Calculate Your Age and Discover What Happened in 2011

People born in 2011 would be 13 years old today. They've experienced 13 years of significant moments! Use our age calculator to see exactly how many days, weeks, or even months they've been alive. In 2011, Osama bin Laden was killed by U.S. Navy SEALs. The Arab Spring uprisings began, leading to political changes across the Middle East and North Africa.

What Major Happened in 2011?

Below are 10 major events that happened in the year 2011 when you were 13 years old.

1. The Arab Spring uprisings led to regime changes in several Middle Eastern countries.
2. Osama bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaeda, was killed by U.S. forces in Pakistan.
3. Japan was struck by a magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami, causing a nuclear disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant.
4. Occupy Wall Street protests began in New York City, sparking a global movement against economic inequality.
5. The European debt crisis intensified, particularly in Greece, Portugal, and Ireland.
6. South Sudan gained independence from Sudan, becoming the world's newest country.
7. The final Space Shuttle mission, STS-135, was launched by NASA.
8. The wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton captured the world's attention.
9. Apple co-founder Steve Jobs passed away at the age of 56.
10. The Syrian Civil War escalated, leading to widespread violence and displacement.

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