What happened on Saturday July 23, 2011?

Here's what happened on July 23, 2011:

• Death of Amy Winehouse Amy Winehouse, the British singer-songwriter known for her deep, expressive contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres, was found dead in her London home on July 23, 2011. Her death was ruled as accidental alcohol poisoning, and it sparked discussions about addiction and mental health issues in the music industry. source: bbc.com
• Wenzhou train collision On July 23, 2011, a high-speed train collision occurred in Wenzhou, China, resulting in at least 40 deaths and over 200 injuries. The incident raised concerns about the safety of China's rapidly expanding high-speed rail network and led to widespread public outcry and scrutiny of railway safety standards. source: bbc.com
• Somalia famine crisis On July 23, 2011, the United Nations declared a famine in parts of Somalia, exacerbated by drought, conflict, and rising food prices. The crisis led to widespread malnutrition and displacement, prompting international humanitarian responses to address the urgent needs of affected populations. source: bbc.com
• News International Phone Hacking Scandal The ongoing phone hacking scandal involving News International exposed widespread unethical journalistic practices, leading to significant legal and ethical investigations into media conduct in the United Kingdom.
• FIFA Presidential Election Controversy FIFA banned Mohamed Bin Hammam, a former presidential candidate, for life after allegations of attempting to buy votes in the presidential election, highlighting ongoing corruption issues in international football governance.
• Syrian Uprising UN Report The United Nations reported potential crimes against humanity committed by Syrian forces during the ongoing protests, signaling the escalating violence and human rights concerns in the Syrian civil conflict.

Events in 2011

July 23, 2011: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jul. 23, 2011

July 23, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Munich 1860 - Karlsruhe : 2 - 1
• Union Berlin - Greuther Furth : 0 - 4

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Aberdeen - St Johnstone : 0 - 0
• Motherwell - Inverness C : 3 - 0
• Rangers - Hearts : 1 - 1

July 23, 2011 was a Saturday and it was the 204th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 23, 2011 can also be written as 7/23/2011 in the US and as 23/7/2011 in UK and Europe.

July 23, 2011 in July 2011 calendar

Famous people died on July 23, 2011:

• Amy Winehouse

  Amy Winehouse was an English singer-songwriter known for her deep, expressive contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres, including soul, jazz, and R&B. Her 2006 album 'Back to Black' won five Grammy Awards, making her one of the most acclaimed British artists of her generation. [bio]

• Juan Vernet Ginés
• Nguyễn Cao Kỳ

Famous people who died in 2011

Famous people who died on July 23rd

July 23, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 23, 2011 was Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

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

July 23, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 23, 2011 was Motivation by Kelly Rowland Featuring Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

1. Kelly Rowland Featuring Lil Wayne - Motivation
2. DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne - I'm On One
3. Miguel - Sure Thing
4. Big Sean Featuring Chris Brown - My Last
5. Lil Wayne - How To Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 23rd is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 23, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 23, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 23, 2011 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 23, 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 July 23, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 11:43 pm and setting at 03:03 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 July 23, 2011

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Someone born on July 23, 2011 is:

14 years 8 months old,

or 176 months and 12 days old,

or 767 weeks

or 5369 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 23, 2011?

There are 110 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 23rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 23, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 23, 2011.

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