2011⚡ Event
Alexandria church bombing
A suicide bombing occurred outside a Coptic Orthodox Church in Alexandria, Egypt, following a New Year service. The attack killed 23 people.
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What Happened in 2011?
Explore 16 historical moments from 2011 — 16 events, 0 birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
Events in 2011(16)
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Tucson shooting
Jared Lee Loughner opened fire at a public meeting held by U.S. representative Gabby Giffords in Tucson, Arizona. Six people were killed and twelve others were injured.
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Iran Air Flight 277 crash
Iran Air Flight 277 crashed near Urmia Airport, Iran, in poor weather conditions. 78 of the 105 people on board were killed.
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Arab Spring in Tunisia
Tunisian president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali fled the country following violent protests, marking a significant moment in the Arab Spring.
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Protests in Albania Turn Violent
Demonstrations against alleged corruption in the Albanian government led to the killings of four protesters in Tirana by the Republican Guard.
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Egyptian Revolution Begins
The Egyptian revolution began with protests on the "Day of Anger" as part of the Arab Spring. This led to the removal of President Hosni Mubarak after nearly 30 years of rule.
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Yemeni Revolution begins
The Yemeni Revolution began on January 27, 2011, with over 16,000 protesters demanding governmental changes in Sanaa.
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Hottest white dwarf documented
Astronomers documented H1504+65, a white dwarf with the hottest known surface temperature of 200,000 kelvins, on January 27, 2011.
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Bahraini Uprising Begins
On the Day of Rage, Bahraini youths began an uprising against the government in 55 marches across 25 locations.
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Arab Spring in Bahrain and Libya
On February 17, 2011, Bahraini security forces killed four protesters in Manama. The "Day of Rage" also took place in Libya with nationwide protests against Muammar Gaddafi's government.
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Belitung shipwreck artifacts exhibition
Items from the Belitung shipwreck, the largest single collection of Tang-dynasty artefacts found in one location, were first exhibited in Singapore.
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Christchurch earthquake
An earthquake registered 6.3 ML struck Christchurch, New Zealand, causing 185 deaths and significant damage.
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Bahraini uprising protest
Tens of thousands marched in Manama, Bahrain, protesting the deaths of seven people killed by security forces.
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Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
A magnitude 9.1 earthquake off the Pacific coast of Japan triggers a devastating tsunami and the Fukushima nuclear disaster.
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UN Resolution 1973
The United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 1973, authorizing military intervention in Libya to protect civilians during the First Libyan Civil War.
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Operation Harmattan begins
The French Air Force launched Opération Harmattan, initiating foreign military intervention in Libya during the First Libyan Civil War.
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Born in 2011(0)
No births recorded for 2011.
Deaths in 2011(0)
No deaths recorded for 2011.
Dates in 2011
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 2011?
- 2011 saw 16 notable historical moments, including 16 events, 0 famous birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
- What were the biggest events of 2011?
- Key events of 2011 include: Alexandria church bombing, Tucson shooting, Iran Air Flight 277 crash.
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