Historical Events
Farm Aid Concert
Farm Aid (25th Anniversary) held in Kansas City, Kansas; performers include Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Dave Matthews, Jason Mraz, Jamey Johnson, Jakob Dylan, and Billy Joe Shaver [1]
Famous Weddings
- "The View" co-host Sherri Shepherd (44) weds TV writer Lamar Sally at the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago, Illinois
Famous Deaths
- Topi Sorsakoski [Pekka Tammilehto], Finnish blues singer, and guitarist, dies of lung cancer at 58
Died in 2011 2011 Highlights
About August 13, 2011
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 12 years, 8 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Party Rock Anthem - LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock
#1 Song: Swagger Jagger - Cher Lloyd
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