 am and setting at 09:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 15, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Aug 13, 2011.

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Your place in the Universe on August 01, 2011

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Someone born on August 01, 2011 is:

14 years 8 months old,

or 176 months and 2 days old,

or 765 weeks and 4 days old,

or 5359 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 01, 2011.

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