Historical Events
- Portugal slips into double-dip recession after the economy contracts by 0.7% in the first quarter of 2011, with a 0.6% contraction in the last quarter of 2010, it is reported today
- Romania officially leaves the recession after 2 years following economic growth of an annualised 1.6% in the first quarter
Famous Deaths
- Bernard Greenhouse, American cellist (Beaux Arts Trio), dies at 95
- Bruce Ricker, American jazz and blues documentarian (The Last of the Blue Devils; Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser), dies at 68
- Derek Boogaard, Canadian ice hockey player (b. 1982)
- Jack Richardson, Canadian record producer (The Guess Who), dies at 81
- Patricia Tindale, British architect and civil servant (school buildings, public housing), dies at 85
Died in 2011 2011 Highlights
About May 13, 2011
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 12 years, 11 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
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#1 Song: E.T. - Katy Perry Featuring Kanye West
#1 Song: Party Rock Anthem - Lmfao/Lauren Bennett/Goonrock
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